"my scale" weigh-in

I weighed myself this morning and was happily surprised to find that I have lost about 18 pounds in total.
I didn't think there would be a loss after the Easter weekend of traveling and not sticking to the plan. I was worried there might actually be a gain! I was super good last week up until we went away and really wasn't terrible while in Vermont, although Sunday evening was definitely off the program.
So, I apparently did something right even with the lapse on Sunday. Yay!
Last week, I took out my summer clothes and any pants I wore last summer, I could take off without unzipping. I haven't tried on all the tops but am guessing they will all be too big. Of course they are all pretty stretchy...the fat girl's wardrobe staple-cotton knit! I will still be able to wear some due to the stretchiness but will also be able to wear some of the smaller sizes that I was unable to wear last season...yes, I have multiple sizes in bins-10s, 12s, 14s, 16s...ack!
Extra Large and 16W and 16 have been vanquished from my closets and drawers and 2 big bags full went into the charity bins.
I still need to go through my career clothes and make another bag. Those I will probably put on Freecycle.org as a "lot" and give to someone who could use them.
If you aren't familiar with Freecycle.org sign up for it through Yahoo Groups! It is a great organization that is in every county(and in other countries, as well) where you can post items you no longer need that someone may be able to use(& they will email you and come and get them.) This helps to keep things out of the landfills and in use by someone who needs it. You can also post a "want" for something you are looking for that may be collecting dust and going to waste in someone's home, such as a book you want to read or a piece of exercise equipment that someone may be using as a clothes hanger or plant stand! I have gotten rid of all sorts of things via Freecycle and have also gotten great stuff, as well.
I have an ebay business where I sell vintage items and often get boxes & packing material from people and also give away items that didn't sell. So, sign up and do a little something to save our planet!