Need to talk to you guys...

 You've heard it all from the others, so I will only echo that I don't have a stitch of clothing that doesn't fit me properly now. It was hard to do, but it was the right thing to do. This is my size now. I don't expect rebound weight - scared to death of it, but trusting my program, new way of eating and my tool. 

I am really happy for you! You are at that precarious & giddy feeling step just above goal. It is so worth just stepping off and getting there. Took me a bit to let go and allow myself to get there. Celebrate where you are today and where you are going! You'll be there in no time! 

Youve been so important to me on this journey, I'm just thrilled for you!

It is precarious and giddy, that's for sure.  I had a bit of a freak out and had too many calories for lunch.  Kind of an "Oh ****!" response.  (Shrug)

Then I bought some more (smaller) clothes at Goodwill.  You're right, I need to own my size and act as if, even if I don't always feel it.  It is *very* liberating to clean out the closet.  Thank you!

I held onto sooo many clothes for almost 18 months because "what if" - I realized that I was giving myself permission in the future to ever reach those sizes again. Let's face it, if I gain a little weight, and just have to slip a bigger size out of the closet, no big deal right?

If I have nothing to wear, and my only option is to go out and spend a lot of money to replace them, I think I'd be nipping that little weight regain in the bud. I know I will struggle to maintain for the rest of my life, but I'm not going to make it easier for myself by keeping that safety net. So, out they went. Im having a hard time tossing clothes right now too...but im a work in progress.


I'm so irritated with the "you're too small" comments because I'm damn near 200 lbs. I've started telling a few co-workers (who comment 2-3 times a week) - "do you have a problem if I just want to be a skinny *****" - i'm not sure if its my directness or the profanity that has started to end those conversations lol.

You know, I've been having the same feelings.  Margaret Cho has a routine where she says, "Straight people have parades, gay people have parades.  I'm a ****!  Where's my parade!"  That's how I feel - not like I'm a **** - but "where's my parade??"  What's so wrong about my wanting to see what it's like to wear a size - I don't know - a 10 for crying out loud!  And move on to Advanced Pilates!  Or is that for just the rest of you??  Did I miss that train?

I know, I know, nobody's trying to be mean, I really do understand that, but sheesh!  170 pounds doesn't make me Kate Moss, folks!

Good to hear from you on the maintenance board! Definitely toss the too big clothes. Congratulations on approaching your goal.

Thank you!  I saw 169.4 today.  So maybe I wasn't dreaming!!

well our surgeon says get rid of them. he was concerned i had some issues when i was still holding on to some. the truth is i have just been to lazy to haul them away. I feel no attachment.

And those clothes are probably nice and new and some poor person (or person losing weight) would probably really appreciate them so why hold on to them until they get old and musty and out of style?

I swear I am taking a load to the thrift shop tomorrow.

diane

Oh Boy Happy.  I could have written the same post. 


I would also like to get down to 160 and have also people tell me  that am waaaay too thin and that the wind will blow me away.   Ha!

As for the clothes thing.  Have given all the size 16's - 26 stuff away but to be truthful am hanging onto some 14s.   Can actually get into a 12 with some room to spare. 

  Who would have thunk it.

Thanks for a thoughtful post and thoughtful answers.

You're right.  Maybe I will bag up the 14s and take them to Goodwill in September.  I also have a bunch of sweaters from last winter that need to go, too.  "I think I can, I think I can..."

I completely understand where you are coming from.  Toss the 14's honey.  6 months from now, you'll be wondering if you should toss the 8's.  That's where I am now wearing my 4's...I NEVER, EVER thought I'd get to this weight but my body just kept losing, even after upping my calories to 1,200-1.500 per day.  I probably average 1,300 and the weight will stay put for a while and then another pound or two goes.  I'm like you in that I focus on WHAT I'm eating and how much, not so much the number on the scale - although it does shock me on a regular basis.  Just keep doing what you are doing and let it take you where you want to be.

As far as the "too thin" comments, I'm like Alison and truly sick to death of other peoples internal vision of how they think I should look.  I have two stock answers "You can never be too rich or too thin" and if they ask when I'm going to stop losing, I tell them "When my head falls through my asshole"...Usually that stops them cold.  They can keep their thoughts to themselves if they don't want to hear mine.  I'm also hoping the gaunt face fills out some.

I'm so proud of your accomplishments Happy and honored to share my journey with you!!!

Deb