Just miserable.... ;-)

emstgm
emstgm Posts: 117 Member
edited November 9 in Success Stories
That my pants are falling off me. It's hard to walk with my hands full, as I have no means of pulling them up! My jeans officially look ridiculous on me - or so my BFF pronounced yesterday. OK, so I'm thrifty. I'm not going to run out and buy a new outfit in every size. I've lost 26 pounds now, and the jeans that were 'saran wrap tight', I can now slide them off without unbuttoning them! It feels so good to wear loose clothes all the time! So yes, I may have to break down and buy some jeans here pretty soon.
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  • swall0810
    swall0810 Posts: 148 Member
    That's great!!! Congrats!!
  • Beckym1205
    Beckym1205 Posts: 217 Member
    That's awesome :)

    Now go out and celebrate by getting new jeans :)
  • IndianCat3
    IndianCat3 Posts: 158 Member
    It's like it miserable..but in a good way :) great job on ur weight loss
  • couponsaver79
    couponsaver79 Posts: 51 Member
    Fabulous miserable news! LOL. I get where you're coming from, although I havent had that problem yet. My decision was to pick up a couple pairs at a second hand store, and then once I have lost all the weight I want to, thats when I'll splurge on a new wardrobe! Thats going to be my reward for accomplishing my weight loss goal.
  • allie864
    allie864 Posts: 298
    That's great! Awesome job! :smile:

    As much as I loved that my pants were too big on me, I also didn't like the fact that they were continuing to make me look bigger than I was, so I went to TJ Maxx/Kohl's/Old Navy/Target & places like that to get my "transitional jeans." That way I wasn't spending a ton but I was also enjoying the benefit of being in a better fitting pant.
  • bisland
    bisland Posts: 245 Member
    Awsome. I plan a trip to the church thrift shop when I get to that point. Will donate some clothing & get myself some "new" jeans. Usually only a couple dollars a pair.
  • imakimm
    imakimm Posts: 839
    woo hoo! that's great!! I bought something called the magic button at CVS (I think). It works really great for making your pants smaller!
  • ahealthy4u
    ahealthy4u Posts: 442 Member
    That's awesome :)

    Now go out and celebrate by getting new jeans :)

    My suggestion is if you still have more weight to lose go to a good will and by a cheap pair until you are the size you want to be good luck
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    Don't buy new jeans if your not close to your goal. Go to a thrift store, you can find "transition jeans" and they are alot cheaper.
  • oneoddsock
    oneoddsock Posts: 321 Member
    Would it be ridiculous to suggest a belt?
  • beautifulme32
    beautifulme32 Posts: 42
    Congrats!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Just buy yourself 1 really nice pair! You deserve it! X
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    SO awesome! I can't wait to have the same problem! :)
  • GinaBinaFaye
    GinaBinaFaye Posts: 35 Member
    Awesome Job! I have been hitting the thrift shops ($8.99 for a new pair of CK jeans). When i reach my goal weight I will have a shopping spree.
  • tam120
    tam120 Posts: 444 Member
    You can buy a pair of Walmart jeans for about $15, good enough to get to the next size. I'm not normally a Walmart advocate, as it seems everything I buy there breaks but when I need a pair of jeans for the in-between size, it's perfect.
  • sarallong
    sarallong Posts: 74 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!
  • binariiangel
    binariiangel Posts: 146 Member
    Awesome! That is amazing! You could always go try on jeans, just to get roughly what size you are then go to Goodwill/Salvation Army, or Ebay to get some. Or even just got buy a couple pairs of Walmart/Family Dollar/Dollar Generals brand to tide you over! Great job though!
  • JustLindaLou
    JustLindaLou Posts: 376 Member
    excellent!!! My fave corduroy jeans are now too big even straight out of the dryer... 5 more lbs and I will be going thru the boxes that have been in the garage and seeing what fits. Then off to Goodwill or some such to donate the big 'uns and pick up some in-between ones!!
  • kayhatlen
    kayhatlen Posts: 46
    Great job! I can't wait to have the same problem. :)
  • Sp1nGoddess
    Sp1nGoddess Posts: 1,134 Member
    Congrats!

    My husband has the same problem.. I'm going to buy him some suspenders soon if he doesn't buy some new jeans!
  • Collinsky
    Collinsky Posts: 593 Member
    Would it be ridiculous to suggest a belt?

    Congrats, that's awesome!! And I'm going to second the belt... I'm ridiculously frugal, and I really can't stand the idea of buying new jeans every time I drop a size -- and I plan to drop a couple yet! But a belt was a lifesaver - it means I can keep wearing jeans that were starting to slide off otherwise.
  • ajswriter
    ajswriter Posts: 117 Member
    Lol girl, get out there & get some pants! :)
  • Rozz77
    Rozz77 Posts: 12
    Poor you! ;)
  • 1DEH
    1DEH Posts: 23
    I am new to this site (invited by a dear friend), but a few years ago I lost 30 pounds (now working on 30 more). I get what you are saying about the loose clothes. I wore my loose jeans like a badge of honor until I just had to get some new things for an upcoming vacation.

    At that point I decided it really was "safe" to let go on my "big" clothes. I did however keep my biggest ever pair of jeans (stretch capris, actually,) my biggest ever t-shirt, and my biggest ever swimsuit. NOT because I think I'll ever need them again, but rather because I never want to forget what will happen if I let myself go again.

    Just one more thing....if you think wearing loose jeans that were once nearly too small to button feels great, wait till you slide into a size you thought you'd never wear again. If you're like me you'll need a tissue...Enjoy!
  • marekdds
    marekdds Posts: 2,233 Member
    Congrats on your miserableness! Like others said, just belt it or buy some cheapies. I was trying to run on the treadmill the other day and my panties kept falling down. Oh, the joys of weight loss!
  • emstgm
    emstgm Posts: 117 Member
    I wish I could hit the thrift store, but at 5'10 inches, and a 35 or 36 inch inseam, I am highly unlikely to find some that fit. But, yeah, I gotta do something. It will be nice to have something that fits me better.

    You know, it used to be that I'd wear jeans twice before washing, and they were so much more comfy on the 2nd day, as they'd stretch out a bit. Well now, I can't do a 2nd day. I have to dry them hot and shrink them up again! LOL!
  • jencjeffery
    jencjeffery Posts: 99 Member
    Well done! Just buy a good belt for now and go for the baggy look ...lol
  • DanielleRN8
    DanielleRN8 Posts: 409
    Congrats! Instead of buying new jeans, pull out some of your high school jeans. I did that recently and was pleasantly surprised when they fit again! :)
  • ButtercupSprad
    ButtercupSprad Posts: 117
    :flowerforyou:
  • Nettabee
    Nettabee Posts: 296 Member
    Would it be ridiculous to suggest a belt?


    I was wondering if i would have to comment or if someone else would suggest this......
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