outed

Another big milestone happened just ten minutes ago. For the first time someone who didn't know I was on a diet complimented me on my weight loss :) One of the secretaries in the office (who is a refreshingly frank and outspoken person) stopped me in the hall and said "hey, you've lost a lot of weight, haven't you?" So I've been outed at least somewhat at work now, which may make it a little easier to stick to the diet at group functions, if it means that people are less likely to be offended if I don't share in their snacks or if people are less quick to offer desserts to me.

But most importantly to me... It's the first concrete confirmation I have that my progress is starting to change my appearance. (Liz has said I look better, but I always have to wonder whether that's just because she knows I'm making progress and need the affirmation).

And in related news, the shirt, pants, and belt I'm wearing today were all in the "too tight to wear" pile at the beginning of the challenge.

ps. if you don't read the blog on the weekend, scroll down... i've got about five posts since Saturday.