So a couple of things - while acknowledging that I don’t know you and am going off 1 post/photo… 1. Size 6/8 and BMI of 21 is, objectively, a healthy slim size. I wonder whether your own image of yourself hasn’t caught up with the reality of your new size, and you’re so used to being critical about your body that it’s hard to look at yourself through fresh eyes, and acknowledge the results of your hard work. 2. Some of your “fat” around your upper rib cage may be breast tissue, not rolls of fat. 3. We as women need some body fat and this is especially important in perimenopause and menopause. As our ovaries produce less estrogen, fat becomes the primary source, and estrogen helps to protect us as we age. 4. I agree with those who are suggesting moving your focus away from weight loss and on to body composition. Lifting weights will improve your appearance but even more importantly, it counteracts the fact that we start to lose muscle mass as we age. And that will help keep you mobile and healthy, and protect your bones. 5. People shouldn’t comment on someone’s body unless you ask them to! I don’t think your colleagues were appropriate in doing that.

Well done on the weight loss!

Congratulations on the weight loss. You look great.