One little step on my success ladder

[Carla27]

I'm only 25% to my goal weight but I can tell a difference in my body shape already after just 2 1/2 weeks. My husband had to go to Sears for a new tool box and afterwards we decided to do a little window shopping. I usually avoid mall stores because nothing ever fits me in the stores I like. But today I decided to just try on a few things to see how my weight loss is going. First stop was Lerner/New York & Co. I like this store because they do offer sizes in 14 & 16. Today I tried on a pair of slim fit/ low rise denim capri pants. I picked up my usual size 14 and just for fun a pair of size 12. Let's just say I didn't even bother with the size 14. I haven't worn a size 12 since I got married and they fit...a little snug...but they fit. Looked in Wet Seal, Rave, and other hoity toity junior stores. Not quite there yet, but soon...very soon. Well, to be honest I have underwear with more coverage than some of the shorts they had in Wet Seal. Next stop, The Limited. I'm going to be looking for a job soon so I need a whole new dressy wardrobe. I've been a body piercer for the past 2 years and jeans and tshirts just don't cut it in the regular work world. So I tried on a pair of black dressy pants...in a size 10!! They were a bit snug in the waist and the camel toe wasn't very appealing but give it a little time and I'll be in them.
Well, I know it's not too big of a success story but I am just so excited I had to share.

[cecej316]

You go girl,
You will be in those size 10s before you know it.

Good Luck :wave:

[alto]

I think that's certainly a success story worth sharing, Carla -- thank you :) 25% is a LOT, and finding clothes you didn't think you'd be able to fit into is a big step, too.

Do you feel better physically, too, 25% to goal?

[Carla27]

Thanks so much. I can't wait till I'm able to tell everyone I've reached 100% goal. :roll: And yes, I do feel so much better. I've had problems with heart burn for several years now and I thought it was because dh and I ate a lot of spicy food. It kept me up at night, I was miserable. Even after the first day of this WOE the heartburn disappeared. Currently I am a unemployed, just moved to a new area, before this WOE I would spend all day in bed, sometimes sleeping till way past noon then taking a 2 or 3 hour nap early in the evening. Now I get up in the morning, still late but dh stays up late drawing for clients, drink my first tall glass of water, work out, eat a bit, do what ever I have planned that day, maybe take a 15 minute nap because I love naps so much.. :daze: I feel like I'm actually living for the first time in years. I'm actually going to find a job at the first of May (I have family coming up at the end of this month) This forum has been a big help to me, I check it several times a day. When ever I have a question, you guys are here, when ever I need inspiration, you guys are here. Ahhh...enough sappiness from me. Thanks again!

Signed,
Carla

[Cher]

Carla...

Congratulations on your success...it does feel awesome to see the scale going down and to be able to shop again. Way To Go :-)

[phoebe-tom]

Well done, it's always hard to start new things but with a WOE like this you start to forget u ever ate any otherway!

I hope you start yourself a journal to really keep you keen, it's a great way to look back and see your good and "not-so good" days, and makes you realise how far you've really come.

Well done.
Phoebe