Susan, wow-a bikini, now that is inspiring. Have you gotten rid of all your big clothes? I seem to be having trouble getting rid of things that are now too big for me and know I should. The items that were my favorites or the few items that were expensive I really am having a hard time getting rid off. What about new clothes? I started loosing weight wearing a size 16/18w and now I am a 14 and they are getting loose. I don't want to get a entire wardrobe in this size but I need something to wear.