Losingmama 27 Posted July 4, 2009 yesterday I went to the store and I wear a size 12. I'm down 119 lbs. I was so excited going from 24 to 12. My daughter laughed at me cuz I was so excited. Just thought I would share.:biggrin0: 27 CoolBreeze, ckunes, buffythefatslayer and 24 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ky.hen 5 Posted July 4, 2009 Good for you. Isn't it exciting to shop in the regular size clothes instead of plus size. That is one goal that I am looking forward too. Judy 1 Mimi77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malaika 50 Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) yesterday I went to the store and I wear a size 12. I'm down 119 lbs. I was so excited going from 24 to 12. My daughter laughed at me cuz I was so excited. Just thought I would share.:biggrin0: That is absolutely fantastic. Congrats! That has to feel so good -- I can't wait until I can Celebrate that goal too. I'll be dancing in the aisles :sad0: Good for you. Isn't it exciting to shop in the regular size clothes instead of plus size. That is one goal that I am looking forward too. Judy I am so looking forward to not having to shop in the plus section or the Wide section as my friends says -- she won't believe me that W stands for women's ... she swears it stands for wide ... Either way - I don't want to shop in that department anymore. Edited July 4, 2009 by VegasAngel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted July 4, 2009 Congratulations, that is so exciting. I have gone from a 32/30 down to a 16 now. I am getting pretty excited about saying goodbye to Avenue and Lane Bryant forever. 9 mysleeve24, txchickinla, kflan and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norma 10 Posted July 4, 2009 Clothes are a big issue for me too. I love Lane Bryant and am glad that finally there are cute and fun clothes in my size, but I just dream of being able to go into a regular store and get clothes off the rack. I have hated the terms for large size clothing since I wore Chubbies in grade school! I will have to be careful not to become "addicted to clothes shopping" when I get to have the sleeve and experience real and lasting weight loss. But, it will be a healthier addiction! 1 BabyHuey reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon 7 Posted July 12, 2010 Congratulations!!! I can only imagine how wonderful that feels!! I HATE SHOPPING.. hehe nothing ever fits and I feel like an Amazon Alien that crashed on this planet. hahah Hats off to you on your weight loss that is wonderful! :001_tongue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_350lbs 105 Posted July 12, 2010 that is so awesome! it's such a great feeling too, enjoy the process, shopping w/pleasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Gordon 3 Posted July 13, 2010 congrats - congrats, keep it up!!! wish you the best.:thumbup1: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VV2010 1 Posted July 13, 2010 WOW! That is amazing progress! Enjoy shopping:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mp8btpc 33 Posted July 13, 2010 Amazing job and congrats. You deserve to feel happy about that for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve 4 me 910 Posted July 13, 2010 Yayyy! I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to join you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddie 9 Posted July 14, 2010 That must have been so exciting. WTG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netherfield 5 Posted July 14, 2010 Isn't it the best? I am at goal now and actually love to shop. I always hated it, probably because I hated the way i looked in clothes. Even nice clothes seemed frumpy on me...too much material, too long, too bulky, etc. For some reason I always loved the idea of going into a thrift shop and buying regular sized shirts, or size 10 and 12 pants, and now I can! I recommend thrift stores because you can find such great deals. I found an Ann Taylor skirt for $2.00!! Now my family cannot believe I am wearing skirts and how every time I turn around I have a new outfit. And believe me, I don't spend a lot of them. It's a strange dream I had - but these thrift store finds are a dream come true! No longer to I have to spend a fortune to look as bad as I did! This weekend I tried on a vintage 1950s jacket and it fit like it was made for me! I was so happy I cannot tell you the joy! The first time in all my life to actually put on something classy like that and have it FIT!! It is great folks, and if you are not there yet, keep on with the great work, you'll get there -- really you will! And really, really I mean this -- I know you want to get there so quickly, but DO enjoy the journey along the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stcyt 15 Posted July 17, 2010 That is absolutely fantastic. Congrats! That has to feel so good -- I can't wait until I can Celebrate that goal too. I'll be dancing in the aisles :biggrin0: I am so looking forward to not having to shop in the plus section or the Wide section as my friends says -- she won't believe me that W stands for women's ... she swears it stands for wide ... Either way - I don't want to shop in that department anymore. I have a male friend who is 7'3'' with a BMI somewhere in the 40s. Obviously he has to shop at the big and tall store. He refers to it as the fat and freakey store (kinda hard on the self image if thats where you shop). I just got into a 12 too !!!! Congradulations... I know you must feel great 2 BabyHuey and Sharon's last chance reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cukiemunstr 2 Posted July 17, 2010 I'm a pajama freak, I love me some comfy pjs. I can't wait to be able to buy new pjs at any store I want to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites