One year later...

kiwi1855

So it's been a year since I started. And I went jean shopping today because my jeans were again getting big. I walked out with size 8 jeans, got home, zipped them up - and they fit like a glove. I haven't been a size 8 since... well, I don't know when. Never really...

I started out last year at 288lbs (probably more like 290lbs, but I wasn't going to admit that to anyone, not even myself). I wore 2-3XL shirts, and size 24 jeans. And now, I wear small to medium (depending on the brand) shirts, size 8 jeans, and am 173lbs. I am literally almost half the person I used to be.

And I love it.

I love that I'm looking forward to getting my *kitten* handed to me in a pure cardio class I'm starting next week with my sister in law.

I love that I'm able to go into any store and find something than not only fits, but is cute! I love the fact that I get to choose what I wear based on my likes and dislikes, not the fact that it is the only thing in the store that fits, so I *have* to learn to like it.

I love that I look for ways to get in exercise, even on days that I don't really feel like it, and that my eating doesn't feel restrictive. If I want it, I'll eat it... just likely a little less of it, and I'll get in some extra exercise!

I still have about 30lbs to go before I'm totally "done"... however I have to say that I am happy with what I look like now. I am me again!





EDIT: I hate inaccurate picture sizing... however... too bad. I like the whole pic!

inge88

Wow this is amazing! Well done!!
We can see the picture in your profile picture so it works out

lissa0710

Wow!!! Good job!! You should be proud of yourself. You are clearly a very determined and committed person, good for you!!!

mrsmac42

awesome job! you look great!

Alisonuk

You look great. Congratulations, I can't wait till I can buy clothes I like not clothes that don't make me look fat!

megmay2591

Wow! Great job, you look amazing and healthy! I see your playing Carcasonne (sp?) I love that game!