I threw out all my fat clothes! Ready for 2006 now!

[stephbob]

I'd be stuck if I was to gain any weight back, so I've got to make sure I don't! haha

But since it's been an expensive time of year, since losing all the weight, I've only bought 2 pairs of work pants and a pair of sweat pants, so that's all I have left until I buy more clothes!! I'm so tempted to run out and buy loads in the sales, but I still plan on losing another 14 or so lbs so I dont want to lose more weight and still have no clothes to fit!

Anyone else done anything to boost their atkin's-friendly side for 2006?

**edit** I didnt throw my clothes out sorry, lol, I donated them to the Salvation Army. They now have all my lovely clothes. I hear Old Navy calling me! hehe

[Elizellen]

Re: I threw out all my fat clothes! Ready for 2006 now!

Congratulations on having a good endofyear turnout Steph

If you find you need new 'temporary' clothes before you reach goal spend some time in the charity shops - I have bought some really cheap good quality 'in-between-sizes' stuff from our local ones.

[stephbob]

Re: I threw out all my fat clothes! Ready for 2006 now!

I may just do that if I have no luck in the sales hehe. I rummaged through Tesco's clothing department last week and got a pair of sweatpants for 6 pounds which was good enough, and 8 bras and 8 pants for 16 pounds! I also tend to pick up anything they reduce like tshirts for 2 pounds lol. They're good enough under a jumper or jacket while I'm adjusting my size hehe

[sallyseachange]

Re: I threw out all my fat clothes! Ready for 2006 now!

Weigh to go! Now the clothes are gone, there's no turning back!
Sal

[Sheshy]

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Yeah...that's the best thing you can do for yourself as you lose the weight...get rid of the clothes that are too big or get them altered as soon as you can.

There's nothing better than wearing something new (or new to you) that fits and flatters your new body! It really gives your self-esteem a boost!

[NeverEnuff]

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Congrats Steph, your doing great..and getting rid of the comfort of having the "fat clothes" in your closet,."Just in case" Is a great move on your part..!

I did the same thing..I went from a 22/24 down to a 14/16, and I got rid of everything I owned. (I donated them out amongst friends, coworkers, and the rest gave to charity) I have slowly been replacing them by going shopping at the American Thrift Store in my town. A lovely place to shop as they categorize all their sizes and types of clothing and make shopping easier..plus its all at charity prices..has made replacing my wardrobe so much easier, and alot of fun..! I am also finding out there is alot more trendier clothing to find and buy in my size now. I didn't have much luck finding fashionable clothing in my old 22/24 size frame. It is a great motivational excercise to cleanse ourselves of our "fat clothes" and reward ourselves with a new wardrobe.
I wish you continued sucess in 2006..!
Laura

[rybread]

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Way to go!

I threw out my fat clothes too a few months ago - sure, it means I'm only surviving on 2 pairs of jeans and a half dozen shirts, but at least they're size 10 pants and size small shirts, right?

[Analog6]

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Yep, I'm giving them away hand over fist! I am ucky enough to have a op shop joined to my premises by a bridge (how conveneient is that!) and as they use the laundry in our building, I leave my donations there with little notes! I left a skirt today - a nice one but it's now TOO BIG. Hallelujah!

As a corollary I have picked up some lovely things there in smaller sizes.

ANd, yes, it's no turning back!

[2big4mysize]

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Good for you the choices we make help us stay successful.

Happy low carbing,

[californiacasey]

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Me too!!!!
I threw out a pair of black and of blue capris that were huge on me, a work sweater that was also huge on me, an ugly shirt that was just ugly although it fit : ).

It felt good to shed those excess, huge clothes : )

[SugarFreeSheila]

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Steph, does Old Navy exist in Wales? If so, I had no idea!

[stephbob]

Re: I threw out all my fat clothes! Ready for 2006 now!

I wish Old Navy existed in Wales! lol I even went as far as enquiring about franchising, but to no avail.

No, I live in the US part of the year, because my boyfriends living in Florida and becaue I work for a Florida Travel company, and work wherever they need me. I spend fall overseas, last year it was in Turkey, this year it's Egypt and Greece.