The Story:
It was a September Sunday evening last year when I realized I had a problem. I was attempting to get things ready for school the next day and was trying to put together an outfit. After 10 minutes of sucking-it-in, I finally got my khaki pants buttoned. I went to take a step forward and could barely separate my legs. That's when my husband says to me, "Are you wearing those tomorrow?"
Not anymore......it was official, my pants were so tight that even my husband noticed how inappropriate they looked.
I cried. How had I let this happen?!?!?
I solved the problem then by heading to Kohl's at 9:30 at night to purchase 4 new pairs of pants. I actually liked them! They served me well for the school year and brought a small amount of comfort. The "old" pants went into the "donate" pile.
This school year, I tried those "new" pants on and stood their wondering why I looked like I was drowning in my pants. What they hell had happened? I guess that's what you get for buying "cheap" pants. They fabric just can't hold its shape and it "gives out" after a while.
The moment:
I was putting away some summer clothes and taking out some fall/winter clothes when I found the "old" pants. I had though I bagged them up last month for the clothing drive. Guess not. Just for shits and giggles I tried them on...
...THEY FIT!!!!!!
I couldn't believe it. I ran down stairs so fast that my husband actually looked away from the football games he's been glued to all day to ask what was wrong! When I asked them if they looked too tight, he said no and wanted to know if I had gone shopping today.
I almost cried! They fit! My "old" pants fit!
I owe my success to running. If it wasn't for the being bitten by the running bug last November, I wouldn't have lost the weight. I honestly don't feel like I have lost any weight. I honestly don't look like I have lost any weight. But....pants don't lie.
Running has totally changed my life, and my waistline too! When I told some of you that I run so that my pants will fit.....I wasn't lying :)
What fun to fit into pants that didn't used to fit! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! That is really great and I can tell it is a HUGE confidence booster!! Wooooohooo!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! That's the best feeling ever....i hope to have that feeling soon, too! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is the best feeling ever - I won't lie - one reason I run is for the same reason. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have come so far as a runner in such a short amount of time - you should be so proud of yourself.