I've been where you are before and it can be quite frustrating. I gained 40lbs during the course of being in college and working, which is very easy to do! I debated on whether or not I should keep my old "smaller" clothes and just get an entirely new wardrobe, or knuckle down and get the weight off quickly so I could wear them. I felt as though I had to answer "Are you going to lose weight or not?" ALL the time to myself. This went on for at least 2 years. Ultimately, I just didn't feel healthy. At 25 years old, I felt as though I could at least walk my dog without being winded. However, I did end up purchasing a few essential pieces of clothing to accommodate my "bigger" size, like jeans and a few tops. It was really a personal choice as to whether or not I lost the weight. Now, I've lost 20 lbs, so I'm really halfway, and I feel so much better. I plan on losing the other 20lbs this year, but it was never really about how my clothes fit. Hopefully this all makes sense and I apologize for the long post! I really don't think someone can answer this for you, you just have to discover it for yourself! :)