Thank you for all the replies, it has really helped just knowing other people have been in similar situations. I've been speaking to my mother about this recently and she's been super supportive. She keeps telling me not to listen to other women and their horror stories about staying huge forever, and that with a little determination I can do anything I set my mind to. She even volunteered to get me one of those jogging strollers! She is truly my inspiration, having gained with me and proceeding to drop all that and more, back to a svelt size even to this day.

@Eskielover - WOW! That is an incredibly story, and I can't even imagine the reactions from your classmates! Thank you for your encouragement!