Hi Belinda: I have major envy sometimes but part of the reason I try to keep posting here is because I am one of the slower losers. I think there are a lot of us who don't post as often so we just need to speak up! I am thrilled, while envious, for our super fast losers but I do understand what you are saying. Hang in there, looks to me like you are doing great! judi

(((((((((BELINDA)))))))))))) Never ever band you girl!!! I know I am one of those that have reached their goal, but I still compare myself with others!!!! I when I am out and about look at other women and still have the big girl syndrome.......don't know why I guess it comes from so many years of the mental anguish of being the "big girl"when i just look down at myself I don't feel little.........however when i do look back at my pics and look in the mirror i think wow i have gotten so small but then of course i start seeing all my flaws!!! I think it is natural that we compare ourselves to others and sometimes even envy....the GREAT THING IS.....we all look at each other on here and we ALL SEE the progress each one of us has made....when i look at your pic I THINK WOW SHE LOOKS AMAZING AND SOOOO THIN.......beautiful woman!!! I am so proud of each and everyone of us on here and how far we all have come!!! keep your chin up girl YOU TRUELY LOOK AMAZING!!!!

thank you so much!! it means alot to me!!

LOL that was what i was thinking....but well you know...he can't keep his hands off the new me LOL even the b's LOL

Gee, Belinda, I'm hating that you're feeling this way. Yes, I do compare myself to others in MANY ways (hair, teeth, fingernails, eyes and yes weight!). Sometimes I think I'd rather be shorter (so someone would call me petite), then I realize being tall gives me a chance to be called tall and thin (WOW!). So, instead, I try to concentrate on comparing myself to me then and now instead. Realize, too, that is how many people are seeing you: you now, compared to you last June and I bet they LOVE what they see in you now! Please don't belittle all that you've done to date; it's such an achievement. And you know what? I'll never think of you as 178-lb Belinda - you have attributes other than your weight. I prefer to think of you as Belinda who has courage and a wonderful smile!