Let me also say that I have, for some years, felt a little guilty about my hubs meeting me at that time...like I'd sold him a bill of goods, because he fell in love with me when I was, as I like to think of it, a "normal fat". Not that he has ever made me feel that way! I know he loves me at any weight, but still...it's an inner turmoil that I'm sure all fatties go through, no matter how loving or wonderful their partners may be.
During that time of unimaginable (for me) skinniness, I had some clothes that I bought. One was a ski-jacket from a Toronto outfitter called Mountain Equipment Co-Op. It was an XL and it was a victory coat because it was not only from a non-fat-girl store, but from a store that caters to sporty, outdoorsy folk! The other thing was a London Fog raincoat, purchased in a...wait for it...size 12 petite. Yeah. Those coats have been in my closet for years, silent reminders of how thin I was once. Today, I decided to try them on and see how far I had to go to get back into them.
THEY FIT!
Both of them fit! By the time I had finished buttoning the raincoat, I was shaking. I can't believe it! I took pictures (even though I look like street people and haven't showered...and am not wearing pants) because I needed to record the moment. And now, I post them here...so I will never forget how happy I am today!
I am HAPPY!
I know exactly what you mean about the bill of goods. Ugh. But, look at you now skinny! So, the hard part (for me) is wrapping your head around that concept. That can actually be a fun process. Pictures help (glad you thought to do that)... which reminds me, I took one of Amey from Idaho and I last night. And I'm going to try to take one tonight... and post them both on my blog. Maybe ten pictures (not). ;)
ReplyDeleteI am so very happy for you, Gilly! You have worked so hard, you deserve that damn 12P! BTW, I too took Phen Phen many years ago.
ReplyDeleteHappy and SKINNY!! Have you seen your face lately?! OMG!
ReplyDeleteWhat a victory.
So happy for you!
Fen-Phen seemed so awesome, didn't it? I could have written this myself since I met my husband at college the fall after I spent the summer on fen-phen.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the old clothes fitting :)
Congrats to you!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic NSVs... This is wonderful! You look amazing. I am so happy for you. I have to hunt in my closet for memories from my not-so-fat past. Yay! *Maria*-blogger from "This one time at BAND Camp..."
ReplyDeleteFreakin AWESOME!!!!! You are workin those coats girl in your skinny a##
ReplyDeleteI am feeling that happiness
I am SOOO happy for you!! You look amazing - how much have you lost since Chicago?
ReplyDeleteSuch a great NSV- love ya!
What a great way to start a day! You look radient my dear Gilly and good for you....all your hard work is showing!
ReplyDeleteThat's kickasssssss! You look great and sooo happy! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLook at you Miss 12P HOT STUFF!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, Gilly!
ReplyDeleteGilly, your face is thinner than it was even in Chicago. And the rest of you too! LOVE the photos, you look awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I had the exact.same.experience with phen-fen. Loved, loved, loved it, met my husband at my skinniest and have always felt guilty for selling him a bill of goods. In exactly the same terms.
Gilly You look GREAT!! The jackets even look like they are a bit big on you! I sold my husband on skinny me right after I had lost 40lbs on weight watchers! So thrilled for you
ReplyDeleteYou look happy too! Nice.
ReplyDeleteOMG Gilly, I totally related to everything in your post. I was already quite big when I met my husband but proceeded to gain more weight and I felt like I sold him a fat and fabulous gal- what he got was a grumpy and depressed gal for a couple of years there....
ReplyDeleteAnd as for MEC- soooo get that. When I first moved up to BC I had to stop myself from staring at all the people just randomly doing sporty stuff. It was like, "this fool over here is biking, this one's hiking, that one is running and that guy is kayaking, wtf?" MEC and LuLu Lemon et all epitomized this sporty world I felt a million miles away from. In fact I was so intimidated by MEC I didn't go into the store until I was down to a size 16. (nothing fit there at a 16, either, crushing!).
FYI- I think Nicole is right, they're both a size too big on you.
:-)
ReplyDeleteSkinny Bitch!
I agree with Jen. I noticed your face right away. The contours of your face have changed...you look thinner. And thanks for sharing your awesome NSV! You do look cute and adorable in your small clothes!~
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteNo snarky comments here. How could I? You're absolutely beaming and it makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteI love that your hands are blurry from excitedness.
You look amazing and congrats on this.
ReplyDeleteSister...I hear ya on the "bill of goods" thing. I happen to meet hubby (9/05) when I was at my low of 155 and a size 6. Little did he know this was simply the downslide of what would eventually be a huge gain. By the time we married in 5/08 I was 174...then by 2/10 was 236. I don't know how on earth he put up with that but I must have the last good guy alive.
Way to go cupcake.
yay Gilly!!! Awesome NSV, you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYEAH! What a great victory. And I love the coat/pantsless look. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWay, way cool!!! I am so happy for you! A 12 Petite? How frickin' awesome is that??? :)
ReplyDeleteLuckily (or unluckily) my husband has "grown" with me so we suckered each other into this marriage. You look fantastic. I can tell you've lost since September. I am so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI love the no pants look!!! Congratulations you skinny-minny. You look absolutely radiant!!!
ReplyDeleteOh and I totally sold my husband a bill of goods too and have felt guilty about it for 15 years. AND - those coats are both a bit roomy on you!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteYou rock, Gilly! What a great feeling! <3
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm HAPPY for you! You're such an inspiration! :D
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