I need to learn how to shop!!

Juicey1401

I've been losing weight and inches!!:happy: When I started on my journey in Sept 08 I was wearing a size 20 (plus size). :sick: :sad: I haven't shopped in years; I don't like having to shop in plus size but i needed clothes to wear but I only purchase like 1 or 2 outfits/pieces @ one time. My daughter took me shopping to get an outfit for my nieces (high school) and grand-daughter (Pre-K) graduations. It was a really hard task. I started to get discouraged in the first store. Either the stuff I like was too big or too small!! We went to another store and I tried on a 16 in plus and it fit but kind of baggy. So I tried on a 14 still in plus it fit just wonderful. A few more inches and pounds to go b4 I'll b shopping in missy department again. I am so happy that all my hard work is paying off!! :blushing: Much success to all of us!!!

IAM125lbs

Congratulations on your progress...shopping for the new size will come naturally once the its taken root... yes you are indeed you are now much smaller:flowerforyou:

maiasmommy

What a great feeling that must of been!

Juicey1401

Yes it was a wonderful feeling. Thanks for the encouragements.

My mom told my daughter to make sure I didn't buy no baggy stuff which is what I would have gotten if I was there alone.

mszSHOGAN

Congratulations!!!!! I am also looking forward to meandering pass the plus size department. Keep up the good work! :drinker:

Juicey1401

Thank you so very much. This site and all u good kind hearted people on it helps alot!!

PinkShoes

That's awesome!!! :flowerforyou:
It is such a great feeling! I was always between a 16 and 20...I went to buy some new jeans a few weeks ago and became quickly frustrated because the 16 was baggy. And then had the realization that I might be a 14...and I was!
So I know what you mean by haveing to learn how to shop! It's like you're shopping for a whole new person! But I'm sure it will become more natural!
Congrats on the smaller size! And keep up the good work! :happy:


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Juicey1401

Thank you!! Congrats on the smaller size too! And u keep up the good work! Much success!!

arewethereyet

Awesome!! I so remember that first shopping day. Felt weird in my own body.

last weekend I had to take my 21 yr old daughter with me be cause she said I buy my stuff too big.

I bought an 8!! OMG!!

I was right where your at now when I started with a 16, so YOU can SO do this girly!!

Oh, and did you try regular 16s? Maybe you are not plussed sized any longer.

:drinker: :drinker:

Juicey1401

No I didn't try a reg 16 but I will next time. congrat on ur size 8s

MOMOFTWO29

Way to go!!!!!!!! that is so awesome, Keep up the great work!!! :drinker:

kimber607

Great job!
Keep up the good work

Kim

Juicey1401

Thanks for all the word of encouragements. You all keep me getting up and pushing play!! You all inspire me so I can inspire others!!


Well, remember I went shopping for a smaller size? Three days later when I put the outfit on it was too BIG :bigsmile: !! So I'm on my way to the store to get an even smaller size maybe a 12 or 14. I will be back to let you all know what size I get . Much success to all of us!!

Andrea

MimerT

Wow, that's awesome! Thanks for the inspiration. I can do it too!

Juicey1401

We will do it together!!

arewethereyet

Thanks for all the word of encouragements. You all keep me getting up and pushing play!! You all inspire me so I can inspire others!!


Well, remember I went shopping for a smaller size? Three days later when I put the outfit on it was too BIG :bigsmile: !! So I'm on my way to the store to get an even smaller size maybe a 12 or 14. I will be back to let you all know what size I get . Much success to all of us!!

Andrea

Dont forget, you prob dont need to be over by those plus sizes skinny minny!!

WOOT!! Your doing awesome! What an example you are making for your beautiful grandaughter. Ooops, got a tear in my eye.

Jeannie

Juicey1401

Thanks Jeannie,

I love this site and all of you on here!!

WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! I am officially out of plus size!!!!!!!!! Went to get that 1 outfit and it's a 14 MISSES. Oh my goodness, I never know I could be back in that size ever. Don't even remember that last time I was in that size. Much success to all of us!!!!

:drinker: = meal replacement shake (1 for everyone that can tolerate them & water added for all those that can't drink milk. LOL)

Andrea

arewethereyet

Thanks Jeannie,

I love this site and all of you on here!!

WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! I am officially out of plus size!!!!!!!!! Went to get that 1 outfit and it's a 14 MISSES. Oh my goodness, I never know I could be back in that size ever. Don't even remember that last time I was in that size. Much success to all of us!!!!

:drinker: = meal replacement shake (1 for everyone that can tolerate them & water added for all those that can't drink milk. LOL)

Andrea

Andrea I just want you to know I seriously when I read this.

I am so happy for you! There is NOTHING we cannot do, is there!!??

:drinker: =water

Juicey1401

Awww, I sincerely thank you for all your help:flowerforyou: . I don't really know if I would be doing this well if I hadn't found this site and my new myfitnesspal family:flowerforyou: . I was working out and eating right but didn't really know if I was getting enough or too many calories (site and fam is a life saver).

Many thanks for the water too!!!

Amy_B

FANTASTIC!!!

Juicey1401

Okay...I am pleased to inform you all that I am currently in a regular 12 . I haven't been in that size since I think I was 19 years old. I love being out of the plus sizes .

Much success to all of us!!!

arewethereyet

arewethereyet

Oh man, wish I didnt give away my 12s..............your right behind me girlfriend..............want my 10s???

Juicey1401

Sure it would b greatly appreciated. Wouldn't have ever imagine that I would be getting down to a 10 but I'm on your heels my friend. Thank you for keeping me encouraged.

Much love.

Much success to all of us!!!

JDHINAZ

By the way, if you have some before and after pics to post, I'd love to see them. That's so encouraging to me! And congrats on you're weight loss and being able to shop in the "regular" section!

Juicey1401

I have some before pics but I haven't taken any afters yet...plan on doing it this week.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Much success to u!!

Juicey1401

Well this post isn't about shopping well at least not me shopping...but I just want to share my goo news!!

My daughter bought her some short a while back a size 9 and when she got ready to wear them they were too tight on her. Well to make a long story short she could return so I say just give them to me I will be getting there. So she did and I tried them on and I couldn't get them up and definitely could get the fastened so I tried them on today and I could get them up and get them fasten. Now they are tight and I will have to put them back in the drawer but soon I will be able to wear the comfortably. She told me I am going to be smaller than her next week :laugh: .

Just wanted to share.

Much success to all of us!!

PinkShoes

That's awesome!!! Good for you!!! :flowerforyou:
I looked at your before and after pictures...you look great! :happy:
Also, I see from you ticker that you're almost half-way to your goal weight! Congrats on all the hard work and accomplisments!!!

You'll be able to wear those 9's comfortably in no time!


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Falcon

Congrats on the weight loss, that's great news :drinker:

Juicey1401

Thanks for all the kind words...they keep me moving closer to my goal.

Much success to all of us!!