I think I finally see a difference

Well, went shopping today and tried on a pair of Bermuda shorts and a long sweater and went out of the dressing room to the tri-mirror and I think I finally see the difference of 100 pounds gone! I remember last summer this time, searching, and searching for sizes 30/32 in shorts and shirts and finding only a few. NOW, they are a size 18W!!! Plus, I got a pair of jeans for 3 bucks...a bit snug yet, but for 3 bucks, who cares? I'll lose another 5 pounds and they'll be fine. Got two of those long sweaters (short sleeved) for 5 bucks a piece. I hit the bargains and thought I looked better at the same time. I woman at the dressing room told me the outfit looked really nice. I told her, yeah, especially when last year I was buying sizes 30/32. I'm proud of myself today! I think it may be starting to "sink" in that I've lost some weight. I also bought a pair of stretchy shorts to start going to the gym in. I need to start toning and using the circuit at the Y and don't have a thing to wear there! I refuse to wear elastic waisted pants/shorts again. THey were my downfall to gaining weight before...only in workout clothes will I wear them! had to share. paula

Congradulations!! Isn't it amazing how screwed up our bodyimage remains after 100 less pounds? I guess it does take time for the mind to catch up to what we have done. Imagine 100 less pounds!! What a thrilling concept and who would have thought being 100 less pounds was possible this time last year? YOU are doing great. Enjoy the ride!! jacqueline

Paula, I knew that you had to be going thru denial. So glad you got that big wow !!!! It feels great. I was a size 24 when I hit size 18 I really felt small. So your doing great !!!! Great news for the sept board Hugs Barb

Congratulations Paula, Isn't that awesome?? I'm not there yet but will be by fall I hope. Now, at 5'3 and 235, I'm in a size 22, but hey, that makes me happy enough for now. I understand about not wearing the elastic waisted pants again. That REALLY helps sneak on the pounds. When I was pregnant with each of my kids, I didn't buy maternity clothes, just went to sweats, leggings, etc. Eventually, 10# a year snuck on. My youngest is 15, so go figure! I'm like you, I looove hitting the bargain racks! I have a pair of 19's and 18''s in storage just waiting to be worn. I can't wait. Anyway, I'm really happy for ya! Hugs, Kelly

Great Paula Now you need to post an updated picture so we can ewww and awwww over you too!!! I bet there is a big difference in 100 lbs gone. You go girl!!! TammyO

Congrats Paula- Isn't it great to go shopping and have things to choose from. Not just the one or two in our size. I am right with you on the no more loose cloths. I just went from 16 to 14 and noticed when I wear my 14's I get fuller faster. You should be proud- it has been a lot of hard work to reach these goals. I hope to get out of work a little early today to do some shopping I can hardly wait. donna

Paula, way to go girlfriend!! And where did you get those great bargains!!! And I'm with you on the elastic waist. Used to love them - nada nada nada!! You need to get a new picture up!! I want to see you!!! love donna

Paula isn't it an awsome feeling to buy smaller clothes..for me I see the sizes are getting smaller but sometimes I see myself as the 290 lb woman so when u also see it for yourself that great!!!! I saw somewhere how u met you hubs in an ad in the paper..so did my hubs abd I now we have been married for 12 yrs!!! small world take care and keep on smiling!! Jean