"REAL" JEANS!!!

I had a "wow" moment today...my husband and I were meeting some friends for lunch & we got there a bit early. I went around the corner to a department store & thought I would look around while he went to look at video games So, I am looking in the "misses" section and start checking out jeans. I thought "well, I DID hit the 80 pound mark today, so I'll try on some jeans just to see where I am". I grabbed a couple of pairs and headed for the dressing room. Now, I am a wierdo - I tried on the smallest ones first (I guess I think I am a glutton for punishment). They were these cute "stretchy, boot cut, SLIM FIT" jeans. I pulled them on and HOLY COW - THEY FIT!! And I don't mean they barely fit and I had to suck in my gut to get into them! No! They fit like a glove and I buttoned and zipped with nothing hanging out over the sides! And they were even the right length AND on clearance!! THEY WERE A 14!!!!!!!! Needless to say, they came home with me. My hubby was excited, but I knew you guys would REALLY understand my joy!! Amanda 266/186/147

Amanda That is great. I know you are very excited. I can remember how I felt when I tried on the first pair of jeans that really fit after my surgery. Great isn't it. This past weekend I had a wedding to attend. I bought my first dress in 5 years and the smallest I have worn in about 20 years. It felt absolutely great. Carolyn

What a fabulous story, Amanda!!! I can't wait to get to that point! I have NEVER been able to buy "normal" clothes. I remember shopping at Marcia's Big Girl Fashions when I was only like 10. Hey, speaking of...does anyone remember when Catherine's was Catherine's Stout Shop?! Can you believe we put up with shops with those names?!

Stout Shop??? lol Too funny! I had forgotten all about that...and you're right, Can you BELIEVE it??? lol