Someone called me a “thicker girl” when describing me today - got me feeling a bit discouraged with where I’m at in my journey (5’4” 130lbs)

[u/bazookiedookie]

How do you you guys handle stuff like this? I didn’t say anything to the person because I don’t think they necessarily were saying it negatively, but idk I hate when people comment on women’s bodies like that.

I’m probably being overly sensitive but hearing that made me feel like I’m kinda failing in my fitness journey. I’ve plateaued here at the 130 mark (goal weight is 120) and this comment has gotten in my head a bit. I kinda thought I looked average right now, but didn’t really considered myself to be “thick”

I definitely carry my weight in my waist and hips unfortunately. But we all know you can’t do “spot” weight loss.

Any encouragement is welcome. How do you handle these situations? What do you tell yourself?

[u/TunaThePanda]

I’m sure this doesn’t mean much but… you are my goal weight/body. I’m only 5’2ish, but post covid I got up to 155 and am struggling with a crippling sugar addiction that is preventing much weight loss. I’m trying to get to where you are - you look amazing! #bodygoals

[u/bazookiedookie → u/TunaThePanda]

Im also 90% sure sugar is holding me back from getting to 120 - I have a really bad sugar tooth as well. Have yet to figure out how to combat this aside from just trying to go cold turkey

[u/TunaThePanda → u/bazookiedookie]

Right? Everyone says that’s the way but… it’s not called an addiction cuz it’s easy to stop 🥴

[u/4SeasonWahine → u/TunaThePanda]

Just here to say I’m with both of you on this - it’s the SINGLE obstacle that prevents me ever getting to what could be considered “slim”. It’s a constant battle just to maintain with the sugar cravings but I’ve managed for the last few years. When I lost 15kgs I would attribute a lot of it to cutting out sugar - unfortunately the people are right, when you stop consuming it completely the cravings go away. But god it’s brutal getting to that point and as soon as I fall off a little bit the addiction comes back. I hate how much I crave and enjoy sweet things, forever envious of people who just don’t have a sweet tooth.

[u/Whole_Assumption108 → u/bazookiedookie]

If it helps at all, I found Sarah Wilson's I Quit Sugar books / info really helpful. It's not something I think you need to necessarily follow exactly, but the overall philosophy was very useful, particularly when trying to kick it. That was years ago and I do have sugar in fruits and the occasional treat, but it's not something I really crave. I have insulin resistance and PCOS, so it's super important to keep my intake under control!

Edit to add: That person was probably projecting their own insecurities on to you, or trying to knock you down a peg. You have a beautiful body, don't listen to them!

[u/Klutzy_Cat_9114 → u/Whole_Assumption108]

I'm definitely looking for that book! I don't even like sugar, but I crave it! I have PCOS, Endo, and insulin resistance, so losing weight is a huge challenge.