Is this morphing into a new body overwhelming (at times) for anyone else?

Hello Everyone - I'm just throwing this out there - is this changing body image thing over whelming to deal with at times? Now that summer is over, I'm seeing people I have not seen in at least 3-4 months or even longer. I can only guess that my appearance has changed so much that people's jaw drop when they see me. Now - I'm not complaining I love my weight loss and I'm finally feeling like a "normal" person. I'm so happy I did this,but being the non attention grabber person I am , I sometimes find myself overwhelmed by people's reactions...... which are funny and make me laugh at times. 1. at back to school night a teacher asked my daughter if her sister or her mom came to back to school night - this made me giggle - I'm 41 with a 16, 15, and 10 year old. 2. someone screaming across a parking lot at a supermarket... Mrs. G. did you lose weight at the top of their lungs - I laughed , but was embarrassed. 3. out with friends and they were gushing and gooing and making me feel really uncomfortable. 4. a mother at the football field yelling across the bleacher - look at Nate's mom, everyone doesn't she look amazing - did you lose weight? I don't even know her or the other people she was with - that was embarrassing. now I know that these are all postive and I know that people can be tackless or just excited for me and I do appreciate the compliments. I guess I'm still stuck in the fat girl mentality of trying not to draw attention to myself. I'm sure that after a few months they will be looking to see if I gain it all back. I just thought I'd share with you all and wondered if anyone felt the same way about all the extra attention you must getting by now as well. Marta

Hi Marta. I don't usually have a problem with compliments etc... they usually make me feel good. And this is also from a non attention getter type of person. But the one thing that seems to be happening a lot lately is people telling me how TINY I am getting. What? I am 195 lbs and have 35 to drs goal and 50 to mine... I am no where near tiny. I don't know, but that particular comment makes me feel weird.

Hi there - Yes I would have a problem with someone yelling across the parking lot "you've lost weight" I would be quite embarrassed. But I've enjoyed the extra attention really. I went so long not being noticed, so this actually feels good. I know that many people feel like you though, I've seen it on the main boards. I also get called "tiny" which I think is just hilarious!!!! You are doing awesome, keep your chin up!