So, I was up late at a party, came home, couldn't sleep, and started trying on some of my old clothes. My homecoming dress from sophomore or junior year (not sure which) almost fits! And my Prom dress was too loose! I tried it on thinking, "No, I'm not at my high school weight yet." But It sagged on me! I was thrilled! I actually just saw a picture of me at my Prom (awesome night, btw!) and I was thinking that I might be about the same weight again. It's been about 3 years since my Prom, so relatively not too long, but it seems like it.

And then earlier today I was hanging out with some friends and we were looking at old pictures. There was one of me and two other buddies from a few years ago (I was maybe 17 or 18, I think), and someone commented that I don't look any older than I did at 16 (I really don't - it's kinda freakish). And then one friend said, "Well, you're thinner now, but other than that you don't look different at all."

SCORE! I'm smaller than I was at one point in HS (I fluctuated quite a bit, though - and I actually was thinking longingly that I'd have to lose 10lbs more to be that size again), and someone noticed! I definitely think I like general comments like that better than "Have you lost weight?" comments. I respond better, I think.

I don't know if I'll get rid of all my old clothes. I think it's nice to try them on and be like, wow, I can't wear this it's so big. It's so amazing. I can't really see a difference myself, but it's definitely there.

Just wanted to share. I feel very happy with my progress, and I love that feeling. I'm energized to keep going, too. I haven't had that for a while, so it's great.

Congratulations on your progress! What a great feeling.

I have to admit -- I recently tried on a dress I haven't worn since about the second week of my freshman year of college (that first semester is when my weight issues really started). It almost fit... but I think my problem is that 20 years and 3 children have changed my body forever. ~sigh~

I agree -- while it's good to get rid of old clothes to demonstrate you've committed to your new lifestyle and new self, it's nice to keep a few things around just to try on and revel in your progress!

congrats!!

awwww hooray!!! congrats