Major NSV - read if you get obsessed with the scale!

I lost about from 245 to 195 with just cutting the fat way down in my diet in 2010. No working out or anything. I gained 30 of it back as when I let myself relax a bit, so this time I went the "better portions, better foods, run until you like it, and lift heavy stuff" route this time. I'm only down 10 more pounds than I was at the end of 2010, but anybody can see that the body I have is much better. Smaller, more toned, and stronger. And I'm actually happy. I'm not bitter because I'm missing out on foods that I love, or losing hair because I'm not getting enough nutrients from my previously bland diet.
So yeah, it's very possible to change your body, even if your weight doesn't change.
Congrats so much to you!

I obsess over the scale because it's the most immediate feedback for me, both good and bad. With that, the change in clothing size has been the most rewarding for me. Though it's out of style, I was able to fit into the suit I bought for my college graduation 14 years ago, something I was very proud of. I'm even wearing the same size jean I wore as a 20 year old, so that's a big plus as well, though it cost a fortune to replace.

Awesome effort!! Totally hear you..
I was a size 8 in school and tall and lanky.. I got up to a 12 until recently..
I'm still 6kgs off from my highschool days but am back in an 8 and look even better than I did back then :-)
Ditch the scales and go by measurements!!

I had one of those this afternoon. I got dress to go to my kids drama performance and I put my Victoria Secrect Bra on that I really did not fit into and guess what?????? It fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have always been put out because I was in size 12 but I could not find a bra at VC that I would fit into. I wear a 36DDD. VS does not make hardly any of that size. So I went to Lane Bryant to get fitted....and guess what.....they do not have one that fits me. Theirs start at 38's. I have always been soooooo frustated. I fit into a 36DD today!!!!!!!!!