Down 25 pounds and already past her targetted body fat percentage, Linda Andras is feeling good and showing it.

Rather than wear jackets and long pants at her Curves gyms, it’s short sleeves and shorts.

“A lot of people say to me, ‘It’s good to see you not covering up,’ “ she said earlier this week.

Andras, 42, even bought a new bathing suit, the first in about 10 years, though she’s yet to wear it.

She’s even believing husband Nick’s comments rather than thinking of them as empty compliments.

In addition to being nearly halfway to her goal of 145 pounds as she hits the halfway point of her quest, Andras has also lost 21 inches cumulatively from her bust, waist, hips, arms, thighs and abdomen.

Nick Andras said he so proud of his wife he’s already planning a big surprise for her when her journey ends in September, regardless of whether she’s reached her goal.

“I think she’s going to be excited,” he said while not revealing the surprise.

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LINDA’S FAST FACTS

Biggest challenge: Jam-packed days leave little time for (food) planning.

Rewards: New bathing suit.

Favourite food: Curves chocolate protein shake blended with crushed ice and two teaspons of peanut butter.

Latest discovery: Husband Nick’s compliments more believable.

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Linda’s Tale of the tape

presented in the following order: start; current; goal

Weight: 200 lbs; 175; 145

Body fat %: 38.5; 33.7; 34