I know because my youngest is 12 and the last time I was in the 220's was just after he was born. Here's some other facts about leaving the 230's (and 240's and 250's!) that I have discovered:I now have nice thin ankles and feet
My wedding ring is loose
My back and leg pain has been reduced by about 90% and I'm not taking pain killers for it anymore
My face doesn't look nearly as puffy
I had to get out my smaller sized bras (not sure if that should be a
or a 
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)I'm no longer a size 26 pants
I now actually weigh LESS than it says on my driver's license!!!!!
All I can really say is "Thanks" to everyone here at 3fc for all the support and good information that's helped me develop a plan that is working!
on the weight loss firstly that is a great achievement. Secondly on the fact now you weigh less than you did a decade ago that must sure feel great.