Has Losing Weight Become A Source Of Conflict In This Family?

Alfe Mercado
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When 28F decided to make healthier choices, she wasn't expecting the reaction she got from her family. After successfully losing almost 100 lbs., she went to visit her family before her sister's wedding. But, her sister, 26F, had gained some weight and accused her of trying to upstage her. Now, the family is taking her sister's side. Is the 28F in the wrong for losing weight before her sister's wedding?

A family member's journey of successfully losing 100lbs, without close family and social media support

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Making healthier choices can lead to conflict in families, even when it's not mentioned.

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Catching up with family before the wedding and discovering a source of conflict!

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Sister's reaction to family seeing her weight gain sparks tension in the family

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Family feud! Will losing weight lead to a happy ending or will it cause more conflict?

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Has losing weight caused family conflict? 🤔

Weight loss is often seen as a positive thing, but can it cause conflict in a family? 28F has recently lost almost 100lbs and has come to her sister's wedding two weeks early to help out and catch up. However, her sister 26F was shocked to see her and accused her of trying to upstage her, since she had also gained some weight. Her family is now taking her sister's side. How can this family navigate this situation? Let's explore the comments and reactions to find out.

OP worked hard to lose weight, but her family accused her of being petty and delusional 😳

MaybeAWalrus | MaybeAWalrus

NTA. You didn't lose weight to upstage her 😉

nonasuch | nonasuch

🤦‍♀️ Toxic family? Cut 'em off!

glossyjikookbun | glossyjikookbun

Healthy lifestyle choices can create tension 🤔

PurplePenguinPoops | PurplePenguinPoops

👊🏼 OP stands tall and proud!

Unit-Healthy | Unit-Healthy

🤔 Is the family TA or NAH? 🤔

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NTA: Take care of yourself!

PoisonedCherry | PoisonedCherry

Negative comments & unhealthy food? 🤔

Leggoeggolas | Leggoeggolas

👏 Congrats on weight loss!

AmethysstFire | AmethysstFire

👍🏻NTA: support, not criticism

Mysterious_Damage708 | Mysterious_Damage708

NTA: Your health > her wedding!

SchnootFarms | SchnootFarms

You're not the a-hole 🤦‍♀️

Andante79 | Andante79

NTA! 💪🏽 A family member achieved 💯lb weight loss for her health 💗

Nikkiistar | Nikkiistar

NTA: 🤬 Family drama!

TheSciFiGuy80 | TheSciFiGuy80

NTA: Taking care of yourself💪

MB1428 | MB1428

NTA: 🤷‍♀️

pinguthegreek | pinguthegreek

NTA when your sis 💁‍♀️ tries to bring you down!

Meghnificent | Meghnificent

NTA: 🤬 Can't believe family's mad!

Constant_Camera3452 | Constant_Camera3452

Family conflict 🤔

GabrielGaryLutz | GabrielGaryLutz

NTA: Sister's accusation is 🤯

mattp44 | mattp44

😒🤔 YTA for reposting?

New_Holiday5778 | New_Holiday5778

👏👏👏 NTA for committing to major weight loss!

HunterDangerous1366 | HunterDangerous1366

Sister sounds like a 🤦‍♀️

fords42 | fords42

NTA: You did it for you 🙌

snarkyshark83 | snarkyshark83

NTA: Sis' self-worth issue 🙅‍♀️

Bestkeptsecretsss | Bestkeptsecretsss

Drop the diet 🤷‍♀️

AllyAddams | AllyAddams

👏NTA: Losing weight an amazing achievement!

MissKrys2020 | MissKrys2020

👏👏 NTA: Celebrating 💪 Weight Loss!

Radiant-Legend | Radiant-Legend

An uplifting opinion 🤗

Sensitive-Bird2900 | Sensitive-Bird2900

You're not an a-hole⭐

craptinamerica | craptinamerica

NTA! 💁‍♀️

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NTA: Parents lack of support is 🤬🤬

heatheroo83 | heatheroo83

NTA and congrats on 💪🏼 healthy choices 👏🏼

coolgrin1860 | coolgrin1860

YTA or NTA? 🤔

Kingdedede4prez | Kingdedede4prez

Living life and 💪 losing weight ✌️

Gigibean3 | Gigibean3

NTA: 🤬Congrats on 💪weight loss!

Alarmed-Hamster-4047 | Alarmed-Hamster-4047

NTA: Bride's self-centeredness ≠ life choices

Keg-Of-Glory | Keg-Of-Glory

🤩 Congratulations on your weight loss!

Madame_Corleone420 | Madame_Corleone420

NTA! 👎😡

currymommymilkers | currymommymilkers

NTA: 🤷🏻‍♂️Stay unhealthy? No way 🙅🏻‍♀️

Harbard12732 | Harbard12732

👏NTA - Support from family

Ok-Entrepreneur61 | Ok-Entrepreneur61

Healthy Change ✔️, Unhealthy Conflict 🚫

iKenzii | iKenzii

NTA: You're in the clear 💯

Jeffinmpls | Jeffinmpls

Healthy lifestyle choices 💪

Saraqael_Rising | Saraqael_Rising

👏 Congrats on the healthy lifestyle!

justyikes1 | justyikes1

NTA! 🤮 Family is out of line

-Little_Gremlin- | -Little_Gremlin-

Losing weight: source of conflict?

IBeTrippin | IBeTrippin

NTA: sister's response is inexcusable 🤬

sexybeast1146 | sexybeast1146

NTA 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️

mzpljc | mzpljc

Not the a-hole ✔️ Celebrating health!

LingonberryPrior6896 | LingonberryPrior6896

👏 Supporting healthy choices!

HappiestApple | HappiestApple