I'm finally purging my fat clothes...

I don't know why it's taken me so long to do this. I think maybe I wasn't really convinced I wouldn't ever need them again ... a part of me still wonders, I've boomeranged before... but the optimistic part of me has decided to take the plunge, I mean if I can have my wedding rings resized, I guess I can purge my closets.

I have to say that it's been a bit like saying goodbye to some old friends. There are some things that I really love!!! Like my Lime Green Leather Blazer, several fabulous suits, a beautiful formal outfit I wore to a wedding, a gorgeous dress I wore for an anniversary event ....on and on. I'm giving some of those special things to some friends that I know will enjoy them. I'm giving some of suits to an organization that helps people who are trying to re-enter the workforce, I'm donating some to other charities, I've set some aside to give away at WLS swaps, and finally I'm selling some. You wouldn't believe how many clothes I have. I could open a modest boutique!

I picked up one pair of slack and held them up. I can fit all of me into one leg. OMGoodness. That's incredible! Incredible that I was that big and incredible that I'm now 'that' small. I will try to get a photo of me with some of my before clothes for posterity.

Any 18's ??? bring them with you on Saturday.
                                   Annie

 Way to embrace the true new you, Barb!

I know it is hard to say goodbye to some of those things.  Some of my clothes were ho-hum, but I had quite a few things that I invested a lot of heart and a lot of money in.  In reality, I'm generally much happier with my new wardrobe, even though it is 75% thrift shop.  But hey, I've spent a lot of time searching for these "new" clothes too!  :)

The fact that you've put the thought into it to donate the right things to the right places says a lot.  Enjoy knowing that those items are going to help someone else get a job, or help someone else to feel good about their current weight, etc.

Hey Deb,

As you said, it is hard to say goodbye to some of my beautiful things. I know that some people hated their fat clothes, but I have to say that all-in-all, I liked before wardrobe about as much as my new one and like you, I had a lot of heart, soul and MONEY into those things... So, it is hard to give 'em up. I think it was just that, that made me really think about how and what to give away, share, donate to worthy causes, etc... Somehow it makes it a bit easier to part with some of those special items knowing that they will go to someone who just couldn't afford them otherwise or might give them that special lift as they step into a new chapter in their own lives, just as I have stepped into a new chapter in my life.

But when you think about it.....doesn't it feel good to know that you don't/won't fit them anymore?!?!?!?  Although I know big girl clothing is truly an investment (it's a crime to charge us so much more!) but a part of me can't wait for the day when something needs to be altered or just plain given away!!

Congrats on this milestone!
Tammy

Hi Tammy,

I does feel good to not be able to fit into them anymore. I think that there is this nagging voice that worries that I might need them again, but I'm hopeful that I won't.