I hate the way people look at me, when I'm still losing weight!

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'8 and 170. I've lost 20 and I plan on losing 30 more. I'm so proud of myself and my family is too. But my friends, classmates and teachers barely see the difference. Skinnier girls on my water polo team still look at me like I shouldn't be wearing a swimsuit in public. I still feel inferior, but shouldn't I feel good about myself? I'm still trying hard to lose weight. A healthy diet, I exercise, I play three sports a year and go running everyday and I bike to school. No one but my mom really seems to see the difference. Should I be surprised and angry, or should I just keep working to an optimal weight?

I don't want a pity party. I mean, my weight loss is very noticeable, I don't get why my classmates and friends don't seem to recognize my sudden change of appearance!

[Electric_Boogaloo]

At least you're losing the weight and you're determined to do so. I know it's awfully easy of me to say don't let it get you down, but try not to. You're putting the effort in to get into shape and that's a very hard challenge, I know.

Keep at it, remember you burn fat all over, not just in one place so that's why they probably haven't noticed. People say it's noticeable if you've lost weight by looking at your face, so maybe it's just a matter of time until you start burning the fat up there. :)

[raptor]

Is it actually that they haven't noticed, or have they simply not commented on it?

[Asker]

Either way, people are still treated me like I'm 20 more pounds overweight. I'm not even that much bigger than them, just a little cubbier here and there

[jessicashell]

30 pounds is great! I'm so jealous of the determination towards your goals you must have. Don't worry about others. I think you are probably projecting your fears onto other people, and that they don't really think you shouldn't be in a swimsuit, etc.

Keep in mind, teachers aren't necessarily allowed to say you look skinnier, etc. Keep it up and nobody will be able to keep quiet about how great you look!

[Asker]

Sorry, by teacher I meant my aunt who is a teahcer. I never consider her family though, it's complicated. lol

Makes a lot of sense, thank you!