Excellent work! In about 6 months (this was 6 years ago) I went from a size 5 to a size 11. Once my depression was finally diagnosed and I got on some medication, I was able to take a good look at myself and decide that I didn't want to follow in the footsteps of all the other women in my family (all suffering from depression, all very overweight.)
It took me 5 years to go from wanting to lose weight to actually doing something about it.
In Sept. 2001, I bought a pair of jeans that were one size smaller than my biggest jeans. I hung them on a skirt hanger so they would be fully displayed and I hung that hanger on my bedroom door. Every day I had to try on those jeans and feel them stop at my hips. So here comes the exercise and better nutrition. Next thing I knew, I could wear those jeans. So I would buy a smaller pair and repeat the procedure.
I am now back down to a size 5 (and they fit a little loose). But what's even better is that now I'm in shape (I wasn't in good shape last time I was thin) and my jeans are being filled with some muscle rather than just skin and bones.
Keep up that good work! Clothes can be an excellent motivator!
Ladychimpion
Keep up the hard work, Heather