Bittersweet

JinnJinn

So the last couple of months have been crazy. My 90yr old grandmother fell in the tub and I have been running here and there taking care of not only her but her home and doin' whatever the aunt and uncles decide I need to do. Well my sweet grandmother died a week ago today. It has been rough because I was so close to her. But........ I know she isn't suffering anymore and she is in a better place.
I haven't been able to eat very well or get my exercise in regularly much less log in everyday. However, my mom decided that she was gonna buy me a new dress for the funeral. I have the ol' stand by LBD, but she insisted. We go into TJ Maxx (My Favorite) and start looking. We find one. She asks what size and I said, "I know I've lost almost 30lbs but dresses tend to run small so just get me the size 18." She got the size16 & the size18. (As much as I hate to say this, I have been in a size 20 in dresses for a good while now.) We go to the dressing room with about 5 dresses and I begin to try them on. Well I put on this dress and...... PERFECT! I loved it. She said, "That's the one! Which size is it?" I looked at the tag on the one hanging and....... It was the size 16!!!!!! I was so excited! I really hadn't realized that I had lost so much, not only weight, but inches. Although I hated what the dress was for, I loved the dress and that it was smaller!
Today I went swim suit shopping and oh how I hate that. I tried several on and found one that looked not half bad. I will never think I look great in one. lol! So I got it. I had picked up several sizes... 16, 18 & 20. It too was a size 16. I was thrilled. That just keeps me wanting to get even smaller. I love the feeling of accomplishment no matter how small!
Next week should be back to normal and I can finally get back on my daily routine. I have some catching up to do. But I am pleased with my success so far.

bonjour24

i'm very sorry for the loss of your nan.

but i'm excited for the loss of your inches! wtg.

jpock

Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother. It sounds like you are making wonderful progress! I just joined about a week ago and am hoping to have similar results. Keep up the good work!

Kbelle2607

I'm very sorry for your loss
Keep up the hard work. I'm sure your grandmother would be proud of the progress you're making in building yourself a healthier life.