[Christen]

Sorry I should have mentioned that...

[duhitskriss]

I got the same crap from people in hs when I dropped from 215-165. They said i was getting too small for my build. I carry majority of my weight in my hind parts and thighs. But I thought I looked good and wanted to go smaller. It's all about how YOU feel at the end of the day. Truth be told, ppl come and go, but your stuck with yourself :]

[xxkaleidoscopic]

Originally Posted by Christen

Thanks...which is why I joined here on 3FC so that I could have a separate support group who feels my pain ya know? I hardly ever talk about it with him and because this is a lifestyle change for me and not a quick diet I just am doing my thing without telling him every little thing I do...I just think he is being protective like you said but I also think he's a bit crabby that he is NOT jumping on the bandwagon with me ya know? Thanks again for the support

Aw, no problem. I did get some minor jealousy when I first started to lose weight. Because you're making healthier choices for yourself, your husband can't help but see it, and he is virtually forced to take a second look at his own life, which may make him feel lazy and as if he is failing if he does not immediately make better choices like you are. I'm sure he'll get used to your new lifestyle soon though!

[summerlove]

I think it's a man thing. My boyfriend keeps telling me he doesn't want me to lose anymore weight (but lets face it, if he said the opposite I'd probably be really upset) and he was worried the last time we went out because I only got one slice of pizza (which was probably quite unusual compared to the 4+ I usually put away!)...I think your husband will be singing a different tune once you get to whatever weight you decide, because you'll be so happy and healthy.

[Christen]

Ya'll are da bomb

[ringmaster]

135 at 5'5" sounds fine to me. For me at 5'9" 135 would be a low weight, 150 is probably more realistic for me, but I'm a bit taller.

[envelope]

I am aiming for 137.8...not sure if I will change my mind when I get closer. I may decide 150 is perfect for me, or I may just keep going to see what 137.8 looks and feels like.