When I started getting serious about losing some of the extra weight I'd been packing for the last several years I had two goals; lose 20# and be able to wear my wedding dress again.
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| wedding day 1996 |
When I reached the first goal I was only a little disappointed to discover that the second goal was just
a wee bit out of reach.
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| wedding day 1996 |
Because I wanted to be safely on that side of the magic number on my scale, I went for 5# more. The weight loss was a lot of hard work.(I think menopause has something to do with messing up our metabolisms. just saying!) Adding daily exercise, in my case, walking, really really made the difference.
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| wedding day 1996. |
I am sorry I didn't do measurements before I began this new regime, although the amount of clothing I have hauled off to the consignment store has impressed me. (now I just need those things to all SELL so I can do some SHOPPING!!!)
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| wedding day 1996 |
Anyway, when I reached the 25# mark I tried the dress on again but there were certain areas that didn't quite come together-- pesky little buttons that wouldn't reach the button holes!
in the interim I did manage to find a sweet 'little black dress' for my nieces wedding.....
However.....
Today!! Today I tried the dress on again and IT FITS!
I haven't lost any more weight but the walking is certainly toning my body and causing some shifting in certain places. Those buttons all match up to the holes and I am celebrating again! Whoot Whoot!!
I don't have those pointy little shoes anymore but I do still have my wedding bouquet-- silk flowers from Michaels are the way to go!
So, can you blame me for being a little hyped and celebrating? I have cooked up a marvelous (healthy) dinner but I plan to include a nice glass of wine and maybe even a little dessert. I think I have earned it.
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| wedding day 1996 |
aw, congratulations:) you look just as beautiful today as you did then.
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