Double play

Not that I am into baseball a lot but what a weekend. I am officially in the century club down 100 lbs as of Sunday. I am so very floored by this and totally think that a lot of my success has to do with this group. I know that people that I see at my monthly support aren't as successful as everyone here. My 2nd hahoo was that I am in a size 14. I was talking with a woman at work on Friday and she is a size 16 and weighs in at 220Lbs. just 1/2" shorter than I am. She told me that I needed to go out and try on some 14's- I also noticed that some people here are 14's and weigh more than I do- so off I went to the store (who needs a better excuse) and I walked out with 2 pair of jeans and 1 pair of shorts as well as two t-shirts size LARGE-- NOT XTRA LARGE........ I am training in a different department this week so I can were jeans all week long...... hope everyone had as good a weekend donna

You sound like you are about where I am, too. I have lost 105 lbs and am wearing 14s (and not 14W, isn't it sweet?) I can also buy clothes in the misses and junior departments, they have such cuter clothes. The best part is now it is summer and we can wear our cute summer dresses and shorts and short-sleeve tops and not feel like elephants and sweating like pigs in the heat! Isn't it just too exciting? RNY 9/14/06 280/175/140

Hi Shannon, You started the same place as I did. I am 281/181/143. The cute cloths are kind of funny. I actually have bought a pink t-shirt. Something I would never have done before. I love walking by the plus size sections and thinking I will never have to shop there again. d

Congratulations! Isn't it just wonderful!! I never get tired of looking at myself in the mirror in my jeans and cute tops!! Pam 5'2" 282/173/145

Donna that is beyond awesome. Congrats to you! I'm staying away from shopping much, still too scared. I am proud of myself because have stayed away from the scale for several days, just feel better about my mood and myself without attributing my mood to a number. I know I'm not gaining weight because my clothes fit great. I am not in a size 10 gap jean, which probable means a size 12 banana republic jean, but that's cool. I'm happy. amy

Hi Amy thats great that you can stay off the scale. I am so scale obsessed it isn't funny. I still weigh myself everyday- sometimes more than once. Last week was a bad week for me I ended up gaining weight and it scared me. It is funny how you can be one size in one store and a totally different size in another. I haven't made the jump to the mall stores. Though I did walk around in a old navy just looking. Glad that your happy, thats what this is all about. donna

Congradulations on the milestone of minus 100. I have been stuck between minus 95 and minus98 for a while. Good news about the new size too. We as a group have done well. I think we are an amazing month or just got started at the right time. Again, congradulations. jacqueline

Awesome job Donna Clothes are great the only thing is the sizes from place to place run so different its aggravating. Do check out old navy for sales. Ive gotten tshirts and tanks for 5 dollars or under. Target also will have t's for 3.95 what a deal i pick up several colors when they do this and layer two together. Never would have done that before just added bulk lol. Now i just need to shop for a good very padded Bra. Tammy O

Morning Tammy, I actually got some great deals from Target. Because all the cloths are for now- it seems everything is on sale. I just went through a ton of bra's. It seems that area is dropping the fastest on me. d

Hi Donna, woo hoo!!! You're going to town girlfriend! Keep it up. What size do you think you want to end up in? I've thought of that but have no idea. I think you're right, this group is so supportive and loving, and also not judgemental. I love that. I can say anything and know people arn't going to lecture me, unless it's in a good constructive way. Donna, be sure and read my post to Michaels post about his canoe trip. You'll laugh cause it has to do with motorcycles! But you also might be able to give me an encouraging word or two. I am at, as of today, 177, down from my pre surgery high of 289. Live is good. I went to pilates yesterday and we had to do something with a little ball on our stomach (lying down) and it kept falling off. I asked the isntructor what does that mean, and she said well for some people it means that you aren't holding the ball right with your stomach muscles, but for you it means your work out clothes are too bulky and you need new ones!!! I laughed, cause I do still wear 3x shirts!! I know I swim in them, but they're comfortable for me. Maybe I'll go out and get some spiffy work out clothes!! In what size - who knows!! Way to go friend! love donna