Who is that?

I went shopping today. I needed a new pair of jeans because all of the ones that I currently have literally fall off. So, I went to the mall so I could go to Lane Bryant. That was a bust because there were undergoing some remodels. I just thought I would have to go another location. Well, I decided that since I was already at the mall I might as well wall the whole length because then I would get in a mile and half walk for a little exercise. I got no more than about 100 feet and saw Torrid.For those who don't know Torrid is another plus-size women's clothing store. I have never shopped there because even though they are plus-size their sizes stop at 24. That's was a problem when I have never been smaller than a 28. Today I went in because I knew my size 26 pants are falling off me so I figured I would be able to fit into the clothes at Torrid. I was right.

I went in at was welcomed by the sweetest sales girl. I explained to her that I had never been in there and that I was looking for jeans, but that I wasn't sure exactly what size I am. She helped me find a few different pairs of pants and then put me in a dressing room. I tried the 24's on and they were a bit big so I tried the 22's on...they fit great!!! I was so excited!

As I was trying other clothes on and spending a lot of time looking in the mirror I couldn't help but notice different things about my body. I have already written about most of the changes that I noticed but I was just eye opening to me to be looking in the mirror and see myself as a different person. I am still me but my body is going through so many changes. I am aware that as time goes on and I dispose of more weight my body will continue to change.

My collar bone is getting more prominent and I couldn't help but just stare at it. I have a waist that is becoming more defined. Not that I am happy about my chest, but my chest and butt are getting flat. I know that to some this may not seem like anything big, but I never thought I would see the day when these things would happen.

I don't spend much money on clothes these days because I know that I won't be wearing them for long. I am excited to see where else this journey is going to take me and to continue to discover the person underneath this fat suit.

May the journey continue...