There's some things you just don't say

Fatty MckFatterson here.

How-dee.

So I wanted to share with you something from today. You ready for this?

{I go down to pick up the mail this afternoon and go to see the building mailman since he's still there. Mind you he's older and though it might sound like he's hitting on me, he's not. I assure you.}

Me: "Hey R!"
Mailman: "Hey Girl!"
{Smiles}
Mailman: "Girl you're lookin' good!"
Me: {smiles} "Aww thanks R!"
{Mailman says something, but I don't hear him. Lady to my right gasps.}
Me: {laughs nervously} "What was that?"
Mailman: "You've put on some weight! You look real good."

yes. Seriously.

Me: "Oh. Well. Yea. But don't tell me that!"
Mailman: "But you look good!"
Me: {slightly frowns} "Yea that's what my husband tells me." {laughs}
Mailman: "He's a good man!"

So you think my fat ass and Goodyear tire look good huh? Hmm. Interesting. You know what? That's fantastic considering yesterday I couldn't squeeze fatty mckfatterson here into a size 5 pair of shorts at Target. Depressing much?* Howdy Captain Obvious.

{I know he was just being nice and probably honest - I don't think he meant it negative.}

Ugh. Still. There's some things you just don't say.

*OK before you throw tomatoes at me and call me ridiculous, I need to defend myself. I used to be tiny, like super tiny. However age mixed with thyroid issues has made it hard for me to lose weight, so I've put on some lbs in the last year or so. I wear all different sizes based on the brand and store, but it was just hard for me to realize that I would need a 7 in those particular shorts. Especially when I have several pairs at home that are fives. Come on...no woman ever wants to go UP a size, not matter what size she is.

I don't mean to imply that anyone above that size is fat or whatever-NO WAY do I mean that. For my frame and based on how I used to look, it's a big change for me. Especially since it's all happened in the last year or so.

So please don't hate me or think I'm ridiculous. I'm pretty sure a lot of us are critical about our bodies in our own ways. I'm choosing to share mine with you, so please don't judge. Love ya!
 
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