Question:
At what size did you REALLY feel good at for the first time?

For example, if previously a size 24, when you wore a 16 (loosely, or should I say comfortably), did this just make a complete difference in how you felt physically? I never felt like I had lost any weight, and didn't see any difference, then all of a sudden, I was wearing a size 11 comfy, and now I feel like I am on top of the world. Now it's starting to fade though, and I am not feeling that same enthusiasm. Is this normal?    — sheri H. (posted on May 12, 2003)

May 12, 2003
I was wearing between 20-24 and I am now buying size 8-9, I love it! I was just as happy with every downsize, but of course now everyone else notices and my own mother walked right past me the other day LOL she cant get use to the big difference. My slef esteem was look at me-look at me and now it's why do people stare so much lol go figure! It's a wonderful feeling. Good luck!
   — Sandy M.

May 12, 2003
I started to feel good after the first 50 pounds went and great after I went down 3 sizes. However, it sounds like you may be putting too much emphasis on how you feel versus what you look like and I (just my own lil opinion here) don't think that's really healthy.
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 12, 2003
I started at size 22 and didn't really start feeling good until I hit a size 14. Now I am a size 10-12 and feeling very good. Its a different feeling, certainly not the high you feel when you get on the scale and see the pounds whittle away almost every day or two. The weight loss has pretty much stopped for me but i still get that high every time I put on an outfit and like what I see inthe mirror!
   — Cindy R.

May 12, 2003
Tammy, I've felt like that as well. I was feeling wonderful and on top of the world like you said at a size 12 (was previously a 22). Then I lost more weight and more, and now I'm a 5 and at my goal. I've been steady at this weight for longer than the previous while losing, but the good feeling hasn't left- still feel great. I suspect when you're at the weight you want to be, you should feel good all the time. I still have issues with weight, and its all in my mind. Although I do feel great, I still don't feel thin, or how others tell me I look. I'm sure that will take some time. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

May 12, 2003
Tammy, 6 months ago I wore a tight 22-24 and now I am in a loose 14 but I was having trouble feeling it. I have always been a rolly polly and I guess with all the dieting before up and down, up and down....we may be waiting for the other shoe to drop. My hubby got out an old pic of me and then showed me my latest pic...I could reallyyyyyy see a difference there but in the mirror, I guess it takes time for the mind to catch up to the loss. Maybe its an issue we all will have to deal with. Now when I feel like I haven't really changed much I get out those two pictures and I feel wonderful again...God Bless
   — RitaJean

May 12, 2003
Well, I was busting out of 24/26's, and now I can shop at Target for size 20's. I'm feeling great about myself. It's almost 4 months and I'm down 60 lbs. I know there is more to come, but it was worth it for me to get this far. I haven't weighed this in over 10 years and I feel like a new me. I still can't believe it when I go to the clothing racks and don't have to go to the end of them or worse, think there won't be anything that will fit. Enjoy each size! It's a great celebration! --cb 1/27/03 - 298/238/175
   — CrystalBroj