No matter how loving or kindly intended - comments like 'you don't need to lose more weight' ... are typically because people just don't know what to say. They don't want to insult you and say the wrong thing about your previous weight/appearance...they may even secretly be thinking "sure a few more pounds wouldn't hurt her" but the culturally polite thing to do...is compliment people and insist they are just fine WHEREVER they're at! But how do you physically feel? That's a big question to answer. At one time you felt great. And you were active, and this way of eating was agreeing with you wholeheartedly. So whether you lose 5 more lbs, or 25 lbs, it only matters to YOU! How you will look, feel about yourself, enjoy your life and activities, whether you'll have more energy...it is a lifelong change...and you do have to do this for YOU, not for any other reason. Love Ya, Girl...mean it!