Friday, January 9, 2009

What a great day!!! NSV's



Today I decided to try something.

Some of you may remember that I bought 2 pairs of jeans when they were on sale at Old Navy and put them away to be worn later. I figured if I purchased them, then I was committed to wearing them one day.

Well, they were sizes 10 & 8. When I bought them I could barely pull the 1o's up my legs, and doing them up would have been impossible since the 2 sides of the zipper several inches from each other.

Today I thought that I would take them to get hemmed so that when I am ready for them I can wear them. Well, guess what??? I AM wearing them right now. They are definitely snug - but that helps to keep me on track. I repeat - I AM WEARING A SIZE 10 JEAN!!!!

So, I decided that I needed a new shirt to wear with my new jeans, and I went to Old Navy (where else? lol). They have those great clearance racks at the back. There was a time when I was lucky to find something XXL at old Navy that would fit me. Today, feeling as good as I was in my new jeans, I decided to see if a large shirt would fit me. I took it into the change room and guess what??? It was too big!  I stood there in silence for a bit, just in complete awe of what I have done. I stepped out and asked the sales girl if she minded if I just ran back to the racks to get another size. On my way there I started to tear up - this is totally emotional for me. I went back into the change room with my MEDIUM top and tried it on - it fits nicely. So nicely in fact that I went back and picked out a few other MEDIUM tops to buy as well. I repeat - MEDIUM tops.

I know that I have been saying since the beginning that I WILL reach my goals this time - but now that I am actually doing it, I am totally amazed!!! I CAN DO THIS!!! I CAN!!! I AM!!!

So the pics are of me in my new SIZE 10 jeans and my MEDIUM top! Sorry they are so dark, I took them with my webcam.

14 comments:

Dancing Sweet Pea said...

AMAZING JEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm SO SO SO proud of you! You must feel fabulous! You certainly look it!

SV said...

Congrats! What a great day!

Mom of Two Boys said...

Holy crap, MEDIUM top?! That's amazing! I've never worn a size 10 in jeans... That must feel soooo good! Way to go!

Anonymous said...

congrats! You look AMAZING!

Tanya said...

medium, Medium, MEDIUM!

Great job.

MeltingLisa said...

Yay! Wow! Those are awesome sizes Jen! Well done.

Hey just as a matter of interest, and because I am super nosey! Do you know what your BMI is?

Anyway ... awesome NSV's Jen really, a medium is just a great achievement!

Girl of True Heart said...

NOTHING beats that feeling of new clothes and sizes you had no idea would fit! LOVE IT! CONGRATS!

Rebecca said...

Congratulations, that is AWESOME!!!

K-Pow said...

Wowzers...That is amazing. You are such an inspiration..and cute as a button I may add!

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Sarah said...

What a wonderful feeling for you! Congratulations!

Valorie Leonard said...

Absolutely Amazing! It's working for you! Go Team Lynn!

Mrs Swan said...

OMGoodness! Wow that is fantastic!! I hope to follow in your footsteps one day :)

heathermarie said...

that is so exciting!!!! sometimes (most times) NSV's are more exciting.. you look great. keep it up!