Help me find the courage (B&A pics)

Mama2memphis
Mama2memphis Posts: 21 Member
edited September 27 in Success Stories
Hello all!
I for one love to look at other before & after pictures. They always inspire me to keep moving forward! I'm so happy that I can finally post my own. I went from a lazy 205 pound couch potato to a 135 pound fitness nut in less than a year. So here's my dilema:

I can't bring myself to throw away my "fat" clothes! I know I never EVER want to wear them, so why can't I just get rid of them?!

Before September 2009 (I had a hard time finding a before picture since I would hide from the camera)
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After May 2011
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  • Mama2memphis
    Mama2memphis Posts: 21 Member
    Anyone know how to get my pictures to show?
  • melibea
    melibea Posts: 228
    Change IMG to img.

    You look great! You must be tall because to me you look like you weigh less than 135. I mean that in a good way :)
  • Mama2memphis
    Mama2memphis Posts: 21 Member
    Thanks! I'm 5' 7'' So definetly not short! haha
  • raelynnjordan
    raelynnjordan Posts: 135 Member
    WOW!!! You look amazing!! GREAT WORK!
  • jrueckert
    jrueckert Posts: 355 Member
    Wow...Bravo girlie you look good!!
  • melibea
    melibea Posts: 228
    Well you did an amazing job and you look smokin' hot ;) I love before & after pictures, so inspiring!
  • SimplyDeLish
    SimplyDeLish Posts: 539
    throw away (donate) your clothes NOW! One of the best ways to keep the weight off is to not have clothes to "grow" back in to!

    Congrats on a fabulous job!
  • ande2994
    ande2994 Posts: 136
    Congrats! You look like a whole new person!
  • KendraElmendorf
    KendraElmendorf Posts: 837 Member
    Definitely inspiring for me!
  • johnnythebaptist
    johnnythebaptist Posts: 103
    Great Job!
  • cmbneeley
    cmbneeley Posts: 160 Member
    i'm learning how to sew. So I can turn all my "fat clothes" into cute outfits for my little girl. And once I learn enough technique and creativity, maybe make something new out of the old for myself.
  • SweetLe
    SweetLe Posts: 157 Member
    Oh you inspire me so much! I'm 210lbs right now and seeing your after pic really gives me the motivation to keep going.
    May I ask how long it took you to get to your goal weight?

    Btw wonderful job!!!
  • alisons7598
    alisons7598 Posts: 162 Member
    You look super! Don't throw them away, help someone else who could use them and that will make it easier. Go through freecycle, maybe you know someone personally, a homeless shelter kind of thing, or see if one of your MFP friends could use them. That's what I'm going to do with my old winter clothes next year. My MFP friends have helped me lose this weight maybe I can help one of them with my old clothes to help get them through that size:)
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    throw away (donate) your clothes NOW! One of the best ways to keep the weight off is to not have clothes to "grow" back in to!

    Congrats on a fabulous job!

    I agree! I gave away ALL my plus size clothes!
  • Sweetpea472
    Sweetpea472 Posts: 229 Member
    You look gorgeous! You must be so pleased with yourself! :happy:
  • calebespnsmommie
    calebespnsmommie Posts: 111 Member
    Wow you look amazing!!! My starting weight was 208 and my goal is to be 135 or 140. Its nice to see someone who has accompished the goal that I have!! Congrats!!! You give people the motivation to continue on. What are some of your tips or tricks?
  • poeticpurl
    poeticpurl Posts: 126 Member
    You look Great!

    Donate them to a local shelter or church and help someone in need out.
  • Mads1997
    Mads1997 Posts: 1,494 Member
    Wow you look fantastic. Selling your clothes on ebay might help you part with them.
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Donate your clothes to maybe someone who is just reaching size 18...I think you will feel better giving them away knowing they will go to a good cause another great place is to donate directly to Battered Women Shelters...a lot of teen girls end up in those places with nothing but the clothes on their back....dont throw them away...your ratty old jeans may be someone elses next outfit.....good job on your success
  • Shannmarrs
    Shannmarrs Posts: 117 Member
    Great job, you look AMAZING!
  • canadianchick11
    canadianchick11 Posts: 42
    You look incredible! Great work! :smile:
  • tladame
    tladame Posts: 465 Member
    I was wondering this same thing. Why am I hanging on to my bigger clothes? I am now determined to toss them!

    It's a good idea to hang on to skinny clothes though. Since I've lost 10 lbs, I am now able to fit into clothes I haven't worn in several years. Glad I kept them! =) Especially the "inspiration" outfit I had hanging where I could see it every day.
  • BMSkvara
    BMSkvara Posts: 7
    I was the same way with my old clothes. I cleaned out all my fat clothes and put them in piles. Then I moved them to bags. Next they were moved to my spare bedroom. I finally got them to the car and drove around for a week before I donated them, It was all mental. In the past I held on to them because I have yo-yo so much, but not this time. You will get rid of them when you are ready but. I can tell you that I felt so good when I drove away from Goodwill. Also it was a great tax write off.
  • ddalhoff
    ddalhoff Posts: 48
    You look great!!! How did you do it? Just started this. I weigh 215 and would like to be 140 again!
  • mhc90
    mhc90 Posts: 20 Member
    Wow! You look great!
    Definitely get rid of the clothes. Holding on to them leaves the door open that you may need them someday .
  • MommyofBoys
    MommyofBoys Posts: 75
    Look at all those compliments you pretty girl! I'm so happy for you. You should be so proud, what a great accomplishment! Oh and we need to get together soon! :heart:
  • mak_101
    mak_101 Posts: 28
    You look amazing! You should be so proud of yourself for the job you have done. I would definitely donate the clothes to a nonprofit...there is always a need somewhere in your community.:smile:
  • chollylops
    chollylops Posts: 149 Member
    Totally agree - all my fat clothes have gone - I will not be using those again! I have kept my fat jeans though which I like to put on to remind me how far I have come so far!
    throw away (donate) your clothes NOW! One of the best ways to keep the weight off is to not have clothes to "grow" back in to!

    Congrats on a fabulous job!
  • BettyMargaret
    BettyMargaret Posts: 407 Member
    What a GREAT idea! I'd like to do that with my "outgrown" clothing! Freecycle... that's cute!
  • Growe190
    Growe190 Posts: 18
    Throw them away, or better burn them. Old clothes make easy to slip back into old habits. A few years ago I weighed 318 lbs, I started a diet and exercise program on New Year's Eve and by the middle of August I was down to 195 pounds, and felt great. That was the week I went on vacation. I still remember the 1st cookie (Mrs. Fields) I ate after 8 months of no sugar. I slid back into those fat clothes easy peasy, always planning on next week. Now it is my thin clothes that are bagged up and have been for 20 years. I started last year at 320 and slowly reduced to 302, 3 weeks ago, when I started MFP I am looking forward to breaking out those thinner clothes and getting rid of my current ones forever. Don't look back, just keep moving forward.
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