Okay , you're not going to believe this. We had a Staff Appreciation Tea at work today and I went in thinking I would get some tea and spend a lilttle time with my co-workers. I had prepared myself for what I might find in there. I figured I'd see some tasty desserts and other sugar filled dishes , and I was right. Well, everyone at work knows I'm doing Atkins and I was sitting with my buddies when another co-worker comes by with a plate full of pastries. She said my name, I turned to look at her, and she puts the plate about a foot from my face saying MMM, MMMM, MMMMM, all the while moving it it in a circular motion in front of me. Can you believe it? She was teasing me with a plate full of crap. I was in shock! How can someone do something so insensitive? I thought it was the rudest thing ever! I could tell everyone at the table felt uncomfortable with what she'd done. Immediately after she sat down (which was about 6 seconds later), I stood up next to her, put my arms above my head, and spun around in front of her saying MMM, MMM, MMMM. I felt bad for doing that since she's a bit heavy, but hey, she started it. I think she got the message too. Everyone at the table laughed and the woman who had teased me seconds earlier said "Oh, you got me."
I was really offended by what she did, but I'm over it now. I thought I'd share, as I'm sure many of you have had folks do or say weird things like that simply because you're trying to better yourself. Oh well, I'll just keep on doing what I'm doing and let them keep eating their junk.

I am amazed at some of the stories like this I've read on this forum. I am so thankful I have supportive friends. I'm glad you handled it without too much drama and were able to let it go. You seem to have a very good attitude about it. Thanks for sharing.

My daughter has had friends actually try to pry her mouth open and put ice cream in it. People are nuts (of course, with my daughter, it was teens).

Way to go Sandra. I only wish I could have seen it.

I heard similar comments during my weight loss and for a few months after I reached my current weight. I just ignored them. Nobody says anything anymore.

On a related note, I recall that during my weight loss two people from work underwent a gastric bypass and also lost loads of weight. It didn't last though as they eventually returned to eating what made them overweight in the first place. That is one more thing that keeps me focused on staying on plan and making this a life change.

It happens to me a lot.
I work with several young men and they tease me a lot about the way I eat.
I take it all in fun but yes, it is very inconsiderate.
On my birthday the other day, they cut a big square of a brownie and put a big spoon of whipped cream on it and gave it to me, set it down right in front of me and sang happy birthday. I quickly put it in the med room but later, went and had a big bite out of it before I threw it away.
Yesterday, it was a big cup cake. I did just push it aside, never touching it again.
I don't think they realize how hard it is to resist things like that.
At least you did resist. That should make you very proud of yourself.

UNBELIEVABLE!! My "close" friend is the same way - jealousy.

OK - that is so rude! I can't believe that someone (an adult) would be like that. Some people are strange.

People never cease to amaze me.

I think you handled the situation beautifully!! Well done! I imagine she'll think twice before she pulls a stunt like that again. I know I would if I were her! LOL

Amazing isnt it....a clearly overweight woman dances before you with a plate of goodies, trying to"tempt" you to eat like she does hence look like she does.... From your stats Id assume a sz 4 or 6....its simply amazing....she was the punchline for her own joke...but I dont think she got it...

Remember the commercial where people wore their donuts or cinnamon buns on the backsides....kinda reminds me of that commercial

From the sounds of it, I would say the woman who did this to you is insecure with herself. You stated she's heavy. Odd as this may sound, by her trying to belittle you in front of your other co-workers (who I'm sure were also partaking in the treats), her intention was to get the others to join her. It backfired on her. When others are insecure they try to make themselves feel better by negatively commenting about something another person is doing that they wish they themselves could do. Take it with a grain of salt...you handled it very well

We had a staff wide Harassment training class the other week. At the end of the class I look over at my heavy set buddy and comment.

"You better stop chasing me around the office with twinkies or else!"

Well the company president was sitting right behind us and burst out into laughter. Apparently two fat guys cashing each other around the office with twinkies is a side splitting mental image. That of course attracted the lawyers attention who was teaching the class.

Turns out she was very not amused by my buddies twinkie exploits or the occasional random snickers bar drops he makes on my desk.

Guy's probably lucky he's my friend because the lawyer and the president were talking possible harassment due to my protected class status.

<eye rolling >
at my heaviest I can assure you I never wanted my weight to be criteria for "protected class status"...good grief...we live in a culture of "offense"....talk abt a litagous "victim" culture run amok

We had a Christmas Open House/staff appreciation last Friday. I was so proud of myself. I didn't even think twice about eating any of my favorites (FUDGE!!). I simply put some meat and a few slices of cheese on my plate. I did get a few strange glances from some people, but nothing like what you got.

By the way... our Christmas Bonus this year was a gift certificate to the local butcher. How perfect is that?

Nah, people really are that offensive and out of control.

Some people....