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Something's Gotta Change!!!

osubuckigrl78osubuckigrl78
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Ok, so.... Tonight is my company Cristmas party!!! YAY!!!!  But, I went last night to look for a new pair of pants, since I have OUTGROWN all of my others.... I have apparently gained  A TON more weight than I realized....and I tried on 9 pair of pants, in up to 3 sizes bigger than I am used to wearing, and couldnt find ANY at all to fit!!!  FI was with me, and trying to be supportive, but at that point NOTHING that he said was making me feel any better.  I wanted to cry to bad, but then I didnt want him to see me cry so I held it back... which caused me to have an anxiety/pannic attack right there in the middle of the parking lot!! 

I am NOW in the, "After Christmas, I am doing WHATEVER it takes to get this weight off!!!"

Sorry, just VERY frustrated, and I knew some of you would understand....
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  • AmethystMSUAmethystMSU
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry, that is frustrating. It's hard to see the number on the tag after gaining weight. Where were you shopping? Does the store not carry sizes greater than what you were trying on?

    I'm a size 30 so I shop at Fashion Bug nowadays. They go up to a size 30/32 and I rarely have problems fitting into their clothing. I am wearing FB jeans and a FB shirt today :)  Do you have a Fashion Bug near you? If not, you can buy online. They are a sister store with LB, as is Catherine's.

    ETA: They are also cheaper than LB, although I had problems with a really cute dress of theirs over the summer. It was going to be my rehearsal dress but the hem came undone on not one, but two dresses after washing, even though the tag said machine washable. So there's that.
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  • AmethystMSUAmethystMSU
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    I haven't been to FB in a couple weeks but I wouldn't be surprised if the dressy stuff is already picked over, with Christmas 10 days away (as of yesterday, when you went). It was tough for me to acknowledge that I had gained enough weight a year or two ago to size me out of LB, but it was something I had to acknowledge because size 28 jeans were constricting my breathing ;)  And let's be honest, no one likes seeing a big girl in a skin tight shirt :-P  So now I do my shopping at FB, I save money because it's cheaper, and I wear clothes that fit well.
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  • brandif1026brandif1026
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_plus-sized_somethings-gotta-change?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:973cdc6f-961e-4fb0-a628-bef2bb559697Discussion:33de6e31-432a-4ca1-af2c-3c08ba51a78dPost:cab7cb5a-0274-4171-a5e4-8e60570e926f">Something's Gotta Change!!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Ok, so.... Tonight is my company Cristmas party!!! YAY!!!!  But, I went last night to look for a new pair of pants, since I have OUTGROWN all of my others.... I have apparently gained  A TON more weight than I realized....and I tried on 9 pair of pants, in up to 3 sizes bigger than I am used to wearing, and couldnt find ANY at all to fit!!!  FI was with me, and trying to be supportive, but at that point NOTHING that he said was making me feel any better.  I wanted to cry to bad, but then I didnt want him to see me cry so I held it back... which caused me to have an anxiety/pannic attack right there in the middle of the parking lot!!  I am NOW in the, "<strong>After Christmas, I am doing WHATEVER it takes to get this weight off</strong>!!!" Sorry, just VERY frustrated, and I knew some of you would understand....
    Posted by osubuckigrl78[/QUOTE]

    Why are you waiting?  If you're determined to do it you could start now by making little changes.  Every little bit can help.  It is very frustrating to go up in sizes, especially if you didn't realize it.  But you just have to accept the fact that you are where you are now and if you are determined to change it, you will.  I think it's a battle we all struggle with.  Good luck to you!
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    I've found that myfitnesspal.com helps me keep my eating in check a LOT! It's also helped motivate me to make it to the gym more often :)

    Goodluck! The holidays should be about relaxing and spending time with your family, so don't stress, maybe just decide to be more aware about what you're eating :)

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  • hlevinehlevine
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    That is so hard to go shopping and not find anything that fits.

    I would agree that you should start with your new healthy eating lifestyle now.  Don't wait until after X-mas.

    Last year I brought a veggie tray to my FI's family Christmas dinner/get together.  It was the only healthy snack there, and I munched on that instead of the chips and cookies everyone else was eating.  It turns out other people started eating it too, and they thanked me for bringing it!

    Then pick one day where you treat yourself and have your famorite treat - i.e. pie, a cookie, trifle, etc.  That way you aren't totally depriving yourself and being miserable, but you aren't pigging out either.

    Good luck!
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  • sweetredheadsweetredhead
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    Osu ygpm

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  • km2124km2124
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    i am there with you... I need to make a lifestyle change and need to stop making excuses.... Thanks for reminding me how important this is!!!  Making a plan - NOW!
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  • osubuckigrl78osubuckigrl78
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    I was actually at FB last night.... but they didnt have much in their "Dress clothes" selection maybe, it was all picked over due to the holidays, maybe they were expecting a new shipment today, or this weekend sometime.... I guess it may have just been a timing thing.....  I think I am going to try to leave work a little early today and head over to CATO and see if I can find anything... I have been wearing more of a knit/strech type pants lately for comfort.... prior to that, I was in an 18....so last night when I tried on 22 and 24 and they didnt fit...... It's frustrating!!!  Thanks for the help and advice... I will just keep my head up and keep looking I guess... :)  I know that FI loves me no matter what the size is on my jeans/pants.... that isnt the issue... Thank God!!! LOL
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  • osubuckigrl78osubuckigrl78
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    Thanks girls!!! You are right brandif.... I need to start NOW!!!!  I just thought at first I would be setting myself up for failure, with all the Christmas goodies, and Christmas dinner at not only my parents but his mom's too.... but I guess, until then I can do what I can to make changes, with the mindset that I may just eat 1 or 2 goodies, instead of all of them..... Thank you for all the support!! :)
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  • TopSecret12TopSecret12
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    I can totally relate, I am waiting till 01/01 to get going I am just not ready today.  I just bought my weight watchers monthly pass on line and am going to aim for some loss before my may wedding, I dont care if its only 10lbs it will be a start. 
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  • km2124km2124
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_plus-sized_somethings-gotta-change?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:973cdc6f-961e-4fb0-a628-bef2bb559697Discussion:33de6e31-432a-4ca1-af2c-3c08ba51a78dPost:6763e74d-6d0f-4c41-8242-eb6d6fb4996d">Re: Something's Gotta Change!!!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I can totally relate, I am waiting till 01/01 to get going I am just not ready today.  I just bought my weight watchers monthly pass on line and am going to aim for some loss before my may wedding, I dont care if its only 10lbs it will be a start. 
    Posted by TopSecret12[/QUOTE]

    good luck!  WW does work- you just inspired me to get my pass today too...  I know it works and with WW you can eat what you want (in moderation) - just about learning to make good choices
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  • Mattia12Mattia12
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    I love going shopping at FB! I am a size 30 also. I really like the Zana Di jeans they carry. They seem to really fit me alot better then other jeans like catherines , I havent tried Lane Bryant yet.
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