I know I probably shouldn't be complaining....

spammyanna

I finally caved and bought some new pants a few weeks ago. I went from a size 14/16 to an 8. Yeah, I guess it was time..


However, now those pants I bought just a few weeks ago are too big....

I know I should be happy about this, and I am, but man, I JUST bought these. Anyone in the Seattle area want two brand new pairs of size 8 jeans for cheap?

Tonnina

Ugh, yeah you can only use a belt for so long before buying new pants becomes necessary. Good work losing inches though!

_Buttercup_

You should be proud! That's good work!

bstreich

That is AWESOME!! Enjoy your new figure... toss the pants! Be proud of your accomplishment. I will admit... sadly I have saved lots of pants (am a size 28 now) and have down to a 20 in my closet... and 18 in shorts lol. So I wont have to buy a thing for awhile... Glad I was a hoarder haha.

bjs06

Why dont you just ask friends who are whatever size you are at if they have any old jeans just as transition jeans until you get to where you want to be. It's a cheaper option I guess.

EmmieSu

Good for you!! Try a second hand store for your pants untill you are at your goal. Much cheaper! And you might be able to sell the pants through a consignment shop.

ElementalEscapee

Great job!!

Lol I live about 40 minutes away :P

mamamc03

Post them on craigslist.

tkacomet

thrift shops. I'm telling ya. until you're at maintenance, don't spend a bunch on clothes. (I just skin through the VS website and LUST...)

k2d4p

I will say that if there is any negative to losing weight, this is it. Certainly no where near negative enough not to lose the weight, but still minorly negative. I am an extremely frugal person and I lost a lot too. I HATED buying clothes as I was losing, but short of walking around naked or in clothes 15 sizes too big I had to. So I understand.

(Congrats anyway, though )

Elizabeth_C34

I finally caved and bought some new pants a few weeks ago. I went from a size 14/16 to an 8. Yeah, I guess it was time..


However, now those pants I bought just a few weeks ago are too big....

I know I should be happy about this, and I am, but man, I JUST bought these. Anyone in the Seattle area want two brand new pairs of size 8 jeans for cheap?

Take them to a tailor. It's usually pretty inexpensive (<$15) to get them taken in a bit.

bregalad5

Ha, that happened to me. I'm starting to go to thrift stores to get clothes now because I'm shrinking out of them too fast. Congrats!

lvnspoonful

I finally caved and bought some new pants a few weeks ago. I went from a size 14/16 to an 8. Yeah, I guess it was time..


However, now those pants I bought just a few weeks ago are too big....

I know I should be happy about this, and I am, but man, I JUST bought these. Anyone in the Seattle area want two brand new pairs of size 8 jeans for cheap?

Take them to a tailor. It's usually pretty inexpensive (<$15) to get them taken in a bit.

First off - GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should be thrilled!!!! But, I understand at the same time - jeans are not cheap - but it's the only downside to getting healthier! I agree with the post about taking them to a tailor - you can google one in your area and compare prices. They are usually pretty cheap though.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AwesomelyAmber

LOL I was just SAYING something similar to this! It feels silly to complain about shrinking out of your clothes but darn it, last time I checked money is not growing on any of the trees in my backyard :bigsmile: I have been giving all of my clothes to my best friend and my mom (who are also dieting and doing well enough to shrink out of their clothes!) but noone seems to be lining up to give me their stuff... oh well, it STILL IS an AMAZING feeling and we all need to be proud of ourselves! Keep up the great work!

spngebobmyhero

I can totally relate! I went from a 14 to a 10 and I am still shrinking. I've been buying $20 pants at target because they have longs. I'll splurge once I get to my goal weight. I suggest going to target or some other cheap store in your transition.

KateHubb

I can totally relate! I went from a 14 to a 10 and I am still shrinking. I've been buying $20 pants at target because they have longs. I'll splurge once I get to my goal weight. I suggest going to target or some other cheap store in your transition.

Exactly how I feel... for each size I go down I've been going to JCPenney and buying 3 pairs of St Johns Bay jeans to hold me over till I hit the next size. They are about $20 each but I always search the internet for a coupon before I go shop. I think last time I used a $20 off $50 purchase and got the 3 pairs for about $45 total... not too bad. When I hit my goal weight EVERYTHING in my closest will probably get donated, and I may go a little crazy shopping at that point! I think by that time I will want a fresh start. Just thinking about almost everything looking good on me that I try on is such an awesome thought!!!!!!

lynheff

CONGRATS!!! Yeah, Sometimes ya just gotta get new clothes. "course on the list of unpleasant chores it is WAAYYY down near the bottom of my list. :laugh:

ski0721

I'm struggling with this as well and trying not to complain about it either. Since May I've loaded five bags for Goodwill! Maybe I'll try the tailor..

krisney

Isn't it a great feeling to have clothes just slipping off of you? I ended up buying less expensive pieces in each size as I was losing, but I definitely was out of them quickly. Ross, consignment shops, and those shops where people turn in their clothes (Plato's closet) might be good places to look for now. I gave all of my 18's - 10's (which were really nice and practically new) away to a group of women who are also in the process of losing weight; they just rotate them around as each person loses. The downside is that my sister is now down about 75 lbs, has nothing to wear, and will NOT buy anything new! I really wish I had my bigger clothes to give to her, but I didn't know she was going to lose so much Excellent job on the weight loss!

foremant86

It is a double edged sword huh lol.

kbrogan78

Hmmm.... very tempting given that a size 8 is my goal and I'm here in Seattle. If you don't want to try tailoring them, let me know what brand and price.

And CONGRATS on them being too big. Annoying for the bank account but fabulous in every other way!

GreenLifeGirl

Getting smaller is awesome! Btw, if you or a friend know how to use a sewing machine...taking up a couple inches isn't hard at all. Easy modification and you can keep wearing those new jeans!

vegasaims

The getting smaller part is great, but I agree that it sucks to buy new clothes. I try to hold off as long as possible. I am lucky enough to have some friends and family that are getting smaller too. My friend and I have exchanged clothes a few times. She got smaller so I got her "big" clothes and then she started needing them back. My aunt just lost 60 pounds and let me go shopping in her closet and I stocked up. Some of her clothes are still a little snug, but I have some clothes ready for when I need them. I try to buy only when it is a must do.

Good luck!

Minnesnowtagurl

o_O WHOA! you have done an amazing job! We are all proud of you! I am not sure if they have a Plato's Closet in your area, but that has helped me out tremendously throughout my process of having nothing to wear. The clothes are gently used and pretty good quality.

Minnesnowtagurl

Getting smaller is awesome! Btw, if you or a friend know how to use a sewing machine...taking up a couple inches isn't hard at all. Easy modification and you can keep wearing those new jeans!

Oh yes! Sewing is the next best thing you can do! I sew my clothing at least once every other week. **Thumbs up** I forgot about that!!!

candicejn

Nice!! I guess it was time, lol

MotivateMeg

Congrats! I've been having the same issue.. so I have been going to nice consignments shops and getting smaller jeans. When I hit my ultimate goal, I will splurge like there is no tomorrow though. Husband has been made fully aware!

gsager

I did the same thing, before I started losing weight I went and bought 3 pair of pant for my fat but and 4 tops. Of course the tops are still good but not the pants and one pair I haven't even wore yet. I'm in Texas so its been too hot to wear pants. So I understand how you feel, I'm happy, I just wish I had known that I was going to find this app for my phone.

spammyanna

I think I am going to try the consignment store thing. I don't have any friends in my size, and I hate having to pull my pants up all the time.

Thanks everybody!

mkallie

Haha, I'm totally in your boat! I've just stopped letting myself buy pants (dresses and shirts OK) unless it's at goodwill because I don't plan to stay at this size.

Saruman_w

Congrats! I went through the same thing.