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A Size 8? Who Are You Kidding?

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Cheles    75

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About 2-weeks ago I bought (ordered online) some size 12 pants because my 14 were way to large on me. I bought some jeans and dress pants, and a XL belt. They arrived and I was floating in them. Thankfuly I had to go to Atlanta Friday, so I decided I needed to return them. I did, and much to my surpise I was able to put on a size 10. Never in my entire life would I have thought I could be that size. Much less not wear a XL top. Well, I'm down to a 10 in pants and skirts and a L in tops and dresses. Nice.

However the sales lady brought me a size 8 in jeans. I'm thinking lady you are crazy. But, I got them on, zipped and was tucked into them. Much like wearing a size 24 like last year, but hello...I actually squezed into them! First lesson learned, no more buying pants online...I need to try them on now.

It's funny. I look at myself in the smaller sized clothes, and yes, I do love the classic lines I can finally wear. But, to be honest, I would be totally happy if I could stay in a 10. Who knows where this journey will take me, but I'm lovin' it.

What I do hate is my saggy skin on my leggs. I hate wearing shorts and swim suits. I know I'll have to have surgery for this, my arms and tummy, but that's to come in the future.

Good luck with your journey. I'm grateful for how far we've all come.

Cheles

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MeMeMEEE    206

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Yay to size 10's!!

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Almostthere34    128

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Congrats! What amazing results!

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Lissa    2,631

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Amazing!! Size 10 is just amazing, but size 8??? WOW, now that's an incredible change from a 24!! Great job!!

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PreciousCargo    55

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Awesome job... It is hard to believe how far we each have came

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former_vbg    198

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I've been going through the same thing. It's just weird to look at the smaller sizes and go, "no way...." but indeed YES WAY!!!

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hellonurse    76

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Awesome!! It feels so good! I had a pair of my favorite Levi's hiding in my closet. I took them out last week(12's) put them on, too big!

My daughter asked me" when's the last time you wore those Mom"? I said, uh never. She could not stop laughing! Then she pointed out to be that they are slightly hanging off of me, LOL

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Jazzyjackie    10

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Wonderful! Not a size 8 yet, but I went from size 22 to size 10! I had my surgery 12/13/2011 and I've lost 63lbs.

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june13sleever    223

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The really weird thing are the jean sizes. I am like what the hell is a 31 or 30? What does that mean? I am still confused. I did just go from a 31 to 30 and fit in size 8 of some brands...size 10 for others. I have to get the thigh lift! My thighs are yucky too. I can wear bermuda shorts :)

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Cheles    75

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I'm wearing the bermuda shorts too, and thankfully they are in this year. :rolleyes:

I feel you're pain. The crazy lady gave me a size 31 in Mee Too jeans which are low-riders....not gonna do it. I looked funny in them.

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Musharooni    62

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Congratulations!

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PdxMan    4,292

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Congratulations. That is awesome.

One of the things I have noticed, which never was a problem for me before, is the whole:

For Dockers, I where a size 32 waist, but for columbia, it is a 34. Gap is 33 and Levi's I fit in a 32.

Before, I just threw on my 40s/XXXL and went. I never noticed a difference in manufacturers sizing, but now, it is a factor. I guess it was easier for the fat to just squeeze around, but now, I'm down to bone so there is no give.

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Krysty    11

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You're all so inspiring! I can't wait to see myself in a smaller size. For now, I'm just enjoying feeling everything fit so much looser. :D

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