[I'mNotReal]

I don’t know why but I don’t like to see people eating. I was coming home from work and I saw a few people eating on street and I thought they shouldn’t do that; especially those who are fat. And I thought “I don’t want to end up like him/her”. I know, I know it sounds mean. I’m not mean. I feel like they are doing something wrong and I don’t like it. I don’t like this thought. It’s horrible. Anyways… just wondering if someone else feels the same.

[eskielover]

Doesn't bother me to see other people eating......but I do relate to the comment about "not wanting to end up like them".....was always feeling that way about my mom even though she wasn't terribly overweight....she was just always complaining about her weight but couldnt seem to do anything about it....which was probably what got me started even noticing weight as being an issue.

[Broken Wings]

It doesn't bother me when people eat in front of me. However, every single female I see, I always compare their body size to mine. If they are larger than me, then I will freak out and be like "I never wanna be like that." I also watch fat people eat, usually only females. It's like thinspiration. I know this is mean but I am not shy around fat people the same way I would be around skinny people. IDK... I feel ya though.

[eclogite]

I'mNotReal, I've experienced the same - both uncomfortable seeing others eat and judging. I'm really not proud of the thought, but you're not alone.

[Michealwolf]

I think i also have this problem ... I hate seeing people with weight problems and who complain about it take a big portion of meat and all that kind of fatty stuff... whatu you think about it ?

[Brokenwings73]

Your not alone! I see people eating huge plates of food and it blows me away. When I see that I feel like I've eaten vicariously thru them and am afraid of gaining. My dad was overweight and never addressed i. It always upset me that he never fixed it. I can see where your coming from. I personally don't think it's selfish because my fathers weight killed him.his arteries kept getting blocked and suffered congestive heart failure. It's not as though we with our disease aren't without our own issues but I don't know where to find the medium and there has to b one.

[brokenlegsofthelamb]

Originally Posted by Michealwolf

I think i also have this problem ... I hate seeing people with weight problems and who complain about it take a big portion of meat and all that kind of fatty stuff... whatu you think about it ?

i feel the same way. i have a friend from church with a serious weight problem. she was doing weight watchers, then brings home all these leftover "treats" from one of our dinners, saying she hates to see food go to waste. it really bothers me.

[brokenlegsofthelamb]

Originally Posted by Brokenwings73

Your not alone! I see people eating huge plates of food and it blows me away. When I see that I feel like I've eaten vicariously thru them and am afraid of gaining. My dad was overweight and never addressed i. It always upset me that he never fixed it. I can see where your coming from. I personally don't think it's selfish because my fathers weight killed him.his arteries kept getting blocked and suffered congestive heart failure. It's not as though we with our disease aren't without our own issues but I don't know where to find the medium and there has to b one.

all we can do is keep trying.

[Woundedheart1]

I hate watching food or grocery commercials and going to restaurants watching people eat as well. It creates disgust and anxiety in me. I don't like being around people if I finally give into my cravings for food because I feel weak like an overeater is because I feel like I'm going to get extremely big each time I eat or even get near food. I don't know why my feelings are so strong but they are. I'm just terrified of food and have been my whole life. Half of my family is obese and watching them eat freaks me out and leads me to believe eating any food will make me like them.

All eating disorders will eventually kill us ... It doesn't matter what the outside package looks like ... Well, except for the fact that society judges "fat" different than "skinny" ... But make no mistake about it ... Anorexia and Bulimia are just as deadly as Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating ... Therefore, I feel nothing but the deepest empathy and compassion for anyone who is wrestling with these demons, and I weep sadly whenever somebody dies because of it ...

Sincerely,
BrokenCloud