Wow. All the excitement and joy that this post thread is showing.
This is nothing short of FANTASTIC !!
I am also throwing out all of my old clothes except for a pair or two of pants just to do what you did; climb into them and see the difference.
However, what I also do is buy new pants the next size or two down and every now and then try them on to see if I fit or getting close to fitting; this is my goal setting.
For example, early on I bought 42 dungarees. Initially I couldn't close the pants. Today, I fit into them comfortably. I now have a size 40 set of pants that a couple of weeks ago I tried on and barely got into them. In another couple of weeks I will try them on again. I have a feeling they will be fitting much better.
This brings joy to me.
The amazing part is I am about to go out and buy a size 38 pants !!! Holy Moly !!! I haven't fit into size 38's since well, it is a long time ago for sure more like 30 years or so.
Again, congratulations to all of you.
Ralph