Another NSV for Stokies Aug 2019

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(Carolyn aka stokies) #1

I used to hate having to buy something to wear for myself casually, let alone professionally. I was grateful for stores like Lane Bryant and Torrid, attempting to offer stylish clothes for plus-sized people, such as myself at that time. Men have little idea the frustrations of trying to find shirts that don’t gap at the chest due to anatomy lol… so hence the appreciation factor as a female.

So this past year as the weight dropped off, I phased out of sizes that are offered at these establishments. Can I tell you the terror that incited? I mean, mainstream stores are… overwhelming. And even now, when I reach for clothes in the closet, my tops are way too big and I had to bite the bullet.

Can I just tell you… fashion trends here are horrid, in my opinion. The 80s happened - things should stay in the past. But hey, when hatred is in fashion again and nationalism parades as acceptable, guess I shouldn’t be shocked. Sorry - back to clothes - I tried on only 3 things. 2 were too big - and the one thing I did fit? IT WAS A MEDIUM!!! Seriously, a year and a half ago, I was size 24.

mind blown

Legitimately, how is that even possible? I am dumbfounded and giddy at the same time. I still don’t see myself as this obviously smaller person. Don’t know if I ever will.

But here’s to how healing can have wonderous secondary benefits. If I can do it - ANYONE can. Patience is as important as consistency, and it may take longer than others. We all have unique bodies and respond to everything differently. You’ll get there!

('Jackie P') #2

I can feel an @stokiesgoneketo shopping addiction coming on!

(Carolyn aka stokies) #3

Hahaha - one will hope not. Money I save on food SHOULD go into savings :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

(Susan) #4

That is amazing, Carolyn! Congrats =-)). You are an inspiration to me; as I am down 45 pounds, with another 130 to go =). Wearing a Medium must feel fantastic.

(Carolyn aka stokies) #5

Gurl… you SO got this! 45# is an awesome loss! While the scale is a helpful (?) tracker, I am using measurements to help me monitor my NSV gains/inches lost. I know I am fluffy with an extra 30-40 pounds to still go, but it’s a lifetime and lifestyle commitment, imho at least. We are a keto tribe and behind you all the way! Keep at it :smile: :heart_decoration:

(Susan) #6

Thank you, Carolyn =)).

(Marianne) #7

You are right, a medium, IMO, is small! I will be completely satisfied when I get to a medium.

And you can believe you are a smaller person. Sizes don’t lie. Weight doesn’t lie. When in doubt, get out a pair of old pants or shirts and compare to what fits you now, or, look at before and after pictures of yourself, or like someone here said, pick up 25-30 lbs. and see how that feels. My husband gave me a 20-lb. weight to hold and I couldn’t believe how heavy it was and that I’ve been walking around with twice that. No wonder I was stiff and achy and depresed. I’ve lost 45. I bet you look terrific.

(Carolyn aka stokies) #8

Thank you for the reminder… and me now :slight_smile:

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(Marianne) #9

Awwww, girrlll, you look great!

:unicorn:

(Susan) #10

You are beautiful and look great. I am still astounded at those people at work that never commented on all the weight you have lost, you have done soooo well and look amazing.

(Carolyn aka stokies) #11

They be jealous… people. Yeah, not gonna swear lol. But now they are asking me to join in on their nutritional shake replacement meals. I am like whaaaat? All good thanks. I found something that works for me but… thanksnothanks? Hahahaha

(Carolyn aka stokies) #12

And ty btw… I know I still got a bit to go. But enjoying things as it goes :wink:

(Susan) #13

Well, as I said before, you inspire me =) so thanks for that too! I have clothes waiting for me to wear (my kids don’t feel they are fashionable now but they are good enough for me and at 54 I am not as fussy as them for what is in fashion or not!). I have no desire to wear crop tops ever or the leggings they wear. They look amazing in those but they are 18, 21 and 25 (my girls, my sons are 23 and 27). I I am 55 in November, so of course our styles and fashion sense is different, haha.

(Carolyn aka stokies) #14

Omg I would never guess your age :smile: I am just so annoyed by fashion lol. I like my style, but apparently I am out of style hahaha. So I feel ya!

Keep at it!

(Susan) #15

I have a few fancy outfits to wear out (at this weight and all the way down to goal weight basically) and lots of other things that they don’t find fashionable that are the day to day stuff. I have some pretty fancy tops that I wear with my black dress pants (that I haven’t had on since April and so must be baggy) but I have other black dress pants too, so that is basic stuff, and I just do fancy tops. I also have some nice dresses, in all sorts of sizes haha. Once I have lost enough weight for clothes to be too big I will start donating some =). I am still wearing the stuff I wore 45 pounds ago though, the shirts just are a lot longer now, and one pair of sweatpants is too big but it is a man’s so I will just give it to my hubby to wear.