Can I tell you a little personal story about me and pair of leopard pants? About two years ago I entered a
contest giveaway by
Hot Kiss. The contest was to write about my first kiss and the story Hot Kiss loved the best would win a pair of fabulous leopard print skinny pants. Afer writing my story I won! I was so excited to receive my first pair of patterned denim and to write a fun outfit post featuring the pair. I sent away my information and waited anxiously for its arrival. About 1-2 weeks later, the pants arrived. I quickly grabbed the pair and ran to my bedroom to try them on. I felt like I was really coming along in style and was going to be able post my first outfit post on my at the time newbie blog. As I slipped my legs into each leg, my face drained of all color. I couldn't believe it, I couldn't fit. I couldn't pull up the zipper or button it completely without looking like an overpacked sausage. I checked the size and they were the right size. I didn't want to send the pants back for a bigger size because I felt embarrassed. Instead, it stayed hidden in the back of my closet.
Occasionally, I tried to slip them back on and see if I could fit and I end up disappointed. Even when I was really into exercising and eating extremely healthy or a serious couch potato, they wouldn't fit. I guess the average girl would just give them away but I couldn't bring myself to donate. Slowly, I learned to stop counting calories on my iPhone app (Fitness Pal) and over pushing myself with exercise. I replaced those habits with mindful portion control, drinking water to help stay full and hydrated, and repeating this phrase in my head, 'no matter how slow I go, I'm still going faster than the butts on the couch'.
With that being said, I can happily report than I can fit in those jeans! They're a little tight around the hips but at least I can zip up, button, and move with ease. I didn't lose any significant weight nor inches nor did I try to stretch the pair out through washing and drying yet they fit. It's magic ;)
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10 comments:
Wow you are stunning love...so inspiring and I am definitely stealing that quote "no matter how slow I go I am still faster than the butt on the couch" lol...my new motto
The pants look super good on you!! :)
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Nice pics dear:)
This is so nice, it sounds really interesting!
And those pants are perfect on you!
I like your jacket
xoxo
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Love the pants! Congrats on winning them :)
Great pants! Love your mantra.
Hi sweety, thats so exciting that you won these fabulous pants, is the story something you would ever share here on your blog. And they fit perfectly, looks terrific on you!
Cute outfit, love the pants. I just came across your blog and I'm your newest follower :) Would you mind checking out our blog & if you like, following back via GFC and Bloglovin'? Looking forward to your next post! xx
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I love the blazer i am your new follower please check my blog and follow me back if you like it :*
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