I was 5'8" 228lbs 9% bodyfat at my biggest, I got down to 185lbs. around 8%, you will hear all types of comments, trust me in the long run you will look better and feel better. Now, I am 205 lbs at 18% BF. I feel like a pig but, most people think I look fine. It's an identity and people will always remember you as someone who likes to workout. Most things in the world do it for yourself, be it working out getting a black-belt or whatever.