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My NSV - Wow!

elvb
elvb Posts: 423 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I was chatting with a co-worker who was asking me about my weight loss so far. A few years back she went through the same thing, lost a lot of weight and has been able to keep it off. She asked what size I was in. That day I happened to be wearing 11 in juniors, so approximately a 10 in womens (right?). Anyway, I told her about 8-10. She said, "no way, I was thinking you were at least in a 6." I told her I've been afraid to try on a 6 because some 8's are still snug.

Well I went thrift store shopping this weekend and decided to try on some size 6 shorts just to see. THEY FIT!! All the khaki/dress shorts I tried on fit me perfectly!! The only 6 that didn't fit were the jeans...couldn't squeeze my booty in. ;) Needless to say, I bought everything that fit.
I started this "journey" in a size 18W...a very TIGHT 18W. The fact that I'm almost officially in a size 6 amazes me to no end!

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  • chelraeb
    chelraeb Posts: 33 Member
    Good Job! That's fantastic!
  • stangma
    stangma Posts: 211 Member
    That is Wonderful! You have done an amazing job transforming your self & your life. Congrats!!
  • lukybug
    lukybug Posts: 209
    You have done a terrific job during this journey. You should be very proud of yourself for all that you've accomplished! Congrats, and keep up the good work!!!
  • RenaeMarsh
    RenaeMarsh Posts: 1
    That's awesome Elvia! I know you hear it every day but you look amazing! You're a great inspiration for all of us who struggles daily to lose and maintain our weight. Keep up the great work! :)
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    Thanks! What's funny is I was in a 5-6 when I weighed 118 and got pregnant with my daughter. 12 years later and I'm almost in the same size but a little over 10 lbs heavier. Weird how the body changes throughout your life.
  • jessilee119
    jessilee119 Posts: 444 Member
    Wow that is amazing!! Your story gives me inspiration and I'm glad you shared it with us!

    :happy:
  • yanicka
    yanicka Posts: 1,004 Member
    THis is great. when I go shopping in a trift store, I usually have to pick a size 6 while new pants are a size 4 (thank you vanity sizing) so it means you are really a size 6 ;)
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    THis is great. when I go shopping in a trift store, I usually have to pick a size 6 while new pants are a size 4 (thank you vanity sizing) so it means you are really a size 6 ;)

    Well Yanicka, you are now my new best friend with this news! lol I can't wait until I reach goal and go "real store" shopping. I'm going to be like a little school girl, all giddy with the small clothes! haha
  • mmstgr
    mmstgr Posts: 578 Member
    Good for you!!
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
    Way to go. You definitely deserve that feeling and the new clothes!
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    Thanks!! I can't wait to go shopping!! Only a few more lbs to go!
  • MelissaGraham7
    MelissaGraham7 Posts: 406 Member
    Awesome! Congratulations!
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    Awesome! Congratulations!

    Thanks!!
  • cat3nv
    cat3nv Posts: 389 Member
    I started this "journey" in a size 18W...a very TIGHT 18W. The fact that I'm almost officially in a size 6 amazes me to no end!


    I started in a 18w as well, and I could not button them. I am now about a 10 depending on the brand.


    Congrats!!
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    [I started in a 18w as well, and I could not button them. I am now about a 10 depending on the brand.

    Congrats!!

    Doesn't it feel wonderful?! Congrats to you as well!
  • brendalyne
    brendalyne Posts: 497
    THAT. IS. AWESOME.
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    THAT. IS. AWESOME.

    Thank you!!!
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