[Ari]

Sweetie, where you are now, I have been my entire life. I'm a walking yo-yo. Up and down since grade school. And I have cried many tears at hurtful comments like you had to put up with but..you know what? I realized that I'm doing this for ME, not for anyone else.
And I'm not out to please anyone else. I'm on the road to a healthy body, and a healthy life. And longevity.
I'm 49, and it took a loooong time for me to get hit with my clue-by-four, that if I wanted to live, I had to change.
Last time someone said something to me that hurt, I took a deep breath, and said....
'Thanks, I know I'm beautiful. I appreciate the compliment.'
I swear I heard the thud of their jaw hitting the floor as I walked away.
Don't let anyone get you down. You're full of self confidence, and are a lovely woman. That's all you need to get through it.
*hugs to you*

Jo