Then & Now - But done a different way

34at35
34at35 Posts: 318
edited September 20 in Success Stories
I was recently cleaning out a closet of things that no longer fit as a result of my weight loss when I came across a pleasant surprise! My favorite jean jacket from from nearly 40 years ago! (Back when we were all John Denver fans :laugh: ) I thought this closet was just stuff that was too big for me now. Well, my wife had also been storing clothes that were too small for me that she knew I loved. Well, I just had to try it on... and see for yourself! Ro-c-k-y Moun-tain High, Col-o-rad-o ! :happy: :bigsmile:

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  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
    Sweet Rocky Mountain High!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
  • 4healys
    4healys Posts: 44
    Now that's just awesome! Doesn't it feel great?!?! You look wonderful and I know you feel just as good now as you did 30 years ago. Congratulations!!! And that's a pretty great wife you've got there to think to do that for you. Give her a big hug:flowerforyou:
  • rajekred
    rajekred Posts: 31
    Wow, that's awesome! And hey, we're all still John Denver Fans. Take Me Home...Country Roads...
  • OneMission
    OneMission Posts: 160 Member
    AWESOME!!!
    Good for you :drinker:
  • K1sses
    K1sses Posts: 11 Member
    Fanatastic! I've got a classy heather grey skirt that buttons up the side waiting on me. Hope I'm as successful as you!
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    Wow! It looks great on you.
    Congratulations! :smokin:
  • denny4
    denny4 Posts: 11
    Congratulations!
  • oAngieMaeo
    oAngieMaeo Posts: 67
    it just has to be said... You are AMAZING!!!! Congrats to you for all of your hard work!!!
  • Jax67
    Jax67 Posts: 323 Member
    Well look at you! :wink:

    That must have felt so good, you look amazing - your weight loss is amazing!
  • pinbotchick
    pinbotchick Posts: 3,904
    You look great. I bet it looks good with the pants too:bigsmile: Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to us all.
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
    What's even more amazing is the date on the picture of you in the jacket is dated the day AFTER your post!!!:noway: :laugh:

    I know, the date is set wrong on the camera, but it made me think it had something to do with the Rocky Mountain "high" :laugh:

    What a great accomplishment--your weight loss AND the jacket fitting again. I had a similar experience, except, by the time I found the pair of jeans I remembered from years gone by, they were TOO BIG!!! Had to go shopping. How "terrible"---NOT:laugh:
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Congratulations Rich! :flowerforyou: You did an AWESOME job, and look terrific! :wink: :smile:
  • Redkoala
    Redkoala Posts: 146
    well done mate!
  • PanicAtTheBuffet
    PanicAtTheBuffet Posts: 374
    Now the downside. I hope your wife isn't like mine and say "You're not really going to wear that out in public, are you?" and your answer is "Yes I am Dear, now where are my bell bottoms?"

    CONGRATS!!!
  • kellygirl5538
    kellygirl5538 Posts: 597 Member
    ahahhhahah great story!
  • catherine1979
    catherine1979 Posts: 704 Member
    That's so neat! Thanks for sharing!
  • angelwings2000
    angelwings2000 Posts: 357 Member
    You look great! It is so amazing to find that old cherished piece of clothing and find it fits again. I can't wait to be able to do that. Thanks for the inspiration!!
  • 34at35
    34at35 Posts: 318
    Now the downside. I hope your wife isn't like mine and say "You're not really going to wear that out in public, are you?" and your answer is "Yes I am Dear, now where are my bell bottoms?"

    CONGRATS!!!

    Thanks! And you're correct, Panic! Those were the first words out of her mouth when I suggested we go out for lunch right after that shot was taken! :laugh: But she added, there's a hole in one sleeve. (It was from laying it down too close to the campfire many, many years ago. An ember landed on it and burned a small hole in one sleeve before I noticed. But I couldn't bear to part with it!)
  • 34at35
    34at35 Posts: 318
    What's even more amazing is the date on the picture of you in the jacket is dated the day AFTER your post!!!:noway: :laugh:

    I know, the date is set wrong on the camera, but it made me think it had something to do with the Rocky Mountain "high" :laugh:

    What a great accomplishment--your weight loss AND the jacket fitting again. I had a similar experience, except, by the time I found the pair of jeans I remembered from years gone by, they were TOO BIG!!! Had to go shopping. How "terrible"---NOT:laugh:

    Oops! You're right! Today is the last day of January - not yesterday! :ohwell: Can't an ol' guy getta break? :embarassed:

    You know they say the mind is the second thing to go! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • 34at35
    34at35 Posts: 318
    You look great. I bet it looks good with the pants too:bigsmile: Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration to us all.

    Oh yeah! Forgot about the pants! :laugh:

    Should we vote on what I should do with the jacket?

    :heart: Wear it in public

    :noway: Don't wear it in public

    :smokin: PUT IT IN THE FIRE - NOT JUST NEXT TO THE FIRE!

    :yawn: put it back where you found it
  • 34at35
    34at35 Posts: 318
    Now that's just awesome! Doesn't it feel great?!?! You look wonderful and I know you feel just as good now as you did 30 years ago. Congratulations!!! And that's a pretty great wife you've got there to think to do that for you. Give her a big hug:flowerforyou:

    I've been giving her a big hug nearly every day for the past 35 years now! But I'll be sure to give her an extra one today! thanks!
  • johnmcfarm
    johnmcfarm Posts: 75
    Well, looks like you are right in line for achieving that incredibly impressive goal of 34 for 35! You bring up a great point with your favorite jean jacket. I don't have mine, but I will certainly look forward to buying a new one when I lose my weight! Won't be the same of course, but it will still be mighty sweet.

    I was just thinking yesterday about how nice it will be to wear Levi jeans again! You really are an inspiration, thanks!
  • watch48win
    watch48win Posts: 1,668 Member
    All things are new again.....
  • kimber607
    kimber607 Posts: 7,128 Member
    Great job!
    and I love the jean jacket..never goes out of style..enjoy it!

    Kim
  • Mamakatspokane
    Mamakatspokane Posts: 3,098 Member
    I LOVE IT!!! WOW Great pictures! Congratulations!
  • Buzzkitty1
    Buzzkitty1 Posts: 134
    So cool! You are rockin' that jacket and I would absolutely wear it in public. Nice work, and very cool of your wife.
  • UnderCoverShyGirl
    UnderCoverShyGirl Posts: 254 Member
    Wow what a wonderful surprise! I hope that keeps your spirits lifted all week long :smile:
    I vote you keep the jacket - wear it when you feel "country" and use it on weekend trips and camping expeditions and when you want to feel that Rocky Mountain High again. Besides, if you keep it around, you'll periodically be seeing how well it stil fits LOL Fashion Fit Tracker LOL:laugh:
  • snowflakes
    snowflakes Posts: 640 Member
    Should we vote on what I should do with the jacket?

    :heart: Wear it in public

    :noway: Don't wear it in public

    :smokin: PUT IT IN THE FIRE - NOT JUST NEXT TO THE FIRE!

    :yawn: put it back where you found it

    Oh yah, lookin' cool! Definitely wear it in public. So where is all your snow?!?
  • SatelliteCrush80
    SatelliteCrush80 Posts: 3,575 Member
    Wow, that's awesome! And hey, we're all still John Denver Fans. Take Me Home...Country Roads...

    To the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain mama...take me home, country roads!

    (Sorry, couldn't help it...WV is my adopted home state)
  • SatelliteCrush80
    SatelliteCrush80 Posts: 3,575 Member
    Congrats, 34...that's awesome!
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