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One night during my vacation it was very chilly outside and I hadn't brought along a coat, only a zip up sweater that was being laundered at the moment. My husband brought along two jackets, a lightweight one and a heavier leather one. He saw that I was freezing, and knew that I didn't have a jacket with me so he suggested that I wear his (size XL men's jacket). I told him that I was fine (because I didn't want to be embarrassed putting on his jacket only to find out that it was too tight). Finally though, I couldn't take the cold any longer and I gave in. Not expecting it to fit, I slipped my arms in, and not only did the jacket slide right on, but there was room to zip it and even cross my arms if I wanted to. This was definately not possible 74lbs ago!!! I was truely thrilled that it fit, and I could see the surprise in my husband's face as well!

Also, I was very surprised to come home after my 10 day vacation to discover that I'd lost 6lbs despite the lovely Mexican pastries and quesadillas!!!

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Isnt it funny how we can all identify with those tiny, personal little thoughts. I've spent many evenings at BBQ's and the like shivering outside at night because I didnt bring a jacket. Now I'm not really enormous compared to other people, and most everyone I know has expressed great surprise that I would consider weight loss surgery. I always get the "you're not fat, your just big boned" type comments.

Yet I've refused offers of jackets - always from the man of the house, because of course, the size 10 jacket my girlfriend could offer me wouldnt fit - and I've refused because I've known the jacket wont fit me.

Little things like that make a big difference to how you feel about yourself dont they?

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