It's freezing in Scotland so I bought a new coat. It was quilted - something I would never have bought before as I would have looked like the Michelin tyre man - and it has a BELT!

I wore it for the first time today not intending to use the belt - no idea when I last wore one and thought I would look like a sack of tatties. But before I left, I buckled the belt to give my mind a treat and was shocked to see I looked ok! No lumps, bumps, I almost cried. My dietician said to me a couple of weeks ago that to others, I look normal sized but I am struggling to see it. But I saw it today. Woo hoooooo!

Edited November 3, 201312 yr by Indigo1991

That's awesome!!!!!Great job! I was just able to buy a belt 2 week ago and it fit. Its a great feeling.

It's the simple things that have the biggest impact :-)))). Well done to you too

Congratulations, I haven't worn a belt in 20 yrs. looking forward to that!

Pictures please! I haven't worn a belt in a while either. I dream of being able to tuck my shirt into my pants and wear a belt one day soon.

Good for you

I remember wearing a belt when I was a size 6 30 years ago.

Congrats on wearing the quilted coat and belt, I too have avoided them and also that whole being able to tuck my shirt in and not have it look like I have a bum in the front is something that I'm looking forward to.