New Clothes For A Shrinking Body...and bit more.

Hanfordrose

At the time last year, I wouldn't step on a scale, because I knew that I had already passed 280 pounds some months earler. I hated what I looked like in photos. This is the picture from November 2011 that shows me at near my top weight. I could still stand without support back then; but my weight was doing a lot of damage; and that day, my knees were screaming in pain. I wanted to blame the outfit for how I looked, but it was all me under that jacket.



Yesterday, I filled 4 big bags with clothes to donate to a church clothing closet. I only have a few things that fit me, since I began MFP. My MFP ticker shows me with a start up weight of 270.9 pounds. November of last year was the first time that I actually knew my real weight; and I had already began to cut back on my eating. So, I still can only guess at my top weight; but I used that November number for MFP and have lost at least 43 pounds since Thanksgiving.

My blouses went down from size 30-32 to 24-26, and I am still losing. Here are 2 of my new blouses. This one in the photo below I called the 'premanent wrinkle blouse', because it was tied in a knot, when it arrived. That is the whole idea...wrinkles. Oh, well. It sure beats what I wore last year.



I don't usually stand for photos. My knees are pretty well shot, but I wanted to let my MFP family see the change in my shape...so I let go of the walker for a shaky moment.

This navy blue blouse was my choice for church this morning. I guess that I am still most comfortable in darker tones.



By the way, I have about 20 more new blouses coming in this week, along with some new pants. The pants that I am currently wearing are getting very baggy.

My hubbie took this shot of me with our female doxie-beagle cross. Her name is Bailey. Ed liked this photo, because he said, "Those are my two favorite girls."



Here is the love of my life, my hubbie Pastor 'Special Ed'...with 'the other woman' in his life, Bailey. I love 'em both.

Ed is my strongest supporter in everything that I do, including sticking to my food plan. He wants 'Mama' (That's me.) to qualify for new knees in the future. Then, he and I can do so many more things, like ride bikes and walking Bailey...together.



...and just because it is so beautiful, I wanted to share this photo of the mini flora rose Yantai that was blooming in my patio garden this morning. I love roses, especially the ones that my mother hybridized. This is one of her creations.

mrswine

You are beautiful! Congratulations on the weight loss!

cleotherio

Great progress--and you look so happy! Congrats!

sarab99

Wow, what an inspiration! And that rose your mother hybridized is incredibly perfect and beautiful. Love roses! Looks like you're well on your way to new knees.

CaroleNev

Well done, you are beaming with happiness. Love the rose!

mmm_drop

What a beautiful story! Your smile lights up a room! Congratulations on all that you have accomplished!

Viva81Diva

Lovely success! Thank you so much for sharing a window into your life. It's so nice to read about families supporting each other as well as positive outlooks. I hope you reach your goal soon and do get to experience more with your husband.

skinnylynnie74

You look amazing! Just think, you lost the equivalent of a Kindergartner! No wonder your knees hurt! It was like carrying around a little kid everywhere you went. I think your husband sounds like a sweet man, you have a darling puppy, and I LOVE the rose, especially since it was your mother's (and God's) creation. Thank you for sharing your success, it's obvious you are feeling better. It shows in your smile and your eyes.

squall88c

Great results!
I'm sure you continue to inspire many!

Ocarina

Thanks for sharing a part of your beautiful life!!!

Congratulations!! You have accomplished so much!

5ftnFun

Lovely! And your husband sounds like a real sweetheart. Nice job.

Nickiii_123

What a wonderful story! Thank you so much for sharing. You seem wonderful, both inside in out! Congratulations on your success!

Crochetluvr

You are looking fantastic, lady!! Continued success!!

PS. I love roses, too.

alsoagood1

you look wonderful and donating your clothing to the church is a wonderful thing to do. I am like you, I prefer dark colors but that's because I've worn them for so long. Last week I got a bright pink t-shirt to wear when I need a little pick-me-up. I'm hoping that this 1 pink shirt will bring more and more color into my wardrobe.

Hanfordrose

I LOVE the rose, especially since it was your mother's (and God's) creation.

Absolutely, Sis. Mom was the hybridizer; and God used her to help bring more than 200 new rose varieties into this world. All good things come from our Creator. I thank Him every day for what He has done for me.

SJackson50

You look amazing...and amazingly happy!
Keep up the great work!!!

pinkgrandmaof8

That beautiful, bright smile, the twinkle in your eyes and the confidence of knowing that you are doing it, says it all!!! Not to mention that you look great in your new clothes.
You are an inspiration to so many in so many ways. I'm so proud of the progress you've made toward your goal for not only new knees, but health and independence.
Bravo!!!:flowerforyou:

amaysngrace

I am having the same problem, my top weight was 240 pounds and I wore a size 2x blouse and a size 20 pants. I proudly handed 2 trashbags of clothes in this size to my mother, who I am now bigger than, in the first time of my whole life. My mom use to have a figure like olive oil from popeye's but now she is 60 years old and just eating herself into oblivion. However, since seeing my weight loss she now has joined MFP, although I manage her account for her, since she is technology illiterate. I now weigh 190 pounds and I wear an xl in blouses and I went down a pants size. I know what you mean about the baggy clothes and all, my pants literally fell off me, and I had to buy 2 pairs of my current size. I wont buy anymore, since I am still losing. You look amazing and I love the beautiful rose, keep up the good work!

JBeaner

Thank you so much for sharing. You are doing wonderful! I am so proud of you, and you are a wonderful inspiration! :flowerforyou:

brattyworm

Congrats on your loss. And way to go on the new wardrobe.... flaunt that loss

Jelaine56

Very nice work, proud of you!!!!