I know I'm down about 23 pounds, so felt that should make some difference in my clothing size, but no. It really doesn't. The first batch of things I took to the fitting room, not a thing fit.
There are all these cute dresses and all sized too small. I had this wild hope of a 16 fitting and no way. Some 16Ws yes.
In the end I bought a pair of linen like navy blue capris in 1X (which are a little baggy), but at least I now can wear the three shirts I have in my current size with something! But for the most part, I simply looked big and bumpy in everything I tried on.
Yet, I know I'm getting smaller. My underwear fit way better. The one blue blouse's arms didn't fit and now do. Just that I had gone OVER my weight where I was 5 years ago. I was back to my weight that I was before we moved to Columbia. I was just 12 pounds shy of my all time high of a decade ago. That is INSANE!!!
I'm not discouraged, just a bit shocked at myself. I'm sitting here, shaking my head at myself.
Oh, well, I have dusted myself off and I'm at it again and hopefully will have a better tool chest to keep it off this time. I'll be able to wear my cute clothes bagged up in my closet soon enough.
You don't need to pressure yourself too much here. Fitness takes time. It's as much about fighting old habits as much as keeping to a diet, and our bodies tend to take some time to form around our new habits. A slim build should also be an expression of a vibrant, healthy lifestyle, and not just be for aesthetic reasons. Just keep up your diet and exercises, and the results will eventually show.
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