Funny Insult - Taken Well

[bem75]

Okay, I have to admit to something.  At first, I took the comment pretty well and just blew it off.  However, a few days went by and it kind of hit me and my insecurity kicked in a bit.  I am a bit pudgy and I am way out of shape.  So, the comment kinda kicked me into gear and I started eating better.  I have not lost any weight yet, but I am cutting back on beer and eating less fried food.

So, yes, it was an insult and pretty rude of him to say at my party.  However, it has helped jump-start me towards losing some weight and getting healthier.

He'll get an invite back because I have known the guy for almost 30 years and he is a close friend.  He's not usually one to throw out a sideways insult like that.  So, maybe it was the beer talking or just a "foot in mouth" moment.

[schro]

You don't even look overweight to me. Sounds like the beer was talking.

Hey thanks, GA!

But according to the "charts" I'm morbidly obese and need to lose 60 pounds. Sha! But that's another topic entirely...

Hey Bear, I know what you're talking about with the "charts". According to the BMI (Body Mass Index) as used by the National Institute of Health, I'd have to weigh 183 pounds to be in the high end of the "normal" health range. I'm 6' tall and weigh 205 pounds. So, according to this scale, I'm 22 pounds overweight. Could I stand to lose a few? Sure, but 22 pounds? I'd look terrible. Those stupid "charts" don't even consider other factors like body composition.

I like Koz's "Dickie" comment.

[justinlane]

I like the Dickie comment too...if it comes around I might have to use it haha.

[bem75]

Those stupid "charts" don't even consider other factors like body composition.

100% agree about those charts.  They are stupid.  I am 5' 10" and I weigh 195.  I am down from about 210 a year ago, when I was admittedly way overweight.  But that stupid chart says that I should be under 174.  I would look ridiculous at 174.  I'm a big guy, for my height.  I'll never be one of those skinny Lance Armstrong body types.

I have one interesting thing with my weight.  I gained 40 lbs during my freshman year of college.  I weighed 145 when I graduated from high school and I came home a year later at 185 and in the best shape of my life.  I still feel that is my ideal weight.

[Mikekoz13]

lol
I think Mike and I will have a battle of the insults when we get to LA.  lol  I am sure I will loose though 

Sharpen the sword old boy, sharpen the sword..........

[zzaapp]

Those stupid "charts" don't even consider other factors like body composition.

Those charts take into account everything that is important to the insurance companies that make up those stupid charts, their PROFITS...  ...the more people they can classify as obese, the more people they can charge extra premiums.

Back to the thread...

Insults are never funny.  It is not surprising that you got upset after thinking about it for a while.  I hope your resolve to be healthier continues to work for you.

[BaldBear]

If you ever feel fat...stand next to me!

[marshd1000]

If you ever feel fat...stand next to me!

Ditto!