Anyone else have self "size" issues???

Mar 01, 2011

So many things to do this month! Moving over to the other side of the state, new job, new outlook. I look forward to taking care of my Dad. There is so much to do at his place that physical activity will be a normal thing. Old school style!

Last night I went into my room to change into my jammies. I had told my daughter earlier to lay the prom dress she wore for Halloween on our bed to be put away. It was a size 8, a pretty little black thing. I really liked it. I thought just for the hell of it, try it on and see how tight it is.

I know that I always have that "this size will be elusive, so remember that someday it might fit..." feeling in the back of my mind. ALWAYS.... no matter how large the size is.  The day I put on a 24, it fit, and I was feeling ok with it, scared me. I honestly in the back of mind did the math.... OK.... size 14 is the average size, I am a 24, and sizes run in twos, so I am only 5 sizes larger than the average... how sad? I rationalized it as if it was normal for everyone to gain weight and not be worried about it. I had gained 72 pounds in 8 years. That 10 pounds a year thing is no joke.

This time the size 8 fit.

I walked into the living room wearing my 10 year old daughters size 8 prom dress and my husband whistled. Yes, the dress was too big for her..... But fit me! I now have a date night dress......

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