Angie - without a doubt, this is the most significant piece of wisdom I have gained through YLF (and there have been many, believe me).

I have struggled with weight pretty much my entire life. Oh there have been times when I've been slim (bordering on skinny at one point), but thanks to a few health issues, more often than not, I'm heavier. I'm currently at a size 12-14 at only 5 feet tall. Not the ideal model shape is it?

And yet, my self confidence is better than ever because of how I'm dressing and the lessons I have learned here. In the last 30 years, I have worn ill-fitting, poorly structured, clingy, and generally unflattering clothes. I've bought stuff in a size that is too small and hope to shrink into it one day. I've bought trends that really don't work for my body type because I liked how they looked on someone else - who happened to be a size 2 and 5'8". I have at times felt unworthy of good quality clothing and higher end brands. I was already lumpy, why try to make it look any better, right?

But I have stopped waiting for "one day". This is who I am NOW. And we all deserve to feel our best at this exact moment in time. Sure I wish I were smaller and maybe one day, I'll get there. But in the meantime, I am choosing more wisely in terms of fitting my shape and dare I say it, even flattering those curves.

I truly cannot thank you enough Angie for this realization. Your endless encouragement and suggestions have really helped me overcome an emotional roadblock

xoxo