Really? A size 8 at 200 pounds?? WARNING: Clothing size rant
I have to admit this made me giggle a bit. We all know that a person 200lbs cannot possibly fit into an 8. This person who found maybe the only "mis-tagged" piece of clothing was ecstatic with being in a size 8 and she was sharing with everyone. We are all guilty (well I will hopefully soon) of that showing off our new outfit because it validates our weight loss and hard work. Now the down side to that is, what happens when she tries on the next bit of clothing and does not fit back into that "size 8" but is now a 10,12,14??? What does that do to a mentality of someone that uses clothing as indicators of progressive weight loss?
This truly was a lesson I learned that I never thought of before now. You weren't petty or mean that I thought of and I probably would have reacted the same way. We all like to see the sizes go down, but when you try on different clothes they may go up and down too. I will be more mindful of sizes and continue to use weight and body mass indicators to reach my goals - clothes looking awesome on me will just be an added benefit. Thanks for that post.
I think it was a miss-mark or stretchy as too. I know things are different from brand to brand. But, I am 5'4", am currently 164 and there is no way I could get an 8 over my butt. I know this because I tried just for fun at the thrift store on Saturday. I did get into some size 12 & 14. I'm not going with clothing size for goal either. However, I have an old skating dress in the closet, when it fits, I'm there. So anyway, rant away, I "get it."
It sounds a little exaggerated or not quite real. I would caution all of us to be aware of the differences in body composition too though. One poster said she was about 288 and wore a 24/26...now at 220ish she is an 18. I can't remember her height.
But I am one of those "heavier" people. At my heaviest I was over 350lbs...I stopped looking around that time. My largest pant size - I only bought 2 total - was a 26. Generally I was hanging out at 24 for years. Now I'm not super tall - 5'7" - not all that much taller than the other woman. But I was nearly 70lbs heavier than her heaviest weight and wearing the same size. Even now, I'm at 220 and I wear an easy 16...even in regular sizes at various stores. Many times they are almost too big...depending on the cut, material, etc. Size stuff obviously depends some on body composition and frame build.
That said, her stuff doesn't sound quite right. Just saying...but for some people they just can't face reality b/c they are too caught up in getting to the right number. That is an indicator of some healing that has not happened...which I think should be seen as a sign that failure might be in the future if this issue is not addressed. Just sayin...I feel a little sorry for her. What she said she could wear had everything to do with her insecurity and struggles...just remember, it wasn't about you and she wasn't really trying to hurt or offend others.
I get so frustrated with sizes sometimes.
on 11/14/12 12:45 pm, edited 11/14/12 12:46 pm - Greater Austin Area
yeah that is the perfect way to put it! Thanks for making me laugh out loud tonight!
I completely agree with you. And I'd love to know where she bought that size 8...... :P
It totally depends on how and where you carry your weight as far as clothing sizes as well. I mean I could weigh 200lbs and carry most of my weight in my hips/thighs so I have to wear a size 18W pants or I could be the same 200lbs and carry my weight in my upper body and wear a size12 pants. So you are completely right. Clothing sizes really do mean nothing. Vanity sizing sucks.
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