Clothes

Yes, my weight loss was instigated by too-tight jeans at work that prompted me to rush out to purchase something more comfortable that day. I did not want to have to buy the next size up and most of my clothes were 2 sizes smaller anyway. I just wanted to fit them again.

I never found clothing an incentive for me, but now that i'm so close to my goal - it's helping me push through the last little bit (profile picture is of some shorts that used to fit fine without a belt this time last year... not anymore!)

Getting rid of weight for me, isn't because of vanity; it's because I desire to have children & it's necessary to provide, the healthiest vessel possible; for them. However I have at least 32 more pounds to lose, I've gotten rid of 18 pounds; thus far & that's going to take awhile longer, so I use clothing; as mini goals because 1 looking better currently, is what's actually happening; so why not enjoy it? 2 because achieving the main goal, seems daunting; if I don't have some other accomplishments in between.

For a while I got caught up in the numbers, starting with some 16s in my closet, working down to 14s, 12s, 10s, and then 8s. As I changed sizes, I got rid of the bigger stuff, so I didn't have anything to fall back into. However, I have learned the fit is more important to looking fit and healthy than the number. A well fitting 10 can look better than a just too tight 8. In answer to your particular situation, I would get the shirt in a size that fit and made me feel good now. Even though you are on a journey, celebrate where you are now.

Definitely. I lost almost 80lb in 2013/14 and really enjoyed closet shopping (between myself and my spouse we had clothes spanning from UK12 to UK22). I was comfortably wearing size UK14 work trousers when I finally fell off the wagon in October 2014 (with 20lb still to go, alas). Fast forward to November 2015 and I had to finally admit those trousers no longer did up. I found I'd put on 15lb so got back to it. I've already lost half the gain, and am looking to finish what I started in July 2013.

I've always got a goal dress hanging in the closet. Originally it was a dress I had last worn when I was 21. When I surpassed that goal, I bought a gorgeous purple satin dress in a size UK12. It's fitted, so it's very small and that's what I'm aiming for at the moment.

But yes, the only reason why I'm back on track is because my work trousers no longer fit. It was quite the wake-up call.

i keep/buy jeans a size too small simply because my weight loss is pretty consistent and i refuse to wear clothes that are too big LOL

tops are more forgiving

i did find some jeans from express that i LOVE and ive now accumulated them in my current size, one bigger and several sizes smaller cause.... im not giving them up anytime soon

#imighthaveanobsession

I love a style of clothing called "Visual Kei" which is really big in Japan. Unfortunately for me, Japanese people are a LOT smaller than Americans. I bought pants in the biggest size they had, which will fit well if I am at a healthy weight. Unfortunately, I'm not at a healthy weight. I look at those pants at least once a week and am excited for the day I can wear them!

I tried on a skirt every week for months. When it finally fit, I didn't like it and it went into the donate box. Years ago I spent years trying to get into a pair of shorts only to realize with horror that they were WAY out of date! Now I have a pair of pants I'm working on......

Clothes are a useful measuring stick. I haven't taken progress pics, but pants don't lie. Right now I'm working on taking off a big regain.

I bought a brand new pair size 18 jeans at the start this round, went back later and got the same style in a 16...hopefully back again for a 14 sometime in the next month.

Last time around I kept 1 pair of my biggest size and burned the rest of the bridge behind me.

Having to buy larger sizes again wasn't enough incentive to turn me around, but having smaller clothes in the basement is nice to look forward too. Even if I get back into them and then decide I don't like them anymore.

i purposely go to charity shops and buy things which are too small for me now, like designer dresses and quality clothing, and hang it up on my wardrobe to remind me of my goals!

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I started on my journey because none of my work pants would fit - I'm a chef and purchased a bulk pack of pants in a size L and could barely get them on!! I finally had to admit that I hadn't put on just a few kilos - I'd put on 25kgs.........so my first goal now is to get into those pants!! I'm pretty close - the try on last week had them on but still a little too snug to work comfortably in but it won't be long now. Once I can get into those I have a pair of jeans that I love but which I haven't been able to zip up for quite some time - goal 2. The numbers on the scales are motivating, but seeing that translate into real changes is fantastic.

This was the motivator for me the first time I lost a significant amount of weight... I gained quite a bit in my first semester of nursing school and when I realized after the holiday break that my uniforms didn't fit and I couldn't afford to replace them, I knew I had to do something differently. Kept it off for years, but gradual creep has me back in the tracking saddle.

I don't have much of a disposable income for clothes shopping but I sew so I'm starting to look at how I can alter the clothes I currently wear in the future. But I am looking forward to hopefully raiding the wardrobes of friends and family to borrow fancy dresses and other more expensive items of clothing!