General Chat

Daisy, I hate yah. CB, I've seen your photo on the London meet.............call that FAT? You aint seen nothing yet. I've been on steroids for years, starting out on huge doses, and although I'm reduced to a much lower dose, its very hard to lose weight. I just hate the easy way people assume you sit around eating chocolates all dy. NOT EVEN IN MY DREAMS! Deanna

CB, Thank you! I think we have a mutual appreciation society going on here because I don't recall you being overweight at all. Either we're both oversensitive or we need our eyes tested! lol Daisy

Daisy, I don't recall you being 'skinny'! Slim - yes, skinny - NO! I wouldn't really bother too much about being so huge if I could easily buy nice clothes to fit me. It's the height, as well as the width, of me that's a problem! If I buy clothes in the appropriate size, they're obviously made for some dwarf or other - sleeves way too short, waists about 4 inches too high -and trousers are a nightmare. I really do laugh when I see ladies' trousers advertised in 3 leg-lengths - petite, standard and long. The long ones are always way above my ankles and look ridiculous. There are specialist clothes shops for tall people, and I do use them, but it would be so nice to be able to wander into one of the High St chains and find something that fits, and not have to pay an absolute fortune for things. CB >|<

well I don't think I'd want to be too skinny, and neither does Sharon - she was quite slim when I met her, but we both think she'd look unhealthy if she was too skinny, as she's quite tall. That said, I think we could both do with losing a couple of stone

Paul, I neither expect (nor receive) sympathy for being skinny! lol I've seen a picture of my grandmother and I know exactly how I'm going to look when I'm old - skinny and haggard and I really wish I could put some weight on. Sorry, I'm really not endearing myself to you am I? lol Daisy

It must have been the week for near the knuckle comments Wendy, my father-in-law (who I happen to think the world of ...or did...) said, 'I've just seen the new photos and I dont know what happened, you looked grogeous when you got married??????' Why is it that the first thing people say when they haven't seen you for a while is not hello, but 'you're looking well' did I look ill beofre then? Or is it just a 'tactful' way of saying you've piled it on a bit... You look great in the photos by the way! I'm started Lindy's diet today... love the idea of the quid per kilo for Pinks fund too... Magi

I know some people pride themselves on being honest, but there's a huge difference between honest and rude and a little thoughtfulness wouldn't go amiss would it? We usually know our own shortcomings and don't need anyone to point them out quite so unkindly, whatever their age. Thanks for not hating me, but you'll have to stand next to me one day so that we can have a good natter! Daisy

we havethe same problem with our next door neighbour - she was whinging to us last week that she can't get clothes to fit - she finds a size 6 too big !!!! not helpful when we're trying to lose weight lol

It's just as hurtful your side as well, Daisy, isn't it ? I don't hate you - I'm just not going to stand next to you for photos - lol.

Wendy I know it's horrible, although I have the opposite problem as I cannot put on weight (yes I know you hate me now!) and complete strangers have come up to me and actually pinched me saying 'you need a good meal girl'. I find it really offensive. Daisy

that'll be all those chocolates that you reckon you eat Lisa !!

bendy try not to take it to heart.my step father calls me lard arse which i used to get upset about but now i just shrug it off.love and hugsxxxxxxx(:

i no what you mean when my nan was in hospital(shes now dead) in 2003 i was talking to her when this large nurse came apast my nan just shouted out look at the size of that bum

Thank you !!

Poor Wendy. Some people don't think unfortunately. We love you as you are. :-) Joy

Roxanne!! Stick the boot in why don't you ?? - lolol - I'm not quite 37 yet alone over 40 !!!!! Does anyone know the calorie content of worms? I'm going to eat a few......... LMHO

Wendy I am sure you are far to young to heed this advice. A 92 year old woman, spry, active, bright well-rounded, , told me that 'at a certain age' (?) losing weight is not a good idea, it makes the face and neck scraggy. And I think that is true,, well, that's my story! But seriously, only lose weight if you are not truly happy with your body as it is. I saw your photo and I think you look lovely. XX BC

Not all old ladies are so cruel When I first met my husband's grandmother she was 94. He had been married before and she'd never liked his ex wife. I obviously passed muster as she told him in a stage whisper ''make sure you keep this one, she's got good childbearing hips.' I can't say I was flattered but at least I was accepted! sadly she died before my girls were born. She would have adored them.

I went out (briefly, lol!) with a guy who asked me if I'd ever modelled underwear (took that as a compliment) and then, when I had the misfortune to bump into him some time later, said, 'You've put on weight and you look older'!

Like I said earlier my own Mum who is 80 can be hurtful,both myself and my wife have weight on us both in mid 50s.This is an example of how my Mum can make a nice gesture into a hurtful one, To my wife 'Ive bought you a sweater, Its a really big one' and my Mum wonders why her friends dont bother with her . Dave