Alice,
you look great and you are an example to all of us.
I have only just seen this thread and I thought you deserved recognition.
You haven't just changed what you eat, you have changed your habits and your attitude.
I think that by posting your pictures you have shown people what can be achieved.
Most of the advice I have had has been along the lines of, "Look what could happen if you Don't!"
How marvelous to see an example of, "Look what can happen if you Do !"
There will be some people who feel disappointed that they have not achieved as much as you have, and without meaning to be negative they come across that way.
Don't worry about any of that.
Don't be angry with them, they are not trying to be nasty, just keep doing what you are doing.
Congratulations, you are a star!
Regards,
Mike.
PS. I haven't done as well as you either but I'm going to try even harder now, thanks to you!