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I've cut a significant amount of fat since starting this journey. At my highest, I was 245lbs, currently 170 (male). I've went from obesity to being objectively the best that I've ever looked. Surprisingly, few people have had anything positive to say about it. Most of the comments from my family have been negative or passive-aggressive. Some of the following: "You've lost a lot of weight" *pause* "Why?" "You look too thin." (while I'm at a very healthy 13% bodyfat). "Losing weight is great, but you should really put on some muscle" (as if I'm not already planning to do that). <insert story about why they can't lose weight into a totally unrelated conversation> "my work offers free snacks", "I tried keto but it didn't work for me", etc. Only a few people have had genuinely positive things to say. Surprise surprise, they were people who are fit themselves. Both are lean and athletic. Neither of them tried to slow me down or downplay my progress. In fact, both were eager to offer advice on how to keep moving toward my goal of building an even better physique. This is a reminder that hate, jealousy, comparison, etc only comes from below. Hearing these things are a sign that you're on the right path.
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