I agree with what most of you have said. I don't date, not because I don't want to, but because I am ashame for anyone to see this body without clothes.

I just ended a 10 year friendship because I suddenly woke-up and realized that he was treating me like trash. AND I DESERVE BETTER! My self-esteem is rising. I no longer feel like "I deserve to be treated differently, because I am overweight and" .... I think you all probably know the rest of the words.

Yes, losing this much weight is quite an accomplishment! This WOE has been no problem for me and not a real stretch. I know that I will have other challenges as I near my goal...mainly flabby skin. But a good surgeon can take care of that! I just want to be thin, I want to find someone who shares my interests, and I no longer want fear to hold me back.

That which does not kill us, makes us stronger!

Dee