Goal reached. Family horrified.

Both sets of comments are completely uncalled for - the ones about you being too big for ballet and the ones about you being too skinny now. There are some definite issues there if they feel the need to bring their own family member down with these kinds of cruel comments. Honestly, I would tell them that their comments are not welcome and would limit contact with people who feel the need to act in that kind of way.

My two cents - you look amazing!

You look amazing, so fit and healthy. Obviously don't know your family dynamics but their comments are totally uncalled for. You certainly don't look too thin and you certainly don't look unwell. Well done on your success.:flowerforyou:

People are stupid. Sometimes they simply expect our face to look the same in our late 30's as it did when we were teenagers. I look young for my age, but some of my family still expects me to have my teenager baby face. That is the difference. Same weight. Different age. 20 years older. We aren't going to look 14 forever.

You look great! You look healthy and not too skinny!

Sorry didn't read all 17 pages of other posts (!?!) before posting mine.

I often think people who lost quite a bit can look kind of run through the wringer at first until everything settles down. I remember thinking Dolly Parton looked pretty torn up right after she lost the weight (years ago) and then after a few months she looked great. But looking at your photos I don't see anything like that. You have a longer face that's slim but you look completely healthy to me! Either your face has already settled into your weight loss or you won't be one of those who have that scary look at first.

Tell them you appreciate your concern but in person you look and feel great and you'd like their support, especially until they can see you in person. Not that they should be chiming in even then with negativity but assure them that what they think they are seeing through skype doesn't tell the story. I look worse on skype for sure, ha.

You look gorgeous! I don't know why would anyone say such horrible things to anyone. Is that woman fat herself? Maybe she's jealous. Anyway, when people hurt you they do it for their reasons, because of their own thoughts and problems. It's not because of you. It's because THEY are unhappy about your weight for some reason. But what about you? Are you happy? How do you feel physically? Great? Then keep doing whatever you're doing. I realise your relatives are educated and know a thing or two about health, but even the smartest people can be mistaken. Also when it has to do with our relatives we can't be objective I'm afraid. They are prejudiced. Maybe they just like overweight people. But the only thing that matters is what you like. Not them.

I've been dealing with my weight for years now. Sometimes sussessfully, sometimes not. I've read a lot of good literature on the topic. I've seen people with eating disorders. You look nothing like them. You look awesome!

I think you look great!

Trust yourself and your progress.

Love the face photos, especially your smile and you are so pretty there is nothing EW about you at all! You look fresh and healthy. Don't listen to anyone who says anything else! Oh by the way, I would kill for your hair!

You look amazing! Definitely not EW. What hell is wrong with people? You might have body image issues but who wouldn't being surrounded by people like that. You don't look too thin. You look perfect, really. It's tough when your family doesn't support you. Just remember it's their insecurities coming out, feel sorry for them and let it rolll off your back.

I think you look great! Would my family saying those things hurt my feelings? ABSOLUTELY! Sometimes our families can be so mean and hurtful without even realizing it. That being said, hold your head high and know that you worked hard to get where you are today. Don't let them take that away from you and don't change for them. If you are happy and healthy where you are at then that is all that matters. Chin up girl, you look great!!

You look FANTASTIC. Fit and healthy - there is nothing wrong with that!
That being said, I have been told by family members that I shouldn't lose more weight. I don't get why that's their concern - yet when I was overweight and unhealthy, nobody said anything. How is that acceptable?
You do you. It is hard not to care what people, family especially, think, but again - you really do look fantastic!

Ugh, that's frustrating! Families can be a pain. As long as you're happy with where you are I don't see a problem with your weight or body. in fact, you look amazing! Your facial progress is incredible-- might I suggest you get bangs?! I think your face would look so cute with them.

All I want to say is Congratulations to you! Reaching a goal especially body changing goals can be difficult. Your family from what I see are just not used to the change yet. They will come around once they see the happiness in your eyes! You look great and I hope that you don't let anything get you down. You go girl!

My two cents: I think THEY are the ones with the image issues.... they weren't happy when you were 17 and this weight, and they aren't happy with you now at this weight...but the question is are YOU happy? If they are that blatant to "take a stand" and talk behind your back on how they think you should look, then do they care more about what they "think" you should look like, or the fact that you are healthy and happy??? I think you look fabulous and I can't imagine a family member of mine talking to me that way, its hurtful and those kinds of rude comments are what leads women to fall into eating disorders. I'm so sorry they made you doubt you. Would they feel similar if you made blatant comments about them? I'm so sorry you had to deal with this and they are making you doubt what you've accomplished! Keep your chin up, feet planted firmly on the ground, and LIVE YOUR LIFE, and if they complain, then oh well, let them complain while you are too busy being HAPPY and enjoying life! They will get over themselves when they are used to seeing the thinner, healthier, happier you!

OMG!! i think you look fantastic!!! theyre just saying that because they've known you as heavier for so long, and were probably just shocked. they definitely didnt need to be so mean about it, tho!! you have done a wonderful job and should be damn proud of yourself!!