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... and it's becoming a serious problem!

Before, I hated shopping. Nothing fit, and even when it did (somewhat), it didn't look good.

After dropping a significant amount of weight, of course I needed to buy a few things, but there is a huge difference: when I shop now, everything fits.

I don't need to go to a special store, any store will do. And no matter what I try on, it looks good.

I was sleeved only 3.5 months ago, and I've already spent hundreds of dollars on new clothes. I love the "better" labels. One of these days, the salespeople at Macys will start calling me by my first name.

I remember how I used to have to really search for clothes that half-way fit. I used to have to "settle" for fugly, frumpy clothes, because that's all there was. Now, I have to learn to be picky!

I need to come to terms with the fact that everything looks good on me now, but I can't buy everything!

Yay sleeve. Boo wallet.

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if you have enough clothes at this weight level than perhaps you only buy new things as you meet new goals. I noticed you were 22 lbs from goal, i am not sure how many of the clothes you are buying at this weight will still fit you when you hit your goal weight. I am sure it is exciting and look forward to looking good in clothes again.

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LOL, sounds awesome Fun! Way to go on your weight Loss :)

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if you have enough clothes at this weight level than perhaps you only buy new things as you meet new goals. I noticed you were 22 lbs from goal, i am not sure how many of the clothes you are buying at this weight will still fit you when you hit your goal weight. I am sure it is exciting and look forward to looking good in clothes again.

Of course you're right. But it seems I'm trading one compulsion for another. Maybe I'm an "emotional shopper" now. And I'm loving size 14s so much more than size 24s.

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