It’s a little hard to see, but I am getting smaller.
This is my favorite “little black dress”.
It’s a classic Jones New York dress that is made with impeccable quality and fit me perfectly when I bought it 7 years ago. But I weighed more then than I do now.
I wore this dress to church a couple weeks ago, and my good friend pulled me aside and told me that that was the last day I could wear this dress — my favorite dress. (It looks like a gunny sack on me now — and because of the way the dress is constructed — completely lined with top-stitched princess seams — it would cost more than it’s worth to have it altered)
So I had to memorialize my dress and have this picture taken.
I know I’m still tubby, but officially, I have gone from a size 22 to a size 16.
Not bad, eh?
Well, it would be better if I had some size 16 clothes… but I currently have one pair of jeans that actually fit correctly. I also have a pair of size 14 black jeans that my friend, Gwen, passed on to me after she lost weight — as an incentive for the future.
That future is now closer than before. Woo hoo!
Tags: Getting Smaller
Congrats! Keep up the good work
Bravo Annie! I took a look back at the picture you put up when you started your wait loss. I can really see the difference!
Congrats! That’s awesome transition….
what is your secret?
I am so proud of you! I know how hard it is, and you are inspiring me to get back on the losing end of things again.
congrats on your loss! I too have been losing and saying goodbye to clothes I’ve been wearing for long while. Feels great to buy new clothes.
Looking good!!!!
Wonderful Annie…looking good…and remember, lots of health benefits also come with losing weight
-debby
Chester, NY
Absolutely *fantastic* that you have such dedication and perseverance! I applaud you and your new look! I hope that we will be able to see “less” of you in the future!
You look wonderful!!! I love Jones New York. I can tell a huge difference in your face. Your son won’t recognize you when he gets home, lol. Seriously…great job!
Congratulations, Annie, that is wonderful! So proud of you. It must feel marvelous…keep it up.
You look incredible! My hat is off to you. I know from personal experience that losing weight is one of the HARDEST things to do. I am really impressed with your perseverance! When I was losing weight, one of the best investments I made was a couple of wrap skirts like these: http://www.tznius.com/cgi-bin/group.pl?id=26 I hemmed them a little bit, but they were FABULOUS because they fit me at any size!
Annie you look amazing! And your hair is lighter, yes? I wonder if I will recognize you next time we meet.
Yea! Annie! I know how hard this is! You inspire me!
Hey! I figured it out. The name box is ABOVE the NAME word not below. So, I wanted to say, Annie, YOU LOOK FABULOUS! I am so happy for you! I am about to embark on a losing streak myself. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will take. I’ve dropped in to your blog a few times lately. You’re doing it! What you always wanted. You are IN the big world of Quilting. It just seems like we’re sitting around having a great talk when I listen to you. I wish I had lived closer over these years so I could have given you copies of the photos you lost. Sigh. Look for that whole situation to be redeemed somehow. I helped my friend make and we’re finishing a quilt this week of light and dark green woven hearts on muslin but I ALWAYS forget how to bind the edge. I heard you teach it on a blog but have no idea what date it was. And NOT to mention mitered corners! Sheesh huh? Great to see that photo of you! Valerie
Way to go Annie! It feels good doesn’t it?? I’ve lost a size or two and about 15 lbs in the last couple months. It’s like I have a new wardrobe because I fit back into my clothes from a couple years ago … Keep it up – I’m with you!
You look amazing Annie! Congrats on your progress – takes a lot of discipline to lose weight, and you’re doing it – so inspiring! Did you get a new hair color? It looks fantastic!
Miss hearing your podcasts. Congratulation on your weight loss. I hope you are well. Happy Thanksgiving.
wahoo! Good for you Annie – keep going – then treat yourself to a whole new wardrobe!
This is an inspiration for me! Thanks! It’s not easy but so worth every lost oz./lb/dress size. You must feel better, have more energy, are proud of your accomplishment. Wonderful!
OMG you look awesome, congrats! Keep up the hard work, and I know it IS hard but worth it. If anything, for your health!
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
It’s amazing how much weight you’ve lost. I can’t believe you’re down by six sizes already. I hope you keep up the good job with getting healthier!