Woman who went from 265 to 230 lbs endured rude comments about her looks from 3 strangers during a date — she knew exactly what to say before leaving
A simple dinner date can become uncomfortable when strangers nearby start paying attention to what is happening at your table. Content creator Jaleka experienced this during a recent night out when three women seated behind her began making comments about her. Their remarks continued through the meal, making an otherwise normal date feel awkward. Jaleka later shared the experience on Instagram on September 18, 2026, through her account @simplyjaleka, explaining how she eventually got back at them in her own way.
As the date came to an end, Jaleka decided to respond in a way the trio did not expect. Before leaving, she stood up and showed them "what this 230 pounds is working with," leaving them visibly surprised. The moment came after a series of comments about her appearance and food. One woman had initially said, "Oh, she thinks she's cute," soon after Jaleka sat down. The content creator even asked to change tables, but there were no other seats available, so she stayed and continued with her date. The women later noticed she was taking only a small piece of bread and started commenting on her eating. She explained that she was trying to lose weight and had been working toward her goal.
They also made assumptions that it was her first date, even though that was not the case. Respecting someone's space is important, especially when they are simply trying to enjoy a meal without involving anyone else. Jaleka explained that she had previously weighed 265 pounds and was proud of reaching 230 pounds. The comments did not stop her from enjoying her evening, but she felt their behavior was strange and unnecessary. She later summed up the experience by saying, "Let people enjoy their dinners and their dates." One should never comment on someone's weight or appearance, especially when they do not know the story behind it. In another incident, a woman's shopping trip to IKEA with her young son became uncomfortable when she overheard two strangers making rude comments about her body, skin, and hair.
She chose not to respond right away and continued with her son. Instead, she waited until they reached the bottom of the escalator before turning around. What she said next made the women realize they had judged her without knowing what she had been through. She simply told them, "Cancer did this," before walking away. The brief response left the women stunned. She later explained that while she knew about her weight and psoriasis, her hair had a more emotional story. Before chemotherapy, she had asked her family to shave her head because she knew she would lose it. She had since watched her curls grow back and was still learning how to style them. She hoped the incident would remind others that "You never know what they're carrying."
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