So today was a really great day.
Why?
Because of this:
I made it back into the 140’s.
Finally.
Now I’m not all about the number on the scale.
Or the number on the label.
I’m a comfortable size 8 again.
But I have about 14 more pounds to go.
I know I am at my best at a size 6.
If you’ve been here a while, you know that we are having major financial difficulties.
I have been wearing the same pair of yoga pants almost every day for like 4 months.
Knowing that I still have a little weight I want to lose, I don’t want to buy any clothes.
And even if I did, I couldn’t afford to.
We think about kids and hand me downs all the time.
We think about dropping off that bag of clothes to a friend who has younger kids than us.
But you know who we don’t think about?
The moms and dads.
If the moms can’t afford clothes for their kids, then they sure can’t afford them for themselves.
Again, I know the outsides are not as important as the insides.
But you know what?
It sucks to have a Mom’s Night out to go to, and not have a thing to wear.
Last week my friend cleaned out her closet.
And instead of my kids getting some hand me downs,
I got some.
So tonight I’m going out not just in the 140’s, but also in a new outfit.
Thanks to my friend I didn’t spend a lot of money,
but I sure do feel like a million bucks.
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Erin says
You look great Susie and I like your outfit! I hope you have a great time out tonight!
Jennifer Reed says
You look amazing but more importantly your face says, “I feel amazing!” Way to go!!!
Liz says
<3 the outfit, you look awesome!
Jae says
You look absolutely stunning! Way to go!!!
Miranda says
After your friend sees how good you look in this outfit she is going to wish she had kept it for herself 😉 You look amazing! What I would give for your determination!!
Irene C. says
You look great! My sister and I have swapped clothes in the past…it is so nice to have “new” stuff in your wardrobe.