article_snippet.sent: It was the dress incident where something finally clicked in my head.
article_snippet.sent: Instead of coming home with a beautiful brand new dress I had to order a frumpy one online from a plus-sized store - I was mortified.'
article_snippet.sent: I went to Debenhams in April and managed to fit into a pair of size 18 trousers.
article_snippet.sent: - it was a long way from the last time I was in a high street changing room.'
article_snippet.sent: I've kept an old dress and pair of trousers to remind me of how big I once was.
article_snippet.sent: I can fit both of my legs in one leg of my old trousers now! '