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I picked up a few things today over lunch. I'd put on some khaki's I never liked, thinking they might fit better now, and realized after I got to work why I hate them. Not only were they too short, but the crotch now droops several inches AND they're high-waters!

I couldn't handle it any more so I stopped in at the Avenue, grabbed some pants, undies and a couple clearance items, and wore the pants out of the store. What a relief that was! Great sale going there right now, btw!

I did realize thsi morning that I donated my "official fat pants" that I was keeping as a reminder and for goal photos. Dang!! I think I have some pajama bottoms that will serve the same purpose though!

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I have not been shopping, but I should. Most of my clothes is getting dangerous to wear in public. I have shopped in my closet, and am wearing jeans that I have not worn in a couple of years.

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related story....

So, yesterday at work I was thinking - "gosh" these pants were too big - now they're a little snug in the waist. Did I gain??"

Then I looked at the tags and realized they weren't the 22's I used to wear... they were the 18's that were almost too tight to wear the week before! Apparently I'd tossed the bigger ones into the donation bag last week already. BOY, was that a great feeling!

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I know my body well and I won't need new clothes for another 25-30 pounds unfortnately. I am going to try and finish out the year in the clothes that I am wearing now, I don't want to buy anything new to last a few months. However, my mom tries to make me get one new shirt, but no!

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Hey all.....

The only things I've really been shopping for lately are for specific events---1 formal outfit for my husband's company Christmas party and 1 for my girlfriend's annual Christmas party (a bit dressy). When I'm out there shopping, I realize that the most exciting thing is that I can shop ANYWHERE since most "regular" stores go up to a Size 16. But, still Coldwater Creek is definitely my all time favorite place! I just love the fact that they have all of their clothes in all sizes. So, if for no other reason but that, I want to shop there......they have got me through "thick" and they can get me through "thin" fashionably!!!

Oh, by the way---Spanx are my new favorite undergarment!!! Love them and very comfy! Someone mentioned that Target carries the same under a different name and they are less $$$....haven't tried them yet but the next time I get to Target....I will!!!!

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I am a clothesaholic! i still need to lose about 40lbs, i wear a 12 and can't stop shopping! i buy my chothes a bit snug and then they fit in a month or so. i'm a slow loser unfortunately though.

my body loves its fat!

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I basically have a whole new wardrobe with just a few shirts left that I just keep to wear around the house. I am trying to just buy the basics for now but its hard to resist buying since I have so many more options now. I am about ready to retire a couple pairs of jeans that I just bought 2 months ago. Baggy pants drive me nuts!! I tryed on the one pair of jeans I kept from my biggest and it was hard to believe that they use to fit me. I have gone from a size 34 to a 26.

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I remember when I first broke down two months ago to go shopping for something to wear to a presenation, that I thought someone was playing a trick on me with the size tags! I went from 26/28 to 18/20 and was totally taken back. I even bought a 14/16 button up shirt that I try on every now and then to see if I can wear it without the girls popping out. It's funny that my chest size is an issue now and not my waist size! Trying on clothes is such a great feeling, because I'm curvy again, but the price tags, even when they are good are just a put off because I am confident that they won't get much wear since I am still losing weight. But swinging by the department store for a few try-ons is a great way to get you happy about your new food regimen if nothing else! As for my oldies....we are moving this month, so I plan to have a closet full of 24s and up in a yard sale!

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I'm going shopping this weekend for something to wear to my X-Mas party next weekend. I haven't seen anyone from work since my surgery (I work from home in a different state) so I really want to WOW them. I hope I can find something that I'm happy with. They all know I got the band and ask me all the time how much I've lost. I'm feeling pressure to look good - ugh! I hate attention!

I think I'm going to look for one of those Spandx/Shaper things too. Try and hide some of the lumps - lol.

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ive gotten new shirts, pants i have a stash of from the past 7 years or so, so Im set from size 24 to size 12 basically. i am currently in 18 and i can fit into my 16!!!! (its tight though!)

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I didn't think it was possible but I actually hate shopping more now than ever.

I got a cute outfit for my X-Mas party but it was such a chore. I used to know what would look decent on me and what size to get ... the biggest - lol!

I don't know what size panties or bras to buy. I was so overwhelmed trying to pick out a shaper thing I just gave up!!

It is nice to not get all sweaty and frustrated in the dressing room though!

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