A couple days ago my SO and I were catching up after a week of not seeing each other. Exercise is really important to both of us so we were talking about our exercise routines and how we did for the week.

Anyway, I was surprised (and really pleased!) when my SO said, "You work out harder than I do!" And then he added... "It's starting to show. You look good."

I hugged him immediately. It was so nice to hear because I haven't actually lost ANY weight on the scale yet and have only lost a few inches, so sometimes I feel like I'm struggling for no reason. But he told me that I'm looking good! Even if I can't see that much of a difference, somebody else can! Something is happening here and I'm getting in better shape!!

Just wanted to share, this is my first victory along my weight-loss journey so I just had to try to garner some high-fives.

Well, consider yourself high-fived! I know we're doing this for ourselves and all that jazz, but it's really, really nice to get some external acknowledgment, and even better when it's from someone who loves you.

And don't knock those few inches lost--each and every one counts and they will soon start to add up. Good going!

Thanks Windchime!

That's awesome! Good for you! It's always nice when people notice and actually say something.

you have to love it when someone notices a difference in the way you look!! congrats on working so hard, I know you will be at your target weight in no time!!

Thank you to sawa and leeway and elaine -- your support means a lot! I can't wait to see more results and it helps to know other people want me to get them too.

That's awesome and so sweet

thanks onederchic

Way to go!!! Those compliments make you feel great don't they. It is always helpful to get someones input on how they see us. When we can't see it for our selves. Keep up the good work.

It does make you feel so good when people notice all your hard work. Keep it up!!!

Thanks so much natoshial and burgundy i'm definitely motivated to keep going now!!