One step closer!

Yesterday on a whim my SO and I decided to head up to the Outlets to both be outside and shop. It was a beautiful day and while I was open to picking up some things, I wasn't going with any intention in mind. 

Now, throughout all of my weight loss, the GAP outlet has been my friend. Great bargains and quality items makes me very, very happy. I remember the first trip I took there in the summer of 2009 and I bought 2 XL shirts. I was so excited that I could even SHOP in the Gap, that I didn't care what size or style the items were! Okay, well maybe I cared a little. 

Yesterday I was in there, yet again making my way through the 60 and 70% off racks, when I saw the cutest black dress. I grabbed a L to try on, and then at the last minute, I put it back and grabbed the M. The last time I bought clothes, I was able to purchase all M tops, so I was hopeful that I could squeeze into the dress. I also grabbed some jeans and a few tops. Lo and behold the dress looked AMAZING and fit perfectly! I was so excited. As I tried on the jeans, I realized that the 14's were actually a little too loose for comfort. I stood in that dressing room debating to myself if I wanted to try on 12's. I have never been a size 12 (as an adult, anyway). Throughout high school I was a consistent 16 and in college ballooned up to a 22/24. I decided to take the risk and to my shock, amazement, and unbridled joy, the 12's fit. And not in a jump up and down suck it in coat hanger in the zipper fit. They buttoned and zipped with ease. Tears were shed in that dressing room. Tears of pride. 10+ pants sizes lost in 3 years. I earned it. 

I bought the dress, the jeans, and some size Medium tops, with a savings of over $75. It was a great day and a reminder that no matter how often I stress over the scale, or over-analyze what I'm eating (or not eating), that my hard work is paying off.  I still can't set a goal weight, but I know my goal size is in the single digits. I am now one step closer to those single digit sizes that I long to wear.