[angelanicole23]

Well my size 8 jeans from Old Navy have gotten really loose on me lately (when I bought them I could NOT even believe I was wearing a size 8) so today when i was there I thought I'd try a smaller size just for the heck of it.

I took some 6's and 4's and one pair of 2's ( I seriously didn't think i'd have any luck with these..they were very cheap..lol.) in the change room. 6's a little loose too!!!!!!!!!!.....4's perfect and the 2's i got on but VERY tight. I was shocked...extreme disbelief.....4!4!4! and a very tight two...( I have a very small butt and hips..most of my weight is in my thighs I used to be a size 16-18...(19 if i bought cheap jeans at Walmart)

I jumped up and down in the Change room and then sat down for a few minutes and my eyes filled up...taking in this entire moment. I DID THIS!!!!!!!! I did it all on my own!! ( I followed the ww points from my old material and didn't go to any meetings as well as walked a lot and joined the gym). This is the greatest gift I could have ever given myself! Last Christmas I was approx 195lbs!

I always said I would be satisified and happy with a size 11-12 so today was so surreal to me. I didn't write this thread to brag or anything.....just to inspire anyone who needs some inspiration. I also have to thank 3FC for all the support and encouragement..you all are wonderful and believe me, your day will come!

[njoytheride]

CONGRATS and thanks for sharing! I'm definitely inspired

[JessieCat]

Wow that is unbelievable! What an amazing feeling! I can't wait for that feeling for me!!!! yay!!!!!!

[shrinkingchica]

Yay!!!! I am sooo happy for you!!!

[angelanicole23]

thanks ladies...

njoytheride...I've been inspired by so many people by their stories and before/after pics ( which I will post soon I think) so I am just glad to pay it forward.

Jessiecat..it WILL happen to you...work hard..believe in yourself and anything is possible. It's incredible how much my self esteem has increased and how great you will feel about yourself. It's all worth it in the end.

Thank you so much girls! I just felt like screaming it to the world...so who better to share it with but you guys...I got in the car with my pants and showed my bf but he's a guy and just DOESN"T understand..lol

[Beautiful Ace]

That's amazing I'll probably cry when I get to size 14... no that's a lie.. I'll cry when I get to size 20. ahaha. I'm proud of you, every success story gives me a little more motivation

[Chance0421]

AngelaNicole: I definitely want to see before/after pictures. I go & look at the Goal pictures everyday & it is really inspiring. I feel like I will never be skinny or healthy or whatever it is. It's like it seems so unattainable & because I have only had a brief glimpse of what that looks like, I can't see it truly happening. Hearing all these success stories are so inspirational. You be proud of yourself! That is an amazing accomplishment!

[jahjah1223]

awww congrats!

[angelanicole23]

chance0421..can you see my dietblog?? I did post some before/after pics a few mths ago..I think I was at 150-155 then however I haven't taken any "recent" pics...lol......if you cannot see the link, my title in the blog section is "the new and improved ME"..I just updated it..lol..

[AngelD]

Congrats! That's amazing!!

[Billies Pottery]

Wow! I'm happy for you.
I know my time will come.
Isn't this place the best?!

[angelanicole23]

Yes this place is amazing...I really don't have many close friends that I can talk to about dieting/exercising and losing weight. Most of them are overweight and I don't want to make them feel uncomfortable about it all. This place is great because we are all here for the same reason and to support one another. If I didn't have 3FC I'm not sure what I'd do..lol!

[Billies Pottery]

Hi again,
I checked your before and after pics (from August) ... AMAZING!
I can't wait to see new ones.

BTW, your blog link doesn't work because in your edit profile section you put the whole web address and you only need to put angela23. Just trying to help.

[angelanicole23]

awesome thanks....my bf just took some new pics of me...lol...does anyone know how I can add it here???

[aangel22]

I am really inspired by your pictures. The before shots remind me of myself and I would love to have a body like your last pic! I wear size 18 right now and I can't wait till I can get back into my 12's!! If I can ever get in 10's or 8's, I would be absolutely estatic!! Congratulations and great job on what you accomplished! I hope I can post that by next year, that I shed the excess weight!