Inches not pounds

larkiedeek
larkiedeek Posts: 203 Member
in Success Stories
Had to get new work clothes yesterday as I felt I was wearing someone elses suit and shirt. (an expensive byproduct of eating healthy)

I was measured and I have dropped 3 shirt sizes (I only had the guts to go 2 sizes down). I got one new suit as well. It's the first time I have bought one and it fitted me without any alteration. It's 4 inches less than my old suit that only stayed up with a belt.

It's good to feel like my clothes won't fall off if I stand up too quick!

I hate shopping but it looks like I will have to get a complete wardrobe if I can maintain over the next few months. I guess the new clothes will be my new benchmark. I can't go back and put weight on if I want to have any clothes to fit. :(


I don't know how you girls can do it. It must cost a fortune to change you body size!

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  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    Well done on dropping the inches.

    You must be buzzing. x
  • gracieabem
    gracieabem Posts: 211
    Congratulations! That is a great achievement.

    I've dropped quite a few sizes and yes, it was quite expensive until I got clever about it and started op-shopping. I just purchased three work pants, and two pairs of jeans for $28. I was very happy with this. It's great to know that I can continue to lose and not have to worry about the expense of new clothes.

    Of course, if there is a nice top or dress that I want brand new, I may just get it. But I'm not going to spend a massive amount on clothes that will only be in my wardrobe for a limited time.
  • Nokarot
    Nokarot Posts: 15 Member
    I'm on a quest to lose some 80ish pounds. I can't decide whether to envy you for your success or mourn your wallet :P

    Thankfully, in my case anyway, I kept some of my thinner clothes to help ease my own transition. Should be able to lose another 40lbs I think before I have to start thinking about a new wardrobe. That, and I've always been a belt wearer, even in my larger stages, so I'm prepared belt wise.

    I don't envy girls and their clothes, either. Men can get by wearing looser pants and a belt in just about every setting. Most women's styles don't really seem to work that way.
  • larkiedeek
    larkiedeek Posts: 203 Member
    Well done on dropping the inches.

    You must be buzzing. x

    Actually no.

    I am a frugal Scotsman. Having to spend money on new clothes makes me sad. :(

    I just wear baggy t-shirts at home so that is fine but I have had to get 2 new pairs of jeans and they are almost falling off me because I only dropped a single size. Thanks god for belts!

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