So, I've grown out of (shrunk out of?) my black jeans - an item I consider essential in my wardrobe, so I went shopping. When I started on my weight loss journey, I was a 22W (women's -that's plus size), but recently bought 16W. I went to the plus department and tried on 14W and didn't find any that fit right, except one pair of Ralph Lauren's that were $95. , and I refuse to pay that much for a pair of jeans. I meandered across the store to the Misses dept. where I haven't shopped for at least 35 years. I shyly explained my dilemma to the sales clerk who took on the challenge and found a few pairs of 16's for me to try. They all fit! The selection was much better than the plus department. I bought a pair of nice black jeans and a matching black plaid shirt, an XL. I told the clerk that I'd lost a lot of weight and that this was the first time in forever that I'd been able to shop out of the plus department and she very sweetly and enthusiastically congratulated me. I've got a long way to go to goal, but this is certainly a milestone! I left smiling. I'm flying to Minneapolis this weekend to see my daughter and it's nice to have a new outfit to wear!
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Ontbijt: Heavy Cream. Lunch: Kroger Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Heavy Cream, Lettuce Salad with Assorted Vegetables, Southern Home Chicken Salad. Diner: Broccoli, Cooked Eggplant in Tomato Sauce (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Chicken Drumstick Meat and Skin (Broilers or Fryers), Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Albertsons Heavy Whipping Cream. Snacks/Andere: Planters Trail Mix Nuts, Seeds & Raisins, Bob's Red Mill Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, Daisy Sour Cream, Mauna Loa Dry Roasted Macadamias. meer...
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So nice..happy for you :)
04 okt 16 door lid: Becca P
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04 okt 16 door lid: bdmgoggins
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Wonderful news....Good for you!
04 okt 16 door lid: 2227Gwen
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It's great isn't it!!!!! I had the same problem when I went shopping and I could not figure it out....the 16Ws were too big, I messed around in the plus sizes for hours it seems like looking for something that would fit me and then I went to misses and said, "WTH no harm in trying" and voila.... I truly have no memory of shopping anywhere but the plus section so it was one of those "angels singing glad Hosannas" moments :)
04 okt 16 door lid: debrafrederick
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I bet it was pure joy. Well deserved! I live and work in NE Mpls. If you would care to go for a walk, let me know!
04 okt 16 door lid: LadyinDenim
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Victory!!! Good for you, Erika!
04 okt 16 door lid: LO-Carb Karen
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That is an AMAZING feeling! We are very similarly sized, so I can REALLY appreciate your post. 6 years ago I was in a 22 or 24 and this year I just about fell over when I grabbed a 12 as "incentive" for the summer, got home and went to put everything away and decide to try them on. They actually fit!! Unfortunately I never wore them and then put on 11 lbs! Too cool now, but I will be wearing them next summer for SURE!! :-) Great job!
04 okt 16 door lid: HawksFan87
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Wonderful work! Inspiring all of us out in the digital world.
04 okt 16 door lid: capeprimrose
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Erica, that's so exciting and definitely a big milestone! Congrats.
04 okt 16 door lid: PhillySue
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Feels good, doesn't it! GO GIRL!!!
04 okt 16 door lid: iulani
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Great job! Melting away : )
04 okt 16 door lid: FloridaAngel
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You have done a great job at thisand i'm so happy for you,have a great visit with your family.
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AWESOME - smaller sizes are the greatest!
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congratulations, you have broken through plus size clothing hell. There are not many options that are not too expensive :(
04 okt 16 door lid: QueenofEngels
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04 okt 16 door lid: Aussie Elise
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Awesomeness. It is such a,good feeling to not have to shop in the plus size department. Congratulations! !!
04 okt 16 door lid: Kimberly Dawn 65
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(applauding) and (whooting) way to go! God, that must feel really good?
04 okt 16 door lid: BPaula47
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Congratulations!! I remember that moment...the selection and being able to fit in things just right!! Good job!
04 okt 16 door lid: Catolita
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Another great thing about going from plus to misses is it's like a sale all the time! The same item from the same brand is $5 cheaper in the misses department. Congratulations!
04 okt 16 door lid: rhontique
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