Mixed Reactions

I'm super psyched about the results I'm getting and lots of people are starting to comment on the changes they are seeing.  My face has really thinned out in particular so it's getting noticeable.  What surprises me is that not all of the comments are positive.  Most people give a simple "you've lost weight" with a smile.  In the last couple of days I've had two interactions in particular that were less than positive.  One lady said "you've lost weight!"  I smiled and said thank you, and she replied: "I didn't say it was a good thing".  WHOA.  Another gentleman said "someone needs to throw you a sandwich".  Ummmmmm..... what?

According to the Body Mass Index I am just, JUST into the healthy zone finally (yay).  I am still at the high end.  How can I need a sandwich when I was so recently overweight?  What does it say about our society when a woman who is a healthy weight is considered too thin?

More than the types of comments, I am surprised by the sheer amount of comments and opinions that are shared with me now.  I never used to get comments on my body before.  What changed that makes people want to share their opinions on my body?  My pregnant friends have the same issue with people suddenly feeling free to touch their stomachs.  What is that?

A few weeks ago I had a conversation with someone about developing a six pack and the comment was "girls shouldn't have six packs".  My answer was "well this one will".  I am going to be a muscular girl.  I am going to be proud of my body and the work and dedication that I have put into it.  The negative people can think what they like, and they can even voice their opinion all they like.  I will be strong.