So, a very cool thing is starting to happen that I’m surprised is happening this soon. My clothes are fitting looser.

Now, it’s not like they’re “falling off me” loose. or “I need a belt” loose. or “OMG I need to go buy smaller clothes!” loose. At least not yet. Right now, it’s more like “wow, these pants actually zipped up without having to do acrobatics” loose. And this might be TMI for the guys, but I’ve noticed a difference in my bras as well. My cup no longer runneth over, I guess you could say. :-P

So yeah. I suppose this is what it feels like to have clothes that actually fit comfortably instead of feeling like I’m squeezing into them everyday. It’s a good feeling. A really good feeling. I’m a visual kinda gal, so having tangible results, like actually seeing a difference in my before/during pictures and now with my clothes fitting looser, is a HUGE motivator!

For the record, here are my starting (current) sizes:

Jeans/pants: 24/26
Top: 24/26 or 3x (depending on brand, 2x)
Bra: 46DD
Shoe: 10.5/11 wide

The reason I put my shoe size is because I’m hoping that I go down a few sizes as I lose the weight. For years I was known in my family for having the smallest feet. All the women in my family had larger feet (size 11+) yet I wore a size 8. However, once I started having kids and putting on the pounds, my feet grew along with my body. So that’s why I’m hoping to go down a size or two in the shoe department.

Before I go I wanted to mention an awkward compliment I got yesterday – from my BOSS. Um, yeah. So I had told my bosses that I was trying to lose weight back when I first started in September. And I’m sure they can see that I’m trying because instead of a 32 oz soda at my desk all the time, I have water now. And instead of bringing Burger King back for lunch everday, I bring something healthy from home. So it’s been no secret to them that I’m doing this. Well, yesterday my one boss “D” told me that the other day he had mentioned to my other boss “P” that he could tell I was losing weight because of how loose my jeans were starting to be and the fact that I’m pulling them up so much. I didn’t really know what to say in response, but it made me so excited that it’s starting to be noticeable…ya know?! and from my boss! So, yeah, definitely awkward, but very nice to hear.