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My progress pics were posted on r/fatpeoplehate. (self.progresspics)

ThrowawayJ85 が 投稿

So, a few days ago I posted some progress pics here. A troll going by the name of /u/FattiesAreSubhuman commented on it saying how it looked like I hadn't lost any weight at all. I let it roll off my back, as this person clearly doesn't know anything about me, my measurements, or my scale. I don't need to defend myself against some anonymous person spreading their own self-hatred on the internet.

Today this troll messaged me with a link to my progress pics that he/she shared on r/fatpeoplehate.

For the curious:

http://www.reddit.com/r/fatpeoplehate/comments/2w86f0/i_see_absolutely_no_difference/

I am literally amazed at how much people on that sub must hate themselves.

It's like the high school bully - you know the reason they're shitting on other people so much is because they have boring, shitty lives and can't deal with other people's happiness. I can say this with confidence, because I've had some troll-ish tendencies in my time, and it's never, ever been when I've felt good about myself.

So.

If you've also had your progress pics fed to the trolls to be torn apart... Let it go. Don't feed them. As tempting as it may be (I've lost ass fat mostly - that's why you don't see progress in my gut!!) don't defend yourself in the comments. They will just keep going and going and going. It's just not worth your time to dignify them with a response. Let it go.

As the saying goes: success is the best revenge. Keep on making progress, living your life, and spending time and energy on the positive things that make your life good. Because the life of a troll is shitty, and feeding them will only breed more negativity. You chose to make progress and better yourself. THAT'S WHAT MATTERS. Even if your progress is small at this point.

TL;DR: Keep on keeping on.

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[–]illusias 34 ポイント35 ポイント  (10子コメント)

You have such a good attitude about this :)

I think it's good to remember that people on /r/fatpeoplehate spend their time hating on others and accomplishing nothing, while those on /r/progresspics, /r/loseit and so on spend time improving themselves and their lives. And someone has reached their goal weight, their fat-hating counterpart still just sits there unhappy and mean.

[–]hatwood 18 ポイント19 ポイント  (3子コメント)

It isn't just you. I've seen a few instances where a group of redditors who are obviously from that sub gang up on someone's post. By morning, the comments have all been cleared out by (I assume) mods.

For the record, I notice a difference in your gut, too. Keep it up :)

[–]ThrowawayJ85[S] 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Thanks!

[–]lusa4ur 9 ポイント10 ポイント  (2子コメント)

You're right. I just got done reading some of the comments and they must have some real serious personal problems. It's refreshing to read your response towards all this. You're doing great.

[–]Dietyz 12 ポイント13 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Whenever people realize that they only have a single redeeming quality, they often force themselves to believe that it is the most important thing in life as a defense mechanism to deny the fact that they are so unhappy

My dad has zero friends, hasn't been laid since my parents got divorced 14 years ago and doesn't have any family that actually likes him. All because he put 100% of his effort into his career and slacked on everything else. To this day every time I see him he hammers me about my future, how much money I make and how important it is to make more money than everyone else. Its all hes got, so he has to convince himself and everyone around him that it is the most important part of life

I pity these sad brainwashed types of people, imagine what its like to be someone whose only redeeming quality is "atleast i've never been fat"

[–]ThrowawayJ85[S] 8 ポイント9 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Imagine what it's like to be someone whose only redeeming quality is "atleast i've never been fat"

This. Bold letters. Brilliant.

[–]mrhedwig 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I actually got banned from that sub because I told them they were as bad as /r/theredpill. The mods are so ban-happy over there

[–]bwainfweeze 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Shit. I accidentally posted this to the wrong thread. Lemme try again.

It's frustrating when it's not that easy to tell, but I see some structural improvements that would probably be lost on most people.

It's your posture improvements that tip me off. In the first picture, your spinal curvature made me think "ouch". In the second picture you seem to be carrying your weight on your frame more comfortably, and it looks like you've lost a couple inches off your waist and/or hips.

For a lot of people the profile pic doesn't show as much as the view from the front or behind. There are certain weight ranges where I can 'hide' ten pounds and is probably part of how I got complacent in the first place. My fat started with legs, then love handles, then gut, then arms and face, then waist. So I see a friend I haven't seen in six months, I come in from the cold wearing my coat and he exclaims "You've lost weight!" and I think, "Yeah, like 8 lbs", but he's only seeing me from the neck up.

TL;DR, I think you need to take more angle shots of yourself, they'll be more motivating and you won't get shit from a bunch of people with no actual goals in life and too much free time. A shot from the tip of your nose past your collar bones, front, back, and with a belt around your waist can all document a lot more than just a side shot. Also, congrats on the first twenty. I'm just over halfway to GW and broke through a very long plateau, probably due to work stress.

[–]ThrowawayJ85[S] 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Thanks for your thoughtful response. I can see what you're saying - since I'm the person currently residing in this body, I have all the context of my weight loss that the picture doesn't convey. I mean, I'm wearing two sizes smaller than I was a few months ago - that's not "no progress". Nevertheless, I think I'm going to save my progress pics for myself for now. Not that I'm letting the bullies win - I just think that, as people have stated already, putting pics on the internet is an invitation for all kinds of scrutiny, including the most damaging and negative kind. Maybe that is letting them win a little. But, I know my progress and the people in my real life do too.

Congrats on breaking your plateau! I was in a plateau for a few weeks myself, so it's a great feeling to be on the losing side again. Keep chugging! Halfway to GW is fantastic!

[–]gkunkle 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

If you can feel the difference in your body (especially when exercising) then you're on the right track. You're making progress and long term health is what counts. Keep doing your thing! You're awesome.

[–]ididntagreetothis 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I see the difference. I'm sorry these jerks happened your way. You might have to cope with them right now, but they have to live with that negative attitude the rest of their lives. You rock, keep going!

[–]BoldArch 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Fell better answer: People are assholes, don't let it get you down and just keep working hard.

Honest Answer: I do see progress but I just wanted to say that if ANYONE posts a picture of themselves up on the internet, especially a public forum, you should mentally prepare yourself for mean comments and scrutiny.

[–]kittieslikemilkmilk 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

What a clown. Keep your head up....some people have no lives.

[–]ajphil5655 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Those people are disgusting excuses for humans! I can totally tell a difference and you're doing great! You just keep doing you! We'll show them all! Hell, once you reach your goal, maybe post your new pics to that thread ;) you got this! <3

[–]Picasso77 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (1子コメント)

I definitely noticed a difference, and I was proud for you!

[–]Duches5 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I noticed a better posture

[–]HollaDude 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

What kind of vile, despicable, idiot, takes pictures of someone who is actively trying to improve them-self, and post it on a hate subreddit. I literally don't understand.

[–]Kohsmos 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

You're inspiring! :)

Keep going!

PS I do notice the difference in the gut.

[–]Hemightbegiant 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Fuck em. Haters gonna hate.

[–]HollaDude 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Also, I definitely can see a difference.

[–]jimmythetoast 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Fuck em. If they can't do anything but tear down people who are improving themselves that's their problem. Use it as motivation.

[–]tinynondinosaur 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Fuck those haters!!!! Omg- what a hateful thing to do! It really is such petty juvenile behavior! Maybe in naiive but I've always seen progress pics as such a positive place and had NO idea that fuckers would even think to take a picture from there to bitch about it on another sub. Stupid me. I'm so sorry this happened and I'm really glad you're choosing to ignore it. Sounds like that sub is full of dick head red pillers anyway. Congrats to you girl, not only for your progress but also for being classy in the face of arsewipes.

[–]tarnfit 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Hate-subs are just groups of narcissists and emotionally stunted individuals. They are full of negative criticism but have no intention of bringing about any sense of positive social change. The type of people who are not very fun at parties. They are so sensitive and incapable of emotionally intelligent social interaction - I wouldn't be surprised if this post gets linked there also, lol. Do not take it personally. They have plenty of things to work on within their own lives also, and we can only be supportive of that as well.

You're losing weight! Congratulations and keep going!

[–]II_Source_II 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I didn't know that subreddit existed. I'm actually disgusted! You are losing weight. Everyone here sees a difference! Keep going. You're doing great!

[–]storyofkayt 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

What those arseholes have done is so disgusting :( But then again, one of their flairs is "eye of hitler" which pretty much says everything you need to know about someone like that.

I'm glad you let it roll off your back, you're doing something great for you so fuck them and their small minds.

I myself can see a clear diffeence, it looks like youve lost a good few inches. Stay positive, its clearly working for you!

[–]purpleseed 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Wow.. how pathetic of them. I like your progress! We all lose it in different ways :) It's definitely not worth the time to worry what others think. Keep on losing!

[–]nuns_and_hoses 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Wow. I don't get why a subreddit like that whould be shaming you like that, when you're trying to lose weight. Keep going!

[–]rosie90 -5 ポイント-4 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Screw them. I bet half of them are fat tubs of lard so depressed they have to pick on people trying to improve on themselves so they feel better about themselves. I bet they sit on the edge of their seats waiting for their buddies to comment and kiss their asses. I hate haes. I hate fatlogic. But when someone is actively fighting to get fit they don't deserve that. Kudos to you for your beautifully positive attitude. We post progress no matter how small because sometimes we need that boost from other people to help us keep going when we feel it's impossible.