Zoe: I commend you on all the life changes that you just made. Getting off drugs even if it is just appetite suppressors is more than a major accomplishment. You said NO in one area to say YES in another. You would be surprised how weight is able to distrbiute through out your body. You have to listen to what your boyfriend who is admiring your new curves is saying to you. Truth be told a 1 to a 5 is a junior size, which puts you probably at a size 4. The average women in America is a size 12. I know that watching clothing change in sizes is heartbreaking, but you are probably where your body wants you to be. Take a poll of people that don't know you as crazy as it is. If the man on the street is admiring, know one thing you are doing something right.
The magazines are not the place to measure yourself. Your life is and your friends and family are not going to lie. You will probably drop back down a few, once your body understands you have stopped starving it. New Year's resolution for you. Be where you are and keep on making healthy choices in your diet and your exercise regime. You will want that weight in your face as you age. Curvy is in and your boyfriend should know. Men love curves more than skinny. Congrats girl, say Hi to the new you.