You've got to be kidding me!

[Shinyhappymommy 2]

I put a pair of capris on from last year and they still totally fit. I've lost 25 pounds since then and they still totally stinking fit. Argh! This makes me doubt that I've made much visible progress. That makes me feel fat.

I know I should look on the bright side that I have a stack of capris to wear this spring, but I'll have to do that later, because I'm not feeling happy about this right now.

I have eased up on my strictness of eating over the last few months and I guess it's showing in my progress. I'm still losing bit by bit, but the big dramatic changes aren't happening anymore and it's discouraging.

[taismommy 0]

You are so kicking ass! DONT panic, YOU LOOK MARVELOUS DARLING!

[heidib 15]

Don't feel bad! They were probably VERY tight before. I'm still wearing my same jeans & I've lost 37 lbs. They are getting to the point that I need a smaller size but jeans are expensive. Hang in! Your doing great!!!

[Sue Magoo 71]

Melissa:

You look great! As long as you're on your way down, don't worry, be happy! I think there's less difference between sizes once you are smaller. I find that I can wear 12's and 14's and there's not much difference.

If you need to have a quick "feel better" moment, think back to your original size and weight and think about how far you've come!

Congratulations.

I love my band.

Sue

[StLouisGal 1]

Hang in there Melissa, You look fantastic. At least you don't have to buy new ones right away. I'll bet by summer you will need new ones.

I can tell by looking at your picture that you are totally making progress.

[Jachut 487]

Also, we've got to get our heads around this but we cant keep changing so remarkably forever. I find this VERY hard to deal with, I cant seem to stop trying to lose weight. I dont know how to just be happy with it.

To fit into last year's clothes is really VERY successful. How many summers have you gotten the clothes out and wanted to slit your throat as you battle to get the zips up, the buttons closed and as you look in despair at the flabby white flesh oozing out of every opening?

To pull on last year's pants is great! That last bit of weight loss was incredibly slow for me, it does take time but you're right, we do ease up too.

Its funny you mention this though, I tried on a vest this morning that was HUGE. Its getting cooler here now, thought I'd wear it to work. Well the neck falls off my shoulders so I went and bought a new one and tried it on with a skirt from last year. I expected the skirt to be loose - it wasnt - it fit the same as last year and that pissed me off a bit lol.

Edited March 17, 2009 by Jachut