It is disheartening to realize that you may not make goal in the timeframe allotted - but if diets were easy and bodies behaved like machines, then no-one would be overweight. What you have done so far has been incredible and marvellous and you need to hold onto that. And as you said, you're not where you want to be yet, so you will keep going and you will attain goal - it will just take a little longer than planned. You may not be exactly at 12st by end Aug, but I bet you won't be far off! Feeling healthy and great, looking fabulous!
It's amazing how those close to you can, with one little remark, throw you for a loop. I'm glad he apologized. Frankly he should be busting with pride and singing your praises!!!!
However long it takes - we *are* going to do this and get to our goals!!!!