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  • #1

    Should I buy a smaller dress?

    We're having a special employee sale at work at the end of the week, and I had planned to buy a couple of dresses. I wear a dress almost every day.

    I've been a size 10 for a while (actually, size 10 was starting to get a little snug when I started Atkins), but I used to be a size 6 in the not so very distant future.

    So... should I buy 2 spring/summer dresses in a size 8 to motivate me? Or is it just silly to buy something that's too small for me now?




    Female, 37, 5'7"
    Started 3/15/09
    Starting Weight: 176.6
    Current Weight: 166.2
    Target Weight: 135

    Mini Goal: 158 - within 'healthy' weight range

    Lorelei & Elliot
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  • #2
    Re: Should I buy a smaller dress?

    If you find motiviation in it, then it's not silly! I did that with a pair of jeans (on accident). Didn't try them on, just bought them. Brought them home, they were too tight. That was one of my motivators for starting atkins actually. I had always been a 6-8, these were 8's. I refused to go up a size, and I'm glad I didn't, because now they fit comfortably!
    -Erin
    (female)

    SW-153.5 (2/2/09)
    CW-143 (3/16/09)
    GW-135







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    • #3
      Re: Should I buy a smaller dress?

      atleast buy one in a size 8. it will be a good goal. hang it so you can see it everyday!
      202.5/165/145

      first goal-172 HIT 3/22/09
      second goal-168 HIT 4/3/09
      third goal-162 HIT 4/30/09 &
      fourth goal-158
      fifth goal- 152
      sixth goal- 149
      final goal- 145



      "f"

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      • #4
        Re: Should I buy a smaller dress?

        I would! I bought a pair of jeans last weekend that were too tight to do up, but they were awesome and they will fit me in a few weeks
        Laurie



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        • #5
          Re: Should I buy a smaller dress?

          OK, I'm going to do it. I'm nervous about it, but I have to get SERIOUS about losing weight. I've lost & gained the same 10 lbs several times in the past 2 years. This time needs to be for real.




          Female, 37, 5'7"
          Started 3/15/09
          Starting Weight: 176.6
          Current Weight: 166.2
          Target Weight: 135

          Mini Goal: 158 - within 'healthy' weight range

          Lorelei & Elliot
          sigpic

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          • #6
            Re: Should I buy a smaller dress?

            That's a great idea! A cute new summer dress will give you something to look forward to.

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            • #7
              Re: Should I buy a smaller dress?

              I think it's a great idea! I had to buy new jeans (in my current size). I also bought 2 more pairs, on purpose... the next two sizes down. That way I have goals right there in front of me.

              Good luck!
              *Michele*
              I am woman, hear me ROAR!!
              5'10" age: 25 currently size 20/22 Goal: 14/16 or less!
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              Induction started: 3/16/2009
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              273/262/193
              Mini Goals:
              263: Met 3/24
              253:
              243:
              233:
              223:
              213:
              203:
              193: re-evaluate
              %fat must be less than 22

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              • #8
                Re: Should I buy a smaller dress?

                This is a wonderful idea, I was thinking of it too. I saw this cute hot pink dress at Macys and am going to buy it 3 sizes smaller, yup 3! Its expensive so I know I will want to fit in it! LOL good luck!

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