I'm so sorry that they said that! I'm surprised everytime I read something like this that the offended doesn't say something...FEEL EMPOWERED! Maybe it's just me but there is no way I would let that slide and I know none of my kids who are 11, 13 and 15 would either (nor would they say anything like that!).

OMG, I'm so sorry..........sending hugs your way.  I had to look at your pix to get a handle on things and you look GREAT!  Love that blue and tan striped top!  Very becoming

We can alter our tummies and we can do our exercising, but we definitely can't fix stupid......and that's just what that was.  A stupid comment by an ungracious person -- karma will bring something to her eventually and bite her tuchas with vigor!

You have the support of a wonderful sounding husband and lots of support here.  Who's got more impact on your life?  Those nasty, snarky women or your support team?  Regroup and forget them.  We've all got you!

Ree

 SOMETIMES, people say UGLY things because they are ugly.  Congrats to you on your success.  Please don't it discourage you!  Keep up the good work!

Awesome job on shrinking 3 sizes!!!  That is so wonderful!      Doesn't it feel good to be out of the plus sizes section. 

No matter what section we are in no one deserves to be talked to like that.  And no one on this earth is perfect - even those that may look or seem perfect have their flaws.  I believe that when people are mean to others it is to cover up their own inadequacies. 

When people say or do things like that I want to lash out, but then I remind myself of a Gandhi quote and I try to be good  

“Be the change you want to see in the world."   Mahatma Gandhi

So you just keep on being your wonderful self and everything will all balance out. 
  

What a jerk! I am so sorry that happened to you. You know what's weird? I've noticed there are a lot of rude shoppers at Ross. I usually avoid that place like the plague. I am shocked they said that. I am hoping they weren't directing that comment toward you and if they were, I guess we know their class level. About zero. I am surprised you had the class not to say anything. I am not sure I would have been as classy. I probably would have said "That is right, you really shouldn't be over here." But that probably would have been very rude and trashy of me to say. I just think that people like that deserve a piece of their pie. They usually can di**** out but they can't take it.

Anyway, that is awful. People like that are just immature bullies. 

Let me give you a different perspective. Granted, I wasn't there to see their mannerisms. First, plenty of people shop in sizes that they don't fit into because  they shop for their daughters and whatnot. If I saw someone older than me shopping in much smaller sizes I would assume that. Second, my mom says "These clothes/sizes are not made for fat people" ALLLLLL the time. And what she means by that is "This size 12 or 1X is SMALL compared to what she's used to. She thinks SHE is fat and she's talking about herself and the fact that the clothes aren't going to fit her. I'm wondering if people around her have run off and gotten offended by her comments that have absolutely nothing to do with them. I used to think that when I went in public EVERYONE was staring at me and I started realizing that I'm pretty nonexistant and I think I like it! 

Anyway, I wasn't there to see if the women were staring in your face or whatever but my mom really does say those words all the time and it's directed at the clothes. Sometimes our own sensitivity makes us look at things one way when reality is another.

I could believe that if they didn't make eye contact with me and it was then the daughter giggled. They were both slender and fit women so not for one moment do I believe it was a personal observation. While I stood with my mouth gapping in shock they realized I had heard them.

So maybe it was me. Maybe I was hyper sensitive. It's possible. I'm not usually so quiet and in my real life I am usually the one beating the drums for change and acceptance. Very involved in my community.

I was absolutely just dumb struck and speechless.

Carolyn

Thank you all for the comments. I guess I was so struck by the incident that I was unable to reply to these people. I am just continually shocked by people who think it is acceptable to humiliate or make innapropriate comments to or about the the "fat friend".  I was just too shocked and realize I should have found my words to confront the situation.

Carolyn

Some people do suck.  Big hug to you.  Try not to let it ruin your day :)

 Huggggggs!  People can be so hurtful.  I know that you know how their statement reflects on their ugliness as it speaks not to your grace and beauty. Please don't let that stop you from shopping in the small clothing section! I promise you that you are going to fly through those missy sizes.