The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

Lauren · by **Lauren** » May 22nd, 2006, 10:57 am

Hey, folks-

So I always joke with my friends and family that I currently have a 3 week cycle for clothes fitting while I've been on MF. First week the clothes are slightly too tight, second week they're just right, and third week they're too loose. Things like sweaters and cotton tops can last a bit longer, but pants just look too baggy after 3 weeks, so I've been personally and single-handedly keeping Goodwill stocked with my clothes, and constantly buying new stuff at pretty inexpensive places like Old Navy.

Let me mention that I don't enjoy shopping. Never have, never will.. I've always loved to have nice things, and take great pride in my appearance (at any weight), but find shopping to be an unbelievable waste of time.

Anyway, and I'm sorry for such a loooong post, but on Saturday I really needed to get some more stuff, to get me through the next 3 week cycle! :-) So I headed over to Lord & Taylor's Women's dept, thinking they'd have everything from work clothes to beach wear. It was good for the ego, as I fit into the smallest size available all across this plus size floor. I was happy, paid for my stuff, and hit the escalator to leave. But three floors down was the Misses/Ladies dept - you know, the one with the cute clothes? ?? :-) I have not even entered a Misses/Ladies section for myself in well over 10 years, there was no point in going, as it never fit. But this time I figured - hmm, maybe it's worth a shot. I grabbed a couple of cute pairs of jeans and denim gaucho pants, and ran into the dressing room. I left with two pairs of pants - one a Kenneth Cole, the other DKNY, both size 14, both fit perfectly, not even snug.

I literally almost cried at the cash register. Not sure if any thin people would understand the significance here, but I suspect you all will.

Life is good.

Lauren

dede4wd · by **dede4wd** » May 22nd, 2006, 11:22 am

Hi Lauren,
I LOVED your post! Isn't that the greatest victory ever! I'm so happy for you! I just can't get my head around the fact that I will NEVER be in a Lane Bryant again!

I will NOT spend a bunch of money on clothes until I reach goal, so I'm mostly sticking with Target and Savers, but I LOVE your victory!

Kenneth Cole...if only he would make his beautiful shoes in WIDE widths!

DeDe

2BHealthy · by **2BHealthy** » May 22nd, 2006, 11:42 am

Lauren,

I got teary-eyed when I read this. I am so happy for you and I definitely understand how you must have felt! I tried on clothes for the first time since losing 40lbs and it felt so good to be 2 full sizes smaller. (from a 26 to a 22)

wildtrk · by **wildtrk** » May 22nd, 2006, 11:48 am

Completely understand....even from the male POV. I wear a suit and tie every day to work. I put on a pair of pants this morning and my wife commented that they looked a little loose. I said they were, and unfortunately I have only had them back from the tailors for less than 2 weeks! It stinks, I don't think I can have them taken in any more for fear that the front pockets will become the back pockets!

Luckily as I have "grown" I have kept some of my old suits that are now on the snug side. I am just waiting until they fit normal. After starting to lose weight I hate wearing clothes that I "just" fit into. I want to be comfortable.

Anyway...congrats or your non-scale victory! I find those to be the MOST rewarding!

sheila · by **sheila** » May 22nd, 2006, 2:23 pm

Congrats Lauren. Iknow that feels great!You must be so happy! Keep up the good work!!

DogMa · by **DogMa** » May 22nd, 2006, 2:50 pm

I can definitely relate. I LOVE being able to shop in the regular stores and departments now, instead of in the large-size areas.

Although I have to admit, a couple of months ago I was in Lane Bryant with a non-Medifast friend who needs to shop there, and they had some really cute clothes! And it wasn't all low-rise jeans and belly shirts.

Pashta · by **Pashta** » May 22nd, 2006, 3:24 pm

Hey I found some nice regular jeans at JCPenney's in the Misses department, they do have them.

They look great too!

Drama Queen · by **Drama Queen** » May 22nd, 2006, 3:41 pm

Lauren,

That is so AWESOME. I'm so happy for you! I bet you had the biggest smile on your face all the way home!!

nostoppingme · by **nostoppingme** » May 22nd, 2006, 4:12 pm

That is so fabulous! There is nothing like feeling "normal" - it's been a long time for me. You must get a real kick out of looking at yourself in a mirror!!

ChiNut · by **ChiNut** » May 22nd, 2006, 6:28 pm

Lauren thank you so much for your inspiring post. I can only imagine how you felt. I too would have been in tears. I can't wait for that day to come for me. I'm so sick of only being able to shop in big girls stores, i.e. Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug Plus, Avenue, etc. I can't wait to be able to go into a regular store and pick something off of the rack, try it on and have it actually fit. :yourock: