Fun shopping NSV

dixiech1ck

I haven't been able to walk into a New York & Co. store in about 6 years. I can't fit into their clothes, so I would just wander on by and go to Lane Bryant where I would purchase clothes that looked like tents in bright, bold patterns. I would hate them. I'd cry in the dressing room.

Even though I've only lost 6 lbs, I can feel that my clothes are loosening. Pants that I would have to suck my stomach in to zip are now easily going up without that big "WOOOSH" and hold I was accustomed to. My friend suggested I stop in there, just to "look." So I found some things and went into the dressing room. I've been teetering between an 18 and a 20 for the last several years. I hate those numbers. I see red when I look at the size. I pulled on a pair of 16 skinny jeans... AND THEY FIT!! Yes, they have some stretch to them, but I've broken through the 18 stigma!! I even bought a pair of dress pants (no give) in a 16 from Van Heussen (all outlet shopping). Even though the scale is slowly teetering between two numbers, I can feel myself getting stronger and slimmer. Even my bathing suit was pretty loose on me during tubing yesterday.

Next year ... I'll be in those 10's!! And I can't wait!!

tambink

Im so happy for you. I really do understand how you feel. I have went from an 20 to a 14 and it feels awesome and whats even better like you said going into stores that you know you couldnt wear and now you can I say BYE BYE PLUS SIZES AND BIG SIZE STORES YAY;)

Mrswheels01

That's awesome! Great job!!

JenBrown0210

That is amazing! Ive gone from a tight 17 to a 7! Smallest I have ever been.

iysys

this is actually one of the things that terrifies me about weight loss. i have had to shop at specialty stores like lane bryant my entire life. i have been in the plus size range since i was maybe 13 or 14. i LOVE fashion! i LOVE to shop for clothes! i have always been angry about not being able to buy pretty fashionable clothes in my size. now that i am on a path that will lead me toward being able to do that i am a bit terrified of the overwhelming options i have never had before. i am scared a won't like going shopping for clothes anymore. that would be so sad!

vickyplum

It is great when you start going down sizes!! I have went from a tight fitting size 18 or 20
to a very loose fitting 14!!
just think how good you are going to feel when you go down another size! shopping get way much
better because you can go into any shop and find something nice to wear!!

Great work on your wieght loss!!

Vicky xx

sara709

Congrats!! As a lover of shopping myself, I know there's nothing better than going into a changing room and loving what you see. It's definitely motivation to keep moving forward - and trust me, the shopping will only get more and more fun

iysys, don't be scared. Just look it at this way: it's as if you've only been coloring with only three crayons your entire life. One day, a friend of yours brings over one of those monstrous boxes with tons of colors, like Razzle Dazzle and aquamarine. You've got a whole new world of color opened up to you! You can be cautious and just try out one or two - or you can dive right in! Take your time and do what feels right for you, but in the end, you're going to love getting out there and trying new things. I promise

dixiech1ck

Thank you so much for the support. It means a ton to me!

It's hard, because my two closest girlfriends are also on the heavier side. And when I post things on FB or talk to them about it or say "Oh, I can't eat that right now - I'm near my limit," they get a little weird on me. They are happy for my weight loss, but they do not take theirs seriously.

My biggest disappointment was when I made my communion. I couldn't fit into a pretty, normal sized dress. My grandmother and mom and to scour all of western NJ and eastern PA to find a store that carried "pretty plus" sizes. I hate looking at myself as a kid. Unfortunately, I can't change the past, but I can change the future.

chriscut1

thats fantastic! nothing tastes as good as beng thinner feels!!