Finally forced to shop for clothes

When I started this journey, I had several ranges of clothes in my closet that I could wear ranging from my very large size 20's and 2x clothes to my 16w's. As I lost weight, I would simply gather the stuff that was too big and donate them until all I have left now are my 16's.

Well after some not so subtle comments from my mom about the unflattering way my clothes are hanging on me, I decided it was time to get at least a few pairs of jeans that fit. So this weekend while at Costco, I found some GV capri's. Mom and I both wear these jeans because they are cut nicely so I decided to pick up a few pair for the both of us. Mom is a size 12 and the scrooge in me came out again thinking "I'm maybe a 14, if I buy a 12, they won't fit now but they will by summer..." So I bought 3 pairs of size 12's for myself.

When I brought them home, I immediately went to the closet to try on a pair. My DH wanted to see them on but I quickly shoo'ed him away since there was no way these pants were going to fit anyway. I just wanted to see how far it was from being able to button. To my utter shock and disbelief, those jeans went on and buttoned right up! WOW!!!!!! Now mind you, they were a bit snug at the waist. But I didn't have to suck anything in to get them to fit! I can wear them now and in about 2 weeks they will fit just right.

I was so thrilled, I ran down the hallway to show them off to DH and the kids. I even had a picture taken showing off the size 12 tag and emailed it to my mom. She was thrilled too!

Now I'm still cheap because I know I will continue to shrink and I would rather spend my money when I hit my goal weight but it is sure nice to be in 12's. :-D