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First dress in 40yrs

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Whiff Sun 22-Dec-19 06:36:43

I have wanted to buy a dress of a long time. Now finally after losing 7st 10lbs over 2 yrs. Going from a size 32 to a 16 I have one. My daughter took me shopping and helped me choose. I started to put weight on when I was 8 and am now 61. My weight has been stable for a month. Would like to loss another 7lbs but if it takes me another year to do it that's ok with me. At the age of 59 realised its a marathon not sprint. My children are very proud of me and say their Dad would be to. Widowed nearly 16 years. Just wanted to blow my own trumpet lol.

ladymuck Sun 22-Dec-19 06:43:12

Good for you!

Hetty58 Sun 22-Dec-19 06:47:15

Wow, well done Whiff! That's just like losing the weight of another person - who you've been carrying around all those years - or four pregnant bellies all at once! I bet you feel more comfortable!

Nico97 Sun 22-Dec-19 06:47:22

That's wonderful Whiff and you must be feeling so proud and chuffed with yourself. I have read your previous postings and have nothing but admiration for you and what you have achieved. I am currently on a weight loss journey and so far have lost just over three stone since the beginning of this year and with a bit more to go. It's a lovely feeling getting into the smaller sizes isn't it ? Well done and enjoy your Christmas tchsmile

craftyone Sun 22-Dec-19 06:47:41

whiff that is a super achievement. How did you do it?

ninathenana Sun 22-Dec-19 06:50:29

Well done, that is something to be proud of. Did you join a club?
I know how hard it is to loose weight as we mature.

NotAGran55 Sun 22-Dec-19 07:10:05

Blow as much as you like Whiff . That is amazing- you must look and feel fantastic .
Congratulations to you too Nico , another great achievement.

Ariana Sun 22-Dec-19 07:12:22

That's amazing, well done!

TrendyNannie6 Sun 22-Dec-19 07:12:24

That’s just fantastic. Well done youuuuuu, xx

Yehbutnobut Sun 22-Dec-19 07:12:35

Respect!

Riverwalk Sun 22-Dec-19 07:15:06

Well done Whiff you must feel a great sense of achievement - I lost two and a half stone and still brag about it!

I'm sure your joints and general health are feeling the benefit.

mumofmadboys Sun 22-Dec-19 07:48:25

Congratulations Whiff. Brilliant achievement.

Annapops Sun 22-Dec-19 07:57:55

What an amazing achievement. Well done to you.

Sar53 Sun 22-Dec-19 09:11:21

More congratulations from me, an amazing transformation flowers.

rafichagran Sun 22-Dec-19 10:08:18

Great Achievement.

paperbackbutterfly Sun 22-Dec-19 10:11:58

Just wanted to say well done. That's a big achievement you will look fantastic your dress. Enjoy your Christmas

inkcog Sun 22-Dec-19 10:12:37

Marvelous, do you have something in mind for " the dress". Any photos?

Lclaytonuk555 Sun 22-Dec-19 10:13:13

Wow, that’s brilliant. Lovely to hear some good news.

inkcog Sun 22-Dec-19 10:13:30

Oops sorry, I see it has already been purchased.

Esspee Sun 22-Dec-19 10:15:04

How wonderful. You are right to be so proud of yourself. Don that dress and strut your stuff!

Twopence Sun 22-Dec-19 10:15:24

You have done so well and your family must be so proud of you. Enjoy wearing your new dress and have a wonderful Christmas.
All the best for a happy and healthy 2020.

Chewbacca Sun 22-Dec-19 10:16:04

Flippin 'eck Whiff, respect to you! I hope you feel a million dollars in your new dress!

Madmaggie Sun 22-Dec-19 10:17:49

Congratulations. That takes real effort. thanks

Itsmyfirstrodeo Sun 22-Dec-19 10:19:00

You have every right to be proud of yourself. Well done!!

Mollyplop Sun 22-Dec-19 10:19:51

That's a marvellous achievement , well done you! Do you feel better physically for losing the weight?