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A Small Victory

October 6, 2015 | baby, fitness, health, motivation, pregnancy

When we moved into our house last August, I was very very pregnant. We unpacked the entire house prior to Emma Kate’s arrival, because I knew if it didn’t get done then, that it wouldn’t get done for a looonngggg time. We did a good job, and pretty much everything had a place.

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After the baby was born, the weather turned cold, and I knew there was no way I was going to fit into my pre baby blue jeans. I hated the thought of spending money on clothes that I would hopefully not be wearing for long, and I kind of felt like I was “giving in” to being a bigger size, but I also knew I couldn’t wear leggings all winter (or could I? hmmm). I was finally convinced to buy just ONE pair of jeans, I refused to get more than that. They served me well, and spring came and I never had to wear them again.

This past weekend, we had our first “cold snap” down here in Mississippi, and I busted out my jeans to go to a fall festival. I put them on and immediately realized there was a problem. It was a GOOD problem to have, but still a problem. I could literally pull my pants down over my hips without unbuttoning them. I wore them to the festival and was constantly pulling them up. As soon as we got home, I went in my closet to look for all of my pre baby blue jeans…..I looked, and I looked…and I looked some more. Huh. I looked under the beds, and even dug through every. single. box. in the attic. NO JEANS! What the heck!

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I still have no idea what happened. I really really hate the phrase “they got lost in the move”, because seriously, how does that happen? You put boxes on the truck, you take them off the truck…but there is no other explanation. I’m pretty bummed because I had about 8-10 pair, including my all time favorites of course, but unfortunately my only other option is to buy more jeans. We have put ourselves on a pretty strict budget lately trying to get things going with the yogurt shop, so the last thing I wanted to do was buy unnecessary things, but I guess at this point it is necessary? Anyway, I’m rambling.

So yesterday I went to the outlet mall, because no way I’m paying full price for jeans I SHOULDN’T HAVE TO BE BUYING, and actually hit a really good sale on jeans and snagged a pair at a great price. I’m still in denial and hoping the old jeans magically appear so I just bought one pair, but the best and important part of this story is that I FIT INTO MY OLD SIZE! They are a little bit snug, but YAY! I honestly wasn’t even sure what size to bring into the fitting room so I brought three different sizes in. I was surprised, and really really happy! 

Why did I take 500 words to tell you this? 1.) because I am still aggravated about all my jeans and just wanted to tell someone (you’re welcome), and 2.) I wanted to tell you all that it’s OK if you don’t reach your goals in the timeframe you initially set for yourself. it doesn’t mean you give up, KEEP GOING! Would I have loved to reach this goal in the nine month timeframe I had set for myself? Of course! But life sometimes life gets in the way, and things take longer than anticipated.

Quick fixes and fad diets that claim to work super fast usually don’t work, and even if you get temporary results, it’s so easy to fall back into your old routines and gain weight back. Slow and steady has worked well for me, even if it was a lot slower than I would have liked. I don’t do well with crazy restrictions or a lot of change at once, so it was literally me just slightly, ever so slightly turning my ship a little at a time until I got on the right course. I’m still not finished or where I want to be, but this is the first time I have really seen tangible results that surprised me since having Emma Kate.

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Don’t give up. Keep going. I know it’s hard. I know some days you go backwards. It’s ok. Small changes add up to big results. You can do this.

QOTD: Have you ever lost anything when moving? Have you ever been surprised by a small victory like mine?

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  1. Krysten says

    October 6, 2015 at 7:31 am

    You look GREAT girl ❤️ Way to go momma! And boo to missing jeans (keeping my fingers crossed that they will turn up)

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      thank you!

  2. Mindy @ Road Runner Girl says

    October 6, 2015 at 7:34 am

    You look great Heather! Yay for being back in your old size!!!!

  3. Krista says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Congrats on losing the baby weight! It’s not easy.

    Yes!!! We have “lost things in the move” before. It’s amazing how easily it happens. I usually find things when we make our next move. It’s amazing how that happens!

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      I’m hoping they turn up!

  4. Lesley says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I’ve “lost” items too but found them as I was packing up to move again. Gah! Then I get rid of them because I went how long without those items?

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      I hear ya! However if I found my jeans I would be keeping them haha

  5. Sarah says

    October 6, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Been trying to get myself back on track and this post was a great reminder that the small/slow steps add up. Sorry about the jeans – devastating to lose a favorite pair, let alone all of them!

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      You can do it, don’t give up!

  6. Rachael @ Catch Me if You Can says

    October 6, 2015 at 11:27 am

    isnt that just the weirdest thing! we did lose something in the move but its been so long i cant remember anymore lol. losing all your jeans totally sucks though everyone has their favorite jeans and for you to lose them ALL…man i hope they turn up!!!

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      thanks me too!

  7. Jen says

    October 6, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Yay! You look great! So happy for you! <3

  8. Haley says

    October 6, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    when we moved, i misplaced a box with my pre-pregnancy jeans too! That’s so crazy. Fortunately for me, I found them (months later) and have managed to squeeze back into most of them. I’ll pray you find your soon too. They’ve got to be somewhere. Did you try the attic? Maybe a back closet? Believe me, if anybody understands your predicament, it’s me. lol
    Good luck and congrats on the weight loss success.

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Yup checked every box in the attic!

  9. Shannon @GirlsGotSole says

    October 6, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    You are looking amazing! As far as the lost jeans goes…that would drive me insane. I mean, it’s worse than lost socks from the dryer! LOL

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      thanks!

  10. Melanie A says

    October 6, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    The last time I moved was about 10 years ago. My entire CD collection came up missing. I have lamented losing those CDs for 10 years. Guess what?! About 3 weeks ago, my parents were cleaning out my old closet at their house (yes, finally). My CDs were in there. I apparently had taken them on the vacation just prior to that move and left them at their house. There is hope!

    • Heather says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      oh nice! I’m def hoping they turn up!

  11. Shannyn says

    October 14, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    OH girl, I feel you. I lost a Tiffany charm bracelet (probably $200) in the move last year. How did it happen? Nothing else was lost. Everything else, jewelry included made it. It was the bummer of the century..I still am sad about it!

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