Peoples' reactions to weight loss

[Bonnyweed]

I lost 50 lbs in the past 6 months. I recently saw family members, then saw a friend elsewhere. In both instances, each person was shocked at how different I look. They went on and on about how I look like a different person.

My question is: I wish to lose 30 more lbs to hit my realistic target weight -- for a healthy BMI. If I lose 30 lbs more -- then people will be even more shocked. Any advice how to deal with this? 1) Should I try to lose the 30 lbs next year? Or, 2) I prefer to steadily lose it now - as I am on a steady roll. Then, I can stop - and hit maintenance dose. How do you deal with the extreme reactions from people?

Weight loss, especially rapid weight loss, causes dramatic changes. The face is where it is most noticeable. I’m 63 and just starting tirz. I accept that I will look older as I lose more weight. I don’t give a crap what other people think.

I’d rather look 70 than to die of a heart attack at 63.

 

[hexagonal]

If anyone asks, I mention the GLP-1s. If they want to judge me for it, then they're probably not worth being around anyway. And I figure the more people are open about it, the less stigma it will have.

 

[hexagonal]

ironically, the most judgement i face is right on this forum.

you're doing it too fast

we don't like what you're eating

we don't like the peptides you're taking

we don't like how you're taking them

don't do any any hormones

you're gonna kill yourself

you need to leave because we can't handle it

blah blah blah

I wouldn't do what you do

If someone asked me if I would suggest they do what you do, I'd say no

But I figure most of us have enough going on in our own life that we shouldn't spend our time worrying about a grown adult that is informed on the risks deciding to inject whatever the hell they want into themselves.

I'll sure read about it and be entertained, though.

 

[Revo39564]

I have lost 107 lbs since April 2024. 140 in the last 1 1/2 . I work in an urgent care . I had a mom and daughter I saw 2 weeks ago. I wrote the RX and said it was good seeing them again . They asked the front desk employee what happened to the “big guy” that they saw back in Feb……. They couldn’t believe it was me when they told them

lol ….. happened about a dozen times now

 

[Approach 951]

I have lost 107 lbs since April 2024. 140 in the last 1 1/2 . I work in an urgent care . I had a mom and daughter I saw 2 weeks ago. I wrote the RX and said it was good seeing them again . They asked the front desk employee what happened to the “big guy” that they saw back in Feb……. They couldn’t believe it was me when they told them

lol ….. happened about a dozen times now

Wow. Congrats! Great story.

 

[Revo39564]

Wow. Congrats! Great story.

Thanks….. wife and I were planning for retirement in 10 years than I thought. Dang , I better make it to 10 years. Lol