It's been 8 long years....

[sha_lyn]

Since I've fit into a pair of size 14 jeans.

That is until today.

I've noticed for about a week that my size 18-20 jeans were getting uncomfortably loose. I kept putting off buying clothes because I didnt' want to "waste" money on clothes before I got finished loosing. today it finally go to the point that my 18-20 jeans were falling off. I went to K-mart to pick up a couple of cheap pairs of jeans. I planned on tryign on a size 16 but they were out of 16P so I grabbed a 14P and tried them on. I 1/2 expected them not to fit, but I knew my 18-20 had a lot of room in them. Then tonight I saw a friend I haven't seen in a while. She couldn't believe the difference. She is the one who convinced me to give Atkins a try. If I keep this up, I will have my 15 lb tag by next week.

 

[kaylajr]

Congratulations

i was excited when i went from a 18 to 16 pants

i can't wait to fit into a size 14



WAY TO GO !!

 

[Robinrs]

You GO, sha lyn!! That is awesome!!! Doesn't it feel GOOOOD?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Doesn't it feel GREAT?!?!? Excellent job!!!!

 

[Kelsie]

<font color=blue>WooooHooooo!

That is so great!! I bet you look wonderful! </font>

 

[sha_lyn]

It feels great. About 3 weeks ago I really ready to give up on this. I was on a plateau for about 5 weeks or so. It took a lot of analizing to find what was causing the stall. If it weren't for all the info and support here I think I would have given up. Luckily I was able to read about others experiences and found that one big problem was I was over doing the low carb snacks to try to tame the craving for certain food textures. I started adding one very small serving (1/4-1/3 of a cup) of mashed potatoes to my diet about 2X a week. That seems to tame the "need" I was having without causing a carb crash.

Another problem I've mentioned here before is food allergies. As much as I hate it, I've discovered that I'm allergic to tomatoes. As long as I keep them out of my diet or limit them to 1-2 small servings a week, I continue to lose weight. as soon as I add them back in daily (even in small amount) my weight lose stalls.

 

[newholiday]

good job

 

[Tiggerlover91]

I know the feeling Sha_lyn!!!

I was at Walmart a few months ago to buy a second pair of jeans for work so I didn't wear my first pair out. My first pair was a 18W. I was down about 20 pounds then and figured that I was a 16W or 18 misses. I was wrong on both accounts!! I was a size 16 Misses and just couldn't believe it!! I dropped 2 sizes and didn't even know it. Well, I'm still wearing those 18W, but I look like MC Hammer in those jeans!! They are huge and aren't going to make it much longer. I'm going to have to give in and go and purchase another pair as it won't be a waste because whether I work at Ruby's or not, I will ALWAYS wear jeans. The size 16s I'm in currently are getting a little loose also and I will probably fall out when I put on the size 14s. Who said that??? SIZE 14???!!! YEA!!

CONGRATS Sha_lyn and keep up the GREAT work!!

 

[nativetxn]

How exciting and motivating! Isn't it just the greatest feeling to fit into a smaller size? Way to go!

 

[luv2nascar]

great job
I'll bet you're looking good
can't wait for the 14's myself
I've been putting off buying new jeans for a while now but I have ones that are about to fall off
Found and old pair I couldn't wear for past two years and I'm wearing them now
trying to save money on clothes anyway I can

 

[ohMom]

i always think that jeans are reality!

you know, tight jeans are a reminder to stay on plan

and loose baggy jeans scream "GO SHOPPING!"

and jeans a size smaller are cause to celebrate!! woo hoo!!!
great job!!!