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Feeling down while shopping? Try this. (PICS)

hg5159
hg5159 Posts: 76 Member
edited January 9 in Success Stories
Tonight I was shopping and I was feeling gross in everything I tried on.

So I decided to do something to remind myself of how far I've come. I pulled an outfit in my current size (size 6 pants, size small shirt) and the same outfit in my old size (size 18 pants, size XL shirt).

Photo evidence of what a difference 65 lbs makes:

Old sizes:
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New clothes:
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So, if you're ever feeling like you haven't come very far, I highly suggest doing this little experiment. It certainly made me feel better!!!! :)
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  • simplyk8
    simplyk8 Posts: 12 Member
    That's brilliant! Great job!
  • Btmartin54
    Btmartin54 Posts: 69 Member
    Great idea...fun reminders of where you have been and where you are now! Congratulations on getting rid of your weight! You look amazing!
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    That's a great idea, I'll have to keep it in mind.

    And congrats!
  • twinmom430
    twinmom430 Posts: 457 Member
    Great idea, you look fantastic!!!
  • mrsejennings
    mrsejennings Posts: 97 Member
    Thats an excellent idea!:bigsmile:
  • blondie0942
    blondie0942 Posts: 146 Member
    I'll have to try this sometime as I have gotten used to the "smaller, but not ideal" me and find myself feeling fat whenever I go clothes shopping. You look fantastic, thanks for the idea as well!
  • thetemplateblog
    thetemplateblog Posts: 53 Member
    For what it's worth, you have no reason to feel gross!
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    What a great idea!
  • TXtstorm
    TXtstorm Posts: 163 Member
    Fun idea! I find I start to feel frumpy even looking at clothing catalogs. First, I know I need better catalogs. And then I think when I start to buy new warm weather clothes (which I WILL need), I need to get a slimmer friend to go be my eyes because I have a hard time getting my mental image of myself and how a particular piece of clothing will look on me to reset since I lost weight. Supposing that I lose another 15 or so pounds by the time I start shopping, I really will be at a loss as how to dress myself!

    You are looking great, by the way!
  • singledj
    singledj Posts: 147 Member
    Great idea, you look fantastic!!!


    I second that!!
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    You look wonderful!!
  • Vonda56
    Vonda56 Posts: 1
    You look awesome. Congratulations!
  • med79
    med79 Posts: 288
    Love this!
  • fitwithwhit88
    fitwithwhit88 Posts: 59 Member
    Wow! That's awesome progress! You look great!
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    Cute top!
  • lorcart
    lorcart Posts: 406 Member
    Brilliant!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Never thought of doing that - but what an inspired idea!! I normally just go back to my "fat suit" pair of jeans and t- shirt I kept ;-)
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    That was a great idea! Must remember that one one day. Thanks, you're looking terrific!
  • desiv2
    desiv2 Posts: 651 Member
    Fantastic idea, you're a genius. You also look awesome! :)
  • littlewhittles
    littlewhittles Posts: 402 Member
    What a great idea! I'm doing that next time I shop!
  • NNAhuja
    NNAhuja Posts: 669 Member
    Awesome!
  • Iansmommy123011
    Iansmommy123011 Posts: 872 Member
    Awesome job!
  • bartonbogs
    bartonbogs Posts: 13
    great idea! you look fantastic
  • conniewilson
    conniewilson Posts: 4
    That is such a great idea! Love it! I can't wait to be smaller than my current size so I can try this when I need motivation! :wink: :smile: . I just joined this week!
  • beekuzz
    beekuzz Posts: 428 Member
    Great idea. Congrats on your progress.
  • VorJoshigan
    VorJoshigan Posts: 1,106 Member
    I try to feel down while shopping, but my girlfriends always stop me.
  • IndianaGirlEats
    IndianaGirlEats Posts: 9
    Very nice-- I can't wait to try that!
  • elenathegreat
    elenathegreat Posts: 3,988 Member
    You, madam, are a genius. I am definitely doing this the next chance I get:)
    Awesome progress, BTW.
  • joy5877
    joy5877 Posts: 168 Member
    Thats an excellent idea!:bigsmile:
  • Poetry_In_Pics
    Poetry_In_Pics Posts: 149
    What a great comparison! Congrats on your success!
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