okay - they might run big - but today I bought a size 8!

melanie92

I shop at a store in town called Saver's, that's like a Goodwill Store. I went to buy some new to me jeans this afternoon, because the pair I bought in Oct (size 14) are way too big now.

So - I pulled several pair of size 10s to try on - and they were All Too Big!!!!!

May I please repeat? They were All Too Big!!!!! (booyah!)

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So then I pull some size 8s - and - one pair is way too tight (grr), 2 pair are okay but a little tight, and one pair fits like magic!

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So it's official - at least for this brand of jean!! I can wear an 8! (A freakin 8!) That was one of my goals when I started this journey!

I haven't had too many pictures made of me during this time, but I think I have some to post before and afters - I'll get them uploaded this weekend. Only because people who did that encouraged me, and I would like to pass it on.

My journey started on April 17 this year - that's a mere 35 weeks ago. I have gone from a size 2X - 3X to an 8-ish. oh-my goodness-gracious-me-oh-my!!!!! :happy:

Too bad there is not an emoticon for Absolutely-Thrilled-Beyond-Belief!!!!! Just picture one that is squated down then jumps up - arms out - with a huge smile in a total exclamation of joy!!

Kayte625

WOW! that is amazing! major congrats and can't wait to see the B&As

dgilner

HOLY BALOGNA!!! Loook at you, look at you!! That is soooo stinking exciting!! I am so proud of you for your determination & perserverance! Such an inspiration! Thanks for posting!

newDZ

Fantastic!!! I'm inspired too. These stories and triumphant have helped keep me going too.
Hip hip hooray (but in your case--i hip hip going-away)

Yay!!!

just4peachy

Greatest NSV EVER!!! Congrats!!

SparkleShine

Oh my gosh....how exciting!!!! You've earned it!

alitarose

I can't believe how fast you've lost! I have around 60 pounds to lose and I'm thinking it's going to take me most of this coming year to do it. Size 8 is fantastic, that's where I want to get to. I'm 5'2" and I've been size 8-10 at 135 pounds and I felt wonderful. I want to be that petite woman again! It must feel wonderful. I'm so happy for you.

heatypablo

Wow!! Congrats.

melanie92

I can't believe how fast you've lost! I have around 60 pounds to lose and I'm thinking it's going to take me most of this coming year to do it. Size 8 is fantastic, that's where I want to get to. I'm 5'2" and I've been size 8-10 at 135 pounds and I felt wonderful. I want to be that petite woman again! It must feel wonderful. I'm so happy for you.

:happy: Thank you! For the record I'm 5'3 and 135 is my previous and current target weight!

I'm going to turn 45 next week, and I haven't felt this great in about 5 years! and I don't think I lost it too fast.
I've keep it in a spreadsheet, and my overall average is 1.7 lb/week. Right now I do 45-55 minutes of Zumba once a week, and play about an hour of doubles tennis once a week. But I have only recently reached those exercise numbers. Counting every calorie was the first and foremost important change I made! I will never, ever, ever stop counting calories!

reneeot

Happy dance...

micbin

Fantastic job - I had the same thing a few weeks ago when I went to buy some new jeans. My favourite store is River Island (I think most of their stuff run a little big! :bigsmile: ) and I bought my first pair of size 8 jeans EVER!

I feel your joy!! :flowerforyou:

xx

amycal

Wow I am so excited for you! That is absolutely the best Christmas gift to yourself and your family.

athenafl

That is fantastic! Congratulations! I'm very happy for you.

rymattsmom

Congrats, thats absolutely wonderful! Keep it up! Isn't it a euphoric feeling!!!??? Nothing beats it!

Kath712

That is so great! I can hear your elation in your post! WAY TO GO!!! :drinker: :bigsmile: :happy: :flowerforyou:

mariasheehan

I love it!!!!!!!!!!! it's a great feeling, take a million pictures of yourself in those size 8's girl :-)

JennBennett410

OMG!!!!!!!!!!
I am so so proud of you! That is the most amazing feeling. I remember when I tried on an 8 thinking (there is no way they will fit!)!
Then I would avoid them in my closet because I thought that the one day they did fit it was a fluke!

CONGRATS on your amazing accomplishment!
WHAT A FEELING!

superwmn

I don't care HOW big they run. They NEVER would have fit you at the start of your journey. This is AMAZING! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Charmagne