Hi,

Well I was out on my bike the other day and had to stop at some traffic lights. Two lads coming the other way shouted 'You can do it Granddad!'. I replied that I was trying, really trying. Then I thought, they see me as as Granddad, and yet my weight loss means I look years younger (according to my DW). I'm not ready to be a Granddad at 51. I only feel 23!! Holy smoke, how old must I have looked when I carried 303 pounds??

Could it have been my grey hair?

Edited October 6, 200817 yr by Maincat

Hi Steve, Yes it absolutely was your gray hair. By the way you have done a fantastic job on your weight loss and should be very proud. I let my hair go "natural" a couple of years ago and since then I have been treated like an old lady. Inside I am still a kid and act the same but it is true. People react to the hair color and don't consider the person unless they know you. But your friends and family matter and I am sure they love you and are also proud of your accomplishments.

Perhaps they could see your wisdom, maturity, and life experiences, and thought only someone who was a lot older could radiate that!