Back in February, I asked a very important question:
“Will I ever be able to button this jacket?”
The jacket, a saucy little Theory blazer purchased optimistically in my pre-baby size, was to be my proxy for the wedding gown–which was still being made–as I attempted to drop a few inches and lb’s.
I committed to showing you an “after” picture wearing the jacket, which I figured would help motivate me. Plus, I couldn’t very well show you my dress before the wedding. It’s bad luck!
So, for the past four months I’ve been working it: Weight Watchers, the trainer, walking dates with a long-legged friend, and a lot of hot tea and chewing gum.
And now, as promised, here I am 4 months later (and 1 month before my wedding), wearing the jacket…
Hardest thing about losing the weight: Children’s birthday parties.
Coolest thing about losing it: New clothes! As in, the old ones in my closet. Some of them actually fit again!
Funniest thing about losing it: Watching Dave try to express his admiration without sounding like a jerk (“You look better–I mean good–you look good!”)
Now I just have to stay strong until the wedding cake, which I will dive into face first.
Thanks for keeping me honest, blogosphere. You’re better than Atkins.
XOXO Hungry Bride
Congratulations – there is NOTHING better than getting new (old) clothes. Awesome! I am very happy for you – enjoy inhaling the cake!!!
Totally, plus I’ve finally been able to purge all the stuff from 4 years ago that technically fits but has gone out of style (I didn’t feel like I could judge it until I could put it over my head). Good Will Industries loves me now!
You look amazing!!!! I need to get on your program! Can’t wait to see wedding pics. 🙂
Thanks Hannah. It will be fun to post the wedding pics. I can’t believe it’s almost here.
Wow,go you! That’s incredible and what a transformation. Always love to hear a healthy weight loss story 🙂
Thanks Charlotte! I guess that’s an advantage to losing it SLOWLY…def not a crash diet!
Congrats Aim! You look fantastic — and so does this blazer! I can’t wait to see (the svelter) you next month.
Meanwhile I’m stitting in front of my blog with my hand in a box of cereal…this not eating thing never really becomes a “habit” with me.
you look amazing. incidentally, i’m convinced someone is going into my closet to exchange my jackets for a smaller size just to make me feel like crap. maybe i should get married again. it seems to look amazing on you!
xo
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Thank you. You should totally renew your vows, Heidi & Seal style, without the divorce.
Congrats Any, you look amazing in the jacket !
Awesome! Congrats to you! I hope you celebrated with a cupcake, you deserve it. 🙂
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LOL yes an invisible cupcake.