Just 3 years ago I was a lot thinner and in better shape. For whatever reason + some chronic health issues, I have put on weight and not been able to work out as regularly as I once did. I’m not feeling too great about the body just now, so NOT buying clothes is not a huge sacrifice for me.
Anyway, I have been able to start a bit of a downward trend in the weight the last few months. I don’t know exactly what the numbers are because the scale scares me. I go by what fits. All I know is that 4 years ago I was in sizes 8-10 and for about the past year I have been pushing a 14 and not happy at all about “more of me”.
Anyway, I have been trying to be more careful about portions and type of food consumed. Still not great about the exercise, but the food part is coming along. I have noticed the size I’ve grown into in the last year has been feeling looser lately.
So, this morning I risked my ego and pulled out a pair of hardly worn jeans from thinner days and tried them on.
They FIT!!!! I could zip them without having to lay flat on the floor and button them without it popping open. I can’t tell you how excited I am over this!!!! I have a whole SECTION of my closet in this size and will look forward to being able to visit some old friends.
I still have a ways to go. ( A long way…) But this small surprise today is real inspiration. If I can get back into my former size, I could probably do TGAAD for at least another year.
I have several big events coming up, all to do with my baby’s high school graduation and the thought of being able to maybe wear some of my pretty dresses is making me positively giddy!
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YAY!!! Great for you, Sandiane! What a thrill that must be for you! And how cool is it that your weight loss has opened back up a bunch of clothing options for your right in your own closet!? My weight loss has had the opposite result… I have dieted OUT of pretty much everything that fits me… However, a good friend just gave me some great hand-me-down jeans and tops the other day, so it kind of felt like Christmas! Best of luck to you in your continued efforts! Keep us posted!
Thank you. I need the encouragement. I have a long way (probably 20 pounds) to go, but I feel I can do this…. again.
Congratulations to you as well. Keep up the good work.
This is awesome!!! I know many of us have one or two or sometimes three closets that correspond to our thin selves, medium selves and pleasantly plump selves. All are to appreciated and loved but it’s great when you can reach down to that smaller rung!
Hooray & Congratulationss
Congrats!
I should also go back one size and despite the knowledge and most of my clothes being too tight to wear, I’m still at the starting point. LOL
I will use this post and the comments as a reminder, though.