Invest in clothing that is comfortable. Wear a belt or scarf to accentuate your new waistline. It's much easier to take in a seam than to let it out. Buy clothing for the long-term goal. Sometimes the first weight loss is from salt and water.
People rely too much on the scales instead of on how they look.
Measure your waist and stand on the scales once a week. My partner loves me the way I am. Your partner loves you because of your heart and mind. Your partner will be proud of you and your example as you take the steps to improve your health. I just spent two hundred dollars at the grocery store.