My husband's work has had a Christmas party every year for the last 10 years or so, and I have always been jealous of the wives who could wear the pretty holiday clothes. I'd put on the best thing I had and hide in the corner, not willing to spend the money on something that I knew wouldn't live up to the other outfits. But this year I had the time of my life shopping with my friends and picking out THE DRESS! I'm not at goal yet, but just being able to dress with confidence was amazing!

Wow! Simply beautiful!

Wow! What a classy look. And you look lovely. You should be very, very proud.

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WOW! You look amazing!

Thank you! I forgot my stats: I started at 285 and I'm down to 195. Have gone from a size 24 to a solid 16. Able to wear some 14's.

Congratulations. You look sooooo pretty! I'm down from a 20-22 into a 16 now. I wonder if I look as good as you?

I started at 238 and I'm down to 208. (I'm on the bike at the Y right now, and I haven't weighed since Wednesday, so I might be less...)

Sounds like it's time for you to take some pictures too! Although I hate having my picture taken, I've been taking one every two months and it actually helps to see the progress.

I know what you mean about hiding at parties. I would find a seat and not move all night until time to leave. Hopefully drawing as little attention as possible. Yesterday was at a party and I actually got up and danced!

Good for you! It's so nice to participate in life instead of just watching others have fun.

Look at you Miss Red Carpet! You look beautiful. You should be very proud of yourself. Your hubby will be showing you off all night! Congrats!

Gorgeous!! Look at you in your LBD, complete with sparkles! Well done.

Stunning!! Congrats!!

You look absolutely stunning

Thank you!

You look great! While I was never able to hide at my work Christmas parties and was expected to mingle, I can totally relate to the stress of "why bother?" And wishing I could wear beautiful party dresses instead of wearing whatever covered up my rolls of fat the best. I too am not at goal, but am enjoying the journey.

Ain't life grand?

Beautiful dress! Life is so much easier when you don't have such a small selection from the "plus" size section. Glad you got to have a different experience this time!