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Yesterday was my wedding anniversary and we're going out to dinner. I wanted to look really special, so I started thinking about "what to wear" as soon as my feet hit the floor in the morning. I thought I might wear a particular dress that I haven't been able to fit into for years. I tried it on just a couple of weeks ago and was thrilled that it fit. Imagine my shock when I slid the dress over my head and found that it was two sizes too big! I was stunned and pleased and panicked all at once. Whatever would I wear to dinner? So began a frantic clothes-trying-on session that lasted for over an hour. Before I found the one dress that was small enough to wear I had a huge pile of clothes lying on the bed. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. When had my body changed so much? I piled the oversized clothes into a big, black trash bag to haul to the Goodwill donation center and started planning a shopping trip. For the first time in years I actually look forward to shopping for clothes! As I dressed for dinner I realized that I was feeling excited about going out. For one thing, I was wearing a dress that I never thought I'd fit into again. The simple, navy blue dress made me feel feminine and (dare I say it?) even sexy. I did my hair and makeup carefully and put on jewelry and perfume. When I walked into the living room, my 18 year old daughter gasped, "Mom, you look so skinny!" I felt like a princess in a fairy tale. I began my weight loss journey on a mission to get healthy. My goal was to lose weight in order to save my life. I expected to feel delighted as the pounds dropped off, but I never thought I would feel as incredible as I did last night stepping out on the arm of my husband. I am so very blessed.
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