Getting Rid of Clothes

Robin1109
Robin1109 Posts: 231 Member
in Motivation and Support
So I decided to clean out my closet last night and my pants drawer. Before when I've lost weight, I didn't worry about hanging on to larger sized clothing. I just let it sit in the drawers. Last night I made the big decision to give all of the stuff I'm too small for away. I feel like hanging on to it before gave me a dangerous safety net that allowed me to fall back into bad habits and not be too concerned when I went up a pants size. Basically, I made the conscious decision last night by getting rid of bigger clothes that I won't be going back there!

What about the rest of you? Do you get rid of the bigger sizes right away so you don't stumble back into them?
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  • BackwoodsMom
    BackwoodsMom Posts: 227 Member
    I think I was in the same position - save them just in case. This time I did clean out what doesn't fit and am giving them all away. Safety nets are an easy way to fall back into old ways and I don't want to do that this time.
  • MzYvonne
    MzYvonne Posts: 7
    As soon as I get out of this size 16, I will get rid of them. This is the first time I have every been this size and when the 16 started to get tight, I decided to lose weight because I refuse to buy a size 18. But, as I lose, I plan to get rid of the larger sizes, espeically the pants.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    I gave all of mine away.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,469 Member
    I haven't yet, but I really need to. However, I'll have to go shopping or alter some of the clothes I can alter first because I have very few things that fit me correctly. I'm hesitant to do that since I still want to lose about 10 more pounds and think what I buy now will be too big then. I did buy one dress, but it was only $20. Can't afford to spend a lot now and then more in 2 or 3 months.

    Good for you on making that decision. I did have my bigger clothes and my "skinny" clothes. It's probably not the best idea in the world to have that safety net!
  • Robin1109
    Robin1109 Posts: 231 Member
    It's amazing how much space it freed up too!
  • BellaAbrianna
    BellaAbrianna Posts: 26
    Great question! Yes, when I lost my weight I immediately got rid of my clothes. Never going back so why do I need 'em? Also I needed the room in my closet for all new clothes. I went from a medium to an x-small and nothing fit after I lost. It was expensive but the best money I ever spent.
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I kept clothes previously and when my clothes started getting tight again I pulled out the old clothes...and eventually they started getting tight too. This time around I've purged when ever necessary, and since I have gone over 2 years with this new lifestyle I'm hoping that it is a lot more permanent than before.
  • journalistjen
    journalistjen Posts: 265 Member
    I'm getting rid of clothes slowly. I think I just need to have a massive clean out. It's hard, because I have strange attachment to clothes, but I'm going to get over it. Plus I'm cheap and don't want to replace everything at once.
  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    Good for you! The only "too big" stuff I keep is that I will keep jeans in the next size up, just a pair or two. Sometimes I get bloated and need bigger pants, so I'll keep them around, but if I have to wear them I'll pay really close attention to what I'm eating and make sure to stick to healthy foods that will help me un-bloat. Otherwise, if it's too big, I toss it.
  • juicyfruitkk
    juicyfruitkk Posts: 95 Member
    I just got rid of (donated) 5 trash bags full.
    I held on to them for almost a year but decided it was time.

    Feels good to let it go doesn't it? :drinker:
  • juicyfruitkk
    juicyfruitkk Posts: 95 Member
    I'm getting rid of clothes slowly. I think I just need to have a massive clean out. It's hard, because I have strange attachment to clothes, but I'm going to get over it. Plus I'm cheap and don't want to replace everything at once.

    This is what I struggled with!
  • 75Juniper
    75Juniper Posts: 376
    Once I truly graduated to the next size down (I'm frequently in between) they went bye-bye. I'm not going back to where I came from. Good for you for getting rid of them! :flowerforyou:
  • Newkell
    Newkell Posts: 379 Member
    This time around I have gotten rid of clothes as well. It is like you want to burn that bridge so you can't go back. Only moving forward from here.
  • gaiareeves
    gaiareeves Posts: 292 Member
    I've got a few one-size-too-big jeans and t-shirts, but I've just kept them as comfy clothes to wear around the house when I'm being a slob. I use a lot of my old t-shirts to sleep in. The rest, I'm in the process of getting rid of.
  • MSimm62385
    MSimm62385 Posts: 227
    I sold off over half my clothes once they became too baggy on me. I vow I will never be that fat again!
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    I think it's quite liberating and exciting! Just take a trip to the thrift store to pick up some "new" clothes. You can get a ton of things for a fraction of the price.
  • beebee0925
    beebee0925 Posts: 441 Member
    I used to do the same thing. I told myself when I lose weight I'm giving away all of my big clothes because I can't go back.
  • HelenDootson
    HelenDootson Posts: 443 Member
    I am still too scared to do this - I am still wearing a lot of them, baggy or belted and I dont want to spend a load on new ones that I will shrink out of.
    But
    I am still to scared to do this :embarassed:
    I think I just have to learn to trust myself
    Maybe next month:ohwell:
  • babigurl86
    babigurl86 Posts: 129 Member
    As soon as I get out of this size 16, I will get rid of them. This is the first time I have every been this size and when the 16 started to get tight, I decided to lose weight because I refuse to buy a size 18. But, as I lose, I plan to get rid of the larger sizes, espeically the pants.
    thats exactly why i started too,i refuse to buy a size 18 its also the 1st time ive been a 16 x
  • lauras777
    lauras777 Posts: 237 Member
    I've been giving them away as quickly as I can!! And then buying up new sizes right along with them...that's my reward for doing well, I like to clothes shop!!! So as soon as I can fit into the next lower size, I buy it!! :laugh:
  • TundraTed
    TundraTed Posts: 254 Member
    One of the happiest days of my life was dropping 3 boxes that said "Ted's Fat Clothes" on the side off at the Salvation Army!
  • LeslePG
    LeslePG Posts: 105 Member
    I think it's quite liberating and exciting! Just take a trip to the thrift store to pick up some "new" clothes. You can get a ton of things for a fraction of the price.

    That is a great thing to do, especially if you are continuing to lose. I did that after each of my pregnancies b/c I needed pants but didn't want to pay much for them since I knew I'd continue losing. It's very liberating to say "bye bye" to the clothes, and not having them around as an excuse
  • litatura
    litatura Posts: 569 Member
    Each time I dropped a size, I sold the too big clothes to help pay for the smaller clothes.
  • trophywife24
    trophywife24 Posts: 1,472 Member
    I give away what I can and donate the rest to Goodwill. I feel like if I hold onto my bigger clothes, that somehow gives me permission to wear them again. I don't have a ton of funding for new clothes all of the time but I would rather have a few things that actually fit me than a closet full of clothes that I will never wear again because I said so.
  • Muscles_Curves
    Muscles_Curves Posts: 385 Member
    Before giving away clothes, I always keep one size up and one size down to account for fluctuation. If the one size up start getting tighter I know I need to step up in my workouts.
  • twinmom14ek
    twinmom14ek Posts: 174 Member
    I have a wide range of sizes in my closet since I kept most of my smaller clothes as I gained weight, so closet space is at a premium in my house. As soon as an item looks too baggy on me, it goes in the donate pile in the spare bedroom. My husband finally asked about all the clothes in there the other day. He was impressed when I told him it was all the stuff that's now too big for me! It's a great feeling to be getting rid of pants that used to be too tight, and a reminder of how much progress I've made.
  • Robin1109
    Robin1109 Posts: 231 Member
    Before giving away clothes, I always keep one size up and one size down to account for fluctuation. If the one size up start getting tighter I know I need to step up in my workouts.

    That's a smart idea. I did keep a pair of jeans that were one size up for those days I might fluctuate a lot. However, I bagged up all the 12-16s an sent them packing. I'm currently in an 8 (10 in petites). I guess I feel like if I ever need those 12-16s again, I'll have to buy them. And, it will be my financial punishment for not staying in an 8 or below!
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Yes, so that when my pants get too tight, my only choice is to workout and drink water for a few days and eat like a princess to get back on track.
  • iuew
    iuew Posts: 624 Member
    i finally ditched mine after all of these years. just kept a few sentimental items, like a few outfits that i wore onstage at various gigs.

    sent some to a town rummage and the rest to goodwill.
  • MsDivineM
    MsDivineM Posts: 48
    I so need to do this. I have started but not truely gotten rid of them just yet. They are in a box in the garage! I have so few clothes that fit though, so its hard!

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