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MurpleCat
MurpleCat Posts: 229 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I have finally run out of sizes in my closet to 'shop' in. My pants were looking like MC Hammer.

I haven't seen this number on the scale in over 20 years, so I didn't keep any clothes from then. That was when I reached my lowest adult weight (still not goal, though). That's about 25 pounds from where I am now. Feeling very sanguine about that happening before end of the year.

Murple
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  • countcurt
    countcurt Posts: 593 Member
    Very very cool.
  • slimriptide
    slimriptide Posts: 328 Member
    Congratulations on your NSV!
    ~~~Rip
  • jbrack381us
    jbrack381us Posts: 345 Member
    There is no feeling quite like reaching a low weight to where you go below any mark that you previously knew as your reality.

    Super excited and very happy for you. Congrats!
  • minimyzeme
    minimyzeme Posts: 2,708 Member
    That is fanfreakin'tastic, Murple! Enjoy your shopping trip...
  • MICHGOLFER2
    MICHGOLFER2 Posts: 197 Member
    Congratulations!
  • Jimb376
    Jimb376 Posts: 106 Member
    Congrats! Great seeing success in others it keeps me motivated to continue my WL Journey.
  • susan092907
    susan092907 Posts: 364 Member
    Great! Have fun shopping for smaller clothes.
  • goldenfrisbee
    goldenfrisbee Posts: 1,640 Member
    That is so awesome. Congratulations on your ongoing success!!
  • steve0mania
    steve0mania Posts: 3,189 Member
    Awesome Murple! Keep up the good work!
  • countcurt
    countcurt Posts: 593 Member
    BTW, sort of glad you opted to '86' the clothes from '96.


    I suggest a really decent outfit or two in your new size, surrounded by bargain bin finds. Unless, of course, you're loaded.
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 8,973 Member
    You go girl!!! Gratz!
  • myallforjcbill
    myallforjcbill Posts: 5,797 Member
    A good feeling indeed. Congratulations on the new milestone.
  • MurpleCat
    MurpleCat Posts: 229 Member
    countcurt wrote: »
    BTW, sort of glad you opted to '86' the clothes from '96.

    Yeah, fashion from 20 years ago probably wouldn't look great, even if it did fit me. My style has changed a bit in those years, too -- in grad school it was primarily jeans & a Tshirt. The professor needs a slightly more polished look!
    countcurt wrote: »
    I suggest a really decent outfit or two in your new size, surrounded by bargain bin finds. Unless, of course, you're loaded.

    You know how people who are loaded stay rich? By shopping in the bargain bins :smile:
  • klmackey893
    klmackey893 Posts: 118 Member
    I don't know Murple Professors wearing Jeans and t-shirts (or flannel) was normal when I was an undergrad in the 70's. Maybe you could bring that look back.
  • gadgetgirlIL
    gadgetgirlIL Posts: 1,381 Member
    WTG Murple!

    Jeans and t-shirts seem popular among some of my colleagues in the biology department where I work. The most interesting combination was the professor who insisted on always wearing a baseball cap even with a business suit on. A picture of him in this outfit standing next to our university president ended up in one of our alumni publications.
  • spospo1
    spospo1 Posts: 433 Member
    Nice job!!!!!
  • Philtex
    Philtex Posts: 1,370 Member
    Way to go!
  • beachwoman2006
    beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
    Congrats, Murple!
  • misterhub
    misterhub Posts: 6,745 Member
    Way cool! Congratulations!
  • Rachel0778
    Rachel0778 Posts: 1,701 Member
    Congratulations!!! I see fun shopping trips in your future! (and I second going to the bargain bins, they have great stuff!)
  • podkey
    podkey Posts: 5,211 Member
    Professorial look? Like CLEAN jeans and T-shirt?? LOL
  • Jerdtrmndone
    Jerdtrmndone Posts: 5,928 Member
    Way to go Murple!! It is a great feeling fitting into a smaller size enjoy your shopping journey
  • lowbar31
    lowbar31 Posts: 7,038 Member
    That is definitely an accomplishment to be proud of.
  • countcurt
    countcurt Posts: 593 Member
    "You know how people who are loaded stay rich? By shopping in the bargain bins :smile: "


    Which reminded me of this-


    https://countcurtblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/23/the-emperor-has-new-clothes/
  • nick197785
    nick197785 Posts: 40 Member
    WTG! Congrats Murple
  • linmueller
    linmueller Posts: 1,354 Member
    That's awesome Murple! Congrats! I'm so glad I got back on the board and get to 'watch' you travel to GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! Have fun shopping!
  • MurpleCat
    MurpleCat Posts: 229 Member
    RE: Steve's Blogpost, and shopping bargain clearance -- somehow, no matter what size I am, they never have the item I want in my size. LOL.

    But it did remind me that we have a Nordstrom Rack and a Talbot's outlet store here, so I should hit those up for 'look like a grown-up' clothes.
  • shellymarina
    shellymarina Posts: 6 Member
    Congratulations! And, you can shop Nordstrom Rack online, too.
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,544 Member
    Congrats. Tenacity!
  • crewahl
    crewahl Posts: 4,710 Member
    Within 25 pounds? That's absolutely great, Murple.

    It is a bit of a curse to outgrow your closet on the downside. I know I inherited the "cheap gene" from my Depression-era parents. But I loved the "you know how people who are loaded stay rich" observation as well.

    And you probably got almost a much affirmation here as you would have gotten on Connect . . . ;)
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