NSV...I had no clue!!!

I had to post this.  I had been waiting to buy new clothes because I really didn't want to spend too much money.  I'm only 49lbs away from my goal.  I had some dresses taken up to fit me.  I really don't like to wear dresses all the time.  I decided to buy some bermuda shorts for the summer.  I'm tired of not treating myself!

The Avenue is having a sale on shorts so I went in, not knowing what size I'm in right now.  Before I started the Lapband journey, I was wearing a 26 in pants.  I got the Bermuda shorts figuring I'm around a 22 now.  I also took a 20 for good measure.  The 22 was too big!!! Damn!!  OK, I guess I'm a 20.  The 20 fit (big in the waist), but I just wanted to push the envelope to see if I could squeeze in a 18.  I went out and got an 18, and I be done gone, they fit!  They are a little tight, but I'll take it!  I bought the 18s because I still have weight to lose.  Plus, I want to show off my new figure!  I haven't worn shorts in over 13 years!

I've also noticed that I'm smaller at 249 now than when I was 249 14 years ago.  I think building muscle is a really good thing.  I play football now and I'm more athletic now.  I have to say, I'm starting to really look good!  That's a change as well because before I thought I was the most awful looking thing around!  I was ashamed to show off my body.  Now, I'm looking for things to show off my body and look sexy.  I'm liking the new me!!!!!

YAY !!!! Isn't that a great feeling ?  Enjoy your success and keep up the good work :)

congrats :)

That is so exciting!  I'm happy for you!!!!!!

YAY!!!   Congratulations!  I hope you did a happy dance in the fitting room!!!!!

Congrats and take care!
Jan

 What a great feeling!!

Congratulations!!! 

This could get expensive!!!!   LOL

Major NSV!!!  How great you must feel...and you hit the nail on the head about building muscle.  It really makes a difference in how you look and how nicely your clothes fit at the same weight if you weren't exercising 7 building muscle.  I guess "they" were right about that all of those years that I didn't listen!  lol

Congrats on your continued success. :)

Well congrats!  I wish I could wear shorts, but I'm pear shaped and have and always have had loose saggy, baggy looking skin on my legs.  Thank Goodness for Capri's. 

I have very muscular legs under the saggy skin. hahaha

Congrats on your 18's!
Kristi

 Woo Hoo
I also go to second hand stores