Shopping for the first time since the journey began...
 

Yesterday when my SO came into the kitchen and easily pantsed me while I was wearing jeans...jeans that were done up and belted... I decided it might be time for some new pants. ;)

So off I went, and over to my regular rack. I figured that I could probably safely go down from the 24 I had been wearing (that were pretty baggy now), so I grabbed a 22, and (optimistically) a 20. The 22s were no better than the 24s... and the 20s were still a little loose!!:D I joyfully grabbed an 18 off the rack, paid, and went home.

Lo and behold, I put on my crisp new jeans this morning... AND THE WAISTBAND IS STILL TOO BIG!!! I felt like crying out of sheer happiness. I haven't really kept track of my measurements, only my weight, and just the idea that I might be able to fit into a 16 sometime soon (I think it would be a little muffin-y if I were to attempt it right now) is almost too much to handle. That I might be able to venture into a non-plus store before summer makes me all giddy and tingly.:dizzy: One step closer to my 'be able to buy jeans from The Gap/Warehouse One' goal!!

As it turns out, I've lost 6" off my hips and over 8" off my waist since I last measured. What a boost!

thats awesome!!!!! Its an amazing feeling right?!? Keep it up lovely!!!!

WOOHOO......Celebrate, you deserve it :)

YEY!!!

And I've also been pantsed in much the same manner. :lol:

And have you danced around for no apparent reason every so often since? And out of the blue reminded your SO what size jeans you are wearing several times since then? LOL... I know I did/am. Congrats, cause I know how uplifting that experience is (o:

Thanks for the support, all - it means so much! And yes, there may have been some dancing around the kitchen action over here. :p

greatwork, keep it up, you're worth it!