Shirts sort-of fit

Aaron_K123

So this is more a half-way to success story than a success story.

Several years ago I was in pretty good shape, 155 pounds at 6' tall. Decided around that point to invest in some nicer shirts for work and just for nights on the town. Bought a bunch of 1MX fitted shirts from Express that fit me very well, and I do mean very well...cut to my shape basically.

So, fast forward to about 4 months ago and I've let myself go a bit, up to 180 pounds. Its been a while since I could put those shirts on and they were just collecting dust in my closet as I continued to go to work in tshirts and ratty sweaters because like hell I was going to buy more fitted shirts at my current...girth. In a tshirt I don't look overweight at all, its just in a fitted shirt I start to show a gut.

I've been on here for about 4 months now and I'm about half way through my weightloss and today I'm about 164. At this point I can put the shirts on....barely. I don't look like an overstuffed sausage but the buttons are definately earning their keep if you know what I mean. The elastic in the material is stretched enough that it also creates some weird lines.

Still, its gratifying to be able to put them on at all...even if they aren't flattering. Especially considering how wrinkly they are sitting in the closet.

Posting this now so that maybe in another 3 months I'll have another picture with me actually fiting in them again.

Aaron_K123

Where I am trying to get back to:



Huh, really looking at it I definately still have some work to do. Well, hopefully be back in here in about 3-4 months.

sydnisd183

You'll get there, no doubt. I love trying on my goal clothes to see how close i'm getting. What used to be tight around my hips I now easily slide into, same with most (not all) of my shirts. It's cool motivation to keep going!!!

healthylili2015

You'll get there before you know it!

Rocknut53

I have no clothes anymore. That's a good thing, but bad as well with winter coming on. I'm sure I'm the only female on the planet that hates to shop. But yea, you're getting there.

frannieshack

I also hate to shop! I could not wear my favorite clothing over the summer because they did not fit. I refused to go buy more clothes! Next summer I will be back in those clothes!!!!!

joans1976

I truly don't think the brown-ish shirt looks bad at all. I can see how you would like to get into the plaid one again though.
Be proud of your success and keep takin those progress pics, they help!

DetroitDarin

you're doing great!

bele2009

You are doing great and those shirts fit you well already. Great job!