[ashliebelle]

This morning as I was getting ready for work I was in a hurry to find something clean to wear and the only shirt I could find was this really uncomfortable button-up that I loved, despite the fact that it practically cuts off circulation to my arms, it's so tight in the sleeves. I hardly ever wear it because of this reason, but when I put it on it was comfortable as anything else I owned! I could completely bend my elbows! I can't believe it!

Must mean it's time to go shopping!

[Less of Lena]

Nice to be able to make friends again with a favorite garment! Good job!

[ArtsyGirl]

HOORAY for you! Just keep working, and soon that shirt will be to big.

[aerotigergirl]

YAY! isn't that a great feeling!? The skinny clothes in your closet can sometimes be the biggest motivator! Congratulations!

[swingchick]

Congrats! You're doing so well, it's such an inspiration to hear about this and see your photos!

[blues4miles]

good for you! That must feel wonderful

[Sassy8877]

That rocks! MUCH better feeling than finding your clothes don't fit that use to --- remember that exact moment of excitement next time your up against a healthy roadblock.

[ashliebelle]

Thanks everyone! I have a bit more of a NSV, but don't want to start a new thread - I did 10 pushups in a row tonight... a month ago I struggled to do 3 in a row, and i can tackle 10 now!!!

My body feels different... I crouched down to get something before getting into the shower, and noticed that i can bend my legs more than I used to be able to, due to less junk in the trunk! I'm not jiggling as much.

Oh, and instead of turning to food tonight, I shaved my legs, gave myself a pedi, and plucked my eyebrows, so now I feel much better than I EVER would by eating!

[Misti in Seattle]

Wooo hooo good for you ashlie! That is neat about both the blouse AND the pushups!!

[Margarita]

Don't you love it when something that was too tight suddenly slides on with ease? Those are the moments when you know it's all worthwhile. Congratulations!