The real reason I'm not going the Christmas party tonight

I do know how you feel. :flowerforyou: (I have 100 pounds listed as my goal, but God help me ( I mean it, I'm not taking His name in vain...), I need to lose more than twice that. Yep. 100 pounds is my "mini" goal! :sad: ) But punishing yourself isn't going to help. Buy yourself ONE nice outfit that you can wear throughout the holiday season (Now IS the time for that CRAZY Christmas sweater...). Feel beautiful. Treat yourself right. Have a good time. If there is dancing, you can even burn off some calories while you are at the party!

I've been married for 16 years to a good man, myself. I know he'd rather have me at his side at a party for the price of a nice outfit than go alone. I rock his world, after all! I wouldn't be at all surprised if your husband felt the same why. (Actually, I'd be surprised if he didn't... )

Honestly, do you ever have any fun???? I wouldnt want to be stuck at home... I would want to be with my husband regardless of my weight-situation....

Last year was the first company Christmas party for my husband - they just purchased his department from a competitor and now under the new company, these employees get really spoiled rotten for company functions, outings, etc.... Five course dinner, open bar, full entertainment, and everyone gets a hotel room for the night so there is no drunk-driving...

We had such a BLAST! Our table was the ROWDIEST to the point the ENTERTAINERS had their dinners with us!!!! ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont get to go out that often with my husband because he works third shift, I work second into third shift... and when we do get a chance to go out, its rare... this is always an opportunity for us to get out of the house, get away from our jobs and just feel human again....and have fun.... Matter of fact, we are going to the party again on 12/10/11 and found out the owners cant wait to have me back again, the truck drivers that work with my husband are looking forward to seeing me again, and the new truck driver in the fleet cant wait to meet me from what Ive been told.... that makes me feel so damn good.... a complete stranger wants to meet me and I think thats awesome!

Please dont let yourself be stuck at home... have some fun, be merry, enjoy the company of your husband and meet some new people by being yourself - never be ashamed of yourself.....fat, thin, stocky, busty, no-*kitten*, big *kitten*... It DOESNT matter...

That's such a shame. I know most of us are not happy with our bodies, but why would you let that keep you from enjoying a precious moment with your husband?

You would be surprised to know that the people at the party are not going to judge you, they are there to celebrate the holiday season and have fun. My heart breaks when people do that to themselves...life is way too short to hide in a hole like that. I get the "not buying big clothes" thing, but I would borrow something from someone or buy a simple inexpensive black dress and be there to share and support your husband and rocking that dress as best as I could.

I wish you would reconsider your choice because it's no fun to stay at home and sulk...I'm sure he would want you there with him enjoying such a great time of year. (((HUG)))

Buy a new outfit! Feel good about yourself and that will shine through! The more you feel good about yourself, the more weight you will lose because you will use that as motivation! Get out there and show his co-workers YOU. YOU are not defined by your weight. YOU are going to still have the same personality and smile next year for the Christmas party