I think that we need to come up with a different term besides “losing weight”. Generally speaking, “losing” or “loss” doesn’t sound positive, in my opinion. If you think about it, you lose things like your car keys, or spare change. Even when somone passes away, that’s referred to as a “loss”. Shouldn’t becoming fit be referred to in other terms that sound more supportive and affirming? I can’t think of another term that should be used right now, I just wish we, as a society, could find a different term to express ourselves when a person slims down. (Wow, there it is again! “Down” isn’t very positive either, is it? I’m going to have to think about these terms and start some sort of grass roots movement or something.)