weight is in the eye of the beholder

Had another person tell me I looked thinner when I know I haven't changed in either weight or dimension (buying/making costumes makes you measure your body often.)

Most of the time I think it's just that I look happier, have better posture and am wearing different clothing.

And no, I don't think it's a compliment. It mostly implies that people find my weight unlikable.

Reminder: your body size is the least interesting thing about you and says nothing about your work ethic, self-control, or morality. long term weight loss is almost impossible to achieve so if you've lost weight and gained it back, you are normal and you haven't failed. thinner != healthier. you don't owe anyone health and most health issues are out of your control and being unhealthy is not a moral failing.