I work retail. One day I had a random customer walk up to me and say " I have walked through this whole mall, and you are BY FAR the most beautiful woman I have seen all day!" I couldn't stop smiling.
My co workers and I have been together for a little over 3 years. They always comment on how I was "bigger" 3 years ago. That always makes me feel like I have been putting a foot in the right direction.