This is cool

OK so I've had my first cool moment. I had to go shopping to purchase an outfit b/c I'm speaking at a ceremony on Saturday. I go to Middletown to Fashion Bug and I'm looking at stuff. I see an outfit that I like but they only have sizes 26, 24 & 20. I'm like well OK I'm never gonna wear a size 26 again, I really don't want to wear a 24, let me try the 20. It probably won't fit but I'm gonna give it a shot. Well IT FIT!!! Not only did it fit, but I look darn good! I walked out of the fitting room and my 9 year old daughter said WOW MOMMY THIS IS COOL - YOU LOOK GOOD! My daughter is 60 pounds soaking wet and just beautiful. To hear her say that I look good just made my night! I guess I must be doing something right. I haven't been able to wear a size 20 in over 7 years (maybe longer). I was feeling a little discouraged. I just didn't see the change in me. I still see the same person that I was 2 months ago. I don't see the person that's lost 45 pounds. So now I'm cool and I'm planning to get ever cooler.

thats awesome! ITS so strange how we dont see and feel our losses. TAKES little moments like you just had shopping and with your daughter to help us out! KEEP up the great loosing! LISA

Thanks for the encouragement

Kendra, That is fantastic. It is amazing the changes we go through. I don't know how long it takes for the head to catch up to the body. I can tell you that at 11 months out, mine hasn't caught up yet. I know that I fit in smaller clothes and I can get around easier, but I still see myself 113 pounds larger. Keep up the great work! Mary 302/189/1??

I can't wait to say "I see myself 113 pounds larger." It's funny b/c I know it's coming but I'm actually not in a rush for it. I enjoy my new life and that's what is important.

Kendra, YEAH that is awesome hun.. I know when I try new things on that did not fit a little bit ago and it does fit now it feels so awesome. See when I am out and see a really good deal on something and it is smaller then what I am wearing I get it because I know I will fit into it at some point in time. I used to do that before and I would never make it low enough to get into it but not since surgery. Well you will have many more hun so just enjoy them, I know I DO!!! Take care Debra P 285/193/125??

I got to the point in my life that any smaller clothes that didn't fit me anymore I would just donate to the all female substance abuse program that I used to work at. I figured if I couldn't wear the clothes then they should be put to good use. Now, I get to send my BIGGER clothes to them b/c there are several full figure women there, but no clothes for them. I'm just happy today. I've been smiling since last night and since I woke up this morning. I think it FINALLY hit me that I'm changing and I LOVE IT!

congrtulations hun that is great news....: keep up the good work..... See mom's rock..... Christine

Thank you!