Jill, the difference is definitely noticeable in the pics! You are looking good! And people will begin to notice.
A few years ago when my DS was playing Little League I saw one of the mom's htat I hadn't seen since the previous year. She had lost alot of weight and looked good. But I was too afraid to say anything thinking she might have lost it due to health reasons. Finally after a few weeks I couldn't help myself and I told her she looked great and asked how she lost the weight. I can't remember now how she did it except that it was a choice and not her health. I think sometimes people don't know what to say.
I'm the opposite . . . . I don't want people to notice!

It makes me too self- conscious. I have a hard time accepting compliments (altho I am working on it!

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