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My coworkers today: My coworkers tomorrow:

"You're making the rest of us feel bad". Just got me so incensed. However, there's a bright side to this: normally, I'm an emotional eater and this would have had me binge-eating for sure. For the the first time ever, I'm so emotional right now and I don't want to eat. In fact, if I could, I would head to the gym to work…

Ehhh, it's one of those things where she thought she was helping, but it was very hurtful and rude how she said it. I mean, it was none of her business what I ate.

I've heard of and seen people doing that to other people. Again, blows my mind. Since when is it anyone's business what you eat and how much you weigh?! That's up to that person whether we like it or not. I might just have to try the whole acting thing. I hate to resort to that, but that's what it's come down to. Isn't it…

Thanks everyone for all your input and words of encouragement, they definitely help. It makes me feel better to know that I'm not the only one this happens to. It's just so crazy to me how differently people treat you when you lose weight. Complete 180 flip flop on attitude and viewpoints (from other people). Kind of a…

I admit I used to be one of those people. I love to bake and cook. Back when I was obese, I used to bake cakes and such all the time to the point where it annoyed people and would say things like that to my coworkers: "Oh it's just one treat" or "we don't do this all that often". If I'm being completely honest, it almost…

I am so sorry to hear that your bestie said that to you. That's just awful! People think they're being supportive and encouraging when they say stuff like that to somebody, but it just ends up making the receiving person feel ten times worse. If snide comments and criticisms were a viable method for weight loss, we'd all…

I know, right!?! I just don't get why what I eat matters so much to people. Gee, maybe if they're paying that much attention to what I eat, why don't I just do a whole healthy cooking class for them while we're at it? You know, show 'em how it's done! (I would do it, too! LOL) It's seriously mind boggling to me too. The…

If it wasn't for this stupid effing obesity, things would be fine and normal! (sorry, but the whole office party thing got me super upset. It was really embarassing!)

So I'm just wondering if anyone out there has been through anything like this where you politely say no to foods you know will throw you off course and someone guilt tripped you and/or made you feel bad about it? How did you handle that situation? What did you do?

Congratulations on your weight loss, everyone! You all look great, keep up the amazing work! I am so proud of you all!

Wanda, congratulations! You look wonderful, and that dress is beautiful!

I found a really helpful article on Livestrong.com that gives you an idea of healthier restaurant options and sharing in case this helps anyone: https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1006937-order-and-avoid-restaurant-food/?slide=1

Dvoyc I completely understand what you're going through- going out to eat Italian food with a friend friday night and been surveying the options on the menu. It's just one meal, don't beat yourself up over it. It'll be okay. Even if you ate the healthiest thing on the menu, there's still a chance of a little water weight…

When's dinner? I'm hungry! lol

Hi there, and welcome. Glad you joined us! Congratulations on quitting smoking, that is great. How do you feel? I tried a cigarette once- yucky! Felt like my lungs were on fire. No thanks, not for me, lol. But I'm glad you gave it up, and glad you're back at the losing weight thing. Always happy to hear when someone wants…

Because they're a fine-dining establishment, they are going for quality of the food over quantity. This may be something to consider. Thank you!

Hi Renee, I'm Kim. Welcome! It always makes me happy to hear when someone wants to live a healthier life. I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey- you got this! You can do it! B) My weight loss journey began two years ago when I discovered I'd gone up two sizes of plus sized pants- from a 22 to a very tight 26…

Congratulations to you all on your weight loss and hard work! It's truly wonderful to see the transformation and very inspiring indeed!

Thanks guys!

Same here, the portions in restaurants are ridiculously oversized. I recently split a chocolate chip cookie from Barnes and Noble with someone and the whole cookie was actually four cookies in one. Funny how you notice these things when you're losing weight.

I did not know that brussel sprouts were a fall season vegetable. And I love roasted brussel sprouts- deeeelish!

Congratulations, Centaurus! Way to go, that is awesome! I'm so glad you hung in there and did it. You did it, sir. You lost that weight. You should be very proud!

Oh yes, people are definitely treating me differently than when I was heavier. People are nicer towards me now, I get treated with more respect, and acquaintances who were previously not nice to me are now treating me a little better. I don't feel invisible like I did before. People often used to bump into me all the time…

Whoa awesome job! Keep up the great work, and congratulations on the amazing weight loss!

Thank you, jondspen. Nice guitar, btw!

Thanks everyone for the kind words and support! I truly appreciate it. Hoping I inspired people with this post. I know how difficult weight loss can be at times, we all need that inspiration/motivation/"reminder of why you started" post which is what I hoped to have achieved here. Losing weight is hard, but not impossible.…

Right?! Nothing is more shocking than getting the dressing room, trying on stuff and finding out you've gone up in size. I went up two sizes in a matter of months. Crazy! Smh. Leading up to it, I had those moments in the car on the drive thru line thinking "I ought to lose weight" and I'd still eat the darn burger despite…

Congratulations on your weight loss, that is awesome! Way to go!