I went shopping at Lane Bryant. I had a gift card to use and decided to get a smaller pair of jeans. I have two size 20 pairs and they are getting a bit baggy.

After looking at them, my daughter encouraged me to get the size 16 pair. I wasn't as sure and I hate trying clothes on in the store, but Lane Bryant is decent about taking clothes back so I bought them.

I put them on as soon as I got home and I nearly screamed! I was ecstatic, they fit--they are snug, but I didn't even have to suck my stomach in to button, or zip, them up.

I now weigh 217 pounds and the inches are fading away. It looks like I won't be shopping at Lane Bryant much longer. Now, my daughter and I can start shopping at the same stores.  Isn't that great?

Did you make a New Year's resolution to lose weight?  How is it going?  Or did you decide you wanted to slip into some cool summer clothes and have decided it's time to get in shape and lose a few of those extra pounds before summer gets here?