The last time I was this size I was 26 years old, a new mom, using Phentermine, starving my body of nutrients, killing my metabolism and unknowingly creating a yo-yo diet cycle. Now I am eating quality foods, tracking my nutrients, working out, eating smaller portions, fixing my metabolism, and have the ability of keep it off (based on the fact that I don't have to stop what is working like you do with diet pills).

What about you? Please vote and tell your story.

Edited March 13, 201016 yr by LeighaMason

The last time I was this size I was about 36, had braces on my teeth:biggrin:, and was a new grandmother. My mom and grandma were still alive and concerned about my weight.

I'm glad they didn't see me balloon up as big as I did in the last 2 years before banding.

I want to get back to the weight I was when I was in my 20s ............. not holding out hope for the same beauty tho. Can u tell I am in a mid-life crisis?

Last time I was this weight and size was around the time I was married 30 yrs ago. I did stay within a normal BMI until my late 30's but when menopause hit, my weight increased daily. :wink2:

119# on wedding day:biggrin:

Congrats ladies!

I have to hold off on taking this poll for about 3 months. I was this size about 6 years ago.

Once I drop 22 more pounds I will be in territory I haven't seen since my late 20s.

119# on wedding day:biggrin:

Oh I love the whole Jackie O feeling of this dress and veil.

Oh I love the whole Jackie O feeling of this dress and veil.

Believe it or not..Jackie-O was about 20 yrs prior...this was my mother's wedding dress I was wearing

1991 I was 26 and 155lbs size 12 dress .......... the good ol days

I hope to be back in a size 12 at goal .... maybe a 9/10.

1991 I was 26 and 155lbs size 12 dress .......... the good ol days

I hope to be back in a size 12 at goal .... maybe a 9/10.

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Awww...such a pretty little thing!:wink2:

I went to look for a wedding dress last year, it took forever to find something that didn't show half my boobs! Why do we have to see everyones boobs now? :wink2:

I was about 40 and had used slimfast for several months. I kept my weight off for a few years, but as someone else said, menopause snuck up on me.

Last time I weighed my current weight was in high school. Only 13 lbs away from my goal, but every lb from now on is a bonus! Surpassed my mini-goal this morning; rounding third and heading for home. Hasn't been easy, but well worth the effort.

I went to look for a wedding dress last year, it took forever to find something that didn't show half my boobs! Why do we have to see everyones boobs now? :wink2:

Have you seen this show called "Say Yes to the Dress?" I've seen a couple of episodes where the women were about to pop out of their dress. They had like a thin piece of fabric covering their boobs. When I get married, I want people to focus on the ceremony, not my boobs.

Have you seen this show called "Say Yes to the Dress?" I've seen a couple of episodes where the women were about to pop out of their dress. They had like a thin piece of fabric covering their boobs. When I get married, I want people to focus on the ceremony, not my boobs.

No matter how lavish the ceremony, all of the men will be focused on your boobs.

Sorry :wink2:

Last time I weighed my current weight was in high school. Only 13 lbs away from my goal, but every lb from now on is a bonus! Surpassed my mini-goal this morning; rounding third and heading for home. Hasn't been easy, but well worth the effort.

wow! great job emjay!

In junior high. Maybe even younger. I can remember BARELY fitting into clothes in regular stores when I was 12. I shopped at Sears in the Pretty Plus section, if anyone remembers that. I remember it as a nightmare more than anything else.

I am not done yet. This is uncharted territory for me. Its weird, but really good.

Congrats everyone!