shinigamiPUNCH Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Last night my boyfriend and I went shopping for some business clothing so I can find a better job. I tried on a bunch of clothes from a bunch of stores. I told him I believed I was a size 16 regular instead of womens because lately everything in the plus sizes has been fitting all wrong. Well I think it's safe to say after last night I can formally say: I can no longer fit plus sizes clothing!This is a big deal for me because 6 years ago - long story short - I did pretty heavy duty production work while pregnant and after I gave birth to my daughter, I was sick for a good two years. After that my allergies and asthma exploded and I still have health issues that have not been diagnosed because no doctor here will take me serious. I put on weight, went from a size 12 to 22 (140 to 235 lbs) and felt like my body was batting for the other team.I still have 10 lbs to go to get to my goal of 180 lbs but realizing I can purchase clothes in regular sizes (ie: easier to find and more selection) makes me feel like I am in control of my body!A few months ago, my boyfriend asked me what I would do when I couldn't shop at Lane Bryant anymore... I feel like now I can go back to kicking butt like I used to! Here's to anther 40lbs off! Quote Link to comment
Guest guest4729 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Congratttts! That must be an AWESOME feeling! Quote Link to comment
Atalan Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Congratulations! Needing smaller clothes is a fantastic feeling. Quote Link to comment
oystergirl Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Punchy Poo poo! SOOOOOO awesome! doing the happy dance for you! What I also love, besides you having to go to another store to shop is the fact that you are in transition but you didn't wait to get some new clothes until you were finished, you wanted to make yourself look good "while" doing it--and that is something few women do and it is a KEY to feeling better and having more confidence during the transition! Keep on ROCKIN it!As for asthma and allergies have you checked for mold, insects in the walls or rodents in your home? Just saying...these trigger a lot of reparatory issues in folks and most are hidden away in the walls. Quote The real world is bizarre enough for me....Blue Oyster Cult! Oystergirl: Bad Assed Lightcaster (aka wizard!) STR: 2 | DEX: 3 | CON: 3 | STA: 2 | WIS: 4 | CHA: 5 Oystergirl's Bad Ass Lightcaster Wicked Rocking Adventure Challenge! Come visit my wicked rocking Nerd Fitness blog! Link to comment
catsrgods Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Oh, Lane Bryant!!! I can't wait till I don't fit into anything they have to offer. Go you! Quote "Receive without conceit, release without struggle." ---Marcus Aurelius Link to comment
shinigamiPUNCH Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 As for asthma and allergies have you checked for mold, insects in the walls or rodents in your home? Just saying...these trigger a lot of reparatory issues in folks and most are hidden away in the walls.Yeah unfortunately I rent and the rental company is less than sympathetic. I know I could have my unit inspected, but I honestly can't afford it. In the next couple of months, my boyfriend's Grandma is planning on purchasing a twin home that she'll rent to me for dirt cheap. I'm sure she'd be willing to help me make sure it's me-safe as she is a respiratory nurse. Quote Link to comment
'Roos Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 WHOO! That's so awesome! Congrats on the transition! Quote Link to comment
shredder Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Good job! Buying new clothes because the old ones don't fit anymore is one of my favorite things, but buying new clothes and realizing you can fit into normal sizes is a milestone. Congrats! Quote MyFitnessPal | Fitocracy | Twitter | EmailNiente è vero, tutto è permesso. Link to comment
GreenEyesBright Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hot Damn girl, thats AWESOME! Plus clothes are going to be cheaper. I love Lane Bryant, but since losing weight it feels good to be able to get great clothes and for much cheaper anywhere else I can find them. Keep up the awesome work! Quote Wake Your Dreams... Link to comment
Naturally Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 SUCH a good feeling! Quote The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually afraid to make one. - Elbert Hubbard Link to comment
Guest Snake McClain Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 THat is EFFING AWESOME! High fives all around! Quote Link to comment
ebm1224 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 congrats on this! i went shopping with my sister who wears plus size clothes a few weeks ago and it was such an eye-opener that there just isn't the same selection as in standard sizes. this is awesome! Quote Link to comment
Lexx Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Super awesometastic! I remember that feeling, the feeling of complete kicking azz in life...to be out of LANE BRYANT is sweet! High 5 ) Quote Link to comment
zenmom Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 What an awesome feeling for you! Congrats! Quote Human Adventurer STR: 2 | DEX: 2 | STA: 3 | CON: 2| WIS: 4 | CHA: 2 I'd rather regret the things I have done than the things that I haven't. -Lucille Ball My Blogger / Twitter / DailyMile / MyFitnessPal / 2012 Goals Link to comment
Narakyndryn Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Fantastic! I can't wait till I can say the same-- I'm about where you started, now. Quote Link to comment
Cinnamonbite Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah unfortunately I rent and the rental company is less than sympathetic. I know I could have my unit inspected, but I honestly can't afford it. As a landlord, I can tell you that 99.9% of that whole black mold is utter hype and all other mold can be wiped off with bleach. What you might be interested in is the amount of people who say their asthma stopped when they stopped eating wheat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_allergyhttp://wellnessmama.com/3486/do-you-have-a-wheat-belly-interview-with-dr-davis/ Quote Link to comment
shinigamiPUNCH Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 What you might be interested in is the amount of people who say their asthma stopped when they stopped eating wheat. Mine hasn't stopped, but it's improved a lot. Total frustration with how my body was falling apart is what lead me to Paleo last fall. I was so sick all the time and every time I went to the doctor, they kept telling me I had sinus infections and the flu. I had "the flu" for 6 weeks once - couldn't keep much in my stomach for very long. I had "sinus infection" after "sinus infection" and was on antibiotics then steroids. Then there were the migraines and the anixety and the muscle aches - my body hurt all the time. And what I felt was the worst thing, the exhaustion. I was told that was due to either my allergies or depression. I spent 2 years on a cocktail of antidepressants which just screwed me up more and at one time I was taking 5 different allergy medications (also allergy shots which for some reason are extremely painful). I used to budget $200/month for medical expenses and honestly the bills kept piling up (I was unemployed for about 18 months because I couldn't keep a job).Now I would say I'm almost normal. The last time I was legitimately sick (with fever + cold symptoms) was October 12th so that's very good for me. My athsma is much better controlled, but smells still really set me off. I don't have anxiety or muscle aches, haven't had a migraine in a few months. I still don't have the energy that I want to have, but that's still improved a lot. I can work and go to college and raise my kids now, so that's a plus. I can also eat food and not have to run to the bathroom anymore. I suppose I should have said how I lost the weight in the first place. I was really excited when I started this thread. Quote Link to comment
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