What do you say when people comment your weight loss?

So, I know what to say when people comment on my looks and say "You look great".  I say "Thanks".  But when someone says "You/ve lost weight"  I just don't know what to say besides "Yeah... I have"  What do you guys say when that happens to you?

BTW, I've only lost about 10 pounds, and I wasn't at a healthy weight before (or now) so It's not like the 10 lbs made me super thin, or anything.

I get the opposite as I'm gaining ("You look so much healthier/fuller/your cheeks have colour!") but if I were in your shoes and someone said, "You've lose weight!", I'd reply, "Yeah, I wonder where it got to?"

10lbs is a noticable loss. Be proud. [:

If people notice me losing weight then I tell them "thank you, I have been working really hard at it."  No shame is taking care of yourself.

alot of times they ask if I am ill...I tell them I have asia ass rot.

Original Post by chesserrl:

alot of times they ask if I am ill...I tell them I have asia ass rot.

ew. either i'm missing a punchline or you are awesomely misanthropic.

people wording it that way probably would rather say "you look great" but maybe are fearing the "um, thanks i guess but i have cancer" reply or something like that.

i think you have some good options here, from silly/nonsense "on no,  not again, now where did that silly weight get to?" to MYOB,TYVM "asia ass rot" (wtf?).

i'd probably say something like "hey thanks, getting there!"

I just say "Have I?" I don't feel the need to annonce I'm on a diet because then it'll be "how much have you lost, how are you doing it?" and if you haven't lost anything there'll be comments, or if you're seen eating something (non diet food) there'll be comments.  People always feel the need to say "you look like you've lost weight" when they know you're on a diet, but if they don't know and say it I think they mean it.

I've lost almost 80 pounds now, and I can't really pretend that I haven't noticed anymore.  I usually say something like, "Well, I live in the second hilliest city in the country without a car.  Things happen."  It's great when people just say I look great and things like that, but my actual weight loss process and things like that are private.  I only talk about that stuff with a few family members and really close friends.

I say "THANKS." and even if it wasnt intended to be a compliment, make it seem like they were complimenting you.

 Keep it up! :)

haha forgot to mention ...*change subject right after....

Thanks ....so hows your family? lol

I often say "I have", too. Sometimes I laugh it off and do a twirl. It's a funny thing when people comment on it, but not in a complimentary way - just as a statement.

ive only gotten a couple of reactions from my weight loss so far.

one lady at the gym saw me after not seeing me for a few months and said "oh my god, you're so narrow!".   nobody has ever said anything like that to me before so i just got kind of paralyzed, turned bright red and said thanks.

my dad on the other hand constantly says to me:  "skinny jessie is evil.", in a joking way when we are playing around.   i still dont know how to react to that, lol.

Original Post by jessicasbc:

my dad on the other hand constantly says to me:  "skinny jessie is evil.", in a joking way when we are playing around.   i still dont know how to react to that, lol.

 my dad does the same thing! 

i just smile and say, 'yeah, i have'.  hoping that that's gracious and elegant!

I like the basic "Yeah, I have" reply.  If you don't want to admit it yet, a simple "Have I?" would work.  Both should be followed up with a change of subject on your part if you don't want to discuss the details.

I like to say something along the lines of "thanks, I've been trying to be a little healthier" -- that implies eating healthier and getting some exercise --if they ask anything further, go with whatever feels right for you and whether you feel comfortable sharing your experience in more detail or whether you want to just leave it at eat less/move more. 

Congrats on the loss!

Original Post by fuglyduckling:

Original Post by jessicasbc:

my dad on the other hand constantly says to me:  "skinny jessie is evil.", in a joking way when we are playing around.   i still dont know how to react to that, lol.

 my dad does the same thing! 

i just smile and say, 'yeah, i have'.  hoping that that's gracious and elegant!

 thats so funny.  i thought my dad was the only weird one like that.  lol.

double post. sorry

the most embarassing comments get directed at me - "oh my god, you've lost so much weight!?" and this happens to be said loudly infront of a crowd!

ive also gotten " wow you were huge before, how did u do it?" ; "oh when i saw  you a couple of years ago i thought i saw  blimp pass..... but now you look great"

Then i get people badgering me at weddings, parties and other events about my weight loss and demand a eating and fitness schedule on the spot.... and of course, within earshot of everybody....i wouldnt mind if i was alone, but if i just introduced myself to new people, i dont need them to know iw as overweight!

Hahahaha I thought I was the only one that felt like this!

"OH MY GOSH! YOU LOST SO MUCH WEIGHT! YOU LOOK GREAT! WOW, YOU JUST LOST SOOOO MUCH WEIGHT! AMAZING!" 

I mean, it doesn't really even seem like a compliment anymore, ya know? It's just so extreme you don't know what yo do. When they're reactions like that it means that you must have been GI-NORMOUS before, right?  I guess it's better than them being like 'holy hell you're as big as a house' now isn't it!?

Wow, I'm not so secretive about it as many posters, it seems. I say, "Thanks! X pounds so far." I'm proud of myself and my hard work and it's not as though I and everyone who could see me didn't know I was overweight before.

I love it when they notice! That gives me even more motivation to keep losing even more (:

I just say: "Thank you, I didn't noticed, but I'm glad you did". Or something like that :P

You say "Well, I'm just getting healthy. Thank you for noticing."

I know what you mean, sometimes it can be awkward, like they're saying they think you NEEDED to lose weight. Just be positive, be proud of what you're doing, and move on. Many people are jealous of those climbing the seemingly impossible mountain of weight loss and getting healthy.

:-) lauren