Good news and bad news

kriswigg

So I've finally managed to fit in a smaller size. Well, since I was wearing some clothes that were a 16W, I guess it's technically 2 sizes. Now if I can justs find some shorts that look good. What idiot designer (or is it the buyers?) who think someone who wears a size 14 wants shorts so short half her rear-end hangs out? OK, come to think of it, I've seen that, but it wasn't pretty, so that just proves my point, right? On the other hand, just because I'm over 40 doesn't mean I want to look like an 80+ year old woman, either. Time to do some serious shopping, I guess.

Now the bad news. The last few days I have been eating so much junk! I've done so well the last few months, I don't know why I have lost my willpower! Some little voice in my head seems to be saying, "Come on, you've lost 20 pounds! Go ahead and eat 4 pieces of pizza or all those chips. It won't make any difference!" Anybody else find themselves weakening like this? What did you do to get your motivation back? I'd really like to make my goal of having lost 25 pounds by my birthday. I've got 16 days and no way am I gonna make it the way I'm eating currently. :sad:

Sweetpea472

I sympathize with your shopping dilemma. It's hard to find things that look good & aren't trashy. I really think modesty has flown the coop.

Don't worry about the way you've been eating the last few days... just start doing the right things now. You can only change your choices from this point forward. Go on ~ make that birthday goal!!! :happy:

Cadenpet

You will make it! And I understand the whole shorts dilemma. I don't want something so short I'm self conscious. I have had a lot of luck with Kohl's and JC Penny having some longer options. And I have before gone up one size so they were longer and had them altered at the waist.

Good luck!

mommy3brats

LOL. I feel that way alll the time. It IS so hard to lose weight but so easy to put it on.

I agree with the shorts. There are some things that are cute on kids and teens but should be illegal for anyone over 30!

bjohs

I can sympathize with you. But first of all, congratulations on losing what you have so far! You know what to do to lose the rest... it will just take some patience and will power. Joining MFP will help tremendously as there are so many motivating, supportive and inspirational people to help you through the process. It will take a different mindset to get you going again. Start thinking of this as a lifestyle change that you can start incorporating TODAY! With small changes come big results! I would stop worrying about hitting a goal by a date that is coming up fast and instead look at the larger picture. Where would you like to be 6 months from now? A year from now? Will you be happier than you are today? You CAN do this! Never, ever give up.

_Sally_

how about some casual skirts or summer dresses? just as comfortable as shorts, but look nicer.... and a whole lot easier to shop for.

kriswigg

how about some casual skirts or summer dresses? just as comfortable as shorts, but look nicer.... and a whole lot easier to shop for.

True, and I like those, too. Sometimes shorts are just better, you know? Like hauling the kids to baseball, swimteam, etc. And for bike rides. I need to replace lots of my wardrobe (HOORAY!!) and some pretty skirts and dresses are definitely on the list!