another thing I struggle with

Another thing that seems to be working against me....in trying to loose the last 20 lbs. People, every day, over and over tell me I'm thin enough or that I don't need to loose more. I think that is really making me coast a little. I have always carried a lot of my weight in my legs (calves, ankles) and still do....that will probably never change. From the theighs up, I probably am thin enough but definately not from the knees down. The thing is.......I am NOT little, thin, or tiny. I'm 5'8", VERY large boned and still bigger than most women I'm around. I wears 12's and 14's and Large tops and even some X-larges. I also know I will NEVER be a size 6 or 8.....that my body is not made to be that. I also apparently don't look like I weigh as much as I do. When I went to the dr. recently, the nurse set the first weight on the 100. I told her that she needed AT LEAST the next notch up and possibly 2 more up. She looked shocked. According to the BMI chart, I'm still overweight (29.8 BMI), in fact just barely out of obese. But I do think that my large bone structure would call for me to weigh a little more than the BMI chart suggests. Anyway, I guess I should enjoy "looking thin" to most people, feeling good myself, etc....just not sure what to do with all the "you're plenty thin now" comments people make! Jenni

I am in the same boat. My Dad tells me he thinks that I am too thin. When I told him before surgery how much I weighed he couldn't believe it. I guess I was one of those people that just hid weight well ****il I took my clothes off). I weigh 145 now and he just thinks that I am too thin. My Mom asks me all the time if I have lost anymore weight because I don't need to. I look good now and if I lost anymore I would look sickly. Parents! They have supported me all the way with a push for my Dad. He was so worried about the surgery. Anyway just enjoy the comments or take them with a grain of salt. You have to be comfortable in your own skin. Rhonda

Jenni, I have gotten those comments too. I just smile and say thanks but I have a goal in mind and its my business. This year has been hard and we've all had our ups and downs but we are so much healthier now and we can finally start "REALLY" enjoying life! You've done great! ~Rachel

Jenni, Hi there. After going through this struggle, I have made a goal for myself. I am there at 133 pds. I wanted to be 135 pds and have come to it. I don't pay attention to anyone who seems to think I am too thin or any negative comments they make. I am my judge. Now I must maintain and it is me who will do it not them. Peace and ...Lorraine

Don't let other people's opinion sabotage your personal goal. If you are comfortable at the weight you are now, okay. But if you want to lose those next 20 pounds, you can. LuvitsunnyV@goal 226/117