Congratulations on accomplishing what you’ve done. I know what you mean about not noticing the differences in the mirror. I’ve dropped multiple pant sizes and still don’t see a difference when I look in the mirror. I think we don’t notice it because we see ourselves every day and the day-to-day comparison doesn’t change significantly. I can definitely tell that I’m smaller than some photographs, and I can tell in how my clothes fit.

It actually bothers me at times when people remark about how much weight I’ve lost because when I’m getting ready for my shower in the morning all I can see is the remaining inches in my waist and thighs that still needs to be reduced.

I think the recognizing partial accomplishments is a good thing. That’s why I’ve been working on goals that are tied to dropping one pant-size. It may take me a while to do them, but it is showing a continual progress toward my end goal. I’ve got less than four stone to go and I know I’ll get there someday. I have faith that you’ll reach your goal too. I’m proud of you.