Annette, a fellow blogger recently wrote a post about Falling Sizes. I could totally relate and had just fallen a size that day. She has lost six jeans sizes in 6 months. Wow!!! Congratulations! That‘s incredible. She was talking about how at first you just think your jeans are getting stretched out. Then, down the road, once your in a new size, you put back on your old jeans and are shocked how baggy they are. Only she was talking about a jumper and I’m talking about my jeans. I love baggy clothes, however they don’t always love me. There is a huge difference in the way I look. It’s always hard to see, because with baggy clothes you usually can’t even see where your butt is. However, tight clothes show it all. Well, these photos are to remind myself that “Tight is Alright, and Baggy is Just Saggy.”
I’m always more self cautions when I’m wearing tighter clothes, especially after wearing baggy for so long. Last night I was getting ready for a date and my jeans kept creeping down. I thought about trying on my smaller sizes again, but was worried I wouldn’t be able to get them past my thighs again. This time they fit! They were really tight. Then I realized anything is really tight compared to what I’ve been wearing. These are pictures I took today. I still can’t believe I wore those baggy jeans all the time. I still use them, but more like pajamas on the days that I’m washing my jeans. I should throw them out. I feel more lazy in baggy clothes, and I tent to eat more, and move less. When I’m wearing well fitted clothes, I’m more active, more confident, look better, and eat less.
Have you ever tried to over eat in tight jeans? It was almost worse then PMS cramps (Sorry my male readers, just really bloated). On, my date last night I had better posture, and ate a lot less. I looked in the mirror and could really see how much healthier I’ve become. Just looking in the mirror was motivation to keep exercising and continue on my journey to get fit and go surfing. It’s not only about the surfing, but that’s what’s keeping me motivated for now.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:47 am
Very inspirational. I always tell my clients to look for changes in places other than the scale. Like feeling good in your clothes, especially if they are getting smaller. You are doing a really great job with your program. Keep it up.
November 10th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
You look fabulous! The fitted jeans show off your figure much better, great job
November 10th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
SpinDiva: Thanks! Most of my fitness goal has nothing to do with the scale. It’s more of a total life fitness, which to me includes peace of mind, happiness, and fitting back into my old jeans =).
November 10th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Stephenie: Thank you so much! It’s easy to be self cautious when I’ve been veering clothes that hid everything for so long. It’s always others that notice it first, but I’m finally seeing the difference and it’s very motivating. Thanks for all your support. I’m excited for your 365 days.