Warning: muffin top ahead...

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Yesterday afternoon I went into town to pick up some things from the store. On my way I stopped at this cute little retail store that I love. They had a pile of 'slightly used' jeans on sale for $5 in the entry way. I went through them and found pair after pair of really cute styles. Most of them size 5 and under. Then the lady came out and threw in a couple more... size 16. At first I was happy to see some jeans that looked more human then Barbie size.. but then I started wondering if she put them there after seeing me. Did I still look like a size 16 ??

I grabbed a pair that looked cute and carried them as I went browsing through the rest of the store. I couldn't stop thinking about holding a pair of size 16's again. Then it hit me. Why am I going to buy a size 16? It would be just as bad as buying a size 5! I don't wear a size 16 anymore. Not that they would fall off my hips, but they would definitely be baggy.

So I went back to the pile of jeans and threw them back. Then picked up a really cute pair of pants that were adorable... and a size 11. A size smaller then what I wear now. I grabbed them, paid and ran out of the store before putting myself through any more torture.

When I got home I pulled them out of the bag and dashed for the bathroom. Holding my breath I pulled them on, over my thighs... over my hips.. button, zip!! Voila... they were on. Tight, but on. They looked great, accept for the fat that hung over the sides a little. I expected it and was ok with it. The fact that they even closed excited me! I took some pics of me in them so that when I lose another 10 lbs I can compare the before and afters. (but I cant bring myself to post the pics until I have the afters!!)

I am excited to have a goal setting pair of pants.

My weight is up, but it is all water. My fingers were swollen this morning and thinking back I didn't drink my water yesterday and ate a salty dinner.. We will see what Monday brings! Have a wonderful weekend!