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/amandam603]

Your feelings are valid of course, but I think thick is a compliment these days! It can be hard to turn it around in your brain though.

For what it’s worth, I ignore any and all body comments and kinda just walk away. I’m 5’2” 145-150 and people say I’m “skinny” often and uh, I’m not 😂 and I don’t want to be! I’m a happy weight, and more importantly a STRONG weight, and people really don’t usually know what to say to people but can’t seem to just say nothing. lol take it all with a grain of salt cause everyone’s dumb, is my mentality!