Dressing room meltdown

[lovemygoofy]

I think I'm going crazy. I've known for a while that I've needed new clothes. I actually love to shop but lately just haven't. Maybe it's the fear of trying on clothes. You know the hoding of your breath if it's going to zip and fit and not have jumbo muffin top or shirt **** to your knees.

Well I gave in yesterday to try on some clothes. I honestly didn't know what size to get. I started out a size smaller than I used to buy. Well that didn't work so I went down another size. Zipped and buttoned great and still too big. So okay I go out and get another size of pants and OMG they are a 18. Now I understand that is still big but for me this is amazing. I haven't seen a size 18 in many many years.

I put on the 18s and they zipped and buttoned and fit great and even room to breathe. I started to cry. It really hit me then that I have lost alot of weight to get into 18s. I look in the mirror and still see the same old me and maybe it's because I'm wearing my old size pants hitched up with belts that I've made new holes in because even the belts are too big. I also tend to think we are our own worst critics.

Weight is an emotional thing. You might cry because the pants are too tight and you might cry because you never thought you'd see a smaller size again.The lady working in the store yells "Sally we have a crier, get some tissue and chocolate." I laughed and said I'll take both with these new smaller pants.

Anyone else have a dressing room melt down?

 

[WDWFAN9]

Congrats on your weight loss!!

 

[Northstar]

That's the most joyous meltdown I've ever heard about!

Dressing room meltdowns around here are always connected to mother-daughter shopping trips, and believe me, they are not pretty.

 

[hulagirl87]

Congratulations!! I'm currently trying to lose baby weight but I remember before I had the baby I actually got in to a size 10 and had always been a 12 or 14. I was so excited that I wanted to wear the tag on the outside of the pants! Those are now my incentive pants. I'm trying!!!

 

[JoiseyMom]

WTG!!!

 

[okeydokey]

Thank you for giving me a smile today. Congrats to you!

 

[akhenaten]

Fantastic Tina!!!

 

[MIGrandma]

If you're going to have a meltdown, at least that was a good reason!

I didn't have a meltdown, but had some elated feelings a few years ago when I lost 40 pounds. I went from size 20 jeans to size 14 and it sure did feel wonderful. I'm back up to 16's though so need to get back at the exercising and watching what I eat better though.

But CONGRATULATIONS, I'm really happy for you!!

 

[lovemygoofy]

Thank you all very much!! I thought about trying to tell my husband about it but he wouldnt get it. He is still in mourning about the upper portion of my body getting smaller

 

[OhhBother]

Congrats -- that's wonderful!

I completely understand. I've lost 137 pounds in the past 14 months on Weight Watchers. I melt down all the time -- when I'm buying new clothes, when I'm running, when I'm doing some physical activity like zip lining that I couldn't do before, when I'm walking without pain at theme parks, etc., etc.

It's really the most wonderful feeling in the world! Congrats to you on your success!

 

[focusondisney]

Love My Goofy & OhhBother: Congratulaions to you both!!!!

 

[jam217]

Congrats on the weight loss! That's great! You should be really proud of yourself.

I completely know what you mean about not seeing the new you. About 5 years ago I lost about 60 pounds and am now down to about 145 pounds and I still don't see it. I agree that we're our own worst critics.

 

[Christine]

That's wonderful!! So glad you are doing so well with the weight loss...now you will have to tell us your secrets.

 

[golfgal]

Congrats to you!!!

My "meltdown" comes because the clothes are so UGLY right now. DD15 and I have been shopping for school picture clothes and even SHE can't find anything.

 

[cybrkitn]

Congrats on the weight loss! That's great!

I'm getting close to having mine. I was a 16 petite for the longest time then jumped to an 18/20 in petite in the last year or so (which by the way is near to impossible to find). I started watching my portion sizes and the next thing I know I've gone from 186/188 pounds down to 177.5 lbs first thing in the morning When I first decided to check last week I was standing there in disbelief - " No way I've lost that much already! I just started watching what I am eating!" I guess I've been watching longer than I thought to lose that much.

We went to the mall yesterday (visted the Disney store so DS8 could make a Perry the Platypus inaction figure) and I tried on two pairs of size 16 petite jeans one with tapered legs and one pair of skinny jeans. The tapered from Gloria Vanderbuilt I can almost fit into. I just need to lose about 5 more pounds before I can fit comfortably in them. My goal is to be able to fit comfortably in a size 14 petite; 12 petite at the absolute smallest size for me.

 

[penguin087]

Congrats Tina! Im in the process of losing too. It is a great feeling to reach for those smaller sizes

 

[glasslipper]

I think I'm going crazy. I've known for a while that I've needed new clothes. I actually love to shop but lately just haven't. Maybe it's the fear of trying on clothes. You know the hoding of your breath if it's going to zip and fit and not have jumbo muffin top or shirt **** to your knees.

Well I gave in yesterday to try on some clothes. I honestly didn't know what size to get. I started out a size smaller than I used to buy. Well that didn't work so I went down another size. Zipped and buttoned great and still too big. So okay I go out and get another size of pants and OMG they are a 18. Now I understand that is still big but for me this is amazing. I haven't seen a size 18 in many many years.

I put on the 18s and they zipped and buttoned and fit great and even room to breathe. I started to cry. It really hit me then that I have lost alot of weight to get into 18s. I look in the mirror and still see the same old me and maybe it's because I'm wearing my old size pants hitched up with belts that I've made new holes in because even the belts are too big. I also tend to think we are our own worst critics.

Weight is an emotional thing. You might cry because the pants are too tight and you might cry because you never thought you'd see a smaller size again.The lady working in the store yells "Sally we have a crier, get some tissue and chocolate." I laughed and said I'll take both with these new smaller pants.

Anyone else have a dressing room melt down?

That is so awesome! Congrats to you! I have just lost 35lbs and am still trying to lose maybe 20 more so I can have my own "dressing room meltdown"! I can't wait!! Way to go!

 

[keenercam]

Congratulations, Tina! You should be so proud of yourself.

 

[minkydog]

I think I'm going crazy. I've known for a while that I've needed new clothes. I actually love to shop but lately just haven't. Maybe it's the fear of trying on clothes. You know the hoding of your breath if it's going to zip and fit and not have jumbo muffin top or shirt **** to your knees.

Well I gave in yesterday to try on some clothes. I honestly didn't know what size to get. I started out a size smaller than I used to buy. Well that didn't work so I went down another size. Zipped and buttoned great and still too big. So okay I go out and get another size of pants and OMG they are a 18. Now I understand that is still big but for me this is amazing. I haven't seen a size 18 in many many years.

I put on the 18s and they zipped and buttoned and fit great and even room to breathe. I started to cry. It really hit me then that I have lost alot of weight to get into 18s. I look in the mirror and still see the same old me and maybe it's because I'm wearing my old size pants hitched up with belts that I've made new holes in because even the belts are too big. I also tend to think we are our own worst critics.

Weight is an emotional thing. You might cry because the pants are too tight and you might cry because you never thought you'd see a smaller size again.The lady working in the store yells "Sally we have a crier, get some tissue and chocolate." I laughed and said I'll take both with these new smaller pants.

Anyone else have a dressing room melt down?

Congratulations on losing a bunch of weight. I so sympathize wtih you. I lost about 50-lbs this year and I still can't quite get used to the new body. In fact, I have been at a plateau for months now because I can't seem to let myself lose any more. It is *totally* an emotional thing and I imagine that when I deal with the emotions, I'll continue to lose the weight.

Of course, the great thing about losing weight slowly is that you'll keep it off better. As you get used to the new size and sit on it for a bit, you'll naturally curb your eating. THen, if you fall off the wagon you won't be as likely to gain 5-10lbs, but more like 1 or 2.

There have been times that I feel so shamed and embarrassed by my weight that I feel I just don't deserve nice clothes. But, that's false guilt. We both deserve to wear pretty things, to be stylish and up-to-date. Best of luck with your weight loss. I know what a milestone that is.

 

[DebbieB]

Congratulations! I lost about 35 pounds a few years ago and I loved being able to go up to the attic and unpack clothes that were too small and they fit! Too bad I gained it back and they are up there once again!