I've lost 70 pounds now. I cleared away all my "fat clothes" months ago now. I read freecycle every day and someone is going back to work after 5 years off raising her child. She's asking for the wardrobe I have packed in boxes in the basement.

I gave away all my plus sized clothing 4 years ago (when I lost a significant amount of weight) and I was kicking myself as I bought the plus sizes again.... because I gave the clothes to someone in need and *I* was in need while regaining the weight. I have absolutely NO intention of gaining the weight back (back I never intended to gain it in the first place!) I am completely torn. Give away the plus sized clothes and have them gone. No falling back on them. Or keep them as a reminder of how far I've come. Give them away now while they are still current style. Or hang onto them for years until they are a laugh riot of how out of fashion they are (my kids might tell me they were never in fashion ) Or keep them because you NEVER know what life will bring you. I could get sick, or hurt, and regain the weight. I have a huge basment and storing the clothes is not big deal.

I eat completely different now than I ever have in my life. I never ate this well, this balanced, etc. I don't ever think I could ever go back to eating the carbs and stuff that I ate before -- I have not had a french fry since February, nor have I had a soft pretzel in months! My old diet considered those two items as two main groups from the 4 foodgroups.

Oh? the weight loss 4 years ago, I honestly have no idea how I lost weight then, because I ate fries, sandwiches, plates of pasta, etc. that I don't eat now. Now I eat only whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and non-gooped-up meats. (in other words: no sauces, cheese, dressings, etc)