Clothing NSV!!!

blc1971

My scale has been stuck for about the last 7 weeks or so, but I've shrunk out of most of my clothes and I don't have anything left in my "skinny stash" to fall back on. I went shopping with my sweet hubby this weekend to pick up a few things but I didn't want to spend a lot of money so I stayed in the sale racks. However, while we were looking around I spotted a slinky, sexy, very fitted black dress that I just wanted to try on for fun. I looked through the rack and the largest they had was a size 12. I have been wearing a size 14, but the saleslady and my hubby told me to at least try it on and see. Looking at the dress, I didn't really think I would get it up past my behind, but I thought it would at least be good for a laugh. I went back into the dressing room and had a little "fat girl freakout" thinking that if it didn't fit it wouldn't be that funny after all, but I had already committed to try the damn dress on. I slipped the dress on and was so shocked that I was able to pull it up and then when I reached around the back to start the zipper I was even more shocked that I could pull the sides of the dress closed with one hand!! I got it mostly zipped and stepped out of the dressing room to get my husband to zip it the rest of the way. His jaw hit the floor!! So, not only was I able to get into a size 12 nearly-bandage style dress without busting the zipper, but I gave my husband a visual that he is still talking about 2 days later! LOL!!

No, I didn't buy the dress. It was expensive and not really something I needed, but just getting into it was my victory!! BTW...I started this journey at 213 lbs, a size 18/20 (getting tight!). I am now 173 and counting down! Blessings to all of you on your journeys!!

jennygeo1

Great story! Good for you!

Camera_BagintheUK

No, I didn't buy the dress. It was expensive and not really something I needed, but just getting into it was my victory!! BTW...I started this journey at 213 lbs, a size 18/20 (getting tight!). I am now 173 and counting down! Blessings to all of you on your journeys!!

Aw, you should've bought it! Or better still, your hubby shouldv'e treated you and then taken you out somewhere swanky to make you feel like royalty!

That's such a good feeling though, when "too small" clothes slip on easily, do up easily and look fabulous! Good for you :flowerforyou:

jammiezene

That is wonderful!!! Keep at it

CorrectionsNurse

wow, what a great story!! Bet that felt amazing. I can't wait for that day when I can get out of the "plus size" sections!! I mean it's hard to find plus size that doesn't look like wall paper, or something that looks way to young for me to wear anyhow!

sharonfoustmills

awesome! so happy for you!!:happy:

jennileemarie

Awesome!

Your journey is so close to mine, started at 212 and size 18 and I'm now down to 169. I too just tried on a size 12 (jeans) and they totally fit! Woohoo!

Keep up the good work.

bamabutterfly83

Great job! Love that feeling! Can't wait to be comfortable enough to enjoy shopping again.

blc1971

Thanks guys!! It did feel really great and I was so excited to share it here. The success stories from others have really kept me going so I hope this inspires others.

:flowerforyou:

karenjoy

fabulous, what a lovely victory x

CherylP67

That is amazing, make sure you go back to the store at regular intervals so you can snag that dress when it's marked down really cheap, then buy it in a smaller size so you can really get your use out of it.

I am now wearing many size 10's. I've noticed the smaller I get, the more of my size that's left on the rack.

mcibty

That's such a great feeling, WELL DONE.

Yesterday I had a productive day, and my girlfriend demanded we go through all my old clothes and throw away my fat clothes. Four black sacks later... I'm naked.

blc1971

Love the suggestion to watch for the dress to go on sale and then snag it for future wear. My husband is so sweet and totally supported me buying the dress at full price but I just couldn't justify it to myself. Now maybe at 50% I will re-think that!

I have a couple of large storage tubs (like for Christmas stuff) that are full of too-big clothes. I have never been one to get rid of my old stuff before, which may be partially why I re-gained the weight in the past. However, this time I am planning to donate most all of it to Goodwill before the end of this year. I will have passed my 1-year anniversary by then so I am comfortable letting the old me go.

CherylP67

Love the suggestion to watch for the dress to go on sale and then snag it for future wear. My husband is so sweet and totally supported me buying the dress at full price but I just couldn't justify it to myself. Now maybe at 50% I will re-think that!

I have a couple of large storage tubs (like for Christmas stuff) that are full of too-big clothes. I have never been one to get rid of my old stuff before, which may be partially why I re-gained the weight in the past. However, this time I am planning to donate most all of it to Goodwill before the end of this year. I will have passed my 1-year anniversary by then so I am comfortable letting the old me go.

You can do it! I just took 2 big bags to Goodwill and have 2 more bags from going through my closet. While I'm there, I plan on browsing.

sandybeach11

Congratulations! What a nice story. Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:

jennykcmo

That is AWESOME!!!! What great pay-off for all your hard work.

bluestarlight19

Awesome sauce!!! I hope to get there someday

breeezy1030

Good for you! Congratulations! Can't wait to get there...keep up all that dedication and hard work!

rachdun

Congratulations - that's great. So pleased for you

Camera_BagintheUK

Awesome sauce!!! I hope to get there someday

You WILL!

hludwig980

Isn't that the best feeling!! I had the same thing about a week and a half ago. Sales girl asked me my size, told her hopefully a 13/14 ( I had not idea what size I wore), she said no, I think an 11/12. Took them into the dressing room, said a little prayer and tried them on. THEY FIT PERFECTLY!! I started at myself in the mirror for 10 minutes. ;o)

Congratulations!!! ;o)

blc1971

It really was a great feeling and I'm still riding that high! It has pushed me to eat cleaner and workout harder. I truly want to thank all of you here at MFP for your support and encouragement. Good luck and God Bless every one of you!