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So I ve worn pajamas at home and sweats pants in public but I am down 70lbs and decided that was enough for me to reward myself with jeans. Well I had a hell of a time. It was exhausting, wasn't sure of my size so I had to try on 4 different sizes and don't even get me started on trying to buy a new bra. Went to three stores and I was shopping for six hours. I eventually did find pants but it was like I didn't know my body anymore which is unsettling. Can't complain about this to my friends cause they don't want to hear me whine about how much weight I lost and how its hard. It really took a mental readjustment to look in the mirror and shop for the new me. I thought after weight loss shopping would be fun, but nope just like before, exhausting!

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I love the fact I have pants that span 4 sizes and all fit about the same. Someone really needs to standardize women's clothing sizes. That would help.

I hear you on the mental part. One day I feel smaller and I think I look better then the next day I feel bigger than before. I think no matter what size we are shopping for jeans SUCKS!!!!

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I need to go jeans shopping...I was going to go today but I keep putting it off. I have no idea what size I am and despite feeling like I look pretty good after 50+ lbs gone...when I look in the mirror I still feel huge.

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I need to go jeans shopping...I was going to go today but I keep putting it off. I have no idea what size I am and despite feeling like I look pretty good after 50+ lbs gone...when I look in the mirror I still feel huge.

Me too Lisa. But you aren't. Go get 50lbs of hamburger and tell me we are still as big. Nope. So many mental games.

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I've gotten to really enjoy shopping!! It is still hard to see me as the 50+ pound lighter me...

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I have to go next payday and get me some clothes. My 16's are baggy so going to try 14's and buy a 12 too. And I definitely need shirts.

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Swimsuit..... Foul....... Grrrrrr...... Lol

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As a guy I naturally hate shopping, but I just bought a pair of 38w Levi's and was able to fit in them. I haven't wore anything that started with a 3 in 30 years.It was definatly a pleasant suprise. Now I have to let go of my old cloths, which were all expensive and nice, so somebody at the second hand store will definatly get a nice treat.

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Swimsuit..... Foul....... Grrrrrr...... Lol

Not even going to happen, bermuda shorts and polo shirts for me this summer.

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