family and friendamies

So true! I'm fortunate that my husband treads that delicate balance of loving me as I am and telling me I'm beautiful no matter what I weigh--and supporting me when I'm working to lose weight. But I have a family member who has often commented on how "you just didn't look good when you were so skinny". (I was not exactly gaunt then.) I think every commenter here has made some great observations, and Sherry & Susie really hit the proverbial nail on the head. People are uncomfortable even with positive change.

Thanks for the great post!