I can now wear 'normal' pants. The pants in this photo - the pants I have on today - are size 18. Not from the Plus section. Just 18's. And the sweater was from Costco - and they don't sell Plus sizes at Costco.
This may not seem like a big deal but to me, it's a very big deal. I will never shop at a Lane Bryant again. Ever.
Is an 18 my goal? Nope...but it's a gigantic step and proof that I AM losing weight.
And just for the record, I look much better in clothes that fit. I've been so hesitant to buy anything new because the old clothes (sizes 24, 22 and 20) "fit". No, they don't fit...they're way too big...but with a belt and some creative undergarments, they work. Well I took a leap and bought some new clothes on sale at Penny's for work - these pants included. I also got a 'treat' from my mom which included a couple more pairs of pants and a couple sweaters. So, this weekend I'm going to once again purge and pack up the clothes I've shrunk out of and send them over to the consignment store. I will not need them - why hang on to them?
My neck is defined. I don't have a double chin anymore. I have cheek bones that don't need contouring to pop out. I have a collar bone that is visible. I'm winning at this!!!! Seriously - I'm having success!!! How cool is that???
I have 65 pounds to go to my first goal weight and 75 pounds to go to my stretch goal. And I cannot wait to see what size that puts me at or what it will feel like in a body that size. Do I miss food? Yup...still - daily - some days hourly. But I wouldn't trade this feeling of PRIDE for anything.
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