What everyone else already said... I'll just add that I think you are beautiful and stylish at *any* weight. That's not an excuse to regain (we want you to be healthy!), I'm just saying, don't be so hard on yourself about regaining those 10 lbs. It is possible your body is not meant to be at your goal weight. Or that you just need a rest for now at this weight.

P.s. The suit in April is how I want my new suit to fit me. You have an amazing eye for fit. I think that goes a long way towards looking your best, no matter what weight.

Thanks, Shiny, that's very sweet. I've been accepting recently that it's likely my goal weight is about 5 pounds lower than what I realistically can maintain (and therefore I need to adjsut it), but I definitely don't like the way I look and feel with these extra 10 on top of that on me. It's the difference between feeling slender and heavy, in my head. Plus, it's a size up and I definitely do NOT like that.

I actually wore that suit again this week, because it fit again in all the right places. It had been in the retire pile, but it got pulled back out! It's a great suit.

Kristen - outstanding. Thanks for sharing your inspiring story and the richness of the photos that tell it all. Thanks for putting yourself out there. I applaud your courage.