My Dad keeps commenting on my weight

DEAR DEIDRE: When I couldn’t squeeze myself into a tub chair in the pub, my dad shouted out in front of all my family that I should watch the programme called My 600lb Life.

It was my grandmother’s birthday and when I got there, the only chair left at the table was not suitable for someone large. I was so humiliated.

My cousin found me a different chair while I went to the toilets for a good cry.

My mum said afterwards that my dad, who’s 50, was sorry and he shouldn’t have said it, but he’s always making comments about my weight.

I’m 24 and female and I’m only too aware that I’m a size 20 but I work in a fast food restaurant where they give us a free lunch. It isn’t easy to start eating salads.

My parents have invited all the family out for my birthday meal, which is later this month and I don’t want to go because I know that Dad will show me up again.

DEIDRE SAYS: Your dad’s comments were upsetting and clumsy but may come from a good place if he is worried about your health.

If you feel you want to lose weight then my support pack on Weight Worries will help.

Start by taking your lunch to work, which you’ve prepared at home.

Find a moment to talk to your father, explaining that you would like his support rather than negative remarks in front of extended family.

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