Sunday, April 10, 2011

Surpirse by size....

Yesterday I was feeling down in the dumps and I did not make healthy eating choices.  I was feeling sad and depressed, not motivated to do much of anything even though it was actually beautiful outside.  Well, this morning when I woke up, I had kind of the same sad, mopey feeling so I laid around for a little while and still feeling guilty for the food choices from yesterday.  I decided I needed to cheer myself up so I walked downtown and jumped a max to go to the mall so I could go buy some jeans from Old Navy, they were having a sale.  I walked in the mall and started going towards Old Navy when this store called DEB caught my eye.  I went in and they all sizes so I looked around and grabbed a few pairs of pants size 20 and one size 18 just to see.  I got in the dressing room and the 20's were too big, YAY!!!  Then I tried on the 18 and they were a comfy fit.  I decided to try a 16 on just for shits and giggles.  Well the damn things fit, now this style was a little too tight for my taste so I put them all back and started for Old Navy again.  Then Lane Bryant caught my eye.  I went and there and talked with one of the very knowledgeable associates and she helped me find jeans, shirts, and bras to try on.  Well, I found this really beautiful blue button down shirt that I just loved.  Then I was trying on all these jeans and I found my size.  I am super happy to report I am now in a size 16 average jeans!!!  They fit AMAZINGLY nice.


This was at the store!
  I love the dark wash, but the pair they had in dark wash was too short.  I ended up going out to another Lane Bryant to get a lighter color.  I hope that maybe I can order a dark pair but you know even the lighter pair looks damn good.  I ended up spoiling myself and I bought a brand new pair of jeans, 2 shirts, 2 bras, and 2 camis. 


Size 16 jeans Go Me!!!
 I got a purple button down like the one in the above picture.  I got a black one also like the one in the below picture.  I have not wanted to spend a lot of money on buying new clothes because I want to keep losing, but my thinking is, if I have clothes that actually fit and I am feeling good about myself then I should be able to snap myself out of this rut and get back on track with losing more weight.

 Everyday is struggle and it is just getting harder the more weight I still need to lose.  I will do it though. I am looking at this purchase today as an investment to losing more weight because as I am losing I will notice these clothes, that fit just right (they show my nice curvy body)


I have to show my booty!!!
  getting looser and that will be awesome.  Plus, I was able to wear my "big" clothes for quite awhile.  One more little bonus is that Tim (one of my roommates) said to me when I was telling how excited I was about buying clothes smaller than what I was use too, he said he could tell I have lost some weight and that I look good.  That is just being here in Portland!  YAY GO ME!! 

4 comments:

  1. That"s awesome April!!I know that you are concerned about spending money. I have to agree with you that this is an investment. If you feel better about yourself you will be stronger to hold off those cravings. I'm so happy for you!! You look great!! Keep up the good work honey... we all love & miss you. xoxoxo

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  2. April... you look absolutely A-mazing! I can't believe the new you. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see you again in person! Now you need to go booty slinging in your new blues!

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  3. looking good buddy!! keep it up!!! I'm back at working out after a long long time of being fat and lazy and trying to catch up on sleep when i can! LOL Tate is not sleeping through the nite so the work outs are much better now that i'm rested!!!!!

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  4. You look GREAT!! I think it was a good idea to buy some clothes that properly fit you. It really does give you an ego boost and can help kick start that motivation. You're doing awesome! Love you!

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