Gave away clothes today!

[Anniesmom12 181]

So I have had a bag of clothes that were too big for me....but I held on to them about 3 weeks after I bagged them up. I kept thinking "I paid a lot of money for those clothes, I dont want to just dump them off at Goodwill". So I found a lady that needed them....and today she came and picked them up. It was with mixed emotions that I handed her that bag! It wasnt just that i was giving away clothes that I paid a lot for, but clothes that I wore because nothing else fit me! I was attached to them, felt like I needed them! So handing her that bag meant no going back! Now I have some smaller size clothes that actually fit me (for now) and I love the compliments! But letting go of those "big" clothes closed that chapter for me.... a little scary for me! But I feel so much better now that they are gone!

[kiwiladydee 402]

Great job! I'm selling mine first and whatever does not sell, I will give away. Did u buy all new clothes? Or are you still losing?

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[worm2872 635]

Mine are climbing up the wall. I'm so afraid to give them away. Some of the pants I have been in and out of many many times. So in my mind I will be that size again. Also the money. So much money laying there. I want to help others so I'm fine with donating. Just scared I will fail like I always do.

[ElleG 394]

I know this is tough, but I love the "no turning back attitude" that's the old u let go and know that u will have to work at this one day at a time!! Best Wishes.

[Anniesmom12 181]

Great job! I'm selling mine first and whatever does not sell, I will give away. Did u buy all new clothes? Or are you still losing?

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I bought a few new pieces....not many. I am still losing....I want to lose 125 more pounds. I am only a little over 5 months out. I want to be at my goal by Oct 6th this year (my birthday). I am at a stupid stall right now....little mad cause I wanna move on down!

[Anniesmom12 181]

Mine are climbing up the wall. I'm so afraid to give them away. Some of the pants I have been in and out of many many times. So in my mind I will be that size again. Also the money. So much money laying there. I want to help others so I'm fine with donating. Just scared I will fail like I always do.

I felt the same way. I've been in and out of "big" sizes my whole life! I kept looking at that bag thinking ...."What if I need these in a year?" "what if this doesn't stick and I gain it back" but finally I had to take a deep breath and say "Know what...I am NOT going to fail, this is my new life and I am ready to move on!"... and the lady that picked them up really needed the clothes and was so appreciative of them!

[MalyssaSue 65]

I have about 20 pairs of pants I just keep looking at. They sit on my chair and I know they don't fit and now my closet looks so empty. I'm waiting I'm down one more size before I buy anything. My work pants all had elastic waist so they have been ok. I have one pair of jeans I can get away with wearing. It's going to be sad when I really have to let them go.

[tink65 46]

I took out my Sewing Machine and sewed my pants and (BRAs lol) i didn't want to spend on New Clothes until Later!! So I Sewed them took them in about an Inch on both pant Legs and the back of the Bras!! They fit now!! Blouses I left alone :/

[Cyn 21]

I bought a few new pieces....not many. I am still losing....I want to lose 125 more pounds. I am only a little over 5 months out. I want to be at my goal by Oct 6th this year (my birthday). I am at a stupid stall right now....little mad cause I wanna move on down!

This is a great goal, my birthday is Nov 29 I would love the same thing but am plagued with complications thought now so its a slow crawl, I have been here before and yo-yo d and swore never again and gave away my clothes and ended up having to buy more scrubs (medical field) and dress clothing because I switched positions so now I have tubs of clothing I cant seem to let go because of what if ? scared to shell out that much money again but I should be saying I will never be that over weight again!!

Cyn-shakiraa-12/17/12

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[Baker_gurl 119]

I've given away a few baskets of clothes now. It was to a friend, so that helped with the attachment issues. I know that she really needed them. It's crazy now, when I shop for smaller clothes at goodwill, I can find all sorts of size 26/28 clothes and 22/24 are harder to find, grr! I can't wait to get to size 18 because there seems to be a lot of that size at the stores here! I can understand the fear. I've been a size 20+ for seriously as long as I can remember! I'm so ready for change!

[btb2013 84]

Hey the thrift stores, especially in the nicer areas of town seem most economical. I have a sewing machine that I need to relearn to sew, because I refuse to give away name brands like Calvin Klein, Tahari, etc or those really classic pieces.... :-) and I am worried about my shoe size, I have heels I haven't worn that are sexy as hell but i cant wear because of my back and weight.....and they can't be returned. :-(

I have already let go of bags to claim on taxes, as I do every year, but also because though my surgery isn't until 2/26 I REFUSE TO GO BACK !

[carol taylor 1]

I felt the same way we haas our first ever clothes swap at one of our support groups I am in clothes 4 sizes smaller now and it feels so good good luck to you

[btb2013 84]

I felt the same way we haas our first ever clothes swap at one of our support groups I am in clothes 4 sizes smaller now and it feels so good good luck to you

:-) I need to meet with a local supp group near here if they actually show up.... I heard they are inconsistent.....I guess I will see

[carol taylor 1]

Where do you live I am on Baltimore we have our support groups every second Tuesday of each month at Franklin square hospital

[btb2013 84]

I am in Calvert county which is between Anne arundel Cnty and Charles county.its about 1 1/2 hrs to bmore..... In light traffic. Moved out of Towson a few years ago. Sucks in regards to travel/trips, but great schools and barely any real crime.