Size 10? What?!?

Been on Zep for almost two years (April 2024), down about 85#. Still working this hoping I might lose more, but basically treading water for a few months. 175 was my initial goal and once I hit it, I hit a hard lard wall; luckily, with meds on board, I have not done my usual “crash out due to frustration and start gaining again” of diets past. Holding steady is a win of its own! Was a size 22-24 in pants when I started. Have several 16-18 pants in the house I have kept for years “just in case” I ever managed to lose weight and keep it off; these pants are legal drinking age now. Been wearing these smaller ones for a few months but they are getting to be too baggy. Since I hate shopping, I decided to just head to Costco and grab some new pants which of course have to be tried on at home. Bought some 14s and they were too big (huh….). Took them back and got 12s, they are a bit loose. Are we kidding? This is not possible. Went back, got a 10 thinking maybe 12s were just sized wrong, and I can actually zip up the 10 (laying on my back…lol) and still breathe. Just wanted to put this in writing so I don’t gaslight myself into thinking this is not a huge win.