Size 8!!!!!! Me????????????

OMG, I had the best WOW moment yesterday. First of all, we went to the pool and I just kept thinking how good it felt to be happy in my body. It's been so long since I've liked my body and it really feels good to like it (although it's far from perfect). I felt totally comfortable walking around in my new swimsuit. This summer is going to be filled with lots of pool days! Anyway, so after our trip to the pool, my husband wanted to go walk around this very cool shopping area. I've been on a quest to find a "little black dress" for our trip to Vegas next week, so I told him I was going to look around Ann Taylor Loft. Well, they didn't have a black dress but I decided to try on a skirt and tank top. I'm not really familiar with Ann Taylor sizes, but I decided to try on the size 10 skirt and a medium tank. I've been pretty consistently wearing a size 10 skirt and was somewhat comfortable that I wouldn't need the 12. So, into the dressing room I went. Well, I put the tank on first and it fit fine. Then I slid on the skirt. I started to go to zip and button it and realized, "OMG, this is too big!! I think I need the size 8!" So, worried that the size 10 was just mis-sized, I trepadaciously went out to grab the 8. I got back to the dressing room, slid off the 10 and put on the 8 and it fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have not worn a size 8 anything since high school, actually maybe middle school! I came out of the dressing room and told my husband what happened and he was so happy for me! I'm definitely going back to Ann Taylor Loft sometime this weekend to try on lots of clothes (I didn't want to take too much time since our kids were with us last night). I really feel like I'm being successful with this. I'm not to goal yet, but I'm getting closer. Most importantly, I just feel happy!!!!! Lisa S. 227/164/140

I am so jealous Lisa! LOL! Congrats on that incredible wow moment!

I thought you were a new person on the board!!!! I went to your profile and realized it was you!!!! Love the new pic, you look awesome! I too had to buy a size 8 skirt the other day! Total WOW moment for sure! Keep up the great work! Dana

I am so happy for you. Enjoy your success. Hazel

Wowwwwwwwwwww! That's great. I had surgery the same day as you & I'm still in 14's (a little loose, but 12's are too snug). I was thrilled that I had lost 50 lbs so far. You have done magnificent. I'm a tad older (lol) than you at 52 years old. I'm hoping to be in a size 8 when I am at goal. Congratulations to you & keep feeling healthy. Kathy

Wow! A size 8 and SO CLOSE to goal! Congratulations, pretty lady! Love and hugs, Jersey Mom