Well I just went from a 38D to a 36C and found some stuff at Target. Of course, I bought my 38Ds there so I knew I would like them :D The last time I lost weight I was happy to be a 36C but now I am kind of wishing I hadn't lost that cup size. oh well =( I think when my stomach isn't sticking out quite so much that it will look better haha :)

That is another good point..right now it seems really frivilous to spend a lot of money on a bra that I will not be able to wear soon. I plan on getting this weight off as fast as I safely can! lol. If that made sense. I'm exercising like crazy...getting ready to do my kickboxing video here...just woke up so I need to get my eyes open and some coordination. lol ;)

Originally Posted by BabyBrownEyes:
and lets face it..most of these people don't know how to make clothes for plus size people.

Does this anger anyone else?

Used to. I'd get tanks that assumed my arms were the size of boulders and so the openings were so huge you could see everything...besides just my arms. Or shorts that more resembled skirts with legs the size of TX that I took to buying men's shorts.

Then it hit me. They didn't make me that size. They're just making the clothes. Its my choice to stay that size and keep getting upset over the clothing choices, or my choice to get down to the regular sized clothing. ;)

I actually like shopping for clothes now, whereas I used to absolutely HATE it. I also like that I can get so much stuff off the bargain racks now and save money. Well...not so much money. Since I like shopping for clothes now, I do it way too often. :D

Originally Posted by MAMA2CHUNKEYMONKEY:
I would DEFINITELY feel more comfortable at the gym in cute workout clothes, but those are definitely hard to find (and hard to look good in) unless you're a small size. Most things are cut short/tight. Not that I go to the gym to look stylish, but it would definitely boost my self esteem around all of the barbies!

I just have to say, my boyfriend bought me a "nice" workout outfit when i started taking my cardio class. A nice pair of almost grey sweats and a pretty coral workout shirt. I look great until we actually start moving. Then my shirt rises and the hem stays up around my belly button and my pants are sort of tight fitting and shows off how unproportioned i have gotten. I look silly. it's like i have these big hips, then it dips in on the sides where my legs join my hips and then flare back out on the sides of my thighs. kind of like an hour glass from hip to thigh. then you can see my belly protruding from my body. wish i could draw a picture for you. kind of funny, but definately embarressing. they should make work out shirts longer for those with actual weight to lose. :o

I aggree...kinda my choice to be overweight. I've been on diets since I was 7 years old...been overweight since I was 3. I have an underactive thyroid...I have to go through drastic measures in order to lose weight. I'm not saying that I'm not determined, because I am. Now is the time in my life where I want to be married and have kids and I don't want to be carrying the weight of a baby on top of what I already weigh.

Truth is...I won't even be very small, and it's the same with a lot of people. And unfortunatly, even when I lost weight last time, clothes didn't fit me right because of my curves..I had some clothes specially made for me.($$$$$) Oh well..I just like feeling healthy.

I aggree that they should consider that most overweight people need longer shirts. I also dislike shirts that have the REALLY short sleeves....I like normal sleeves to cover up all that...well you know. ;)

Okay..enough of my ranting. I just did my Tae-Bo workout...man am I dripping! lol. I feel good though!! Yay Billy Banks!!

Originally Posted by BabyBrownEyes:
.and lets face it..most of these people don't know how to make clothes for plus size people.

Does this anger anyone else?

It angers me. Just because you are plus-sized does not mean that you can't be a fashionista. There's really no excuse for treating larger women like crap simply because they don't fit what society thinks of as beautiful. You shouldn't have to conform in order to be treated decently.

Fortunately I can wear regular sizes in tops ,but it's frustrating when something I like ends at a 12 or 14.

As for athletic bras, title nine is a goldmine. Their bras go up to a DDD and your boobs won't move at all. :D