I am hearing the music from the beginning of Star Wars as I'm starting to write this post. That's because I am entering a new frontier. A galaxy that no Tricia has gone before. A place I didn't even know could exist. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have entered into the world of skinny jeans.
Dun, dun, duuuuuuunnnnnn......
I honestly didn't think I'd ever do it. As a matter of fact, while searching through old blog posts, I found this entry from April 27, 2008. And I quote, "I love flare leg jeans and can't even imagine stepping into ultra-trendy skinny jeans." But here I am, on the eve of my first skinny jean day. I guess that's why you never say never.
When I started my weight loss journey I would day dream about the clothes that I could possibly get to wear if I got to my goal weight. It was kind of like starting any other diet though. You're really determined but in the back of your mind you have that nagging voice of failure. The one that tells you not to get your hopes up because in a couple of weeks you could be back to eating Chinese take-out while watching The Biggest Loser (I've done it). I don't know what was different this time. I don't know what finally clicked in our heads and gave us the determination to see this through. I'm getting really close to my goal weight. As of this morning I was 2.4 pounds away. I haven't been this size since I was 19 or 20. I didn't think I'd ever get back here and I can honestly say that I am shocked to be here.
I think that sticking with the diet and meeting my goal of running the 5k has really changed my perspective on life. I think it's made me less afraid to try things. I have more confidence in myself now. I know that if I really put my mind to it, I can accomplish really great things. And I'm not afraid to try. Skinny jeans included.
It's a little terrifying thinking about wearing them to work for the first time. Even though I've seen the numbers on the scale go down and I've seen the clothes sizes go down and have had people telling me they can see the changes in me, I still kind of feel like that fat girl. I don't want to be one of those fat women from the Ricky Lake show that lost a little bit of weight and suddenly thought they could wear Daisy Duke's. Ya know? I know that I have a very distorted view of myself and my body so I trust Joe's opinion when he tells me something looks good. And he has put the stamp of approval on the skinny jeans.
So off I go into the wild blue jean yonder. I'm gonna strut my new ass in my new skinny jeans and hold my head up high. I worked hard to get here and I'm proud to show it off.
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4 comments:
You go girl!!! I actually tried some on and bought a pair but have yet to wear them. I think they have too many rips and I look very EMO in them! Maybe I will now! You inspired me to run and now I can't imagine not doing it! Keep stepping out of the box, because honestly, every time you do, I am inspired to as well!
Love you!
I just love to read your posts. You have such a great outlook on stuff and a flare for writing. I am very proud of all of your hard work. It very hard to stick to something especially when it involves good tasting food.oxoxo Love Mom
Awesome pictures if I must say so myself. I am so glad you had a good time....but I already told you that at breakfast! xoxoxo Mom
In your "after" pic you both look 10 years younger!
Your determination is admirable - you two make 30 look good :)
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