What is wrong with being FAT? FLABBY?or CHUBBY?ugh!
By jazel_juan
@jazel_juan (15746)
Philippines
May 7, 2009 7:42pm CST
Ok i am quite pissed off right now, lately my husband has been commenting how much weight i gained. Everytime he sees me changing clothes he would comment that i had become flabbier and so on and so forth and when we watch t.v he would see sexy women flaunting in swimsuits and he would comment again. which really annoys me and hurts me as well, plus he has been aloof or kinda awkward..
He is getting into my nerves! i am the type of person who of course watch what i eat and i do not really mind having these flabby part really as long as i know i am healthy and i do not even get sick that easily. But then why people sooooo wants to see women sexy and all? ugh!!! i do not even know what to think!
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28 responses
@ladysurvivor (4746)
• Malaysia
8 May 09
If I were you, I would talk to him back. I would not let him injure my emotion until to that level. I would be humiliated if he commented me on my weight and compare me with skinny models on the television. That's not even real life in the first place, it is just a wasteful fantasy which only a few person will get the perfect body. And not to mention, most beautiful bodies are results of plastic surgery, they are not real. And what's the use of surgeries, after several years damage are done to the body and you have to keep doing new surgeries to correct the previous damage done.
I would ask him to stand in front of the mirror and inspect his body. Tell him what parts of his body that makes me disgusted all this while. Let him feel the pain out of my harsh and rather cruel criticism. Men are always like this. They never realize what they are saying are hurting the person they love. When the wife condemns him, he would get angry and say his feeling's hurt. But when they say something cruel, it's alright. Men are aliens from the planet of Weirdo. (However, there are always exceptions, of course. Not all men are like this - sorry if anybody got insulted, I didn't mean it).
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 May 09
oh yes i really know that. he has been harsh and way over board.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 May 09
i do point out to him what i do not like about his body, lucky for him he have time to go to the gum and work out. and when he comes home all he does is sleep and lie down unlike me, i have to do chores for them and take care of the kids. men!!
@ladysurvivor (4746)
• Malaysia
8 May 09
I have an idea in mind, and if you like this maybe you can put it into practice. But if it is not appealing to you, just ignore it. The idea is like this. I have been trying to put off weight too. Two years ago I managed to get slim by cutting off food and consuming soy milk. But it was a tiring job and I got hungry most of the time. Now my body has gained weight again and I am trying to put if off by doing exercise.
Have you heard about the Play Station? In my place this game player is very common and we can get it at a cheap price. A second hand player would do nice. With the Play Station you can purchase this one exercising cd game which is very fun. It is a dancing game where you have to step and jump on the provided mat in order to make the song go and you winning the game. But don't worry if you don't know how to dance, because they provide simple steps which everyone can do. Even myself I am still in the beginner's level and still enjoying myself very much.
You can spare just several minutes each day doing the exercise and it will make you sweat a lot. I mean really sweating. If you do it once in a day, you will start noticing that your body is very refreshed because you are able to sweat and get rid of toxins out from your body. Don't worry about losing weight the quick way, it will happen gradually and in style.
This game is addictive and I am enjoying myself very much. I feel fresher and alert now than before doing this dancing game. Who knows this might help you?
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@pprchase (77)
• Japan
8 May 09
There's nothing wrong with being fat/chubby/etc. even though you didn't say if it is considered as one. Well at least for me, I think your husband shall accept you for who you are and not the woman everyone sees on their TVs. Besides, all of these sexy women may or may not lose this trait they possess right now. What matters most is that you live with contentment and confidence about yourself.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
thank you pprchase, i do have the confidence and the contentment but at times there are situations like this one that rock my world hahaha
@aryangentleman (1122)
• India
8 May 09
Nothing wrong in being Fat,Flabby or Chubby as long you are comfortable with it and its not physically effecting you.Its not a man who just wants to see a woman sexy,its a universal law that one likes to see things in orderly manner.Its, an another matter that in practical sense we have to live with imperfection.As far your husbands habit of commenting about it, its on the one hand is childish and on another hand he is dishing out his frustration.
@aryangentleman (1122)
• India
8 May 09
You are comfortable thats what count most...So just keep it up and enjoy life.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 May 09
well thank you aryan, you really described my husband so well hahahahah
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
8 May 09
Im so glad that my husband isnt like that or I would have to beat him! lol
My question is does he look the same? Has he stayed the same weight. If so he is lucky as we get older things change as does our body. How does any man think our bodies will be the same especially if we had kids along with all else that happens?!
If he has gained weight and doesnt look the same how can he have the nerve to say anything. Even if he hasnt .. He isnt the one that had his body plump out to the size of a watermelon if not worse!
I know someone that did make comments like that and I told the wife as if he would have a chance with someone that looks like that anyways! I told him to keep on wishing too! lol Yeah he got mad but around me he knocked it off.
My thoughts if you really love them you accept them no matter what. You might say something if you are worried about their health or something but you do not make them feel unloved or that they are not good enough.. period!! At the same time it can be unhealthy to be underweight too. Noone is perfect not even the air-brushed, operated super model people!
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
hmmm you gave me an idea! why not beat him? for him to come to his senses? hahahaha just kidding. Well, he is lucky, guys are usually lucky, they at times look better as they get older..he is one of those. which is at times frustrating because i can't keep up with him!! i do try to look my best and of course trim down but with all the chores mothers do plus my career...it getts crazy at times.
@tundeemma (894)
• South Africa
8 May 09
There is nothing wrong with being fat or flabby, just that some people would love to look for trouble by blaming fat people for their stature, they never realise that being fat is genetic and it results from even generations before us, they do not think that eating is not the only erason why people get fat
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
yes i do agree that it is genetic because my mother's sisters are all big and fat and so was my grandmother, i must have gotten some of their dna or something but then i am really that big like huge! i just gained more pounds after having kids.
@kimbreezy (17)
• United States
8 May 09
As long as you are happy with the way you look nothing else should matter. You should talk to you husband and tell him how you feel and if that doesn't help ignore him.
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 May 09
i am happy with who i am but then lately he gets in my mind because he sometimes ignores me lately!!! i do not even know why, its like he does not want to be with me. ish!
@ldybgsgma99 (798)
• United States
8 May 09
I have read through every single comment on this discussion and I just realized how mean some of the members of this site can be. There is one in particular that was especially harsh. For those of you that gave jazel_juan courage, congratulations. For those that berated her and criticized her, shame on you. I would just about bet if you take a look at her husband, he isn't perfect so why should she be made to be perfect. If she is healthy and happy with herself, there is nothing wrong with having a few extra pounds. I bet she is still as beautiful as the day her husband married her. And he needs to remember his vows. For better or for worse.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
thank you very much! yes there was one who was really mean to me, but then many are more encouraging and very enlightening. i am so happy right now that people know how to understand things and i am happy right now and i can think straight. Thank you.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
8 May 09
I have only one question for you, when did he start commenting you about this one?
I may not know you both, but I could smell trouble. Men who suddenly notice how 'imperfect' their wives are means that they're starting to cheat. Well, not really 'cheat' but more of they are starting to be dissatisfied. Though they're not yet doing anything about it (like getting attracted to other girls) but in their subconscious, they actually are.
So, I'd say take heed on what he's saying because it's indeed a sign. You could start by trying to trim down or dressing more consciously. Why not have more bonding time by both of you going to the gym together?
I could remember when I knew of a friend who started cheating his wife. He complained a lot of how different the wife looked, and how he missed her being so and so before they got married. Most women would not mind the comments, and get irritated by it but it's actually a sign for you to wake up and do something to stop him from going to the next level and actually cheating.
Hey, there's no reason why you'd be angry at him now, he's just human. He isn't actually cheating yet because he cares of how you look. If he stops caring, that's the time when it's somehow too late.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
Oh yes, believe me that entered my mind a thousand times and i am being cautious and vigilant...you know, keeping track of where he is and what he is doing. I can't find time to go to the gym,i work from 8 in the morning till 6 in the evening at times later than that, i am at work and i immediately go home to look after my kids. but i am honest with him he better not cheat on me or else he wont be seeing me and my kids!
@margerydaw14 (735)
•
8 May 09
i think you should make sure your husband is aware of how hurtful his comments are. Plus you should point out that he is not perfect either , but you still love him enough not to hurt his feelings. you say you eat healthily, its possible you are not as over weight as you think you are !!
i used to be quite skinny at one time, (though at the time i didnt think so ) but now i am over weight and unfortunately it is affecting my health a little. my husband teases me about my weight which is a bit annoying as years ago, when i was skinny, he was fat. but lets face it , we are never content with our image or the way we look. but look after yourself, just keep eating healthily and keep well. if your husband keeps nagging, just tell him there are men out there who love cuddly women !!!
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
i do eat healthy, i dont know what is with my husband he does not cuddle lately and annoying. but i am determined to change now but not for him but for myself and we will see what he has to say.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
8 May 09
Hi jazel , To be frank with you, may be your husband is saying that for your own good. He may not be too tactful about it, but do think about it honestly.The weight gain is going to somehow or the other affect you adversely in the years to come. You may be feeling fit and healthy now, but as you know, excess weight can lead to serious health problems in later years and then it will be too late to do anything about it, so I personally feel that you don't need to feel angry or hurt with your husband's criticism, but just go ahead and show him that you have the will power to reduce..all the best
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
thank you kiran, that is quite enlightening, well i do have the will power for change, maybe i will and maybe i can do it.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
9 May 09
Hi jazel....you are pissed off so I gotta be more careful with what I say.
I am chubby too and my, how I hate my body so much. Honestly if only I were skinny then I could have probably worn practically every thin-lined bikini in the world. I know it's supposed to be a matter of perception and I've seen fat women who know how to carry themselves but to be really really honest my mind is conditioned to appreciate the slim and sexy bodies because that is my biggest frustration.
For you however, you are more than just someone with a flabby body. Your husband must realize your worth and look beyond what's physical.
Well, maybe he is just concerned about you. Being fat can cause health problems too.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
its ok theresaaiza, i am not pissed of at you hehehe well yes i am more than a flabby body ( hope so) hahaha oh well it is hard to trim down, but i am determine now to do so. but unlike you i can't wear any bikini...so many stretch marks hahaha
@sweetashoney (3597)
• United States
8 May 09
I think it's bad when someone thinks it's OK to talk crap to another person like that. If you weren't overweight he would probably find something else to talk junk about. The reason I say this is because I have never been over weight but my ex-husband still found things about my body that he talked junk about. To me I think some people does this because of the way they fell about themselves. If you try to loss weight do it for yourself, for your health not for someone else.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
yes i know, i am trying to cut some weight off, but i am doing it gradually plus i want to do it for myself and not for him or for anyone else.
@sweetashoney (3597)
• United States
9 May 09
I'm glad to hear this, I really believe that you can do it if you set your mind to it. Like I said I know how it is for someone to talk trash about you,your doing the right thing, just stick with your goals you'll get there.
@liucheng623 (121)
• China
8 May 09
dont worry jazel,that's all right.nothing is wrong.so many people became fatter then before.because of the wealthy live we are living on.unless you got too fat you needn't think about it.that is your husbands fault.i never say that kind of words to my darling.wont heright say that to me ether.so just tell him what you think about him.let him dont say it again.if he insist on talking about.you can be angry with him.if he angry with you too.i think he wont be a good husband if he continues.wish you a happy family.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
thank for the comforting words liucheng:) i hope things will turn out good
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
8 May 09
It is great that you love yourself just as you are. My biggest thing with fat would be health issues but you say you are healthy so no worry there. I do think your husband is being very disrespectful and mean to you. He is your husband. He is supposed to be kind and loving towards you and it really sounds as if he is being anything but that.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
yes thank you, he is like that lately for reasons i cannot understand.
@LuvBr0wn13s (765)
• United States
8 May 09
I got a little 'fluffier' after I got married but my hubby and I decided that together we would get healthier. He knows what a sensitive subject weight is, so he lets me know all of the time how much he loves me and thinks I am beautiful. I hope you guys get a chance to talk about what his issue is with you and maybe you can let him know how he is making you feel. I know I am only getting your side of it here but from this viewpoint he sounds like an insensitive jerk.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 May 09
well he is getting insensitive, how i wish my husband would transform, he does not cuddle anymore, he does not kiss me goodbye,. its like he is ashamed of me right now. that is what i am feeling! but i can' thelp it, it is really hard to trim down! i feel like crying all the time when i think of it. i hope he will get around, i am trying to bring back the old body but it is hard, really hard. lucky your husband understands you.
@joycemiranda (131)
• Philippines
8 May 09
cheer up, we can't please people all the time even our nearest relative or family, even husbands or wives especially if they are being teased by their friends, office mates or whoever. sometimes it's the way they think it will encourage someone to lose weight or do something.
in my case if people tease me or try annoy me because of my body, i would just tell them well this just proves that i am not poor or suffering. it's a proof that i have something (ha ha ha even if i have nothing).
just get used to it, i did but of course we don't have same opinion.
cheer up, whether you are fat, thin or what as long as you are not hurting other people then it's ok.
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
8 May 09
hahahhaha yes you are right, i could say i have money that i could eat all the time. thank you for the laugh, i feel like crying most of the time these days.
@marites31 (267)
• Philippines
8 May 09
There is nothing wrong with being fat unless it already affect your health. I guess this is what your husband is more concern of. So better loose weight cause its also for your own sake. Dont be hurt about it because she loves you that is why she is reminding you.
@pickoy (733)
• Philippines
8 May 09
Nothing, nothings wrong about that... People who value the physical appearance of a person are just VAIN... My brother does the same thing to his wife and she also gets hurt hearing that from a man whom she expects to accept her for who she is regardless of what she eats or how she looks. I don't understand it either why some people are so fascinated with women who are so thin and those who only eat salads and biscuits for the whole day. I can't live with that! Life so good to just deprive yourself of things that you like to eat.
Tell him how you feel about this so he'll know. Good communication between partners helps to resolve such issues. Never hesitate to tell him how it made you feel coz he never hesitated telling you what he thinks either.
@taski24 (214)
• Philippines
8 May 09
I admit that I am guilty of commenting on the figure of my wife also.
I do not want to change her, because I accepted her for what she is. But would it not be a little bonus if she regains her shapely body?
I would not coerce her into doing anything that she don't want to do. I want the change to be coming from her, within her.
Regarding your question, there is something wrong with being fat. As a matter of fact, a lot is wrong with being fat. Cholesterol levels, susceptibility to other sickness brought by unhealthy lifestyle, risk of heart attack, you name it.
It pays to be fit!
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
9 May 09
well i am not fat, really fat, i just gained those flabby parts when i became a mother. but i dont think i am not bad looking or something, i can still even wear mini's and tight shirts! and i dont think i have risk of heart attack and the likes..