Slow and Steady

I liked this a lot. It's so important not to pick a particular person, especially, to constantly compare oneself to. I've done it many times. I'm also a dancer (social, not competitive), and after spraining my ankle I started physical therapy. Now that I'm finally learning to balance and walk so I can distribute my strength throughout my body rather than risking injury by stressing one part or another, I'm respecting my body more, too. I too am naturally muscular, and I will never have narrow shoulders or small bones. If I can feel energetic and brave in my physical life again, especially while dancing, that will be a great thing. Good for you for taking your mind off the numbers and your friend's weight. It sounds like you're making amazing progress in body and in mind.