Here's inspiration for ya, I hope...

[DotfromOz]

After a month of cooked foods only at dinner and gradually increasing the number of 100% days each week, I started my Challenge on April 1. Wow! Nearly 3 full days of it past already! Time flies when you're havin' this much fun!

I've been a size 10 for years and years, occasionally needing a 12, which did not look great on my small-boned 5'3" frame. A couple of weeks ago, co-workers started telling me I needed to get new jeans as my current ones were really looking baggy, so a week ago this past Thursday, I picked up some cheapo size 8's.

On a whim while at Sam's yesterday, I grabbed a pair of size 6's, figuring that it might not be that long before I need a smaller size still. Decided to try them on today to see how close I am to getting into them...and THEY FIT! Just a wee bit snug is all, didn't even have to suck in to zip them.

This is an absolutely amazing way of eating! I eat like a complete pig, so there ain't no way I'm callin' this a diet!

Alissa's my nominee for Time magazine's Person of This Year or Any Other without a doubt.

[Sweet lips]

Hey, Congratulations - you have inspired me to move from zero to one in this journey. That is great news - :)

[Rawkinlocs]

Congrats Dot!

[DennisMB]

Hello DotfromOz



Congrats, I know how you feel. It's exciting to see the weight drop off and all at the same time, not having to starve like on most diets.



I went up to a size 36" over a 2 year period and after 6 weeks of RAW I am down to a size 32". My regular size is 30". After reading your post I thought, what the heck I would go try on my old pants to see if they would fit. I can get them on and zip them up, but just a little too tight for a guy to walk around in public, lol. But one day soon......



I wish you the best of luck and good health!



Cheers

Dennis

[Amethyst_Rain]

that's awesome...wow...size 6 way to go!!!

[angelandarose]

WOO-HOO!!! Very inspiring Dot! Keep up the great work. You said you are eating like a pig? What are you eating? Are you documenting it in your journal(have you started a journal?)

I just sent my money in for Alissa's book and DVD's.. I can't wait to get them.

Love,
Angie

[catherinethegreat]

Hey That is SO SO GREAT!!!!

I just had the same experience today - I have many sizes of pants in my drawer and I took out my "skinny" jeans to see what would happen and I'm actually wearing them today! What the heck is up with that?! I had no idea.
I think it's a great testiment to just doing the raw food thing and not getting on the scale - your pants will tell you so much more!

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[DotfromOz]

Friend of mine used to say, "When your clothes hurt, you've got a problem!"

Ummm...I held a size 4 up to self in the store today, and it ain't gonna be that long until it fits. Amazing, absolutely amazing!

Thanks, everybody. It's support like this that keeps me lovin' you all and this site.

Most sincerely,
Dot

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Hey Dot, Congrats on the success. I'm only day 3 100% so I cannot wait until I drop some sizes.
Catherine, I think you are so right about the scale thing. I am going to put mine in the basement as it is not about "owning the number" but how you feel. I am starting to feel really good. :o
Lana Q