When you know a friend has been working to drop some pounds or you notice a colleague looks a bit slimmer, your first instinct is probably to compliment them on their success—but hold up. Many of the things we typically say about someone’s weight loss might seem flattering, but sometimes they can actually be hurtful to that person. That’s because you might unknowingly imply that she didn’t look good until she started working towards her goals.
Next time you want to give kudos to a pal’s efforts, follow these guidelines from Brigitte Zeitlin, R.D., owner of BZ Nutrition, that will boost any woman’s confidence without accidentally hurting her feelings.