Hi Shy Introvert,
Since you're inclined to give your friend the benefit of the doubt, I am too.
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She has also told me that my stomach sticks out at times when I thought that I hid it fairly well in a nice maxi dress.
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Perhaps this was more about clothing style/choice? I'm overweight, the extra goes to my belly, hips, thighs. In theory a maxi dress should be great on me. In reality, it's not. It adds pounds, makes me look even bigger.
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I kind of feel like she's trying to tell me that I need to do more to loose weight. What's it to her though?
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As your friend, could be she wants you healthy, physically well. What's your doctor say about your height, weight and its effect on your physical well being?
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She also said it could be because of the way that you dress, your race, etc...
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This makes me wonder about the context of your conversation(s). Were you talking about wanting to make more friends, that it's hard as a homemaker, etc? Fact of the matter is the first thing people see is how a person looks and some people are judgemental/prejudice. In the workplace - appearance can sometimes get you in the door; and studies show people respond more positively to those who are active/workout.
Losing weight is not easy, especially as we age. It requires discipline. Sounds like you know what you need to do if you want to get to a healthier weight. It takes work, consistency over time.