I had a big victory today that I just have to share. I've gotten back into my "skinny" jeans!

The forecasters on 880 AM this morning were calling for rain as I drove back home from swimming, so I decided to throw on some pants and secure sandals. Last time it rained, I wore some strappy sandals that left me soaked and slipping all the way to Penn Station.

At first, I went for my baggy pants, but then I decided, what the heck, let's see if the smaller jeans work. Lo and behold, they went over my hips and zipped up just fine. And I could even breathe!

I was so excited, I started grinning and dancing around the bedroom. I realized that I haven't worn these jeans in more than a year and a half. And boy do they feel good!

Anybody else got a success to share?

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com