Wow!!!

I just have to tell you all this! I am not trying to brag but I feel such joy that I just have to let it out!!! I have been back at the scale everyday (I know very bad) but it just won't move! It says the same thing each day!!! But I am getting smaller, I don't get it but my body is shrinking. Any way, last year I was running all over town trying to find a dress in a size 32 that didn't look like the side of a barn (good luck) and this year I went into the mall and tried on a new suit in a size 8. The lady looked in and said that is too big you need a smaller one. I said no way!! She brought me a 6 and I put it on. I just stood in the room and cried!! I was wearing a size 6 top and bottom RL suit. It looked so good and didn't even need the sleeves shortened. I just didn't know what to do! I have felt so much joy over this one thing it makes no sense!!! I have no need for a suit; I have never even had one. Not to mention the fact that it cost a ton, but I bought it and have tried it on three times already!!! LOL I just can't get over this feeling of being in someone else's body!! I am only sharing this so you can all be in on this great ride with me, and maybe help you all feel like if I can do it so can you!!! Just sitting down now thinking about it has me tearing up some more!! I feel like a nut for all the tears I have over this size 6!!!! Blessings and thanks for listening, Carmen

Oh Carmen! That must have felt so good. I can't wait till I can try on single digit clothes. You just rock. Thanks for sharing with us. Linda Vicory

Carmen, I understand completely! I know the awe I felt when I tried on that size 8 in Lexi and it fit. Now to just be able to get back to exercising so I can get into size 8 jeans! LOL! I tend to not lose much weight either, but do inches. As was explained to me: muscles are heavier per mass so that a 1" square muscles weighs more than a 1" square of fat. So...while your weight remains the same and the fat turns into muscle, you lose the inches. I don't mind as long as I see a difference. BTW....according to Reader's Digest, it is a good thing to weigh every day as long as you aren't obbsessive about it. Their theory is a goal not measured is a goal not obtained. I tend to agree with that...that's how I got up to 350 lbs. Congrats! Sherri

Carmen, Oh Carmen, congrats it has to feel just awesome. You've come such a long way. Next make your hubby take you out, so you can wear that suit. Merry Christmas, Sarah

Carmen, Congradulations on your success. I know what you mean on getting in a size you didn't think you would wear. I was that way when I got an outfit to wear on Christmas everything I got was a Large. I have not been that size in I don't know in how long...lol. I agree with Sarah make him take you out to dinner that way everyone can see the new women your husband has now. Bonnie