One year one - noticeable difference?

I have never ever posted pics on these threads, mainly because I can't notice any difference really in my body (even though I know there must be as my clothes all fit better and I'm down a size or two). But this last week made me think about where I've come from.

On St.Patrick's day last year my boyfriend of about 5 months broke up with me. I was devasted and it took its toll on me. I had let my weight get out of control and from a low of 9 st 6 at 5''11 I had ballooned up to 12st 2 and it didn't suit me one bit. I used the break up as motivation to make myself fitter and healthier for me and to enjoy myself with no thought for guys or relationships.

And I did pretty ok, losing a stone and for the first time in 10 years I wore a bikini on holidays. (this was not due to any amazing body confidence, rather the 40 degree + heat made it a bit of a neccessity). Having the summer of my life I went to visit a college friend for a night out in August and met a guy. I was very cautious at first, I was fed up with being hurt, but after a month of talking we ended up going out . We were together for 9 months and then last Sunday, for no apparent reason, he broke up with me. On facebook. I couldn't fathom it and immediately I assumed it was because of my appearance. I still haven't got my answer from him, but we are talking - I hasten to add, I'm not holding anger against this guy - it will not get me anywhere and I just need to move on, however hard it will be . My confidence took a serious hit though and all week I wondered was my fitness/weightloss journey even worthwhile. (not a logical link I'll grant you but I don't think I was thinking straight).

Then today I thought..you know what? I've lost 2stone since last year - I can't be that unattractive - my body confidence should have nothing to do with this. And so I decided to try on the bikini I wore last year on holiday and also the two new ones I bought for this summer..I can't really see a difference but I did feel more confident than I did last year, and so that is something of an achievement. I have a way to go - ideally to lose another 4-5 pounds (maybe 10 but I don't know - baby steps, and to lower my bodyfat) but I think that by the time I go to Spain this summer I will feel total confidence in the way I look (even if i am bigger than others on the beach) and I will maintain my progress because I started this journey for me and no one else.

I suppose the reason I'm posting the pics is that I do still worry about how people see me (I know I shouldn't but it'll take more work for me to get to that mentality) and I would like to know if people think I should dare to bare this summer :-)

The picture on the far left is last year in the bikini, the others are all taken today 2 stone 2 lighter at 10st.