So I have fantastic news, everyone. Today…I fit into my “skinny jeans” *GASP*. Please note: this is not the trendy interpretation of skinny jeans – aka: spandex in the form of denim. Homie don’t play that. These are the jeans that I remember wearing specifically my sophomore year of college (eeek…4 years ago). I wore them CONSTANTLY and felt pretty darn confident in them. Obviously, when I gained oodles of weight, they no longer fit. I kept them as I moved from house to house to house hoping knowing that I would one day fit into them again.

Back in May or June – shortly after Morgan and I started WW – I pulled them out and put them on for her, demonstrating how unbecoming they truly were. They barely fit over my bum and I couldn’t get anywhere NEAR buttoning them. I announced then that these jeans were my goal…that I wanted to fit back into these ones. Today, friends, I fit back into the jeans. Buttons: buttoned. Up over the bum: check. Dreaded muffin top: not a trace. I would like to make a note that they are still a bit tight, to the point that I would not yet wear them out in public. But they were on. And buttoned.

It was glorious: the clouds parted and angels sang.  I have proof!

Me (on the left, obviously) wearing the jeans: 2005

…and today: 2009 (was in a bit of a hurry taking the pic)

So there’s that. Maybe now I’ll have to find a NEW pair of skinny jeans to aim to fit into

Speaking of working toward previously-set goals, I ran a 9 minute mile today. For those who run on a consistent basis, I’m pretty sure this is a horrible time. However, as I mentioned before, last time I payed any attention I was struggling to run a 12 minute mile. So my 9 minute mile today seems quite amazing. Granted, I was having a rough time of it toward the end because I was really pushing but I’m still proud and will continue to work to bring that number down. I am also NOT a runner. I did – at one time – play sports that involved LOTS of running but it’s not something I’ve ever really done “for fun”. It is, however, a great way to lose weight. Count me in.

I haven’t been to weigh-in in TWO weeks. I didn’t see a gain on my scale at home…but I certainly didn’t see a loss so I just didn’t go. This week I’m kicking it up again: two-a-days at the gym and I’m back to strictly counting points (haven’t really done this in MONTHS). We’ll see how it turns out. Speaking of two-a-days, I’m headed back to the gym to swim some laps.

Much love, Pro

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