Half way there!

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In Following the Fashion (1794), James Gillray...Image via Wikipedia

What a sense of accomplishment. 9 weeks in and I'm 38 lbs lighter. What a difference I feel. 

From 207 to 171...and counting! 

I've gone from a size 18 pant to size 12, and from a 1X shirt to a large t-shirt (Gap no less.) 

 It feels amazing to be able to shop in regular stores again. I just picked up a size 12 beautiful cream and white piping tailored jacket at MEXX (50% off right now by the way...) 

Do you know how that feels?! 

For those who may have once had a fashion sense, style and cool look happening, it's quite something when you lose it and find it back again. And to think - I'm only half way there. 

What will I be when I'm at my target weight of 140? Size 8, or maybe 6? I can't wait.

I'm already feeling more confident back in my skin and pre-pregnancy size. And as the icing on the top? A colleague from work is coming to take all my large clothes away. Over 2 large suitcases of good work clothes, winter and summer, going to someone who can use them. 

Good riddance, I say...and hello reclaimed body!

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