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tcunbeliever wrote: »I put a belt on this morning...moved down a notch...only one more to go!
Excellent NSV! I love when that happens.
I ended up getting one of those belts that don't have notches (Bison Design brand) for daily wear. The only time I wear a belt with notches now is for formal dress. I was always half-way between notches for sooo long, so getting something that just tightens to any length just makes sense.
Of those that just tighten, I no longer wear the first because it wraps all the way around to my butt crack. I thought about cutting it, but just decided to buy a new shorter belt instead. I figured the end might become frayed anyway. When I went to the store for that, I had to ask for help finding that style of belt in a small enough length - finding clothes that fit are a bit of a challenge now, but one that I am happy about! Just because most Americans are bigger around than me doesn't mean I need to be that way.9 -
Sitting here at work doing some paperwork. 330 slump kicks in with a vengeance. I have carbs and calories to spare and though "I'll get some chips from the machine." Instead I remembered I had some pre-packaged nut mix in the drawer and ate one of them. Probably not much different calorie wise than chips, but carbs are much lower and that will hold me until I get home!10
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chubbychickruns wrote: »Sitting here at work doing some paperwork. 330 slump kicks in with a vengeance. I have carbs and calories to spare and though "I'll get some chips from the machine." Instead I remembered I had some pre-packaged nut mix in the drawer and ate one of them. Probably not much different calorie wise than chips, but carbs are much lower and that will hold me until I get home!
That's an awesome NSV!
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numyummybutter wrote: »I can wear my wedding ring again!!!
Wonderful!!! I am very impatient to be able to do the same.
My NSV is although I have only lost 5 pounds, my jeans are literally falling off me. I think I'm going to start taking measurements.0 -
I had to take off my ring because it kept flying off AND I can do up my fitbit using the SMALLEST hole!3
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My clothing is getting very loose and I am thinking I will retire the pants I am wearing in two weeks, right along with the rest of my size 6-8 work pants.5
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Cleaning out my closet, tried on some pants I couldn't zip up before the holidays. Today, I can now comfortably fit into pants I wore 10 years ago, and I was 10 lbs. lighter than I am now. I know my loss has been slower this time, but my body is going through more changes. I'll take these changes over the higher loses.4
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My leggings/workout pants have gotten baggy. I didn't even know that was a thing since they're all spandex/stretchy. Anyone else against buying new clothes until you're where you want to be?3
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scgfitlife wrote: »My leggings/workout pants have gotten baggy. I didn't even know that was a thing since they're all spandex/stretchy. Anyone else against buying new clothes until you're where you want to be?
I waited until I was where I wanted to be before buying new clothes, but I did get made fun of at work for wearing pants that made me look like a homeless man.
That said, I 100% believe in getting rid of the clothes that are too big to make it a real inconvenience to put on weight again. I think holding on to those clothes makes it too easy to gradually slide back up to that size again. If your loosest clothes start getting tight, and you don't have those old clothes to fall back on, you have more motivation to address it before you regress too far.5 -
I bought nothing until I hit goal weight but had plenty in my closet to get me to the lean stage. They're all gone now except one pair of pants that I purposely kept.scgfitlife wrote: »Anyone else against buying new clothes until you're where you want to be?
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scgfitlife wrote: »My leggings/workout pants have gotten baggy. I didn't even know that was a thing since they're all spandex/stretchy. Anyone else against buying new clothes until you're where you want to be?
Personally, my motivation and dedication to plan would lag if I got to feeling too uncomfortable in my clothing. I had to get a solid piece or two at each major size leap down. I personally recommend this, because if we wait until we "get there" to indulge and celebrate, we tend to forget to enjoy the journey, and the journey is that life thing...not the destination.10 -
My NSV was being brave enough to get rid of my big clothes. Sold them online (minus 1 dress and 1 pair of jeans that I just love too much!) and posted the last package off today!10
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I can now fit into trousers which I haven't been able to wear for well over 5 years and my shirt size has come down from XXL to L!13
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I've not really thought yet about how I'm going to approach replacing my wardrobe... I've got a few nice pieces - jackets and suchlike - that I've kept in the hope of being able to wear again which I could easily wear now, but all the clothes I've been wearing for the last few years are starting to bury me... My trousers would easily qualify for one of those cheesy pictures with the thinner person stretching out the waistband to show how much space there is! With a decent belt they look OK, but I think men can get away with that more than women as the fat is naturally distributed differently, and even though I was 70lb overweight I didn't really carry it anywhere apart from my abdomen and chest (my man-boobs are looking SO much better!). Still, even if I wait until the summer to splurge on clothes I do get a buzz from putting something on, looking in the mirror and thinking 'this doesn't fit anymore!' so I might just carry on enjoying that feeling for a little while at least!3
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StarshipFighter23 wrote: »I've not really thought yet about how I'm going to approach replacing my wardrobe... I've got a few nice pieces - jackets and suchlike - that I've kept in the hope of being able to wear again which I could easily wear now, but all the clothes I've been wearing for the last few years are starting to bury me... My trousers would easily qualify for one of those cheesy pictures with the thinner person stretching out the waistband to show how much space there is! With a decent belt they look OK, but I think men can get away with that more than women as the fat is naturally distributed differently, and even though I was 70lb overweight I didn't really carry it anywhere apart from my abdomen and chest (my man-boobs are looking SO much better!). Still, even if I wait until the summer to splurge on clothes I do get a buzz from putting something on, looking in the mirror and thinking 'this doesn't fit anymore!' so I might just carry on enjoying that feeling for a little while at least!
@StarshipFighter23 - Honestly, if they are good quality pieces, it will be worth investing in a tailor. A good tailor will be able to tell you if it is worth cutting the pieces down to make new pieces out of them, or if you will be better of making a taxable donation and purchasing new pieces. I've been told that tailoring high quality pieces makes worlds difference in how you feel in them.1 -
As a hobby seamstress, tailoring anything makes a world of difference in how you look and feel in your clothes...most people have no idea how badly fitting off the rack clothes are for them...very few people are really a rack size.5
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It's always a NSV for me when I'm able to socialize with friends at a restaurant and not bat an eyelash at their carb loaded appetizers and entrees. I'm able to enjoy my food without feeling deprived of eating the complimentary bread or chips or fries. I just remind myself it's complimentary for a reason!
all the good stuff is always at an expense (extra bacon, extra avocado, price of steak vs the price of pasta) 9 -
Today I'm down another size in my clothes. A year ago I was wearing unisex/mens 6X, today I'm in womens 3X.
I'm finding it very exciting because the fewer the 'X's, the greater the clothing options. I'm no longer limited to shapeless stretchy pants and generic giant t-shirts!
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@Steph_Maks thats so amazing!!!!!0
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@Steph_Maks, Rock on with that commitment and persistence!0
