my big news...
dianeellen2
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ok...a while a go I said that I had started a pile of clothes classed as `too big`. My mfp friends encouraged me to get rid of them but I was very insecure about committing to large scale clearing out.
at that time I wore mostly size 20 (U.K.) clothes.
recently I have to admit that I have gone through my various sizes of clothes that I had put away from previous dieting times and I now seem to have nothing left to wear.
this morning when I came down stairs in some crop trousers, my husband, who rarely comments on clothing said "they look massive". A great compliment however I realised they were the smallest summer clothes I had.
we went into town today and he actually suggested I get some new clothes.
so I went into BHS and saw some nice crop trousers, I picked up size 18 - husband said that was ridiculous and handed me size 16, I went and tried them on, they fitted however I realised that if I pulled the waist band out I could get my whole arm in the gap - so I asked to try on a 14 and they fitted. I have not brought size 14 since before my first child was born (now 18)
I was so pleased.
so I came home and sorted out my too big clothes into a throw away pile and ebay pile!
so my big news is I AM GETTING RID OF MY TOO BIG CLOTHES!!
at that time I wore mostly size 20 (U.K.) clothes.
recently I have to admit that I have gone through my various sizes of clothes that I had put away from previous dieting times and I now seem to have nothing left to wear.
this morning when I came down stairs in some crop trousers, my husband, who rarely comments on clothing said "they look massive". A great compliment however I realised they were the smallest summer clothes I had.
we went into town today and he actually suggested I get some new clothes.
so I went into BHS and saw some nice crop trousers, I picked up size 18 - husband said that was ridiculous and handed me size 16, I went and tried them on, they fitted however I realised that if I pulled the waist band out I could get my whole arm in the gap - so I asked to try on a 14 and they fitted. I have not brought size 14 since before my first child was born (now 18)
I was so pleased.
so I came home and sorted out my too big clothes into a throw away pile and ebay pile!
so my big news is I AM GETTING RID OF MY TOO BIG CLOTHES!!
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Way to go!! Retail therapy is a great motivator!0
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Great news!
Personally, I've saved my very biggest jeans. They're sitting in the wardrobe, and will come out to be worn again when I reach my goal weight.0 -
That's awesome, way to go!0
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Congratulation on your big news Dianeellen2. Instead of throwing away your big clothes, if they don't have stains on them or even tears, donate them to the Goodwill, Salvation Army or any other thrift store in your area. Even a woman's shelter. A lot of women that wears a size 20 or up shop at these places and can't find clothes that will fit them, because a lot of people don't donate big clothes.
I like to donate my clothes, because I know that someone can use the clothes that I can no longer wear.0 -
Fantastic !!!!!0
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Good for you!!! sometimes you just have to do these things, (keep a pair of your biggest trousers just to remind you of how things were!! I did!) good motivator to keep you on the straight & narrow! well done once again, certainly something to be proud of!0
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I LOVE SMALLER CLOTHES!!!!! WOO HOO FOR YOU!!!!!0
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Well chuffed for you. That must have been a great moment. Well done x0
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Congratulation on your big news Dianeellen2. Instead of throwing away your big clothes, if they don't have stains on them or even tears, donate them to the Goodwill, Salvation Army or any other thrift store in your area. Even a woman's shelter. A lot of women that wears a size 20 or up shop at these places and can't find clothes that will fit them, because a lot of people don't donate big clothes.
I like to donate my clothes, because I know that someone can use the clothes that I can no longer wear.
I agree with you. Whenever something becomes too big, I wash it, or have it dry cleaned, and then donate it to GoodWill or Purple Heart. They really are in need of bigger sized clothes. Men's too!!!!0 -
Congratulation on your big news Dianeellen2. Instead of throwing away your big clothes, if they don't have stains on them or even tears, donate them to the Goodwill, Salvation Army or any other thrift store in your area. Even a woman's shelter. A lot of women that wears a size 20 or up shop at these places and can't find clothes that will fit them, because a lot of people don't donate big clothes.
I like to donate my clothes, because I know that someone can use the clothes that I can no longer wear.
very good point, I will donate them.0 -
I recently cleaned out my stockpile of clothes, too..
Yes, it is a great feeling to try on my "skinny" stuff and realize - hey, this is too big!!
I'm currently down to a size that I had not seen in over 10 years :happy:0 -
Awesome NSV!! I'm with the others...donate your clothes. Keep the biggest pair as a reminder of where you don't ever want to be at again. I saved a pair of my biggest jeans that I will put on for my "biggest loser" moment :bigsmile:
p.s. always great when the hubby notices the bottom is getting smaller :blushing:0 -
I am so happy for you!!! I can't wait until I'm a size 14, that's my ultimate dress size goal. Well done :bigsmile:0
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Well done! It must feel fantastic to be in a dramatically smaller size. I know when I have lost weight in the past it has taken ages not to pick up my before size, I always got nervous they wouldn't fit!
Onwards and downwards
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thats excellent, really pleased for ya :flowerforyou:0
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Good for you!!! :flowerforyou:0
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That is so wonderful!! You are doing so great!0
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Excellent! That's such a good feeling!0
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That is AWESOME!!!!! :noway:0
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Good heavens!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I can't imagine how uncomfortable you must have been the last while. A size 14 person in size 20 clothes!! :bigsmile: There was a very embarrassing accident just waiting to happen...
Well done you! Massive achievement. :drinker:0 -
AWESOME!!! That is such a great accomplishment & you should definitely be very proud! Thanks for sharing, since it is a great motivator to hear of others success stories.0
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Inspired! You've created a new future for yourself! Congratulations!0
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Congrats. That is awesome and gotta love your husband for his comments. Good for him. It is so nice when we can get into the smaller sizes. My goal is to fit comfortably into a size 12 jeans. Still big compared to some people, but for me happiness. I actually have a pair that fits, but my muffin top is too much for now. LOL0
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Good heavens!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I can't imagine how uncomfortable you must have been the last while. A size 14 person in size 20 clothes!! :bigsmile: There was a very embarrassing accident just waiting to happen...
Well done you! Massive achievement. :drinker:
believe me, it was a close call on Friday at work....trousers were defiantly hanging loose - lol0 -
Congratulation on your big news Dianeellen2. Instead of throwing away your big clothes, if they don't have stains on them or even tears, donate them to the Goodwill, Salvation Army or any other thrift store in your area. Even a woman's shelter. A lot of women that wears a size 20 or up shop at these places and can't find clothes that will fit them, because a lot of people don't donate big clothes.
I like to donate my clothes, because I know that someone can use the clothes that I can no longer wear.
I agree with you. Whenever something becomes too big, I wash it, or have it dry cleaned, and then donate it to GoodWill or Purple Heart. They really are in need of bigger sized clothes. Men's too!!!!
Yes they are in need of bigger clothes. I'm bottom heavy and they don't really have clothes that can fit my bottom. I wish the regular stores weren't the only stores that have clothes that can fit my bottom half.
Large men are in need of clothes at these places as well and not just large people. Tall people too.0 -
THAT IS AWESOME!0
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congrats to you and well done hubby
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Nice...Congratulations. I too am having this dilemma. I do not want to buy clothes until I get to my goal weight and my friends are saying I need to get rid of my clothes now. I just do not want to have to but them again so I am waiting . It is nice when the hubby's notice huh?0
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That is fantastic! I just tried on some of my favorite shirts today and realized that they are all too big. I'm sort of mourning them though, cause I love them so much. I'm not ready to get rid of them yet, I think I'll alter them to my size though, cause right now I feel like I'm swimming in them.0
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Congrats!!!0
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