To put things into context: I am 5 feet 8 inches 26 yo woman who weighs around 154 lbs/70 kgs.
I gained some 8-10 kgs during the lockdown and my family had a hard time accepting the way I looked. I have been on the thin side (probably not fit) all my life and I think my family just went nuts when they saw weight on my body. Fast forward to 2021, I lost some 6-7 kgs and finally came down to 66! I was happy but how I did it wasn’t sustainable, which explains why I am fluctuating between 68-70 kgs on most days. But here’s the thing, I feel more fit now because I have a better workout routine and I move 5 days a week.
But I am just tired of my family members (extended ones too) bringing up my weight at least once while we’re on video call. I moved to the US for my PhD and I video calls are the only way I can stay connected to my fam back home. But it’s getting on my nerves that each time we talk they either bring up my weight or acne (I never had a crystal clear skin, idk what’s bothering them now!).
I try to tell myself that it’s okay. I try to brush it aside as well. But, it comes up to me during unexpected times! I have a really severely damaged body image issues now and I am trying to overcome it but my fams’ comments just discourage me.
I want to lose weight and most importantly, work on my body strength. But the way I am being reminded that I am all about how I look is driving me nuts!!
Thank you for listening to my rant 🥺
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