It’s been three months since I posted about a weight loss milestone. I have to admit, these past 10 lbs. were hard to lose. I was chugging along with my calorie counting, and then Thanksgiving hit. Then, my husband and I went on a cruise (with unlimited fabulous food). And THEN, there was Christmas. While the fudge, cookies & comfort food were worth it, I had to get right back on track! I’m so thrilled to see results again!
The weird thing about losing weight is I always feel like I look like my “before”. I can still stand in front of a mirror, and I still have those fat feelings. I feel like eh, 60 lbs. isn’t THAT much. I still look fat. And really, I’m just about halfway done with my weight loss journey. I know I still have a long way to go.
I know I shouldn’t feel that way, but you are your worst critic, right?
So, on Saturday, I decided to try a regular clothing store for the first time since…um…high school. My measurements were getting close to a size 20 on the chart at Old Navy, so I thought…why not try? I pulled up the jeans, buttoned them, said a little prayer as I pulled the zipper and….THEY FIT! Holy cow! My first regular size jeans in a LONG time!
My progress pictures are a little bit different this time around since I was SO stoked in these pictures (taken in the fitting room at Old Navy), and really felt I should share them. When I made the progress collage this morning, I totally freaked out a little bit. Like I said, I usually still feel like my “before” self, but after looking at these pictures, I truly see progress!
Some NSVs (non-scale victories):
- I’m able to grab my feet when I stretch after a workout. I totally Instagrammed that picture too…my belly always got in the way during my stretches…until now. 🙂
- I fit in size 18 pants (womens) and size 20 pants (misses).
- Ok, this is a scale victory. I weigh less than I did on my wedding day!
- My coworkers are constantly pointing out my droopy pants. 🙂 I don’t mind at all (It actually makes my day!), but I did buy some new work pants and jeans this weekend (I purchase new pants every other size, and only if they’re on clearance…like less than $20/pair).
I still can’t believe how far I’ve come. I mean….my next mini-goal is 75 lbs. I’m 15 lbs. away from that. CRAZY!
Go Amy! So proud of you! You look amazing! 🙂
Wow! You’re so inspiring. Your after pictures look SO great. I look forward to the day that I can shop at a regular store again and buy regular size clothes.
Congratulations to you!!
Thanks so much!!
I was seriously thrilled when those jeans zipped up in the fitting room! Your day will come…you can do it!
Look at you! You’ve done such a fabulous job and you’ve come so far! I love how excited you look in the dressing room photos. 🙂
Thanks! I was definitely excited! 🙂
Holy crap. You look HOT! Seriously! A true inspiration to all. I am so proud of you. *hugs*
Thanks so much, Jenny! 🙂
Trust me, you look nothing like your before picture! Congrats! I don’t have as much to lose as you, but you inspire me to keep going. The overall goal feels like such a large number so I am trying to focus on smaller goals.
That’s the way to go! Break it up into 5-10 lb. increments! 🙂
YAY! Congratulations! You are seriously my inspiration on my own weight loss odyssey! 🙂
Thanks so much!
Hi! I’ve been reading along with you from back in the Wedding Bee days! I’m SO IMPRESSED with your commitment to your health! You are awesome!