YEEHAW! they fit!

years ago (six?  seven?  eight?) i bought a pair of olive green, brushed cotton cargo pants.  they were a tight at the time, but i was convinced that i'd lose the weight and get into them in a few weeks.  well, it didn't happen.  instead of losing, i kept on gaining, until those cute little size eights became an emblem of my failure.  but i held on to them--through multiple moves--because i couldn't give up on the idea that one day i would be able to wear them. 

then this morning i was searching my closet, a little desperate for something to wear.  i have a stupid job that doesn't allow jeans, and i was out of non-summery options.  so i tried them.  not only did they fit, they fit perfectly.  not the least bit snug, no muffin tops.  they fit like they were made for me.  and i still like them. yay!

anyone else celebrating a victory?

Fantastic!!

Happy Happy Happy Dance!!! Woo hoo!!! :)

Good4u!!! did that with a suit one time, only I sent mine away.  guess I'll have 2 buy a new one ~ lol ~ i can't wait!!! 

That's fantastic and I do know how good that feels. ROCK ON~!!!

YAAAAYYYY! Congrats. I know exactly what you're talking about. I actually kept several articles of clothing like that. some of it was new stuff that I never wore, but mostly it was just stuff that I had grown out of. but, just like you, I just didn't want to let them go. so about a month ago I tried on a skirt just for the hell of it and - same thing - it fit PERFECTLY. it got me so excited I started going thru all my drawers and my closet. I practically have a new wardrobe now and I never had to shop for it! it's so exciting.

so I can *completely* relate to what you're saying and believe me when I say I'm really happy for you (because I'm happy for ME too!)...

one last thing I want to say: I LOVE Calorie Count. I've tried dieting on and off over the years and, really, this is the first time I feel like I'm doing something FOR myself. learning how to eat - not just depriving myself. so even when I get to maintenance weight (which I'm getting really close to!) I won't just fall off and gain it all back.

it's the best!

anyway - CONGRATS again! keep up the good work!

I knew when I saw the post, some lucky person got into some older jeans or something.  Glad its you and congratulations.

Wow, I would have been depressed and tossed them.  oh wait, I have some in my closet.  and you won't believe this, but mine are green cargo pants also, just not brushed cotton.   Don't ask why I bought something too tight to wear in public, but I did.   In fact I've bought several things, a little snug, thinking it'd motivate me.

hang in there, ohio!  i don't even care if they're eight years out of style....

yahoo!  now, go enjoy those pants!

After 8 years, they're back in style for sure.