Wow! I'm At goal!!!

So, a friend of mine cleaned out her closets, and sent me 2 huge bags of clothes. (My poor closet was looking empty) In them were 2 pair of size 8 pants, one coral skinny jeans, and one brand new jeans with tags still on- lol. But anyhow, tried the coral ones on, and THEY FIT!!! My goal has been to fit into 8s. I think that means I'm there! Leaving my calories where they are for the holidays, (I'm only at a 250 per day deficit anyway) I kept waiting for the scale to go down, and see sme magic number, but it's not about the number on the scale. Feeling amazing today.

One year ago, I bought a pair of pants in a size 20. I was not happy. It took a few months to decide to do something about it, but :). It was so worth it!

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  • Slrajr
    Slrajr Posts: 438 Member
    Fantastic!!! Good for you:)
  • Congratulations! You're right that the number on the scale isn't what's important: it's how you feel, your energy levels, your food choices, and how you want to live your life.
  • shrimpydoo
    shrimpydoo Posts: 112 Member
    Congratulations! You must feel terrific!!!
  • angie007az
    angie007az Posts: 406 Member
    Well, Happy Holidays to you!! That is fantastic.
  • sandywerks
    sandywerks Posts: 94 Member
    Congrats! All that hard work paid off! :smile:
  • mssierra2u
    mssierra2u Posts: 86 Member
    Wow! That was a lot of baggage lost in one year! Congratulations!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    That is fantastic!!! Enjoy the holidays!

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  • chellycakes
    chellycakes Posts: 347 Member
    Whoop! Way to go!
  • flumi_f
    flumi_f Posts: 1,888 Member
    That's awesome! Well done and enjoy your holidays!
  • CJ_Holmes
    CJ_Holmes Posts: 759 Member
    That must feel great! Good for you. Rock those skinny jeans!
  • caseylsouth
    caseylsouth Posts: 42 Member
    Your story is AWESOME!! Way to go! you are exactly right about the number on the scale. It truly doesn't matter. Its all about feeling better and if your happy ;) A little at a time goes along way. It is a lifestyle change not a diet. The slower you get there the more likely you won't look back!
  • Rbkbm
    Rbkbm Posts: 1 Member
    congratulations! :D
  • Congratulations. That is amazing!
  • KBGAgent
    KBGAgent Posts: 165 Member
    Great for you! Hooray!!!
  • pusheen12
    pusheen12 Posts: 192 Member
    Congrats!!
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    61 lbs??? You so rock! Congrats you size 8!
  • TheLadyBane
    TheLadyBane Posts: 299 Member
    Great job!!! You are awesome:)!
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    ta is awesome way to go!!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    That's great news. Congratulations!
  • TChavtur
    TChavtur Posts: 2 Member
    Congratulations! Now the real work begins.
  • addean1
    addean1 Posts: 119 Member
    Thanks everyone! Fit into the other pair of 8s today. :). Does it sound about right to leave my calories at "lose 1/2 pound" throughout the holidays? Then move them up to maintenance after that? I don't want to gain it back this time. ;)
  • Thats AWESOME!!!!!!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    I'm so happy for you!!!

    The highest of fives!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Thanks everyone! Fit into the other pair of 8s today. :). Does it sound about right to leave my calories at "lose 1/2 pound" throughout the holidays? Then move them up to maintenance after that? I don't want to gain it back this time. ;)

    Congrats!! That's so exciting!!

    That's where my cals are at the moment, only because I know I'll be indulging on Thanksgiving, XMas, a few other days in between for parties, etc. I'm going to eat less than maintenance for a few months to even it all out. :)
  • the_only_solution
    the_only_solution Posts: 46 Member
    Brava!! Way to go!
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    Congrats!! That is a stellar accomplishment! Your hard work has paid off!
  • Congratulations on your weight loss!

    Now, when you pass by those holiday spreads of goodies, remember:

    "Nothing tastes as good as SIZE 8 CORAL JEANS feel..."

    Best wishes!