3 years ago i was a size 18 due to a little social pressure and stern advice from my doctor (i was told i was at risk for diabetes) i went vegetarian and went for brisk walks and got a twist board and small dumbbells. im now a 10-12 in river island i have to buy size 12 skinny jeans as their sizes are a bit smallet than most other clothes shops. i see on here and other sites that a lot of men even young ones love BBWs i now wonder if i looked better before my weight loss i was a 42DD before now im a 36D with a 29 waist and 34 hips my hubby still fancied me as a size 18 but he says he's glad i lost it because he was concerned i might get obesity related health conditions. has any lady on here regretted losing weight? or do any men prefer their wives to remain big or shift the stones? i lost 4 stone i did it gradually losing 2 pounds per week as advised i didnt go to any slimming classes i just refered to a sensible book given to me by my practice nurse, i also hate gyms but i love best thing for avoiding loose skin on arms is using dumbbells as you watch telly was told to avoid loose skin by doing it slowly and getting plenty of vitamin c as it helps your skin to retain its elasticity during weight loss.