people like WhipIt that post comments or start threads like that should be taken as idiots and disregarded. I'm very sorry his hurtful, baseless comments affected your confidence. It shouldn't have.

Many people are overweight, what separates you from the rest of them is you fully acknowledge it and have for the last 15 months done proactive things to change the situation. You need to focus on the good, not the negative. After I broke my back over the summer I became very depressed and started eating and drinking a lot more. I became over weight due to the inactivity while recovering. At my worst, I was 220 pounds and 6 feet tall (it wasn't muscle pounds, trust me). Now, after 4 months of a very steady diet and 1 1/2 hours of exercise each day I weigh 185 and am in the best shape of my life.

None of that could have happened if I didn't make the choice to do something proactive about it. You have made that choice, stick to it and you will get the results you want. Your lover/husband probably sees your progress and is proud of your dedication and accomplishments, not "disgusted" by your body.

90% of the problem is admitting you have a problem and actively making a decision to do something about it. Once you get into a habit of working out and eating right, it becomes no problem at all to stick with it. People like WhipIt who make hurtful comments should just fuel you to not stray from your goal, not bring you down.

So, I'll end this post by applauding your conviction and achievement of getting half way to your goal. Keep it up! You know you can do it.