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I have three, in pants: 8, 10, and 12 (because for some stupid reason, Old Navy's black jeans are tighter than their regular jeans-- ??). And shirts in M and L. I'm at a healthy weight, but I have wide hips. The upstairs closet, though, that's a different story. There are three sizes up there. I haven't been able to give…

I threw out all my big girl panties and bras. I was hedging about it, and my husband even said, "If you want to hang onto them, go ahead", but then I said, "I am NOT going back to that weight!" Felt weird, but good. :)

Wow! Congrats- you look fantastic!

Yay!! Congratulations!! :)

Two here: first, I went down a cup size. TMI maybe, and not an NSV I would have been happy with twenty years ago, but I was looking too top-heavy to myself. Second: we're going to the Halloween party at Walt Disney World in two weeks, and I had to order my costume online. A fifties-style halter dress. Ordering clothes…

Very cool! That brings the count of Athenas I've known about or met through my life to five, heh. Imagine my disappointment when my husband and I finally went on his dream trip to Greece three years ago. Chatting with a shopkeeper, I told her my name, and she said, "That's a very old name. No one uses that name anymore."…

This. In one sitting, I can eat SO much more than I used to. Reminds me of when I was a skinny kid and wolfed down everything in sight. Luckily, I've got a lot more willpower than back then (or even seventeen months ago), and I honestly hate that feeling of being overly full now. Another bad: burning less calories at a…

Saw my SIL's mom for the first time in four months. She told me I was even skinnier and that I was going to blow away if I lost more weight. I just chuckled awkwardly; I haven't heard something like that since I was a kid. But it was nice to hear!

I'm 45; I started when I was 43 at 212 pounds and now I'm at 158 and a size 8/10 (I'm 5'8"). Finally being back at a healthy weight and BMI feels fantastic! I gained back 9 pounds in the seven months after my mom died, but I've since taken that off and more, and only have 3 pounds to go. My motivation was how badly my…

Don't stress over vacations. As our children are grown, my husband and I finally get to travel more, and the first six months we were losing weight, we went out of town three times. I was a mess each time, obsessing over calories and struggling with guilt over everything I ate. But guess what? The water-and actual weight…

I struggle with anxiety, and most of yesterday was a bad day. I reeeeally wanted to give in and have a glass or three of wine, but I didn't. Instead, my husband took me out for a healthy lunch, I exercised, and the day ended on a much better note. And I know this is scale-related, but last week/weekend we spent five days…

- you have to wear your engagement ring on your middle finger because the way it spins around and clinks is driving you crazy. - you can breathe and comfortably maneuver while painting your toenails.

Another walker here! I use the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVDs six days a week, and I supplement them by carrying and using small hand weights. Although losing 53 pounds has lightened up the load on my bad knees, it's the only exercise I feel "safe" doing (I have a recumbent bike, but I feel I get more of an all…

I didn't feel great yesterday, and halfway through my cardio, I had almost convinced myself to quit after 20 minutes. But I pushed on and finished. A year ago, any little reason would have convinced me to not even start my workout. A month ago, I pinched the nerve in my neck, and I even did light workouts through my…

Congratulations! I've been at this for 16 months (I pretty much maintained for six months after my mom died), and have lost a little more than you, with three pounds to go. It only took me 24 years to lose my pregnancy weight, ha! Just goes to show: better late than never!

First of all: congrats!! Second, your first paragraph was my NSV yesterday! I was going to buy a size 12 really cute dress on clearance (I looove scoring great clothes on clearance), but on a whim, took the size 10 into the dressing room. I didn't expect to get it past my hips, but it did. And it was comfortable!

Two here: I wanted this cute dress that was on clearance at Dillard's. On a whim, I grabbed a size 10 to try on. I didn't think it would fit over my mom hips, but it fit perfectly! It's been a goal of mine to be able to buy dresses from there. And since I only have 3 pounds left to lose, a couple of weeks ago I got a…

Bought a size 8 pair of jeans. Size 8! I haven't worn that size in 24 years.

Mine happened on vacation in May of last year. My husband and I were taking a walk on the beach, and this teenage boy asked me, "Ma'am, can I ask: when are you due?" Now, it sounds like he was being polite, and it wasn't the first time I'd been asked if I was pregnant while wearing a bathing suit, but he was smirking and…

This is great to read! I used to freak out way too much about vacations and holidays. Now that I've seen that the water and actual weight comes off easily, I'm so much more relaxed. What am I going to do- freak out for the rest of my life?? My birthday is next week, and we're going to WDW next month, and you know what I'm…

Yes. I've lost 51 pounds with 6 more to go. I'm in a LOT less pain and have so much more stamina. I don't feel like sludge anymore. I just feel like I can enjoy life more overall!

That my boobs wouldn't shrink. Well, they *have*, but not as much as I'd like. I look too top-heavy now. However, my husband is quite happy. ;) And that I'd become so preoccupied with my collarbones and ankle bones. I play with them every day! It's weird.

My first post... I have a few NSVs from the last 6 weeks: -it's always been low on my bucket list to go indoor rock climbing. Now, granted, I only got 15 feet or so off the ground because I'm terrified of heights, but I did it!! A year ago, before I lost 51 pounds (6 more to go), and started toning my arms, I probably…