First "Normal" Clothing Store in 26 Years.
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I can wear an XL now. Trust me I know how you feel. When I first put on a size 17 pants in juniors and they actually fit I definitely cried a little. Of course now they're loose on me. Lol.4
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I remember the exact same moment! I DID cry....with my friend that's never been overweight standing there not quite "getting it". Congrats to you...you should be so proud:-)4
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I'm at the crossroads of this place in my journey at the moment. So far this year I've lost 40 pounds and last year 18 more. I've been shopping in the plus size section almost all of my adult and high school life. This year, I was so excited about losing weight that I was just really happy to go back to the same store and buy smaller clothes. But the weight has continued to come off and even my new clothes are way too big now. I've been putting off getting more new clothes and when my friends or people at work notice that my clothes are are getting baggy again, (in an excited positive way,) I say I'm waiting bc I know they probably won't fit for long anyway. But I think the truth is that the last time I went, I had to get the smallest size there, and I'm afraid of going to the "normal" section and feeling how you and others have described. Like I don't belong there, glaring or amused looks, and what would make it even more humiliating would be if nothing fit. I'm glad you shared this and totally get how something that seems so simple could be so emotionally striking. It has also made me think about taking a chance myself
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I'm teary eyed for you! It is SUCH an amazing feeling to shop like a normal person. I hated shopping with friend before they were all thinner than me and could just grab whatever and have it look fabulous. It's still surreal that I can wear medium tops and size 12 pants. I grab them now and still fully expect to barely get them past my knees but nope they go right up, and button and I can breathe! I'm not sure when the amazement goes away lol its been 6 months for me and I still can't believe it6
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Thanks for all the compliments and congratulations. I'm actually gonna stick to buying clothes from the Goodwill store for a little while longer. I'm only two-thirds of the way to my goal and don't have the spare cash to drop $25+ per item of clothing only to have them too loose in six months. I've actually found some awesome stuff there. I bought my first bathing suit in 20 years last month at Goodwill and it turns out that it's a Badgley Mischka that cost me all of $3.50 (I Googled it. It's a $114 one that used to be sold at Macy's and Nordstrom) so I'll go back to the "normal" stores when I get closer to goal. I was just a bit shocked at how my brain reacted to the milestone of being able to wear clothes from a "normal" store again. I thought I was more prepared for how big a deal it was going to be. Whoops. lol6
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Congratulations, that's such a good feeling!! When I started out losing weight (at 254lbs) my goal was simply to be able to buy clothes in normal stores. That was all I wanted! Once I got there, I was ready to set a new goal.
Goodwill shopping is easier too, so much more choice!2 -
I love the OP's story.3
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Congratulations! Very happy for you! Keep up the fine work and get that new bike!!!
I've lost 30 pounds (10 more to go) but getting a few pretty dresses for a girls' trip with my daughter was an amazing feeling. I used to basically wear the most covering, frumpy things I could get away with and hide inside them. It was fun to get glammed up with my daughter for the first time in at least a decade.3 -
Congrats a great achievement1
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Love the camo shirt!!1
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That's awesome, good for you! I know the feeeling. I started off on XXL shirts and 40-42 pants, depending on the pair. I was dumbfounded to find myself fitting into medium shirts and 34 pants (next ones will be 32s). I totally get the feeling out of place thing...but it sure feels good to be there 2
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Your post made me tear up!!! I totally understand the feeling. About 6 months ago I tried on a size 10 dress pants and broke down bawling in the dressing room because they actually fit. I'm sure the saleswoman thought I was nuts. You look absolutely stunning, and I hope you bought the shirt.2
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Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! This is the best feeling ever. I still get a high knowing I can shop in the junior's section.
Keep up the great work!2 -
Congratulations!! I am so looking forward to the day when I can shop in a normal store! So happy for you!!
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That is a great feel. Way to go!1
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