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| This is how I feel in my new dress! |
What's significant for me in all this is that I'm coming to terms with where I am with my size. I am not the size I want to be (8), but I've come a long way from the size 30/32 sizes I wore a year and a half ago. I've focused my energy on being frustrated that I'm not further along, i.e., I'm still not wearing at least a size 16, wah, wah, wah, and suddenly, in the middle of my feeling bummed about not being a 16, without realizing it - I moved into size 18. Shut up!
What a great surprise to find myself down another size. I will continue to work on living in the moment instead of focusing on just the future.
What about you? Have you treated yourself to new clothes lately? I shopping more fun than it used to be?
06/13/12 Update - here I am in my new dress!
THERESA!!!! An 18!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!!! 30/32 to an 18!!!! Is there anyway you can post a side by side picture, one of you in the 30/32 and one of you in your 18? I would LOVE to see the comparison picture!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is a major accomplishment!!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a surprise to drop a size; believe me, I have lived it! I have been doing maintenance 4 months now, and I am slowly allowing myself to buy clothes. I can honestly say that now I am a "Maxxonista"!!!! lol!!!! Enjoy your dress!!! Looking forward to the picture!
ReplyDeleteTHERESA!!!!You are so kind and generous on this blog. I am very grateful! That is the BEST news!! So happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!!! GO GIRL! you got this!!
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You're doing great Theresa! I'm glad you treated yourself to something new, retail therapy works wonders. I too struggle with not thinking I'm as far as I should be but then think of where I would be if I didn't see Julie. I'm early into my journey but I hope to let my body determine where I end up but I would love to be in the single digits too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for starting this blog. I've had a lot of questions answered that I was going to call the office about.
Congratulations Theresa!!!! That is wonderful! Hard work and determination pay off, we just need to be patient as our body heals and shrinks. (That is the hardest part:))
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if you could post that I have several pairs of 18W and 18 jeans and pants that I would love to pass on to someone who could use them. I finally after 14 weeks got into a 16! Yeah!!! I don't want to look back and am ready to share. If anyone can use them, they can email me at amem1997@hotmail.com. Thank you, Adrienne
Adrienne congratulations!!! How exciting!!! Patience is my toughest part too, but sooooo worth it!! It is so exciting to get rid of clothes that are to big! I can remember getting rid of clothes that were to small because they would torment me every time I looked into my closet!!! Keep up the good work!!!! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteLynn I have to remember to think of where I would be also if I didn't start with Julie!! The thought is quite painful! I also have had many answers through this blog!! Thanks for posting!!
You are an inspiration for those of us who are impatient.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sad about the turn this blog has recently taken. It was so nice to be able to come here and get insight and help with our journey, but now I'm almost afraid to read the posts and comments. Let's hope the children will soon have to go to bed and we can get back to the loving support and encouragement.
ReplyDeleteTo stop the troll from posting inappropriate comments, I am now moderating comments before they can be posted. I removed the negative comments and the replies that followed those comments.
ReplyDeleteThis message and any other inappropriate comments made from this post will be removed in the next few days, as will the threads that followed. I want everyone to know I've done this and then remove this troll's energy from our blog entirely.
Thank you Theresa!! Now our blog can continue as it was meant to be and as it was doing before, being a support for each other!!!
DeleteTheresa ~ Thank you so much. This blog has been an inspiration, a motivator, a place to have questions answered, and support on the days that I've needed it. Thank you for insuring it will remain a positive go-to place for many of us who haven't become brave enough to become contributors yet. I went to Julie March/April of this year at a size 14 (I'm only 5'3") - a size 14 that I needed to pour myself into and ended up with pants that would practically cut me in half...many of those 14s I can take off without unbuttoning now but still not a 12 across the board. When you talk about the slow journey and having patience, I feel like you're talking directly to me. It helps me to keep on track, keep my eye on the prize (the old size 6 jeans folded in my drawer for "someday"). I just want you to know you are appreciated, and I am grateful for this blog. ~ Nikki
DeleteTeresa, you look so pretty ( and SKINNY!) in your new dress! congratulations!
DeleteTheresa, thank you so much. The comments I made last night were in my total desparation. I, too, appreciate so much the fact that you started this blog and appreciate all the positive comments and support that it encourages. Thanks for listening and being able to do something about it.
ReplyDeleteTheresa,I can't imagine how much time you put into creating this blog, but I can say thank you! This has become part of my success with Julies program. Each contribution has connected the dots for me. No matter what the subject is, if it hasn't come up with me yet, I know it will. The commitment & free will we have all given to get healthy is a journey I personally would like to take as part of this blog. It's been 54 days from my initial session with Julie & I have gone from a rather tight size 18/20 to a size 14!I can't convey my gratitude enough to you & all the contributors! I look forward to the next email updates from Friends of Key Hypnosis! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteTheresa!!! Those pictures are unbelieveable!! OH MY GOODNESS!! You are a totally new person!! What a difference!!! and what a beautiful dress!! You look fantastic!!! It is so much easier for me to see weight loss in side by side pictures like that. I am amazed at your transformation!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting those pictures!!! How encouraging for me to see!!!!
Continue on we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Theresa! you look BEAUTIFUL!!! WHAT A MAJOR CHANGE! Sometimes, I think it's best on the body long term for slower weight loss! I really do!...
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you are beautiful, i love your smile your youthfulness, so happy so pretty. congrats to you and happy shopping!
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