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Brittny
Super June 2017

Too skinny

Brittny, on May 18, 2017 at 1:25 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 1 68

I love my dress and it now fits me like a glove. But I feel so skinny, and I know I'll hear those comments about me needing to eat a burger. I hate being so skinny, always been. I've tried to gain weight and I even eat more than FH who is struggling with losing weight! Its hard for us but I'm so happy and grateful he understands and helps me through it. But I really don't want to hear more comments about him being too "big" and me being too "small". Any advice on how to stay positive? It just really bothers me almost hurts hearing some of the things people have said about FH and I.


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Latest activity by Danielle, on May 22, 2017 at 11:10 PM
  • Brittny
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    Another pic


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  • KittyPrawn
    Master June 2017
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    I'm sorry. I have a friend who deals with that constantly too. Even had a doctor accuse her of being anorexic.

    Not much you can do but prepare yourself for the comments and either tell people to GFY or smile/nod/move on.

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  • Emma
    Master May 2017
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    I'm sorry that's happening to you. I will tell you that you look beautiful in the dress! You don't look "too skinny" to me - you look like you have a thinner build.

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  • Brittny
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    Wow yeah it sucks :/ but thats true I have to try to ignore that negativity

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  • OG Kathryn
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    You just look like your a smaller person, I know a lot of people like that.

    next time someone makes such a rude comment, I'd say this.


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  • Brittny
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    Thank you Emma! I definitely am built thinner, I never thought I felt unhealthily thin but sometimes people get to me

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  • Brooke
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    First off, you look absolutely beautiful in that dress!

    Second, everyone is going to talk-it's human nature, you just need to know that you look amazing and it's none of their business what you do & don't eat.

    Third, if you specifically are concerned with your weight have you contacted a nutritionist? They may could help you out in the weight-gain department--I had that issue when I was younger and they gave me a very strict plan to follow and I was able to gain 5 pounds (which doesn't sound like a lot, but it really did make my body look more filled in)...sadly, I have to watch what I eat nowadays or it goes straight to my hips lol

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  • Svetlana
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    She looks lovely in that dress. We pick on bad hosting not on a bride sharing her wedding dress.

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  • CoffeeNColor
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    You look beautiful in your dress!

    If you are concerned about being underweight, talk to your doctor about it. If there truly is a medical concern, he/she can refer you to a specialist or nutritionist.

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    Just Said Yes July 2017
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    I'm so sorry to hear you have to go through that! Girl, just do what ever makes you happy. If they don't have anything positive to say, then they don't have your best interest at heart. Keep your head up girl! You look beautiful and don't let anyone else put you down because your "too skinny".

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  • Brittny
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    @OG Kathryn lol!! That made my day!

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  • Emma
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    OP I know it's hard. I'm on the opposite end, I have a curvy build and clothes shopping is never fun for me. I like the way I look, but sometimes people get to me too when they ask if I'm sure I really want that ice cream or something. It's not anyone else's business. You look gorgeous and I hope you have a beautiful wedding day!

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  • Brittny
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    Wow I had no idea I would get this much positive feedback. You all really are encouraging and I truly appreciate it. Made me feel so much better about myself I'm all teary eyed at work lol

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  • Sara
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    You look beautiful! I'm so sorry people can be such assholes!

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  • Karie
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    I think you are "petite." You are not too skinny, rock that beautiful body!

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  • Mary
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    I deal with this on almost a daily basis! Since I've become a mom, though, I've gotten snarkier/bitchier. I usually snap back with something along the lines of "Since you feel it's okay to comment on others weight, why don't we discuss yours?" or something worse when I'm extremely fed up.

    It's so rude. As a society, we are not allowed to fat shame (which I agree) but for some reason that makes it okay to shame people that have a faster metabolism?? Ugh. Rude.

    I think you look great, that dress is gorgeous and totally is made for you!

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  • Z_Runner
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    I think you are perfect! and you look amazing wearing that dress! Ignore the negative comments...they are just jealous.

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  • JanissC.
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    I am sorry about that, you look stunning! I have also been accused of looking anorexic (which I wasn't), I just didn't gained weight and was healthy. It is so frustrating that people think it is ok to comment on somebody elses body whether is fat or too skinny.

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  • CM_love
    Dedicated September 2018
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    You look gorgeous in that dress! Don't let anyone ruin your day, hopefully no one makes any remarks but if they do, ignore it and remember they're just shitty people!

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  • Jo
    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
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    I'm sorry you deal with that. In high school I got turned into the guidance counselors for being anorexic, which I was not, and I remember feeling very shamed and judged (especially because teachers would watch me eat - awkward). I hope this does not take away any excitement about your wedding or your beautiful wedding dress. Maybe it would help to have a few comebacks prepared for when you get comments like that (not just for your wedding but for life) so you don't even have to think about a reply. Come up with a few ranging from the polite ("thank you for your concern but I am happy with my diet and figure"), to something that redirects the convo fast ("my diet is not something I want to discuss, can we please talk about something else") to just telling them how totally inappropriate it is to make comments like that ("it's absolutely none of your business what I eat or how I look").

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