Best Xmas present ever....

I am so excited. I needed new jeans for jean day at work Friday and I actually got my butt into size 12's. I've only lost like 5 lbs this month and have been very depressed about it, so I don't understand why my clothes have gotten so loose..... very weird. I tried on 6 different styles/brands to make sure they weren't just some freak pair that ran big....lol. They all fit except one pair was too tight. Last xmas I was wearing size 28 (tight). I had to share with you all because you are always so supportive. I've been noticing my close friends aren't that happy for me now that I'm getting to their size or smaller. Has anyone else noticed this with their friends. I really don't brag or say much about my weight loss to them, but they seem a little weird about the whole thing now. They were like my biggest cheerleaders and now they act irritated that I've lost weight. I don't get it. HAVE A GREAT! Scarlette

OH.....I can relate to this I was a size 2x last xmas and weighing 240pds....This xmas I am a size 8 and down to 147pds....My friends are kinda avoiding me alot and not saying a word as I am down to their size clothes. I think they are afraid as I was always the FAT one at one time weighing in at 320 pds in 2001.....I also don`t say much as I dont want to brag to much.....Its OK we deserve our happiness and will see it on our bodys.... Your doing great and keep up the good work. Janice 2001-320pds 2004-240 pds 2005-147pds

Congrats on your weight loss! I think you are right I was always the fat one and now the dynamics have changed and everyone is a little uncomfortable with it. Scarlette

Scarlette, That is great. The same thing happened to me. I went to Wal-Mart yesterday and tried on a pair of Lee Jeans - size 16. They fit, so I bought two pairs!. I also know what you mean about the friends and weight loss. I know that many are just afraid to discuss it because it will force them to look at their own need to lose weight. I did good over the holidays and didn't really have anything I shouldn't have. No cookies, cake, pie or candy. Good Luck, Corgimom 306/180/135?

Awesome.... I cried the first time I got into size 16. I wish I could say I did as good as you at avoiding the holiday temptations, but I ate some things I shouldn't have. I made my boyfriend take all the leftover pies and candy to work today so I won't have them tempting me anymore. Unfortunately I can eat a little sugar without getting sick. So I'm trying to get back on track eating today. You are doing so good. You should be proud of how well you did during the holidays! Scarlette

Scarlette, you are doing fantastic! I just love those WOW moments. I remember jumping up and down in the dressing room at Old Navy when I fit in a 14! It was unbelievable. As far as the friend thing goes, gee......I'm so glad I'm not the only one experiencing this. I have the same thing with my best friend. I have ALWAYS been the FAT one. Now that I have surpassed her on the downswing (by 3 sizes), she doesn't see me that much anymore, talk to me that much anymore, and when we do get together, I can NEVER talk about my weight loss. I guess I understand it a little, but what are friends for? Support in good times and bad. Anyway..... Congrats again, keep on losin'! Stacey

WOW That's great. Looks like everyone is doing great. I am just happy I can buy clothes in a regular store now. I am also glad to see I am not the only one who didnt resist temptation this Christmas. I didn't eat as bad as I did prior to surgery but I also did more than I should. Sweets were always my downfall and evidently still are. Where is this dumping I heard about before hand. I only get hot flashes but I get them anyway, thanks to mother nature. Sorry to hear about your friends I heard this happens and so far I am blessed that my friends are still there for me. I can only hope that won't change. I wish I would have done this a year or 2 ago then I could almost be at goal. My weight loss has slowed alot so I really need to get busy. Good luck to all in the New Year. Keep on keeping on.