A Humbling moment; Piggy back on the 16 post.......

I have to agree with some of the other posters JC penney clothes run very small. Their clothes are not cut for curvy body styles at all.

I needed this today Trina. I'm up to a size 16 too and I am miserable!! My knees hurt, my back hurts and yes, I plan on continuing the diligent fight of getting the extra lbs off, but you are so right. I remember them 22's and 24's. Yes..that was just the attitude adjustment I needed.  Perspective is a beautiful thing. But...swimwear shopping is evil!

You all are inspiring me! giving me hope and helping me to remember that there is no magic! I had my surgery may 25th and I am looking forward to the struggle between 12 and 16  it beats the Hell out of 26 28. I love this forum! I am sooooo glad you guys are here!

In January of this year I was wearing a size 18, Yes a dam 18 and those mothers were getting dam ass tight. I had enough and had to stop that insanity. I am now back into a 14' Thank you Jesus, and can squeeze into 12's, with busted zippers, but i'm getting it together again.

At times it feels like i'm never going to get there, but I am getting there and i'm going to continue until I make it all the way.

You do know that in swimsuits you have to size up a whole dress size, that's what all the experts say. I say strut your stuff. I'm tall and slim but my body looks like a sharpei, we all are neurotic about something. lol