[sylvie]

Medusa,

i can relate.. i have lost 86 lbs so far - and to this day i still see the 315lb girl that started this journey back in April.. When i look in the mirror, even i don't see the changes.. However, i hear comments from people (especially ones who haven't seen me in awhile) and their positive comments just make me gitty with excitement..

What i *can* notice though are the changes in my physical appearance, from the change in my skin to my more positive, happier self, i smile all the time now and even the change in my facial features and things like that.. i can also tell with having to buy clothes that are sizes smaller - so it's obvious i'm losing but for some reason i just don't see it when i look at myself.

Interesting how that happens - i feel fabulous though.
And when we get to that place where we 'can' and want to do this all on our very own without anyone's help, feels great.. And when the results are noticeable by others, it feels great too..

Good for you - you *do* look great!!