Do I have a problem? Am I obsessed? Am I a perfectionist? Or am I dedicated?

I wanted to share a thought someone told me today that has really bothered me all morning and plagued me during my workout.  I wanted to post it here to get your thoughts, as I know many of you share a similar mindset about our lifestyle.

So, my family took pictures this weekend with a professional photographer and I was showing the proofs to a co-worker.  I mentioned that I didn’t like one of the pictures because the pose made me look wider/fatter than I know that I am.  The co-worker proceeded to then stop me and tell me that:

I HAD A PROBLEM.  I WAS ALREADY SKINNY AND NEEDED TO STOP REFERRING TO MYSELF AS FAT.

Now…for background, this co-worker is by no means overweight or overly skinny.  I would consider them in good health and one of the thinner people in my workplace.  So for this person to tell me I had a problem, makes me take a short pause.

Now…I don’t consider myself skinny as I still carry around over 10% bodyfat and am in reach of my goal of achieving 8% or less bodyfat in the next several weeks.  I have been on the weight loss / transformation journey since January of this year and consider myself quite successful.  People in the office have noticed, as well as friends and family.  I feel like I finally am beginning to take control of my health and fitness and I may some day soon be able to confidently stand on a stage and compete in a bodybuilding competition.

I don’t consider my diet extreme as I eat 6 meals a day, consisting of protein, fats, fruits, vegetables, and good carbs focused around post-workout.  I drink a great deal of water and take vitamins and other supplements to assist in my overall health.

So I ask you all, do I have a problem?  Am I obsessed or just merely critical of myself, but within reason?  Does this person feel I have a problem because I am in the gym every day working my tail off, bringing my own food and eating that as opposed to going out and eating whatever I want?  Am I too much of a perfectionist?  Am I being unrealistic?

I don’t feel that I have a problem but would greatly appreciate your thoughts as I respect many of you and value your input/thoughts.