What was I saving them for?

Three weeks ago after being unable to stuff one more outsized piece of clothing under the bed, in the closet, or spare bedroom dresser drawers, I pulled everything out and completely piled up a mountainous mass of clothes, sized 28-30s to 20s 5x to x-large. Been saving and compiling them for years. Garbage bags ready-set- I couldn't do it, and there they set. Why? I told myself, "they're beautiful" (some are, but do I ever want to crawl back into any one of them? NO). INSURANCE- that's what it was! How many times in 30 years have I lost weight and given away clothes only to regain it back and more and not have anything in the closet to wear. Then have to go out and spend big bucks on big clothes that don't fit well anyways. Too many to count- not to mention the horrible expense. Today I put them in the garbage bags- all 9 bags full ANDDECLARESHENAGANSONFATcLOTHESINSURANCE!! My new insurance policy is based on my determination and willingness to do whatever it takes to eat well, exercise, and be vigilant! God help me continue to help and love myself. Off to the Good Will Store.

Good for you!   That is such a wonderful, positive thing to do.

As soon as I got rid of my big clothes, I get freaked out when my pants even start getting tight. That's one thing that will force me back on track.

Weird how those large clothes give us some fake sort of security, isn't it.  I decided early on to get rid of the big clothes as I could not wear them anymore.  Donate them or give them to others.  My closet is filled with clothes that fit or are going to fit someday.  No more big clothes to fall back on.  Scary, yes.  Determined never to go back, that is my new security.

Enjoy the smaller sizes!  Clothes are so much more comfortable now.  Crazy, because I thought I was comfortable in my oversized stretchy pants.  Now I realize I like my clothes to fit me and how comfy I am with it.  

Good for you!! That's so awesome! 

I know it's severely hard to get rid of the bigger clothes but we can do it!!  It's quite liberating actually.  I moved recently, about a month ago & I left all my size  10 & 12 pants for the Goodwill.  I just had to walk away.  Plus, I have really been telling myself that I need to keep this weight off, I just have too.  Too many reasons why it's better to be thinner than not.  Yes the physical appearance is great but I love the feeling of being smaller ... more energy, etc.  We can do this!  It's a life style change but it's so worth it!

Last month I had 2 days off and my hubs was gone on a trip.  I cleared out all the closets and bureaus.  I ended up with 12 bags of clothes to donate to the Salvation Army (and a nice $500 tax deduction!).  I kept a few things for me as I lose, but not much.  I don't want reminders of what I couldn't fit into.  I just want to buy new (and inexpensive) pieces as I lose until I get to goal.

So happy you made the choice right for you and your new spirit!!!!  WTG!!!!

I told my mom if..........when...........I lose enough weight to buy smaller clothes I'm going to make myself a quilt and call it my PHAT Quilt.  Using all the clothes that I have now.  This way I will have a totally functioning use for my "reminder" clothes.

Of course the ones that are too nice to cut up, I will donate.

I am having my surgery tomorrow and my bedroom looks like a clothes bomb went off.  I just brought all my spring/summer stuff in my current size out of storage this weekend and my daughter gave me a complete wardrobe of smaller sizes, but the closet and drawers still have winter in them.   I have already lost 30 so hope I will be switching sizes soon.  I know how to sew, so I do plan on taking some things in and continuing to get use from them.  My plan is to either donate anything that I don't alter.  I guess I will be using my time off work getting things rearranged!

Glad to hear you got the courage to give up the old you and claim your new identity !

Yea you!!!!