I almost bought a Bikini today as a motivational reminder

kellyscomeback

I want to lose at least 50 lbs which would put me at 170, but my deepest darkest goal would be 150 and to seal the deal I nearly bought a bikini at Old Navy today. At the time DH said I should have done it but I didn't want to waste the money if I don't succeed. 8 hrs later I'm wishing i did so I could hang it up in my bedroom somewhere where I would see it every day to remind myself and keep me motivated.

Do you have a motivational piece of clothing to keep you going?

sarah44254

I did! When I met my boyfriend I was in the 130s, and I wore a great brown dress out to the zoo where we went on a date. Our first photos are of me in that dress. 3 years later, I couldn't zip it up at all. I was devastated. I threw away so many clothes as I had gained weight, but I always kept the dress.

February this year I was able to wear the dress again :happy: I should try it on again tonight and see if it is 'too big' yet

erzille

I did it....I bought one Friday night...a bright color...a change from my dark colors....I don't plan on failing...you won't either! Good Luck! I put it up on my closet door.

jhandley27

My wedding dress motivates me... I don't fit into anymore now that I've had my son. The only problem is that I haven't gotten married yet, so I better get my butt in shape and lose these extra pounds!

lianehunter

I bought a bikini a few weeks ago... it is taped to my refrigerator. Definitely gives me 2nd thoughts when I want to grab an extra snack.

melizerd

My wedding dress was my motivation too! It fit me today It's the first time it's zipped up in many years (been married 9).

I can't wait til it's too big, because I'd already gained some weight when we moved in together before we got married. So my goal is 17lbs less than what I weigh right now.

It really bolstered me to have that dress fit today, I remember when I tried it on and couldn't even get it over my hips

davinahilary

Actually, I have a bikini top but I'm thinking of buying a complete bikini to keep me motivated

heathersmilez

Old Navy has a 90 (or is is 60?) day return policy so keep it for 2 months or so then return it and buy another one.

Better yet, do the survey on the receipt and you'll get 15% off your next purchase!

dendra7

I had a vintage sundress. When I bought it, I couldn't even button it up (it has very delicate buttons that run the length of the front). It is a silky and unforgiving fabric. I get to wear it this summer and that feels awesome.

kellyscomeback

I may run to ON and pick it up tomorrow, it was only 6 bucks. I really should have done it.

hallie1107

Do it honey!! I bought the cutest bikini at Victoria's Secret and it is hanging on my extra bedroom door so I see it every time I look down the hallway. It really helps me to kick my own butt even harder!!

Love_bug

Do it! I did it last year, and even though I never wore it, and now I don't really like it, now that I finally fit into a bikini I bought a new one and it looks great! I lost 65 lbs so far and looking at that bikini helped me so much and still does!

tanyaMax

i have many motivational pieces.... one has to be my wedding dress...that would be grand!!

tanyaMax

I may run to ON and pick it up tomorrow, it was only 6 bucks. I really should have done it.

you totally should go back and get it! 6 bux??? what a steal man! best of luck

ag23c

I think it's a great idea. I do a similar thing, but I've been trying on old clothes that are a little too big now in order to keep me motivated. It's a great feeling putting on an old pair a pants that now look baggy.

Best wishes

kellyscomeback

I went back to ON today and bought a bikini.
This is what I plan on fitting into next summer and it's hanging up on my closet door so I will see it every time I'm in the bedroom.