Shopping
Posted May 12th 2009by Ebenezer
I remember a time when I loved to shop and buy new clothes – it was many, many, many years ago. Buying clothes became a chore and one that I detested. It was so hard to find something I liked and something that was at least a little flattering.
63 pounds later shopping is a whole new sport. I can’t tell you how much fun I’ve had trying on and buying new clothes. After dropping the first size, I enjoyed buying a few items but didn’t go overboard….. not really, anyway. The next time I went shopping (the first time I was looking for business clothes for this trip) I was shocked to realize I had lost another size. Not in a “i can squeeze into this next size” sort of way but I really fit that size. It was a perfect fit. I even tried one size smaller and was thrilled that I could zip the pants! Woo HOOO!!!! LOL I didn’t buy anything that night but I did buy a couple of shorts in that size. And that’s it. I almost completely skipped a size – can you believe that?
I went shopping with my mom and although that next size was a little snug, it didn’t make sense to buy it larger when I wouldn’t be able to wear it very long. I am proud to say that the snugness has worn off (on most brands) and in pants and shorts I comfortably fit 3 sizes smaller than when I started this whole diet/exercise thing. The thing that sucks is trying on tops is not as fun because although the “girls” have shrunk considerably, they are still too big. In most brands, I wear a whole size larger in tops because of my stinkin’ b@@bs. Some of you may envy that but trust me, it sucks. I’d be happy to share with you. 
I’m shocked and elated to see my progress and also to know that I haven’t reached the end. I will drop at least one more size before I reach my goal and possibly two. I just have no idea – I can’t fathom anything smaller than what I’m wearing now. I know this is the size I was when I was in college – end of freshman year. My mom kept my prom dress and brought it over for me to try on – still have a ways to go before i can get that darn thing zipped. It’s fun to see the progress and I’d forgotten how different life can be when I’m not looking at the world through plus-sized eyes.
More on that later. Battery is dying and I still need to amuse myself for another hour and a half before arriving in Toronto. Sigh.
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I can’t seem to lose the weight even though I’m actually going to the gym. So major congratulations on the weight loss. I’ve given up on the chest issue and have surgery scheduled in a month. That will fix them at least. Now I just need to deal with my belly.