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I am fixing to evict the fat brain...It has been bossing me around way too long..

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OMG...my husband is already scared...I do alot of resale but can't resist Old Navy and Kohl's...I do so much damage but it's so fun. I used to not have fun shopping...just bought stuff so I could have clothes..now I shop to be cute...and shoes...let's not even go there. I have grown to love coupons and awesome sales. The hubs just drives and refuses to ask how much I have spent.

Whoo hoo!!!!!!!!!

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Today, hubby and I went to the mall. I saw the cutest pair of overall shorts at The Gap. I proceeded to tell hubby that I can't wear overalls cuz they make me look like a"fat farmer". He said "But ur not fat anymore". Nice of him to notice something that I don't even notice.

I'm still bigger on top than bottom (size 7/8 on bottom, XL on top still) so overalls are not flattering to me but I ended up with my new size 8 denim shorts. Yeah. No more "fat lady stores" for me.

It's taken 3 yrs of weighing 100 lbs less to be aware ot this however... Good luck to u!

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Yeah..the hubs had to do some reminding to me today...as he was picking stuff for me to try on. I am taking baby steps on the stores I shop at. I am just so excited for Old Navy because I have never been able to wear their clothes before now. Thanks everyone for your input. You are all sooo awesome.

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One thing I am "afraid" of is having to find my own style, if I'm ever out of Lane Bryant sizes... What would I wear if I could shop at normal stores and buy normal sizes?!? Would I be a fashion disaster? Do I care?

So who knows! It's not an issue yet tho....

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I am 5 months out and have serious "fat brain" syndrome as well....

I am not the shopper I used to be, no more eyeballing anything anymore. I will need a second job when I get my groove back! Ha ha

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I am thinking my hubs is wanting me to get a second job too for all the shopping...

I just tell him: "I am female, watch me shop!"

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Elfnow, I know exactly what you mean. I'm going through that right now trying to find my own style. Now that I can go into a store and grab a medium off the rack and have it fit, it's opened a whole new world of clothes for me. So many choices now that I often get overwhelmed and don't buy anything. Also, I'm trying to get used to the feeling of wearing fitted clothes because I always used to wear my clothes big and baggy. Sometimes, I still feel kind of exposed in fitted shirts.

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I just showed my hubby the size 14's I bought last week...the ones that were a little too tight last week fit better already this week...He loves them! LOL. Now, I want to go buy some 12's!!!!!!! I have some shorts on order - coming in tomorrow.

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Maybe if I hit size 14 or 12 I'll just get plastics and walk around naked... Be all "LOOK HOW AWESOME THIS IS!!" Who needs fashion?!?

But seriously if I get down in those kinda sizes I'll be in a dang bikini in freezing weather. I'll have earned it!!

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Bikini...oh God no. I would send folks screaming down the street...LOL..but I am gonna flaunt the little figure I have peeking out when I look in the mirror..am getting comfy with the fitted shirts and am transitioning into 14's. Entered Onederland so planning a shopping trip...oh yes..watch out...LOL...

Every size change is a victory and savor it. And when you never have to buy plus sizes, have a freaking block party.

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Bikini...oh God no. I would send folks screaming down the street...LOL..but I am gonna flaunt the little figure I have peeking out when I look in the mirror..am getting comfy with the fitted shirts and am transitioning into 14's. Entered Onederland so planning a shopping trip...oh yes..watch out...LOL...

Every size change is a victory and savor it. And when you never have to buy plus sizes, have a freaking block party.

I am looking forward to pants that don't have elastic waists, a pair that emphasize the Normal *** t I will have and working on showing off my flat not mounded abs!!!!!

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I am so looking forward to not being limited as to where I can shop! The day I walk into a store and fit a "regular" size not a XXL I will probably have bawl my eyes out. So excited and anxious for that! Congrats on your success.

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I went to Target tonite..awesome sale by the way and walked out with a white pair of jeans, size 14 and a pair of skinny boyfriend jeans, size 16...still felt like people were judging but who cares....I can rock these jeans let me just say...LOL...ok..gonna lay down before I hurt myself....

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I went to Target tonite..awesome sale by the way and walked out with a white pair of jeans, size 14 and a pair of skinny boyfriend jeans, size 16...still felt like people were judging but who cares....I can rock these jeans let me just say...LOL...ok..gonna lay down before I hurt myself....

Oh Target! It's a bad, bad place for me! :). I can easily find something I HAVE to have!

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