"But I feel beautiful. I am beautiful. I am healthier. I am happier. And I'm gonna kick some booty. Because I am F***ing amazing!"

GOOD! You should feel amazing! 33 pounds is an incredible accomplishment. And you ARE beautiful! I am SO PROUD of you for this attitude, and I hope you continue to have it. I aspire to have that attitude about myself one day.

Other than my parents, who are both losing weight, I don't talk to anyone outside of 3FC about my weight loss. I know you guys "get" it, and you'll be happy for me if I tell you my pants fell down in the middle of the hallway.

I can relate to this too.

I guess you just have to find a balance between talking about it too much and talking about your weightloss just the right amount to feel satisfied without blowing your own horn to excess.

The balance will vary depending on who you are talking to, which makes it harder but I can usually get a feel for whether people a) care and b) are getting bored of the conversation.

Be proud! Well done on the weightloss! :D