Normally, I don’t brave the stores on Black Friday. I don’t like to deal with the crowds. However, on Wednesday, I noticed that my favorite pair of jeans, one of only two pairs I had, had a hole in them. And unfortunately, the hole wasn’t in a place that could be passed off as trendy. I decided to brave Old Navy with my mother- and sister-in-law.
I was excited to see that part of the Black Friday deals at Old Navy included all jeans being sold for $15. Even though more than 50% off jeans is exciting, the best part of my shopping experience was that I was down two sizes! (I haven’t worn this size of pants for almost four years!) Even with friends, family, and co-workers mentioning that they can tell I’ve lost weight and me knowing that I’ve lost almost 40 pounds, it didn’t really sink in until I tried on those jeans!
My weight loss has plateaued for the last few months, which I know is normal, but it has been a little frustrating. Because of the plateau, I feel like my resolve has slipped a little bit. I’m quicker to give into my cravings than I was before. I still keep within my weekly calorie limit; it’s just that the food I’m choosing to fill that limit with isn’t the best. I also used to stick to my lower limit, whereas most days, I’m pushing the higher limit as far as it’ll go.
It just feels so good to tangibly see the hard work I’ve put into losing weight pay off. It helps me want to keep going and recommit to sticking to my lower calorie limit, especially with the difficulty of the last few months. I’m excited to lose two more pant sizes!
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Congratulations! You look great! Keep up the good work!
Hey, congrats on the pants!! I am exactly the same; I didn’t want to go shopping on Friday, but I saw that Old Navy had $15 jeans, and I REALLY needed a new pair, so I went and found the only pair left in my size…which is also down a few sizes since having Kimball. Yay for us and our new ON jeans!
I am so proud of you and your resolve to stay on track! I loved shopping with you (even though you didn’t enjoy it that much)! Thanks for coming up and spending time with us. I can’t wait for Christmas!!!
That is so awesome. You got a 2fer. A pair of jeans at a GREAT price and to finally see that you’ve lost the weight in your clothes size. I’m proud of you. Keep it up and get back into it full throttle. You can do it!
Yeah. That is so exciting! I’m so proud of you. That is a lot of hard work!
Jer and I each got a pair of those $15 jeans! Congrats on going down two whole sizes!!
That’s so exciting! Congrats on going down TWO whole sizes!!!!
I braved the Black Friday crowds and came away with something for all my kids and husband. It was insane, but I got a lot of good deals!
Hey congrats! That’s awesome for you. Two sizes! Yeah!
Why didn’t I know about this cool $15 jeans deal at ON? Shucks. But yay for you and your score on such a great deal, and yay for you for dropping two more sizes! I think that deserves yet ANOTHER pair of jeans, don’t you?
Congrats! That is such a great feeling. I’m glad you are able to see the results of your hard work. Keep it up!
That is so exciting to get to slip into those jeans and feel it and see it (and then not have to pay top doller!). Way to go girl!!