A little brag soooooo proud of me!

Last night was Katie's Christmas program at school. All I have are really baggy clothes, ask Janet she can verify that one! Took a trip to WalMart thought I would get some new jeans & a sweater. The 18's are to big, the 16's fit a little better but the legs are so baggy, 14's to small. I did find a size 16 sweater that looks nice, not big not small. That's down from an 18 which of course I tried on first. No luck at WalMart so swung into Cato's thought what the heck nothing gained if I don't stop! I tried on 16 Jr's & THEY FIT!!!!!! I was soooo excited I could hardly wait to get home! They fit so nice in the legs & the bisquits, quite a change from the baggies! Katie was drooling when I tried them on! And dad got tears in his eyes when he saw me. He hugged me up & told me how proud he was of me & that I looked great. That meant the world to me. I ended up buying 2 pairs as they were clearanced out at $10 per pair! When we walked into the commons there were several teachers standing there & their mouths just dropped! Afterward there were alot of hugs & people telling me how good I looked, how they did a double take etc. The new clothes did show there has been a significant weight loss & I was on top of the world! Ok enough bragging, just wanted to share with all of you Hugs Carolyn

Hi Carolyn way to go thats awsome Laurie

Wtg Carolyn...can't wait to join ya!! Talk to ya soon,Lori

TY TY TY I'm loving it Carolyn

You should be proud of yourself, you are doing great!!! I still have a hard time believing I don't wear 26/28 anymores......By habit I still always go to the plus size section, then when I realize none of that stuff fits, I wonder over to the juniors or whatever......but I always feel like I shouldn't be over there......like the other people are looking at me, wondering why the fat chick is trying to shop in the smaller clothes!!! I guess I have some body imaging problem That is so cool about your dad.......he has probably waited a long time to see you happy and healthy, he has got to be so proud!!! Too bad yopu don't live closer to me, we have a new goodwill superstore with TONS of jean......I mean TONS and everything is only 3.50.......We could shop for hours togehter! Brag all you want, I love hearing it!!! Take Care Jesi

Hi again! I still find myself going to the fat ladies side to shop! It's just habit. I know I feel like ppl are looking at me to wondering why I'm in the smaller section... they better get over cuz I am! It's hard to believe that I'm shopping for those sizes now after all these years, the last time I wore this size was 30 plus years ago. Feel like a kid again! And I'm loving every minute of it. Yes, dad is very proud of me, he wants me to take pics & send them to him while he is gone. He keeps telling my sis in law if I turn sideways you can't see me ya right dad or that the wind is going to carry me away cuz I've lost this much. have a longgggggg way to go before that happens. I wish I did live closer, could have to much fun shopping. Even if I didn't buy it's fun to go & try on clothes now. Take care Carolyn

Congrats, Carolyn. Job well done! Isn't it great when you get something that fits right and people notice? I still feel like Jesi when I shop in those other departments. Someday it will change, I hope. God bless, Andrea

Dear Carolyn: Isn't it fun to find yourself fitting into those smaller sizes? I find myself still automatically heading to the plus sizes too!! When I start looking I realize "hey nothing fits here!!!" I still don't see myself as "thin" Other people tell me I'm going to shrivel up, or blow away in the wind, and I'm still thinking "who are they talking to?" I guess our heads take awhile to catch up with our bodies!! Congrats on your latest achievement!!! Enjoy the moment, you worked for it!!! DeeAnn