Shopping revelations

I went out today because I have 2 sweaters, 2 pair of jeans, 2 sets of long underwear and 4 tops that make up the total of my wardrobe now.   I didn't believe it a few weeks ago when I bought the Ann Taylor size 12 jeans but it's true folks I am truly a size 12.  I know that doesn't mean alot to some of you but I haven't been smaller than a size 12 since high school.  Well I made it to size 8 when I was 21 for about 10 minutes so that doesn't count.  But a 12 feels "normal" to me, I am so happy here at a size 12.  You don't hear me whining about a weight loss stall or crying about when am I going to get to goal because, this feels really good. 

Honestly, I have enjoyed most every moment of this journey - well except for my limited wardrobe.  I got a few nice tops on sale at Chico's where I am a size 2 - crazy - I had to ask for help in there so I could look around.  I even bought some new underwear and new bras today too.  I went from a 42DDD to a 38DDD.  The girls seem to want to hang around, I mean that literally, hang around...  But seriously, panties - how in the world was I supposed to figure out what size underwear to buy?  I just got large size  7s, who new buying underwear would be a mystery to unravel?

The spring lines are out and this year I am not afraid.  As a fat girl in disguise this year, I am not worried about putting away the layers and showing some skin this year.  No bikinis though, public safety comes to mind.

I am grateful for my DS and this second chance at life it has given me.

You are doing awesome !
I had a shopping wow moment today too.

I gotta hunt a bra before long mine are getting too big now. Undies aren't budging yet.

Thats awesome a size 12.
I felt like the air went out of chest they deflated ,you are so lucky the girls wonna hang around.lol
congrats and wear the size 12s proudly...

12!  That is so awesome!  I can't even remember wearing a 12.  In High School, I know I shopped at Lane Bryant.  Probably wore a 14.  I'm so proud of you!  Keep it up!

You go girl! I can not wait to shop for normal clothes. I want a pair of funky jeans. You know the kind that has a few holes in them. I want to a women’s Kentucky Wildcat tshirt. I have always had to wear men’s Tshirts. So, grab a Big Blue shirt for me. 

  Congrats Vicki.  I am even more excited to see where we will all be next year this time.

Z

Congrats on your wonderful shopping moments but more so on your wonderful and positive attitude!
Love seeing people being happy with themselves....................:)
I am sure you look beautiful..................may go check out your profile!

Leslie

Vicki, Congratulations!  Your success is marvelous!  Isn't shopping fun- finally! I have to make myself stop shopping which isn't too hard to do since money is gone and I am not staying in one size long enough to justify buying the next size down every time.  Maybe for now, a limited wardrobe is a good thing.  Here's to continued success for you and for us all in 2009!