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Julie - you have handled yourself SO well. Good for you! I'd certainly say I agree with the other posters regarding your co-worker. Another thing might that she feels guilty about NOT doing something about her own weight & is secretly hoping you don't succeed as it will make her feel worse. I KNOW = that's awful, but I think we've all had people like that in our lives.

Just keep your eyes on the prize & keep going. I sort of giggled when you said you told the ladies you went out to lunch with that you had your food at the office & would eat later - I actually "toted" my food out to eat with others - cold grilled chicken to top lettuce. They all were fine & very supportive. I ordered water & coffee. AND while the rest ate dessert at the end of the meal, I pulled out my strawberries & munched along with them. LOL!

Good luck on your journey. Hang in there!

Sherli