Comments on: Coming off nicely

By: mal

mal — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:45:09 +0000

Vickie and others,

I can see how his statement might come off as hurtful — fortunately, given who he is as a person, our caring relationship, and the fact that I was also making assessment comments, it really didn’t bother me. He DID mean it nicely.

Also, I was saying things like, “I should start doing push-ups, because look at this flappy part right here.” He would nod in response because, well, it IS flappy. He is unfailingly honest, but also gentle; the perfect kind of friend to have (especially since we’re exes, and can sort of show each other naked parts of our bodies from time to time!).

By: vickie

vickie — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:58:28 +0000

I think we all go through a disconnect – between what we feel on the inside, what we see when we look down, what we see when we look in the mirror and what we see in photos.

I think that it is a plus/benefit to slow, steady weight loss – the mind has a chance to keep/catch up.

By: vickie

vickie — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:55:58 +0000

That did sound like a MALE backassed comment if I ever heard one – but we know what he meant – and he meant it nicely.

By: TOWR

TOWR — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:44:42 +0000

If somebody said something like, “You don’t spread out as much as you used to,” I’d probably kick him in the nads.

But that’s just me. ;)

By: MaryFran

MaryFran — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:54:00 +0000

I’m so glad that you have someone in your life that is working to help you see the changes within yourself. I won’t lie, I still don’t seem much of a difference when I look into the mirror. I can see a difference when I look at pictures…especially before and afters; go figure! :-)

You are doing GREAT! Keep up the good work!

By: i i eee

i i eee — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:41:21 +0000

With everything that’s going on, it’s probably hard to see the small changes. I imagine if you compared before and after pictures you would be able to see your slow, but steady transformation more clearly.