RosieQueenofScots

I have been clothes shopping for my upcoming holiday this week - I got in to a ‘medium’ in Gap, and shopped in the regular (not plus ladies) section in TK Maxx (which is the UK version of TJ Maxx) - I still can’t quite get my head around shopping for normal sized clothes - it’s been 23 years and I feel overwhelmed I have so much choice!

I have been clothes shopping for my upcoming holiday this week - I got in to a ‘medium’ in Gap, and shopped in the regular (not plus ladies) section in TK Maxx (which is the UK version of TJ Maxx) - I still can’t quite get my head around shopping for normal sized clothes - it’s been 23 years and I feel overwhelmed I have so much choice!

I bought UK size 14 tops this weeks (which I think are about a US 10). I haven’t been in a size 14 size I was 19 years old...23 years ago! 🎉🎉

We will be in awesome shape one day too! And it won’t be that far away 😁

I bought UK size 14 tops this weeks (which I think are about a US 10). I haven’t been in a size 14 size I was 19 years old...23 years ago! 🎉🎉

I bought UK size 14 tops this weeks (which I think are about a US 10). I haven’t been in a size 14 size I was 19 years old...23 years ago! 🎉🎉

I just had an NSV that I didn’t think I’d ever have. Apparently I don’t have thigh chafing anymore. No cub rub. No more shorts under skirts and dresses.

I have had that since puberty and was convinced half the problem was being over weight and half the problem was the way my thighs were built.

But omg. My thighs don’t rub together anymore. It is kinda freaking me out!

Well Cammarays. you are sparkling for me from afar, and Rosie what a lovely occurance for you, you are literally in your 2nd Youth with such a petite size. Reading these NSV firms the resolve of Pre Surgery Chicks like Me. We say" Hey they could do it, If I firm my resolve,keep following the diet and exercise rules, I think,I can too!" and we keep chugging along, even with doldrums on either side, toward our future finishes. Thank you for your shining examples!🙉🙈🙊😛

I bought UK size 14 tops this weeks (which I think are about a US 10). I haven’t been in a size 14 size I was 19 years old...23 years ago! 🎉🎉

I bought UK size 14 tops this weeks (which I think are about a US 10). I haven’t been in a size 14 size I was 19 years old...23 years ago! 🎉🎉

Well done! I was a bit slow on getting moving, but been making a massive effort over the last 6 weeks.

Celebrate my 6 month sleeversary yesterday with a Body Combat class (was only a 30 min one, but couldn’t even have managed the walk from the car park to the gym 6 months ago without struggling!)

We will be in awesome shape one day too! And it won’t be that far away 😁

I share the same struggle with a class I take & my 6 month is coming soon to. Congrats & keep it up!

Well done! I was a bit slow on getting moving, but been making a massive effort over the last 6 weeks.

Celebrate my 6 month sleeversary yesterday with a Body Combat class (was only a 30 min one, but couldn’t even have managed the walk from the car park to the gym 6 months ago without struggling!)

Well done! I was a bit slow on getting moving, but been making a massive effort over the last 6 weeks.

Celebrate my 6 month sleeversary yesterday with a Body Combat class (was only a 30 min one, but couldn’t even have managed the walk from the car park to the gym 6 months ago without struggling!)

I had to put my rings in to the jeweller last week to get the m resized.

6 months out (today) - 71lbs down. 🎉🎉

Haven’t been on here for a while. Been at the gym pretty regularly. Slow & steady wins the race!

I had to put my rings in to the jeweller last week to get the m resized.

6 months out (today) - 71lbs down. 🎉🎉

I had to put my rings in to the jeweller last week to get the m resized.

6 months out (today) - 71lbs down. 🎉🎉

I had to put my rings in to the jeweller last week to get the m resized.

6 months out (today) - 71lbs down. 🎉🎉

Like many previous posters, I sell and buy clothing on eBay. It’s been expensive rebuilding my casual and work wardrobes now that I’m at goal, but I’ve managed to save a lot finding new/gently used items on eBay.

That is how it is done, it is really great and economical. Greetings from across the pond. Have several friends in the UK and my BFF lived there for 10 years.

That’s exactly what I have been doing for the last few months...am now on to re-selling the first lot of replacement clothes I bought on eBay at the start of the year - means I always have something that fits properly too!

That’s exactly what I have been doing for the last few months...am now on to re-selling the first lot of replacement clothes I bought on eBay at the start of the year - means I always have something that fits properly too!

Things that are new or in very good condition sell well on eBay, especially in plus sizes. I have been buying and selling stuff on there for at least 15 years. I recommend using Paypal to receive all the payment which makes it easy. You can then use the Paypal balance (not just on eBay) to buy new pretty clothes...it is almost like exchanging things that are too big for things that are the right size.