Well I weighed myself today, and I am now down to 21 stone (294lbs). That’s 13.5lbs down so I am 1/2 lb off of my stone (14lb) target, but I am happy with the loss I have achieved so far. I just hope that I can do as well next month. :0)
My clothes feel looser, but don’t think I am ready for a new wardrobe just yet, although I am looking forward to going out on a shopping spree. I think when I get to this point I will feel much happier in myself and my appearance.
I did think about buying a new top as a small reward but it’s hard to find clothes when you’re a large size, there’s only one high street shop that I can buy clothes from. It’s a nightmare, especially as they seem to cater for the older lady more than anyone. It’s so typical over here, all the shops stock sizes for people within a certain weight and height limit. It’s like having a tall over weight person is the rarest thing on earth!
I understand that maybe there is an incentive for the overweight person in there somewhere, as they probably feel they need to lose weight to be able to go into any shop and buy clothes, rather than feeling like an idiot looking through clothes that are obviously not going to fit them, just to try and feel/look a little “normal”.
The other thing that upsets me when clothes shopping, is the price of clothes! They increase as the sizes go up! Do people think that just because I am over weight I sit around and stuff my face all day, making me a wealthy enough person to pay double the price? Or does an extra inch or two of material really cost an extra £20 + ??? It will feel great to walk into any shop and buy clothes I really like for a change. I would love to get down to a size 14 (US 10) possibly even 10-12 (6-8) but I am not sure if that will be too small? For my height, I will just have to wait and see what happens!
I have the house to myself this evening and so I am going to put my little boys to bed and do a work out. Steve has gone to Barcelona on business so I won’t have to worry about anyone watching me. Although I have been happily married for 5 years in July I still feel very conscious of my body.
5 responses so far ↓
leighmitchell // 27 June, 2007 at 9:58 am
Wow, 13.5lb in four weeks. That’s bang on target for 20lbs in six weeks! WELL DONE! Please do take time to congratulate yourself (I congratulate you!) for this milestone achievement.
), something that marks the achievement and gives you pleasure.
I would encourage you to treat yourself to something as a reward. If not an item of clothing, maybe a piece of jewellery, or a facial, or even a magazine (but not food
Is there really nowhere you can get decent clothes? I know it’s not so good if you can’t try them on, but have you looked around on the internet? I encourage you to wear nice clothes, they will help you feel good about yourself now, rather than waiting.
Tracey Hibbett // 27 June, 2007 at 10:27 am
Hi Sarah, well done matey on the weight loss! I buy my clothes from Evans or Elvie in the RVP, they do really nice clothes or try the internet, te shops in the States are brilliant for women our size! Really easy to order and get delivered, if you have any problems you know where I live!
sarahhollamby // 27 June, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Thank you both for your messages. I have just had a look on line and ordered a few clothes books to look through so i may buy somthing yet! :0)
southernfriedfatty // 28 June, 2007 at 12:56 am
Congratulations! You’re doing a great job. Keep it up
Tracey Hibbett // 9 July, 2007 at 8:15 am
Well it’s now the 9th July and we haven’t had any updates from you recently! How are you going Sarah, it’s so nice to keep up to date with your diet, good on you girl!!