📝 Am I the ahole for not listening to my granny when she tried to give me something to curve my appetite

By Imaraddish • Score: 0 • April 18, 2025 5:17 PM


Ill keep it short and simple (MAYBE)

Two days ago my granny gave me this weird recipe she sometimes find online that can curve apetites. I forgot what it contained minus Cayenne ground pepper, apple cider vinegar etc that I was to take daily, spoonful. I didnt want to do it however, as right not I was not desperate for any food craving curvers, or even weight loss.

Context: Currently I weight 224 (younger than 21) and I am comfortable with my weight, I use to be self conscious until I finally let it go and accepted my weight. For months I remained at 229lb, as I decided I rather maintain my weight then lose it, I don't mind being a bit chunky. It's who I am, but I know the difference between being fat to the point it affects my health. I began drinking more water too, since I realize ive been dehydrating myself a lot.

Back then I use to eat a LOT, however I went through a lot of trauma and became an emotional eater. Recently now with therapy and help from friends, ive gotten out of a lot of my bad habits and I feel happy with my progress.

Now back to the problem: Recently my granny had a cousin who had to do open heart surgery due to his weight, I dont know how much he weighed but I do know quite a bit of my family members can weigh up to 300lb and even 500lbs. I told her Im comfortable with my weight, but everytime I do she always say "You dont care about my body, you don't want to be healthy." Even at one point saying "We are al overweight"
I understand she cares about my healthy but granny never tells me it in a supportive way, even comparing me to folks and I began to feel ugly back then because of her. She threw a tiny tangent and complained no one listens to her (as usual) and left me alone.

I try to tell myself it's okay and while I do need to make healthier food choices, I dont feel like she understands that Im not eager to lose weight like her. Unless a doctor tells me I need to, then I will do it.

I still remember when she found it good I use to not eat breakfast or even starved myself, how she insisted I wear a gurdle, or how other girls have these slim bodies...

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