NightAngel, what has made a HUGE difference for me is weight training. When I weighed what I do now in high school, I was wearing a size 14. At the same weight twenty years later, I'm two sizes smaller because I do so much weight training. I really feel like it's made all the difference in my shape.

Caroline, thanks for explaining what FreeCycle is, sounds like a great idea!

Right now even though I am losing weight, I am living in my "adjustable waist" stretchy men's jogging pants! Tops and sweaters are not a problem as I always preferred to wear loose tops anyway.

I did knit a summer dress a few months ago (sleeveless and a simple sheath dress) and I plan on wearing it this summer!

NightAngel, in my case I have this donut around my middle so if I try a dress on it goes over my head just fine, even my bust, but when it reaches the tummy/hip section it gets stuck there! LOL!

Toby