Friday night I took my measurements and went online to look at a size chart. OMG. Have you ever done this? When I looked at the
chart it says I'm supposed to be...I'm none of the sizes
listed! My measurements are not on the chart! According to the charts
(and I looked at several), I am three different sizes (my bust, hips,
and waist are not in the same size and the size between each is wide; no
pun intended). No wonder I'm not finding clothes that fit me.
I feel like wearing girly-girl clothes. I'm SO over wearing black and white--I want vibrant colors! I have a handful of summer dresses and a ton of blouses, but I want some short skirts. I recently dropped another size, so I just need to find the place where my size exists. Size doesn't matter, but where oh where are clothes my size?
Last summer I discovered Dress Barn, but everything I liked was a size 8. My trip there yesterday lasted 2 hours and I left empty-handed. I can see things there fit better, but nothing in the styles I want.
To boost my morale, which was low after not having any success at Dress Barn, I went into my photos and pulled a photo from my days of being a size 30/32 to post here next to my current size. I'm telling you, a photo is worth a thousand words.
I know I've said this a million times on this blog, but it's worth repeating: take photos and take them often!
Looking at myself in the size 30/32 photo next to a photo taken last month, there is no denying my transformation. Wooohoo! As big as I may some days feel--I am not the size I used to be. I have come a long way. Sure, I wish it was faster, but it is what it is and I'm so far from a size 30/32.
I also booked a refresher, because I want to reach maintenance and I need a boost to help me get there. Yes, I'm having success dropping weight again, but I want to push through to the finish line. I called today and have an appointment for next month.
To those of you reading this: do whatever it takes to stay the course to make it to your finish line. However long it takes - you are worth it.
Then and now |
Last summer I discovered Dress Barn, but everything I liked was a size 8. My trip there yesterday lasted 2 hours and I left empty-handed. I can see things there fit better, but nothing in the styles I want.
To boost my morale, which was low after not having any success at Dress Barn, I went into my photos and pulled a photo from my days of being a size 30/32 to post here next to my current size. I'm telling you, a photo is worth a thousand words.
I know I've said this a million times on this blog, but it's worth repeating: take photos and take them often!
Looking at myself in the size 30/32 photo next to a photo taken last month, there is no denying my transformation. Wooohoo! As big as I may some days feel--I am not the size I used to be. I have come a long way. Sure, I wish it was faster, but it is what it is and I'm so far from a size 30/32.
I also booked a refresher, because I want to reach maintenance and I need a boost to help me get there. Yes, I'm having success dropping weight again, but I want to push through to the finish line. I called today and have an appointment for next month.
To those of you reading this: do whatever it takes to stay the course to make it to your finish line. However long it takes - you are worth it.