Finally a Picture!

So, I finally broke down and went shopping today. I was only going to buy a few bras but ended up with this whole outfit and a few other things. I just started trying things on and couldn't stop myself. Amy, the lady at Fashion Bug that helped me, had to keep bringing me smaller sizes.

I came home wearing a pair of pants that are 4 sizes smaller than the ones I was wearing when I walked into the store. I knew they were a little too big but I guess I was in denial about how much too big.

I can't remember the last time I went shopping and left the store feeling good about my purchases. Normally, I try on everything in the store that is my size and settle for a few things that don't make me want to vomit. This time, everything I liked came in my size! I am loving it.

The last time I went shopping at fashion bug, I was wearing the biggest size pants they sold. I couldn't even buy shirts at there store because the biggest size was too tight. Now I am wearing an 18/20 in pants and that sweater is only a 3x. So very exciting. A few more sizes smaller and I won't even be plus-sized anymore. I almost can't believe it. Woot!

I think I might be starting to understand why some women LOVE to shop...

9 More Pounds Till my First 100 is Gone!

Christmas went much like Thanksgiving. We saw lots of family and there was TONS of food. I was able to nibble on all sorts of things and just about everything went down smoothly. Walter and I are so incredibly blessed with such wonderful families. Everyone was extremely thoughtful and always made sure there was something at every get together for me to be able to eat. I even had a glass of wine on New Year's Eve!

Although I enjoyed every get together I especially had a great time seeing Walter's sisters, Pepe and his step-dad, Rich. We don't get to see them quite so often so they were all very surprised at my weight loss. Rich even took me to Sears and bought me a new scale because mine had been broken for almost a month.

I got some beautiful diamond earrings from my loving husband. I wear them every day. My bracelet is getting too big and I think I will put a bug in his ear that I might need a new one. With our first anniversary coming up in March, he'll have the perfect excuse to buy me something fabulous. :-) My watch is getting too big again but I'm going to hold out for a bit before getting another link removed. My wedding rings are almost too big for my middle finger. I get nervous when my hands get cold because sometimes they just slip right off. I might have to put them on a necklace for awhile or something. I dunno. I'll have to think on that for a bit.

I tried on some more old clothes last week. I found a sweat shirt that I got when I was in the 8th grade. The last time I wore it was when I was a junior in High School. I have kept it all this time as a reminder of those times but I actually fit into it. Its a little too snug for my comfort level but I am sure I will be wearing it in no time.

I had set aside a stack of pants that were too tight 2 months ago. I forgot all about them. When I tried them on last week, they were all too big. I guess I missed my window of opportunity to wear those. I added them to my growing stack of clothes for donation.

I started throwing out bras today. Two went right into the trash. I have a few more that I suspect will join them in the next day or two, when I get a chance to try them on. I guess this week, I'll need to go shopping. I have been making due with just three pairs of pants but I can't go without bras. LOL.

I have tried posting new pictures several times this week but it keeps giving me problems. I will continue to work on it this week. I know someone of you have seen me recently because of the holidays but I know some old friends of mine haven't seen me in a very long time.

I got a Wii for Christmas and I have been working out with my Biggest Loser game. School starts back up next week and things are going to be crazy busy but I have made a promise to myself to keep doing it at least 3 days a week no matter how busy I get. I think that I should be able to do it. I'll keep you all posted!

Well, I need to get to bed. I have work tomorrow and I need to be there earlier than usual. I hope every one's holidays went well and that the New Year is as good to everyone as its been to me so far!