The boots that used to make me sad...

lisalynn35

Okay, this past winter I bought a pair of very expensive, knee high, Timberland boots because I thought they were wide calf boots, they were not. I had ordered them on-line and the cost to ship them back was more than I was willing to spend and besides I was losing weight so I thought they might fit by this winter. I don't know what prompted me to try them on but I did and they totally zipped all the way up! I'm not saying they aren't tight, I'm certainly not wearing them with a skirt any time soon but they zipped ALL THE WAY UP! Oh my G-d! That's just nuts, I couldn't even zip them up past my ankle when I first got them.

I just had to share that. Gotta get to the gym!

Nina74

First, congrats on the 110 lbs! Awesome!

Second, AWESOME on the boots!!!!! Inspires me- I want sexy, tall boots, but first I need to get rid of my football player calves!

Congrats on your achievements!

IsMollyReallyHungry

Wonderful news Lisa!!!! It is not winter yet, so I bet when winter gets here they will not even be tight! Keep on truckin!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

jeanineadele

That is so great. Remember leather boots will stretch a little as you wear them.

kerrymh

Whoot Lisa thats awesome. I never bothered ordering those wideleg boots like that because I used to measure my calves and even the widest boots didn't look like they'd fit. BUT this year I want some...but I'm trying to decide if I wanna reach goal wt before I get some so that I only have to buy one pair...haha or 2 (one black and one brown haha thats my dream).
We'll see what my fall shopping trip brings. I'm still alittle worried since my calves are very muscular still and I'm worried. BUT for me when I get my knee highs someday thats going to be a BIG BIG deal for me.
SO congrats girl you rock those boots this fall!

suzikelley

That is FANTASTIC!!! I have always had large calves, even when I'm thinner... but I know when I reach my goal weight, I'll be able to wear sexy boots, too!! I can't wait! :happy: But the real reason I'm responding to your post is to congratulate you on your 110 lb. weight loss!! That is AMAZING!!! That's like... biggest loser amazing!!! :bigsmile: Way to go girl! You are well on your way to your goal!! Kudos to you!

larson0185

Wow! You've come so far and you're still goin' strong! Congratulations!:happy:

MzMolly

Way to go!! That is so AWESOME!! You are one impressive lady. I hope you are very proud of yourself.

iDreamNEON

So when I read your post I thought about a pair of boots I bought last year too. I used to slouch them down to zip them up and the zipper used to etch in my skin but I'd still wear then just because they were cute. I dug them out my closet and they fit!!! Thanx for the inspiration and congrats on your weight loss!!

redefiningmyself

Wow that's amazing!!!

I bought knee high boots last winter too and have them shipped. they were extra wide calf as well, and I was so excited to get them in time for Christmas. When the box arrived I pulled them out and tried to get them on. they wouldn't zip much past my ankle. I burst into tears and ran out of the room. (all in front of my mother in law I may add) (I also paid the money for return. I couldn't stand to even look at them after that)

Knee high boots are one thing that I really miss from when I used to be thinner, and I decided today, its going to be one of the big rewards when I am at goal weight.

Your story inspires me.

Behavior_Modification

I boots!!!

A couple years ago I bought online a pair of knee high Dansko black leather boots that retailed for $225 but I got for $100 brand new. Unfortunately I did not pay enough attention to the calf measurement and had to send them back. I wish I had kept them now because they were SO cute and I'd probably fit in them now (or at least very soon)!

trickyfoxster710

that is great!!!

aippolito1

Girl, that's AWESOME!!! :happy:

SuzMcH

Ooh I know that feeling. I have 2 pairs of knee high boots that I can't wear. I haven't tried them in a while but I'm pretty sure they won't fit yet.
Good for you. Now you need to get a nice winter skirt to show them off.

lee112780

awesome!! I have always huge calves, I get them from my mom! I know what its like...I can never find boots that fit! Congrats on your success!!

marymooster

congratulations.... milestones are so cool

lisalynn35

Thanks guys. I love My Fitness Pals!

jodie_t

I LOVE those non-scale victories! It's worth keeping a list of them, they keep you going when the scales are being evil :drinker:

susiespin

Last year I wanted some whellies for a festival I was going too, but couldn't get anything that would fit. Couldn't even get a foot in. lucky it sunny so I didn't need them.
The other week I was around my thin friends house (see like 120-130lb ish) on my own and I spotted her wellies, I thought I just try them on. They went on a dream. I then saw some zip up boots she had, so inspired by her whellies I put them on too and they zipped up! hurrah
I recently brought a pair doc Martin 14 holes and was wearing them to this year festival (which was very muddy) only to have a thinner friend than me going, you look so different now your 5 stone lighter (70lb's) and I wish I had your calfs, they are so slim!

37cm calfs and pround!

AugustApple

That's exciting news. I suffer from VLC (very large calves...hehe) and I am happy to hear there is hope for me. Maybe this winter I will finally be able to wear cool zip-up boots!

clioandboy

I have never worn knee highs due to VLC syndrome lol! Got docs 8 holes , would love 14's but VLC....but timberland knee highs yep they are now on my list of treats for when I get there! Thanks for the heads up, by the way love your tatts, love your story hope you know how good you look in your profile pic!