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My bras are way too big for me! I dont need to go to the plus side of clothing stores anymore. I look better naked. i have a collar bone. I am no longer afraid to meet new people.

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I was cleaning out my closet yesterday and ended up donating three huge garbage bags worth of clothing to Purple Heart. Anything larger than a XL went in the bag. Lots of 3XL and 4XL and even several almost new 2XLs went to a new home never to return to mine. :blush:

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B-Man me too. Have 10 bags ready to go, but not sure where cause here in NYC its hard to pick. But its been such an emotional ride bagging stuff up. Just remembering where I wore some of the stuff, where I was when I bought it, crying because I am a definate smaller size and can really throw this stuff out.

I went a mall last night with a friend, not intending on shopping, but saw the sale sign. So went to Lane Bryant, picked up 5 pairs of pants, a blouse and bra for $62!! New size, comfortable, 20 1 pair of pants, Tight size 18 the other 4 pants and blouse. I figure the price was right and I will be there soon. The bra? I am down a cup size, not too bad, but don't want to get any smaller there. :thumbup:

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I took my kids to the meet and greet at our Elementary school last night, which is about 1/4 of a mile up a hill.

First off, I can easily hike up that hill now without huffing and puffing or having to stop and catch my breath at the top. :eek:

But, even better, after meeting their teachers, the kids wanted to play in the playground. While DH swung DD, I sat on a swing to keep them company. It didn't hurt! I swung a little - it didn't hurt!! I kept swinging - it still didn't hurt!!! I can't remember the last time I was able to swing on one of those sling-type swings without my hips hurting badly. Admittedly, it still isn't terribly comfy, but it didn't hurt! :P

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How weird is this. 6 days ago, bought size 20 pants and tight 18's, 6 DAYS AGO. Today, the size 20's are big, and the tight 18's fit and aren't tight!!!:wink2:

Mind you, I haven't lost one pound. This is so cool.:wub::crying:

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One word ...

10K!

Wait ... is that actually a word? Regardless, I did it and came home feeling fantastic. Smiled the entire last mile! Running a 5K at the end of this month for speed now that I have the endurance to go the long haul. 10K for speed is in April.

I hate to sound corny, but I DO have the power to amaze myself! We all do!!

Size 22 to a size 14

Couch potato to exercise-aholic

Embarrassed in a bathing suit to wearing a bikini last week

Covered up to prancing naked (my hubby likes that one)

Who is this person? Oh yeah ... it's ME!

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Last weekend I was going through my "extra" closet. (The one filled with all the clothes either too big or too small to wear currently.) I have culled out a lot of things to donate because they are Too Big!!! I fit into several of the cute blouses that I have. Yay!:unsure: I tried on a dress that I used to wear a lot (and thought I looked pretty good in) and it fit . . . BUT my hubby told me that it looked more like a nightgown (think granny gown - completely covered) than a dress.:tt2: So I guess that it wasn't too flattering on me ever... so I have retired it and will pass it along to someone else.

On another positive note, my 10 year old is thrilled she can wrap her arms around me easily now to give me a hug. :drool:

~Amy

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