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I knew everyone here would understand.
I have been wearing a size 20 then drifted into a 22 and stayed there for a while.
then I started this site and an exercise program on Jan 16th. Since then I have lost 17 pounds.
This week end I decided to go out and buy pants 2 sizes lower figuring I could fit into them soon and I wouldn't be investing in clothes at every size. After all I plan on continuing to lose weight .
I went out to the thrift store and bought 3 pairs of pants and paid less then $10.00 so I felt very clever and went home. On Sunday I decided to try them on to see how long it would be before I could wear my new purchases.
TA DA they fit!!!!! I could even zip them up without laying down!!!!!!
I am going to wait a week as they are a little snug in the hip (the side pockets gap a little) but otherwise perfect.
This has definitely made my week.
I was beginning to feel a little defeated my goals seemed a long way off. Now they don't seem so daunting.
Hope everyone else is having a good week.

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  • bkrbabe57
    bkrbabe57 Posts: 395 Member
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    I knew everyone here would understand.
    I have been wearing a size 20 then drifted into a 22 and stayed there for a while.
    then I started this site and an exercise program on Jan 16th. Since then I have lost 17 pounds.
    This week end I decided to go out and buy pants 2 sizes lower figuring I could fit into them soon and I wouldn't be investing in clothes at every size. After all I plan on continuing to lose weight .
    I went out to the thrift store and bought 3 pairs of pants and paid less then $10.00 so I felt very clever and went home. On Sunday I decided to try them on to see how long it would be before I could wear my new purchases.
    TA DA they fit!!!!! I could even zip them up without laying down!!!!!!
    I am going to wait a week as they are a little snug in the hip (the side pockets gap a little) but otherwise perfect.
    This has definitely made my week.
    I was beginning to feel a little defeated my goals seemed a long way off. Now they don't seem so daunting.
    Hope everyone else is having a good week.
  • FatDancer
    FatDancer Posts: 812 Member
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    Great news...I'm happy for you!
  • crystalicfusion
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    YAY!!!! Congrats:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • SoupNazi
    SoupNazi Posts: 4,229 Member
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    Awesome job! I am very proud of you!:flowerforyou:
  • jesusgrl14
    jesusgrl14 Posts: 250
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    Congrats! Fitting into a smaller size in jeans is the absolute BEST feeling! WTG!!:flowerforyou:
  • doglvr_75
    doglvr_75 Posts: 144
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    :drinker: Congrats!!!! it's a wonderful feeling, isn't it???? Keep up the good work!!!! :drinker:
    vee
  • ohthatbambi
    ohthatbambi Posts: 1,098 Member
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    Nothing like smaller pants to make you feel good and motivate you!! Keep up the good work. Your goals may seem huge but two pant sizes is huge too...just think two more sizes and you are in a 16 and two more after that a 14. Sometimes the big picture when it comes to a diet is overwhelming...take baby steps..they are easier to overcome!
  • AJCM
    AJCM Posts: 2,169 Member
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    CONGRATS!!!!!!!
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • kimd983
    kimd983 Posts: 39
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    I smiled through your entire post. WONDERFUL news you made my Monday!

    :wink: congrats!:wink:
  • danaanlugh
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    Congratulations!!! :bigsmile:
  • auntkaren
    auntkaren Posts: 1,490 Member
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    :drinker: Congratulations:drinker: and what a great bargain, which we had that around here.
  • rpowersrph
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    Thats great:smile::smile:
  • sophialittle
    sophialittle Posts: 344 Member
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    tada! awesome!:flowerforyou:
  • iojoi
    iojoi Posts: 378 Member
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    :flowerforyou: thats fab

    storys like urs keep me going thank you for sharing ur joy
    jo
  • bkrbabe57
    bkrbabe57 Posts: 395 Member
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    Thanks everyone
    You guys are the best!!!
    I knew you all would understand how excited I am to go from a 22 to a size 18
    Now I need to work on 16 and 14!!!
  • skinnydreams
    skinnydreams Posts: 1,178 Member
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    That's fabulous!!! It's so nice to see results after the work you've put it!!!
  • weightlossinprogress
    weightlossinprogress Posts: 132 Member
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    Congratulations - what a wonderful feeling!!!