Someone noticed. . .

So happy for you!

I find myself doing the same thing. So hard for me to see what I have done when all I can think about is how far I still need to go. Sounds like we both need to work on taking compliments.

I do find it a little embarrassing when people mention my weight loss, because like you said, it's acknowledging the fact that I was big to start with. But on the other hand, I know I'm big. Everyone can see I'm big. There's no hiding it, so there's no use in getting upset over it. I just say thank you. I also don't see my own weight loss. I don't feel I look any different, so it's almost kind of frustrating when everyone says "wow you lost weight," and I'm just not seeing it. But if people are noticing, that's a good thing!!! Way to go on your weight loss, keep up the good work!

I am horrible with compliments too, but you should learn to accept them sounds like more will be coming your way. It's great when someone you see everyday notices.

Congratulations, toughest thing I had to do was stop saying "yeah, but I have xxxx more pounds left to lose" . I had to practice saying, "Thanks, i appreciate you noticing" best wishes for continued success. Greg

Congrats!

Congrats!! It took me a while to accept complements too. It was hard enough for me to accept that I wasn't the large person in my siggy anymore. and then the flirting started... :blushing: And I like it...

Embrace the comments! They're wonderful for your self esteem.

I used to be terrible at receiving compliments. I actually googled it once and it's helped me ever since.

http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Compliments


When accepting the compliment as it is, even if it's not something you agree with, keep the reply simple and stay focused on the fact of receiving the compliment and be appreciative that the person was happy to compliment you. Some examples are:
"Thank you very much" or just "thank you". These are simple, timeless classics that should be easy enough to utter even if the compliment has caught you off guard. If that's all you can think to say, leave it at that.
"Thanks, I appreciate that."
"Thank you; that's a really lovely thing to say."
"Thanks - that's makes me feel really good."
"Thanks. That means a lot to me."
"Thanks, you're a kind person."
When accepting a compliment in a way that shows that you're appreciative of the substance of the compliment, this can really help to make the person giving the compliment feel that they've hit the right spot. Some examples are:
"Thanks. I'm really glad you noticed that because it's something I'm proud of too."
"Thanks! I'm so enthusiastic about this project, so it's great to know you're keen too."
"Thanks. I like it too – that's why I bought it even though I had to save up for ages."
"Thanks. I had fun making it and it's great to know you like it."
"Thanks. It has been in my family for generations."
"Thank you! I tried really hard." This is a really good response when somebody has praised your effort, as there is never any harm in acknowledging effort and that the outcome wasn't simply a fluke.
It's often good to use the compliment to further conversation. Say something like: "Thanks! I found it in New Look - it's amazing what you can get there." That way you've accepted the compliment and moved on to something about which you can both talk.


The last one works well in this situation

Grats! very cool