I was feeling down so I needed to do this...

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Last night for some reason I was feeling a bit down... I've said this many times to many folks - when this happens dig deep in your tool box and pull something out that will *fix* that mood. These are a few pics of me I took last night. This was my original size pants in the black (of course... lol) size 28W... I used to fit these at my heaviest, 330+ Lbs. They were even tight!! I refused to cross over into the 30's. My tops were a 3X, even sometimes a 4X (not as much) but still...

They are matched up against my "goal" jeans, size 8M. How did I not realize how large I really was? I've never been able to really recognize the true me, I still don't now. I might never, though I hope to someday.

Anyway I have redirected my new goal to a size 4M with those same style/cut jeans. After that I'm done... finish... even if I weigh 180 Lbs. In a few years when I have the excess skin removed, whatever doesn't fix itself in that time I'm sure that will be a few more pounds off anyway.

This is for all those who are pre-op, on the fence, not sure, just searching, or even feeling low due to stalling or whatever reason... it can and will happen for you! I have endured many stalls in my journey. I have gone weeks with little or no losses. My weight is coming of slow... but you know what (I've lost 75 Lbs in 8 months)? Something about me, I NEVER GIVE UP AND I NEVER GIVE IN!!! I am very close to goal and I FEEL LIKE I'M THERE ALREADY!!! Just a little fine tuning away.

Lotsa hugs and smiles, Irene.

Before/The Beginning:

 

Currently:

   

[swizzly 901]

Sweet!! I always love the single-pant-leg photos. And your behind looks gooood in those new jeans!!

[SC~Amanda 0]

Lookin' Good !

[chilo1 62]

Irene you are a true inspiration and you are gorgeous!!!!

[Nancy Rivers 24]

That looks awesome! I am a size 28W now - so I really love your pictures. I just hope that someday I can be that small - although I never ever remember being that small....

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

I am sorry you were feeling down, but am really glad you didn't stay there. It so easy to wallow in it. Thanks for sharing. I love the pictures and you look fabulous!

[Dawn 16]

LOVE IT!!! You look AWESOME and OMG that picture of the jeans together is Great!! Really shows the difference!

[samantha209 19]

Truly inspiring! looking great

[sarsar 824]

Wow, you look great! What a wonderful post, I love how you turned feeling down into something good!

[Disney 20]

Thanks for being such an inspiration to all of us, as always. I hope you are feeling better after looking at those pics of yourself. You deserve to feel good about what you have already accomplished, that's for sure!

[Rev Me Up! 75]

Fantastic!!!!! Look at you in those jeans!!!!!!

SUch a good idea for a pick-me-up. It is so important to find a way to get out of those blues. Thanks for the idea and the constant inspiration.

YOu look like a million bucks!!

Lara

[bilka 6]

Thank you for the idea on how to go back to a better mood! Inspirational as always!

[M2G 1,836]

WOW! Fantastic pictures and I hope it helped raise your spirits.

As I get closer and closer to a normal BMI and start looking better and better, I need to remember how far I've come. Photos do that for me...remind me of where I have been and where I want to be.

Thanks for sharing with us!

[coops 1,790]

Te loveliest Irene,

what can I say, that hasn't already been said!!!

My goodness me... what a fantastic role model you are to all of us... new and old sleevers!!!

You're pictures are fab!! I love this... I often look at my big clothes that I have saved, and you are right, they put things into perspective when not much is going on with the scales!!

xx

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Thanks for taking that photo Irene! I get such a kick out of the 'fit in one leg' pants pics! I hope i can do that some day soon... The one just laying one pair over the other is great too. You have come sooo far!