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Brittny
Super June 2017

Too skinny

Brittny, on May 18, 2017 at 1:25 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 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...

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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  • Vanessa
    Super November 2017
    Vanessa ·
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    It looks beautiful on you!!

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  • Ashli
    Expert April 2018
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    People can be assholes; they think everyone wants to hear their opinions (even if it's not sought out) and think everyone NEEDS to hear their opinions. Incredibly annoying and I'm so sorry you have experienced that. I lost about 15 pounds over the course of about 2 years and members of my family (whom I don't see but 1-2 times a year) would make rude comments about me "not having an ass anymore" and tell FHs family they were worried about me because I "clearly wasn't eating." People don't realize-or care to realize-that skinny shaming should be treated like fat shaming. Shut. Down. It's rude, uncalled for and quite frankly no one else's businesses what your scale says or what size your clothes are. But it's 100% true that those people that shame you for being smaller framed are the same people battling their own demons; one of which is clearly insecurity. You are BEAUTIFUL and are ROCKING that dress, girl! Don't let people bully you into thinking any different!

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  • Teri
    VIP May 2017
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    You and the dress are beautiful. Have you tried extra protein or protein shakes? Just a thought. I get the fruit and green smoothies with protein.

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  • ShanynL
    VIP September 2017
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    You're gorgeous!

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  • Chelsealeigh218
    Super October 2018
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    You look incredible in your dress! Don't let the comments get to you, people will always have something to say no matter what!

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  • RZ_ToBe
    Master July 2018
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    I'm in the same boat, but for the opposite. My parents have been harping on me for years to lose weight so "you can get a better job" or whatever weird excuse they come up with.

    Best I can say is tell people you love your body (and mean it!). You look great and I can't see how you're "too" skinny-you look perfect.

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  • Heartbweeps
    Super October 2017
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    You look fine

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  • Staci
    Super February 2018
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    It's one of those things either you're too skinny or too fat! Ppl need to take others feelings into account before speaking. I think you look beautiful!

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  • Victoria
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    As for the material of the belt clashing with the dress, ask your seamstress to remove the backing of the belt! That's what mine is doing!

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  • Lucio@Last
    Super June 2018
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    I've been called anorexic by teachers, fellow students, FHs family members, on and on for as long as I can remember. Also telling me I need to eat more and even pulling me aside after class and giving me donuts because they were so concerned about my weight. I have always eaten my fill and it's just the way my body is for some reason. So I totally feel you. All I can say is you are absolutely gorgeous and try not to take those rude comments to heart. I would come back sometimes with saying to them "well that wasn't very nice" and just ending the conversation which personally made me feel better. But just keep your head up and know that you are so so beautiful and your size is none of their business

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  • augustlawbride
    Expert August 2017
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    You're gorgeous

    People often don't realize how much "too thin" comments can hurt

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  • ambrok
    Master October 2017
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    You look beautiful in that dress : )

    I'm sure are also deal with those that say you have nothing to complain about because you are not overweight/stop whining; but as a society, we need to be more accepting of ALL body types! We should be lifting people's spirits up/not tearing people down for being...human!

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  • FutureMrsC18
    Dedicated March 2018
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    I've always been skinny myself, and it's taken me a long time to get past the "bag of bones," "go eat a cheeseburger" thing. A lot of people don't understand that skinny shaming is a real thing that needs to come to stop, as does body shaming in general. We all should love and encourage each other. You look gorgeous OP!

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  • SAK2SAH
    Super October 2017
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    Ohhhhhh too skinny... too fat... and people wonder why so many women have body issues. You look beautiful because you look like you!!!!

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  • Kristin
    Master January 2034
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    My post is going to be long because this is a real big trigger for me.

    First off let me say, you look beautiful! That is a beautiful dress.

    Now, let me share my story with you. I am in the same boat, I have ALWAYS been smaller in height and weight, my entire life. I could eat and eat and eat, and never gain a lb. Ever. Went on BC in high school to help with hormones and secretly hoped that I would gain weight. I was teased and told I was "unfuckable" because who wants to have sex with a pile of bones? I "grossed" people out and really hated myself and how I looked. My gym teacher called my mom and flat out told her she was being an awful mother for letting me be bulimic.

    Moved into college age and adulthood, people still felt the need for the comments but I just brushed them off. My friends would joke that if I annoyed them enough they could just pick me and move me. One girl at a party had the balls to ask how FH didn't crush me when we had sex, he is a big boy.

    Now here I am 28 years old, and I got an illness that caused me to lose weight that I had and was paired with a nutritionist for my health, but she did much more than help me to gain weight. She reminded me that I am okay the way I am. I am beautiful. My weight is not hurting anyone else and therefore is NONE OF THEIR FUCKING BUSINESS. I have been with FH for 11 years and he tells me I am still the most beautiful woman to him, and thats what is important to me.

    I have gotten to the point where I don't take those comments sitting down anymore. Someone says "go eat a hamburger" "give me $15 then" "You're so skinny you'll blow away" "Hope I land somewhere away from you" I have a coworker who felt the need to tell me every time she saw me that I looked sickly and I needed to eat. I reported her to HR for harassment. You don't have to take anyone's crap, ever. I have a goal to gain weight because of my illness and my nutritionist has helped me greatly, so if thats something you want I recommend it, but if you are happy with how you are, then ignore them and be true to yourself.

    You are beautiful. Every single person.

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  • MrsMcK
    VIP September 2017
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    Aw you are beautiful!

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  • weddingbee
    Super August 2017
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    You are beautiful!!! I'm sorry people say these things.

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  • Laura
    Master July 2017
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    I second other posters who suggested talking with a nutritionist. I think you look great but if you're unhappy, there are options!

    My best friend in HS was very skinny. Her doctor put her on a "diet" where she had to wake up in the middle of the night, eat a certain amount of bread and cheese, then go back to bed. She also wasn't allowed to play sports for a year. It worked and she did get to a healthy weight.

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
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    My daughter, who found a lot of success in the NYC fashion modeling industry, was always rail thin. I remember the day we were at the mall and found a pair of jeans that were marked size 00. I thought that was absurd, but she was thrilled. They were literally the first pair of jeans that actually fit her body and her height.

    There was nothing she could do to gain weight. She even tried that "Ensure" supplement and added it to her regular diet. Each and every time she went to the doctor for anything, I was pulled aside and asked about her "anorexia". She wasn't anorexic; she was the sum total of her DNA.

    There's nothing you can about your genetics. Eat healthy foods and ignore the comments that come your way. That's all you can do.

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  • Gbridelady
    Savvy May 2017
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    Don't worry about people talking negatively. What's important is how FH feels and your loved ones feel. Nothing else matters. You are small-boned and petite and that's nothing to be ashamed of. You look beautiful in your gown and I know your wedding day will be one of the happiest days of your life. Enjoy the happiness. You deserve it!

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