OT: A lady called me fat today

Karen,
I know we haven't met in person yet, but I have looked at your pictures...you are a beautiful lady! and I can only dream and hope that I have your courage and lose and maintain all that weight! Please do let this (although it is difficult) bring you down.  Look at how you were, think of  how you feel now after the weight loss and look at those pictures of you...I can only dream Karen.  I pray everyday that I can do this...and you have done it! Please accept a huge hug of admiration from me!   Anabela

HER:
YOU:  

You are gentle soul, got hurt and walked out...
Why can't you be a blunt aggressive ***** who would smack (verbally... mostly) the dumb cow and make her cry... like I would. Honestly, I would enjoy a good name calling and swearing fight with such an opponent. Ever tried this approach? works for me.

Most men, I know, are dumb. Just don't get the obvious until you spell it out like to a four years old. Guys here don't count - I don't know them, LOL.

Hugs, and please, don't hold it inside and "let it go" . Things like that never go away, but accumulate and one day overflow your limits... I would talk to him.

That is absolutely ridiculous.  You are not fat and I can't believe someone would say that to you...and from the sounds of it, she didn't really know you very well did she?  There are all kinds of ignorant people out there...chin up Karen...you are not fat and far from it.  Don't dwell on this  because it just eats up your energy and pulls you down.  Be proud of your accomplishments...and look at all these wonderful comments people are making.  Positive vibes are being sent your way, so lap them up and enjoy.  As for that boyfriend of yours, I agree with some of the others...he needs a good cuff on the side of the head.

Take care and keep positive...Linda

I know we have never met, and I am a woman of few words, but I think you are beautiful, both inside and out, I have found more encouragement from strangers then I have my closest family members and friends, so I think she was an ignorant ***** for being so rude to someone as kind and supportive (and thin) as you are.

N'uff said