When I first started my weightloss journey, I was 284 pounds and in size 22-24 clothing. (Now 248 lbs )

Today I went shopping for new jeans because mine are looking too baggy and just about falling off. I figured I went down a size to a 20, but I wanted to see how close I was to fitting into an 18, so I grabbed a pair of skinny jeans in an 18 for the heck of it... and they fit. PERFECTLY! No muffin top and you can actually tell I have a waist. Today is the first time it hit me that my body is actually changing and my hard work is paying off, so I had to share.

Anyone else have any good news to celebrate?

Hurray and congrats!

CONGRATS!!! What a wonderful feeling!!!!!

I had several customers at work today tell me they could tell I had lost weight!
Made me sooooo excited!

Congrats! That's a GREAT feeling.

I bought a couple new shirts today ... I was able to buy 2 of them in L instead of XL! It definitely made my day.

That is wonderful!! That feeling has to be so wonderful! I can't wait until I get there. I started at 280 and I decided my reward for making it 50 lbs lost would be to go shopping so I am working hard for it and can't wait to have that same feeling that you are having!

Way to go and keep it moving! You rock

wow congratulations

girlies i'm so new to this website and having a clue what im doing how do i get a tracker like you have on your pages....

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Congrats Sandra! I'm size 12-14 at the moment and even at that size it's hard to find flattering clothes sometimes. I hate muffin tops! I've also had several humiliating moments where I had to ask the sale girl to help me take off a shirt that was too small. All the really nice stuff starts at size 6 or so. I can't wait to get there. I plan to go nuts!

Thanks for the support! It's funny how noticing a difference can instantly change your attitude. I came home from shopping and worked out extra hard in the gym and had a healthy snack and dinner when I was going to use my "cheat" points.

mhill Congrats! It's the best when other people notice your hard work!

jennfett I'm sure you'll get to experience it soon!

doubtingjulia I can't imagine being a size six right now .. because I have never been one. lol But I hope to be one day! The difference in size 18 compared to a 22 is crazy, so I can't wait to see what I will be like in a size 8/10.

Yay that is awesome--you must be feeling over the moon!

Sandra - congratulations! That is an awesome feeling. I felt the same way too when I realized I could actually squeeze into those skinny jeans I'd been saving for "when I lost weight" (and I actually did, this time around!)

thats great!

This is definitely something to celebrate! Congratulations!!!! Keep it up

I can't wait for the day that I am down in the single digit sizes again... currently I am a size 12, even getting down to an 8/9 would bring a smile to my face! CONGRATULATIONS on you accomplishment!

Congrats to you