How things change

So, I was standing talking to a coworker and I put my hand on my hip and realized that I actually have a hip bone...and could feel it through my pants! So then later when I streched I discovered...hey, is that a ribcage sticking out? Oh and lets not even think to talk about a collarbone. Amazing things happeninig. I am 17lbs away from my surgeons goal (and probably mine) of 160 and am being told that I don't need to lose anymore from friends and family but I think for the first time I may start believing that the end is near... Do you guys ever wish you could see what others see? I mean I certaintly do not see the old fat me, I know I look better but I really have no idea what others see...I mean do they think, "yeah she looks good" or "yeah she is ok but could lose a few pounds". Oh yeah, the other night some random guy asked for my number...although I did not give it to him cause I am married, it was a compliment of sorts. Have a good day everyone.

I hear you girl! I'm 5'6 and 149lbs. I have collarbones, ribcages, hipbones, tiny wrists, flat stomach and yet I feel like I shouldn't stop losing. Everyone tells me that I need to stop that I'm "perfect" but I don't see it. My first goal was 160 - I made it and then decided on 150. I', 149 today and I'm thinking more like 135 now. Those that I know that are my height and 135 I always thought were way too skinny... but we'll see how it looks on me I guess. I've been SO focused on my weight and losing etc... for the past 6 months I'm not ready to give it up. I also wonder constantly when random strangers see me do they see me as "chubby", "fat", "thick", "average", "slim" etc...

my challenge is that at 4'10 i am supposed to be about 110 pounds and for my bone structure that's not going to happen. I can put my fingers fully around my wrists which thrills me no end. I can feel my hip bones and my rib cage as well, i love that. I'm still fighting the good fight weight wise though. Hugs, ANDI

Isn't that a great feeling - I'm adoring my collar bones as they are slowly appearing! Still have to lay on my side to feel my hip bones but they are coming... I've been watching the Christmas home video and photos to see the real me as others see me - it's helping me get a truer picture than looking in the mirror

Hi Trish - I've had the same experience - I can feel bones that I didn't know existed. In a way it kind of scares me, becuase I feel more "breakable", if that makes any sense. I also have trouble seeing myself accurately - I guess the body image lags behind the actual changes. Happy new year! Heather