I started off a 16 in pants and a large or XL in tops in September of 2005. I am now a small or even extra small in tops and a 6 or 8 in pants depending on the cut. I was a 34 DD that was tight, and now I'm a 32 C.
As far as the fear thing, I know I won't eat too badly. I have a lot of self restraint that I gained since going vegan in September. It's a fear that is harder to describe. I just really don't want to gain back the weight!