A bad way to start the day. People are just cruel

 She's lucky I wasn't on that train! My hand would have so very gracefully smacked her right in the mouth! 

Everyone is right...You can't let miserable people ruin your spirit. Gosh I know that's easier said than done. I'm sure I'd have tears all day before I got over it. But just remember what others have said...You are beautiful inside and out. That little ***** is very ugly. She will never forget that moment of her life either. She will always remember what she said on that train and it will haunt her all through life. 

Keep smiling sweetie! You are Beautiful!

Aw Im sorry, the thing is is that they made themselves look worse by saying that stuff outloud, and your a better person for not saying anything to them, cuz I would have gone off on their asses! BTW, if your fat at 224 SW, I must have been huge at 287 SW!!! Girl, dont worry about it, there are some shallow people in this world and there will always be. You have to bru**** off and live life to its fullest.

I felt like someone punched me in the heart.  I really did not know what to say.  I was just mortified and I wanted to get out of there.   After the train left I thought of everything I could've said to them.  I was just mad at myself for not saying anything.

I am not a violent person.  I don't fight back EVER.  I really don't know what to say to people in situations like that.  I just feel like little bit broken today.  Which is kind of stupid because I don’t know those girls but deep down I think they are just putting a voice to what other people think when they see me: A fat, lazy person that let herself go.

I know if shouldn't matter what strangers say about me but deep down inside it does matter and it freaking hurt when people just make assumptions about me without even taking the time to get to know me.    I think I am a nice person.  Inside this fat body there is a person with feelings and I get hurt.  The fat does not stop me from having feelings.

I want to thank you all for your kind words.  I probably will never see those girls again but like so many people that had said cruel things to me or about me, they left a little scar in my heart.

 I am going to tried to put it behind me and move forward and do what you guys said "take this a fuel to keep going and be better"

While you have every right to feel broken--words DO hurt, YOU are not the one who needs fixing. You are an adult and you reacted as an adult--removing yourself from a toxic situation. I guarantee you that everyone in hearing distance of those teens was appalled. I also agree with a previous poster that any comeback would have denegrated into a war of insults as teens are not known for their stellar sense of judgment. And it is entirely possible that they were put in their place after you left the train by someone else who felt it easier to chastise them AFTER you left so as not to further embarrass you.

I was a high school teacher for years and years. I love that age group, but there are those who feel they must tear others down in order to build themselves up. Teens almost always focus on outward appearances at this time in their life. A lot of them mature; some never do. And I promise you, ol' Karma is a ***** Life has a way of coming full circle. It's rather remarkable to watch, I think.

You are taking control of your life. I think many of us *****ad this could fully identify and think back to similar situations in our life. You are not alone. You are loved and cared for by a host of people in your life as well as by us--people who have never met face-to-face but want to rise up and defend and comfort you, just the same.

I would rather be overweight than ignorant- just sayin!

I cried as well when I read your story. That story is so sad. I am so sorry you had to experience that ugliness. The good news is you are going to be skinny someday and still good on the inside. The nasty girl? Who knows? Blessings, Sharon

 That's just wrong. Some people are just mean and have black in their hearts. Keep your head up and be proud of your accomplishments along your journey:) xo 

 Something similar happened to me on an airplane years ago.  I was muchbigger then, probably close to my giggest weight.  I had gotten onto the airplane first and gotten my seat.  A younger guy got on and had the seat next to me.  He refused to even sit down, and called the flight attendant over.  He damnded to be given a new seat because he couldn't sit next to somebody "like me".

That was bad enough, but to make it a bit more humiliating, a really nice guy decided to stand up for me.  The seond guy took the first guys seat, after starting a ruckus and telling guy #1 what he thought of him.  I really truly appreciated the second guys viewpoint and generosity - but I felt about 2 inches tall.  I just wanted to sink into the floor and never be heard from again.

I hope you take Elina's advice.  The meanness of others comes from a place of fear, insecurity, and self-loathing.  They may be beautiful on the outside, but that is only matched by the darkness within.  Also, please keep in mind that you are a kind, compassionate, and sensitive soul on the inside.  When you finish your journey, and have come to grips with all of the things that you need to for success you will shine as much on the outside as on the inside.  You will have the pride of knowing you made an incredible transformation that 1 person in 1000 couldn't do.  Everyone will see it.

And just remember, if you ever see that girl on the train just tell her "C U Next Time".

Cry away your hurt, then focus on your next goal.  If you need us we're here.

This happened to me many times and I reacted the same way as you.  Just try to keep your chin up.  Big hugs sweetie :))

Oh. My. Gosh!

Never, ever, ever get off the train again.  You only weigh 225 pounds!  God forbid that should happen, but if it does before you lose a lot of weight, you should NOT get off the train, or even move to another seat.

You should then move CLOSER to  her.  If you have any gas, then you should fart also!

Little *****es.  The fabulous thing is that they will NOT weigh the same when they are in their forties and they will be very unhappy.