For the first several pounds, no one really noticed my weight loss, but people would tell me how good I looked, but they couldn't place what was different. I too have a large frame so you're right, if the weight is spread out then its harder to notice. I'm having a hard time SEEING the weight I'm losing now despite the fact that my measuring tells me that I am losing inches. Actually I take that last statement back, I have noticed this week that the definition of my waist is coming back. If my shape stays the same(but just get smaller) I'll be happy because its a nice hourglass shape.