Uh yeah! I think I can be. In fact, I am!!
Last night, Brian and I went on a mission. This lady needed some new clothes! All my clothes are too big, so I was going to buy a pair of jeans.
I am comfortably wearing size 16Ws right now, soon to be just plain ol' 16s though, as mine are almost too big already!
I found the most lovely fleece-like jacket and decided to try it on. I usually get my jackets a little big, so I feel snuggly. I tried on a 1X. I was swimming in it! So then I had to move over to the "Misses" (aka "normal sized") section. I put on the XL, thinking "Well, at least its a Misses and not a Plus" but once again, it was too big!
Dare I try on a L? Am I only setting myself up for disappointment? Brian talked me into trying it. So I slip it on and it is just perfect. Not tight, a little roomy, and I can zip it up all the way! Bonuuuuus!
So my friends, I have at least one pair of jeans and one winter jacket to get me through until Spring when I will likely need new clothes again.
I'm effin' NORMAL!!! A large will soon be a medium, and a pair of 16s may very well be a 14.
My "goal" sizes are medium tops and size 10 pants. But wherever I happen to be when I hit 175 will be perfect for me.
I think this is the first time I've been happy about my shrinking bewbies
He took my last name when we got married. I took on the challenge of motherhood and losing the 80 lbs I gained
YAY!!!!! oh what an awesome feeling that must be. congrats and enjoy being normal. hehe
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!!! Celebrate - a whole new wardrobe is in order. :) I haven't had time to check blogs lately, but I need to do some reading and find out what you've been doing to get such great results lately. Hope all is well! Stop by to say hi.
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xo
Ya for normalycy!!! I know exactly what you mean about trying on the L. I felt the same way when I inched out of the 16W and 1X. I was still buying 1X when my daughter said "mom, I don't think you realize how much weight you lost." It's the happiest feeling ever when you can buy in the regular section of the store. I'm incredibly happy for you friend.
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yay great job
ReplyDeleteI remember when I tried on a size 12 LBD. I almost cried, now I'm a 10! Trying on new clothes in smaller sizes is the ultimate prize in this whole journey. You may fight with the scale, but nothing puts a smile on your face like a pair of well-fitted jeans.
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