another wow moment

Dave T.
on 4/8/11 6:08 am - MN
For the fist time since 10th grade I was able to buy clothes at a normal store today.  Buh bye casual male!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah smiling a lot today:)
      
            
johnbertak
on 4/9/11 5:06 am - MD
Yeah, and bye-bye Burlington (Big & Tall), JC Pennys (Big & Tall)  and all the others - did you ever really see any "tall" people on those places?   Congrats on the NSV - wifey (and daughter) are clamoring for me to "please, please buy some pants that fit you." I keep holding off - we've got a trip to ***** Cana in a couple of weeks, so I'm waiting to get some resort duds.  But maybe a thong Speedo would be going to far...
Pop-Pop
    
OneFinger
on 4/10/11 3:01 am

"...Yeah, and bye-bye Burlington (Big & Tall), JC Pennys (Big & Tall)  and all the others - did you ever really see any "tall" people on those places?"

Unfortunately, I'm one of those people that still have to shop at the big and tall stores. Went shopping for a suit and sports coat last weekend. I've gone from a 58 extra long sport coat to a 44 extra long.

There's no "normal" store in a 100 mile radius that carries suits with long enough arms for me. And I need a 36" arm length in shirts and a 38" inseam on pants.

While I'm not longer fat, the length of the legs and arms isn't changing. 
High Weight = 310     Surgery Weight = 300   Dr's Goal = 200   My Goal = 190    
Michael P.
on 4/9/11 9:06 pm
That is a great FART.  I have been ordering my clothes at King Size online for as long as I can remember because I really couldn't find many selections that I liked at Casual Male.  It will be really nice to go and shop at a regular department store and find clothes that fit.  It has been so long.  My entire adult life...  
Anyway, keep doing what you are doing as it is obviously paying off well.  I'll be right there with you soon...

9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs              9/20/10:  Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11:  Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs.                  9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12:  First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49
Grandpa-G
on 4/9/11 10:16 pm - Grandville, MI
 CONGRATS on a great Day!  There really is something special about being able to go to the "regular" store and get clothes that fit and actually look good!  I loved when I Unsubscribed to King-Size Direct, and all the other BIG MAN stores!

Oh, and Pop-Pop - if you decide to go for the Speedo or Thong, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do NOT post any pictures!  That may be too much for any of us to handle!!!!  LOL!!!

Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
  it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010 
Total Lost: 92 Lbs;  Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
           
OneFinger
on 4/10/11 2:55 am

Way to go!! It's like you're gettng your life back!!

High Weight = 310     Surgery Weight = 300   Dr's Goal = 200   My Goal = 190    
Dave T.
on 4/10/11 7:24 am - MN
Thanks everyone!!!
I forgot all thise other stores we used to frequent.  It is amazing by the week how much everything changes.  I went out in our plant on Friday and grabbed a bag of cement and walked around with it on my shoulders and was amazed at what 90 more pounds felt like. 
      
            
hercules411
on 4/10/11 11:26 am
Congratulations... King Size still sends me catalogues once and a while. I considered it a lifesaver a couple of years ago.  With a size 74 inch waist... the alternative was to become a nudist or wear a blanket to work.


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jwc10s
on 4/14/11 12:04 am
Yes, congratz. I have had to shop often over the last 3 months. I went from a 3XL to an XL . Bice fitting into smaller clothes. Can't wait to get on to some Amusement Park rides soon, and have some fun. Was not able to do that on the last couple of vacations.

Jay

First 5K 5/21/2011 00:48:24

First 13 mile run 02:31:39 10/30/2011

5K Race PR 24:38 5/2013
First TRIATHLON 1:48:37 5/7/2012
Augusta Ironman 70.3 6:54:67
Half Marathon PR 1:55:39 6/8/2013 Bootlegger Half Marathon

Michael P.
on 4/14/11 12:55 am
I'm with you on going on some amusement park rides.  I am so done with sitting on the sidelines.  That is one of my ultimate prizes from this entire adventure!!  Good Stuff!

9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs              9/20/10:  Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11:  Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs.                  9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12:  First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49
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