Don't you love when your loss is noticed?!

[wdwnutze]

I went to a family party for my DH's side of the family. I managed to get 2 compliments! The 1st was from my s-i-l(all 98lbs of her)! The 2nd comment was from a very unlikely source - my b-i-l! This is a man that has minimal social skills. He rarely speaks to anyone except to mumble an occassional word. Well, I walked into his house tonight and he said in front of everyone, "Have you lost weight? A lot of it huh? You look good." Well, I nearly hit hit floor! Feels great to get those compliments. Changed my mood for the night.

 

[TammyNC]

Yes, it is wonderful when people notice the loss because it is hard work. Congratulations on getting the wonderful comments even from the unexpected.

 

[TigH]

YAAAAY!!!!

I'm so glad your BIL noticed and said something in front of everyone! Woo-hoo! You have lost alot of weight and I'm sure you feel GREAT about it, but it does make a big difference to hear it from someone else!!!

 

[Beanie]

Doesn't that make you feel wonderful? I just love it when someone unexpected gives me a compliment!! It makes me feel on top of the world and also that all my hard work has paid off!!

Way to go on those compliments...I bet you look fabulous!!

 

[RUDisney]

I love it when people notice. All I keep thinking is, "you haven't seen anything, yet."

 

[KathyTX]

Nutze, those unexpected comments are the BEST!!! You know that the difference is REALLY noticeable when it inspires comments from folks like your BIL.

But, man alive- 45 pounds gone is AMAZING! I know you must be looking and feeling terrific.

Congrats on your successes this year, my friend. We're gonna have a great 2004!!

 

[ZerasPride]

That is just awesome - good for you! You must feel terrific. It is nice to get unsolicited comments from people on your weight loss, especially from people who you'd think otherwise wouldn't even notice.

 

[shoes99]

Yes, happened to me yesterday at a family party on my husband's side. I worked hard to lose the 35 lbs in two years, and it felt good to hear that I "looked good", from some of his family members that we don't see often.
Michele

 

[tiggerlover]

It definitely is a great feeling! Usually keeps me on a high for a couple of days! Congrats on your weight loss!

 

[LisaTx]

I sure do. The other night I picked Chelsea up at dance and one of the moms I don't know too well called me over to her car and asked me if I was melting.

It felt so good.

Congratulations on your 45 lb loss, wdwnutze! You've worked hard and deserve those nice compliments.

 

[lmhall2000]

And boy 45 pounds is AWESOME!!! I think that's the point when so many started to realize the difference- especially when they haven't seen you in a while! Keep up the great work !
Enjoy them- there's more to come!!!
Tara

 

[Chattyaholic]

Yes, it's a great big boost when someone notices and mentions my weight loss, especially at work. I work in a restaurant and when customers that I haven't seen in awhile compliment me I just soak it all in like a sponge!!!

One of my co-workers asked me if it bothered me, she said it would bother her (she's slim though) as weight loss is a "personal thing." But I told her it inspired me to keep plugging away and lose MORE!!!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

I'll bet you were floating on air the rest of the night!! Those unexpected compliments make you feel so great!! Way to go!!! A 45 pound loss deserves lots and lots of compliments!!!

 

[Otto's Doll]

I had a gentleman come into Church on Christmas Eve while I was handing out the bulletins, and tell me I was looking good lately. That made me feel so good! It is a HUGE incentive to keep going. Enjoy!

 

[Beastlover]

Congrats on the boost to your loss!! I had the same thing happen a couple of weeks ago at DH Christmas party!! I know how you feel--hold on to that and it will carry you to goal!!

 

[sueg]

I feel just the opposite when someone comments on my weight loss. I've lost about 65 lbs. over a 1 1/2 yr. period. My weight-loss is very personal to me. I did it for myself. My DH never said a word about my growing weight and helped me accept wearing plus size clothes. I'd prefer that no one mentioned my weight loss, just like no one should mention a weight gain. Now that I've plateaued at about my goal, I've become almost obsessed with keeping the weight off. Perhaps irrationally, I've come to feel that some people who comment most on my weight are waiting for me to "stop dieting" and regain the lost lbs. They are unaware that this weight is really ME. Still slightly higher than my pre-children weight, but a weight I can be happy with.
In preparation for the holidays, I worked very hard to lose 2 additional lbs. as a safety net for holiday eating. Yet, I got upset that i did gain those 2 lbs. back (without serious holiday splurging). I guess I've always been weird about my size, back to my childhood struggles with being "chubby". But I would be perfectly happy if no one ever commented on my size, ever again.

 

[MelanieC]

Congratulations!! 45 pounds, is so incredible. It feels so good when people notice.

When we went to my MIL's for Christmas a lot of his family mentioned how great I looked. Three of my SIL's were really in awe. None of my BIL's said anything though. It's amazing how men don't comment much!

Keep up the great work.

Melanie

 

[Octoberbride03]

45 lbs is terrific

I haven't lost much weight yet, and bought a scale only a couple of weeks ago, so i have no idea just how much i've really lost. But last night DH told me my exercises are working and he can see a bit of difference already. Made my whole night especially since i didn't even ask him

I'll be really glad when even i can start to tell I'm losing weight just by looking