Thanks! They were $18 at Shopko. It's sort of frustrating because I know when I started Atkins, I was wearing clothes that were too small and that isn't what I'm judging my success on, but there are people that have lost this much weight that have dropped a few sizes at least. I suppose, if I think about it logically...I probably should have been wearing a 30/32 or larger at 356 and now I'm wearing 22/24 top and 24 jeans. I didn't try on the 22 jeans, but in hindsight I wish I had because who knows...maybe I'm overestimating the size I should be wearing (plus there were plenty of 22's in the clearance rack!). I actually know my measurements now but I have no idea what size I'm "supposed" to be in. Why can't they list the measurements on the tag?
I started on August 15th, 2005. I have been doing Atkins the whole time except for Christmas, Christmas eve, New Year's and New Year's eve. Both of those weekends I gained 7 lbs and lost it in 4-5 days. I have lost 9" off my bra band, 11" off my waist, and 10" off my hips so far. I wish I would've measured more than those three in the beginning, but oh well. At least I have pictures from the start because if I didn't, I don't know if I'd notice much of a change because mentally I always thought I looked smaller than I actually was (I know that now after seeing the starting pics).
Thanks for your compliments! They are so encouraging!
Andrea
75 down, 25 to go!! WOOHOO!!
I'm still on program. I've had a few days off, but I got right back on track. Here are progress pics at 92 lbs lost (264 lbs) to prove it 
