I can't wait to go buy a new pair of pants

rubypoh
rubypoh Posts: 24 Member
in Motivation and Support
I have been on this journey since the beginning of 2012. I am proud to say I have lost 25 lbs. The beginning was very slow. I have actually lost 12 of those pounds in the last month. But, I am still waiting for the day when I can go buy the next size down. I know I am overweight, and not just by a little. I thought by now I would be able to fit the next size down. I will admit my current jeans are too big. The sag a lot and I am constantly yanking on them to keep them up. And yet, I am unable to fit the next size down.

I can't wait!! When, oh when, will that day finally get here??

:bigsmile:

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  • mumreeder
    mumreeder Posts: 222 Member
    You will get there. Just think, the longer it takes the more money you can save and then you can treat yourself to a nicer pair of jeans! lol
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    As the sizes get smaller there is less of a difference between them, so you will move down a size with less weight loss. At least that is what I am finding. Moving from a 14 to a 12 took a large amount of weight loss, 12 down to an 8 now has taken much less.
  • VaingloriousVictoria
    VaingloriousVictoria Posts: 137 Member
    Have you thought about trying various cuts of the pants? I have found that I am curvy, and the cut is definitely what helps. Good luck!
  • leomentlines
    leomentlines Posts: 440 Member
    Hang in there! It took me FOREVER (I think 30 lbs or so) before I could solidly fit a size 18 from a size 20. Still took another solid 20-25 before I could wear 16s.

    I love buying clothes, so as soon as I realize a size is getting too loose for me, I buy one pair (on sale) in the next size down, and just focus on getting into them comfortably :)
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    If your pants are really loose, I bet you're really close. Hang in there!
  • AckieJ
    AckieJ Posts: 199 Member
    Keep up the good work. You'll get down a size in no time!!!

    I wear my belt on the last hole and refuse to buy new jeans... they are so saggy in the butt & thighs but I won't buy or try on new pants just in case I gain some back.
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    LOL, I lost 20 lbs and my pants still fit, then all the sudden at 25, boom, everything was too big. But still, for another 5 lbs I was in a weird in-between where my pants were falling down, but my butt still couldn't quite squeeze into the seats of the next size down. Then one day it did.
  • rubypoh
    rubypoh Posts: 24 Member
    Hang in there! It took me FOREVER (I think 30 lbs or so) before I could solidly fit a size 18 from a size 20. Still took another solid 20-25 before I could wear 16s.

    I love buying clothes, so as soon as I realize a size is getting too loose for me, I buy one pair (on sale) in the next size down, and just focus on getting into them comfortably :)


    This gives me hope! Thanks.

    I know it will happen and I am really looking forward to it.

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