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08-06-2008, 08:37 AM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midwest
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I did something kind of brave.
My mom's senior apartment is having a rummage sale. I gave two bags of my big clothes to the sale. That was a scary thing to do, really. I've never given plus size clothes away - no matter what. Isn't it funny - it makes me a little nervous to give them away. I am kind of freaking out about it. Isn't that silly? Like - what if I gain my weight back. I guess I am feeling optimistic about my weight loss - but, it still makes me nervous to have those clothes gone. Had to share those feelings.
Last edited by Beverlyjoy; 08-06-2008 at 08:57 AM.
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08-06-2008, 08:41 AM
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Caroline
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 2,317
Height: 5'0"
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I felt exactly the same way when I gave my first 'big' clothes away. Though it's taking a depressingly long time for me to go down in size, I did have some to give away at one point! I made myself do it so I wouldn't have an excuse to gain the weight back, and you know, it worked.
Good for you for taking that step! It's a big milestone, enjoy it. 
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08-06-2008, 08:47 AM
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3 + years maintaining
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,070
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Height: 5 foot nuthin'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beverlyjoy
Like - what if I gain my weight back.
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Well there you have it young lady. You simply CANNOT gain the weight back. It is no longer an option. Ya hear???? 
All kidding aside, that is a spectacular NSV. I'm happy for you. It was a big step. A needed one, though. Congrats!!!
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08-06-2008, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Coast US
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Height: 5'4"
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08-06-2008, 08:54 AM
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Diane
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Colorado
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Awesome! That is a tough thing to do, but I wonder if we keep the old clothes around, are we saying that we CAN'T keep the weight off? I think you did the right thing, because you've come so far. Good for you!!
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08-06-2008, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New York
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Congratulations! I am very proud of you for getting rid of those clothes. It is a scary thing to do, but I agree, you did the right thing!
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08-06-2008, 09:21 AM
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ONEderland here I come!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: maryland
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wow-- big step.. i just put two skirts this morning in the donation pile... they were my summer 'go to skirts' for the last 2 years.. elastic waist.. comfy and easy. I had to finally admit they are too big now... very very scary.
Congrats.
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08-06-2008, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bat Country
Posts: 6,915
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I understand how scary that can be. I've been going through clothes and putting them in the give-away bags, and it is *hard* to do. It is a commitment and a step of faith all at once.
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08-06-2008, 09:35 AM
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needs constant reminding
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,852
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Height: 5'4"
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I'm slowly getting rid of my very biggest (and pretty drab since I had no desire to stand out) clothing too!!
Congrats!! On both the bravery and the losses!!
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08-06-2008, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: USA
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Ahhhh, it must feel really 'freeing', in a sense, to do away with those bigger clothes. 'My body will no longer fit into those clothes, and with them gone I can be assured that it never will again'.
In a way I'm sort of doing the same thing, but instead of giving them away, I'm taking all of the old clothes (that I like/haven't fallen apart yet) and taking them up so bigger me wouldn't be able to fit in them anymore.
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08-06-2008, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Davis, Ca
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Good for you! I no longer have fat clothes in my house. I can't tell you how good it is to go to the closet and find clothes that fit and no elastic waist bands.And NO sweat pants ( my customary clothing when I was over 200 pounds ). Congratulations on the great loss you have accomplished.
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08-06-2008, 10:32 AM
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Taking life by the horns
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Western New York
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Well, good--- get rid of those big clothes! Now, if you gain the weight back you have health ramifications AND money ramifications.
Don't tempt yourself--- if your health isn't enough to keep you from gaining again, perhaps spending a LOT of cash on more expensive FAT clothes will keep you from doing it!!!
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08-06-2008, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ohio
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Congrats Beverlyjoy!! Now I'm looking forward to the day when I can give my clothes away! You're setting a marvelous example!
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08-06-2008, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
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Yay Beverly! Good for you. When I hit a size 16, I cleaned out my closets entirely and gave EVERYTHING to Goodwill. Everything.
It was freaky - my closet was empty. I had hardly any clothing. I had 1 pair of pants, 1 pair of jeans, and a handful of tops.
It's so much fun to work on refilling the closet with cute things that fit now! You'll love it.
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08-06-2008, 10:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Davis, Ca
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Oh yes, buying new fat clothes is more expensive and less attractive, too.
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