Having a hard time letting go of my too big clothes this time.

animalcrackers · 04-12-2006, 10:14 AM

About three years ago I lost 50 pounds, but before reaching goal I put all the weight back on over the next year. When I lost weight the first time I was only too happy to get rid of my clothes that were too big. Now here I am doing great again (down 23 pounds since March) and feel totally in control again and excited to see the scale going back down again. Yet this time I am afraid of getting rid of my jeans that are getting too big. Part of me thinks "what if I fail again?". On the other hand I tell myself I have to have faith in me and know I can do this so I should get rid of the clothes. I have held on to all my clothes that I bought when I lost weight the first time and it's been fun to get back into jeans that I haven't been able to wear for a couple of years.

I guess I just feel bad for second guessing myself, but then again I do have a track record for losing and gaining. What did you all do for those who have regained and lost again?

Not quite so Big D · 04-12-2006, 10:34 AM

I still have all of my fat clothes from two years ago. I'm terrified of putting back on the weight and haveing to spend $$$ to buy new suits for a fat again me. So far, I have managed to only relapse about 20 pounds max. I'll probably keep them forever, but will continue to move them deeper and deeper into the attic.

nina_2021 · 04-12-2006, 10:51 AM

I'm in the same spot. I've lost enough that quite a few of my outfits simply dont fit. My suit jackets are too big and not sure what to do. I think I might get them tailored. or put them away in a box and tape it up and give them to my parents to put in the basement. that way, they'll be away from me but i can get to them if i ever really need them.

nifer6 · 04-12-2006, 10:52 AM

I definately get rid of all of the clothes that are too big on me, otherwise it is too easy to put the pounds on and not notice because my clothes aren't tight. Now that I have clothes that fit me it helps me maintain, I tell myself that I won't buy a bigger size, so I either have to get used to the fact that they are tight and uncomfortable if I gain weight, or do something about it. That motivated me to do something about it. The scale is just a number and sometimes I can put on 20 lbs and not tell a difference in the mirror, but if my clothes are tight than I know.
JMTC

FluffRNutter · 04-12-2006, 10:55 AM

I have lost weight on Atkins twice. The first time I got rid of the clothes, and I am doing the same thing this time. I refuse to hang on to anything that doesn't fit anymore. It's too easy to slide back into a larger size when it's readily available and hanging in my closet.

It does suck if you put weight back on and have to buy new clothes, but that also helps me stay on track.

Do whatever you are comfortable with.

jeff-az · 04-12-2006, 11:06 AM

There's no way I'm going back to those bigger clothes. I gave them all to Goodwill, and I'll continue to donate them as I get smaller. I'm just not ever going back to that fat place.

gotogirl · 04-12-2006, 11:07 AM

I had a hard time getting rid of my big clothes but finally just grabbed some boxes and boxed them up and drove to the women's center drop-off point. Some of them were real favorites but I haven't missed them I have fewer clothes now but they all look good. Also, there are women at the center who want to get jobs but don't have any clothes and this makes me feel good to help them.
I say, "Get rid of them." It will make you accountable.

AllieCat0817 · 04-12-2006, 11:08 AM

I haven't regained. But I kept one size 22 skirt to remind myself of what I ain't goin back to. The rest of the clothes were given away. I have nothing larger than an 8 in my closet.

lowcarbgrl4life · 04-12-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by animalcrackers

About three years ago I lost 50 pounds, but before reaching goal I put all the weight back on over the next year. When I lost weight the first time I was only too happy to get rid of my clothes that were too big. Now here I am doing great again (down 23 pounds since March) and feel totally in control again and excited to see the scale going back down again. Yet this time I am afraid of getting rid of my jeans that are getting too big. Part of me thinks "what if I fail again?". On the other hand I tell myself I have to have faith in me and know I can do this so I should get rid of the clothes. I have held on to all my clothes that I bought when I lost weight the first time and it's been fun to get back into jeans that I haven't been able to wear for a couple of years.

I guess I just feel bad for second guessing myself, but then again I do have a track record for losing and gaining. What did you all do for those who have regained and lost again?

I could have wrote that myself!! I know exactly how you feel!!! We can do it this time though and not look back!! Get rid of the clothes, you will feel so much better!!!

Laprettygurl · 04-12-2006, 11:38 AM

The instant something is too big on me it goes in the trunk of the car and Dan drops it off at the goodwill.

I can't afford to buy all new bigger clothes again. I have tons of smaller clothes tho.

Dreams · 04-12-2006, 12:19 PM

I get rid of them immediately. Otherwise, it's too easy to say " well if I do pack some weight back on...then I'll still have clothes to wear". UH UH. It works much better for me to know I have NO fat clothes to wear...so I really need to think twice before gaining any weight back. It's not worth having to shell out the money for new fat clothes. Works for me

KajunDC · 04-12-2006, 12:28 PM

I kept one suit from when I was at my heaviest just as a reminder of where I started from but other than that, everything has gone. I do not think about "what if I fail" because that is the surest way to fail.

As they say at NASA, failure is not an option.

And the way I look at it, if I do fail I deserve to be punished by having to buy a whole new wardrobe... and that's not going to happen.

Sharon · 04-12-2006, 01:12 PM

Give them away. If you think that you need them because you could fail, then you will fail. Start thinking on the positive and how much fun it's going to be getting new clothes.

animalcrackers · 04-12-2006, 02:01 PM

Thanks everyone for all your good advice. I did give everything away last time I lost the weight and so I've decided to do that this time again. However this time I will hold on to one pair of jeans (I didn't do that last time) to remind myself on how far I have come; that should keep me in line. Thanks again for all your advice and now it's time to start packing up some "too big" clothes.

RogerD · 04-12-2006, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllieCat0817

I haven't regained. But I kept one size 22 skirt to remind myself of what I ain't goin back to. The rest of the clothes were given away. I have nothing larger than an 8 in my closet.

I did something similar. I kept one pair of jeans just to try on occasionally when I needed a feeling of accomplishment. Sometimes you feel you're stuck where you are and end up forgetting where you've been.

Zabby27 · 04-13-2006, 04:56 AM

Guilty too.... I have pairs of pants that could be use as a tent and still keep them... I'll surely end up ditching all of them and keeping one as a reminder. At the same time, I plan on maybe having a baby next year so I'm thinking that some pants and shirts could be used as maternity clothes for around the house at least (I have too-big empire style shirts that would be perfect to carry a pregnant belly).

At on the other hand... I keep hoping to "do" something with the clothes that's too big... I've always been a clothes fanatic. I LOVE clothes, I have TONS of clothes... even from when I was heavier, I'd buy clothes every week... So it's tons of money down the drain almost... unless I become a seamstress and figure out how to make it smaller!?

idioglossic · 04-13-2006, 05:42 AM

Dana... I too struggled with dumping my clothes... Diana said to me..."get rid of them..... they are not your best friends!!"

So I did ... and for the first time in my life.... decided NEVER AGAIN was I going to gain the weight back and that I was going to get to goal and stay there..

Believe in your self..... and go for thin...

04-12-2006, 10:14 AM	#1
animalcrackers Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: N. California Posts: 299 Gallery: animalcrackers Stats: 256/226/first goal 160 WOE: Scarsdale Start Date: for the last time March 2006	Having a hard time letting go of my too big clothes this time. About three years ago I lost 50 pounds, but before reaching goal I put all the weight back on over the next year. When I lost weight the first time I was only too happy to get rid of my clothes that were too big. Now here I am doing great again (down 23 pounds since March) and feel totally in control again and excited to see the scale going back down again. Yet this time I am afraid of getting rid of my jeans that are getting too big. Part of me thinks "what if I fail again?". On the other hand I tell myself I have to have faith in me and know I can do this so I should get rid of the clothes. I have held on to all my clothes that I bought when I lost weight the first time and it's been fun to get back into jeans that I haven't been able to wear for a couple of years. I guess I just feel bad for second guessing myself, but then again I do have a track record for losing and gaining. What did you all do for those who have regained and lost again? __________________ Dana

04-12-2006, 10:52 AM	#4
nifer6 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 410 Gallery: nifer6 Stats: 195/161/140 WOE: M & E 2/26/07 Start Date: Feb 2003	I definately get rid of all of the clothes that are too big on me, otherwise it is too easy to put the pounds on and not notice because my clothes aren't tight. Now that I have clothes that fit me it helps me maintain, I tell myself that I won't buy a bigger size, so I either have to get used to the fact that they are tight and uncomfortable if I gain weight, or do something about it. That motivated me to do something about it. The scale is just a number and sometimes I can put on 20 lbs and not tell a difference in the mirror, but if my clothes are tight than I know. JMTC __________________ ~Jennifer~

04-12-2006, 11:06 AM	#6
jeff-az Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 85 Gallery: jeff-az Stats: 269/246.6/195 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/2006	There's no way I'm going back to those bigger clothes. I gave them all to Goodwill, and I'll continue to donate them as I get smaller. I'm just not ever going back to that fat place. Last edited by jeff-az : 04-12-2006 at 11:07 AM.

04-13-2006, 04:56 AM	#16
Zabby27 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 519 Gallery: Zabby27 Stats: Down 80.5 lbs since Jan 2006 WOE: Low-fat, low-cal, low-startch diet	Guilty too.... I have pairs of pants that could be use as a tent and still keep them... I'll surely end up ditching all of them and keeping one as a reminder. At the same time, I plan on maybe having a baby next year so I'm thinking that some pants and shirts could be used as maternity clothes for around the house at least (I have too-big empire style shirts that would be perfect to carry a pregnant belly). At on the other hand... I keep hoping to "do" something with the clothes that's too big... I've always been a clothes fanatic. I LOVE clothes, I have TONS of clothes... even from when I was heavier, I'd buy clothes every week... So it's tons of money down the drain almost... unless I become a seamstress and figure out how to make it smaller!? __________________ I don't want to see my body as a temple... Just as an amusement park! ZABBY Since January 2nd, 2006 - 85 lbs gone!!!

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04-12-2006, 10:34 AM	#2
Not quite so Big D Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 416 Gallery: Not quite so Big D Stats: 265/196/190 (6'2") WOE: Atkins Start Date: Original 2/9/04 restart too many times	I still have all of my fat clothes from two years ago. I'm terrified of putting back on the weight and haveing to spend $$$ to buy new suits for a fat again me. So far, I have managed to only relapse about 20 pounds max. I'll probably keep them forever, but will continue to move them deeper and deeper into the attic.

04-12-2006, 10:51 AM	#3
nina_2021 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,007 Gallery: nina_2021 Stats: 18-20plus-size/14-misses/10 WOE: low carb Start Date: 2/20/2006	I'm in the same spot. I've lost enough that quite a few of my outfits simply dont fit. My suit jackets are too big and not sure what to do. I think I might get them tailored. or put them away in a box and tape it up and give them to my parents to put in the basement. that way, they'll be away from me but i can get to them if i ever really need them.

04-12-2006, 10:55 AM	#5
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	I have lost weight on Atkins twice. The first time I got rid of the clothes, and I am doing the same thing this time. I refuse to hang on to anything that doesn't fit anymore. It's too easy to slide back into a larger size when it's readily available and hanging in my closet. It does suck if you put weight back on and have to buy new clothes, but that also helps me stay on track. Do whatever you are comfortable with.

04-12-2006, 11:07 AM	#7
gotogirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,142 Gallery: gotogirl Stats: 148/116/120 5'3" WOE: Atkins for Life Maintenance Start Date: August, 2005	I had a hard time getting rid of my big clothes but finally just grabbed some boxes and boxed them up and drove to the women's center drop-off point. Some of them were real favorites but I haven't missed them I have fewer clothes now but they all look good. Also, there are women at the center who want to get jobs but don't have any clothes and this makes me feel good to help them. I say, "Get rid of them." It will make you accountable.

04-12-2006, 11:08 AM	#8
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,974 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/133.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	I haven't regained. But I kept one size 22 skirt to remind myself of what I ain't goin back to. The rest of the clothes were given away. I have nothing larger than an 8 in my closet.

04-12-2006, 11:38 AM	#10
Laprettygurl Mother of the year Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not Alberta! Posts: 2,765 Gallery: Laprettygurl WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: Jan 24, 2006	The instant something is too big on me it goes in the trunk of the car and Dan drops it off at the goodwill. I can't afford to buy all new bigger clothes again. I have tons of smaller clothes tho.

04-12-2006, 12:19 PM	#11
Dreams Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Philly Posts: 22,926 Gallery: Dreams Stats: Shrinking WOE: I'll let ya know when I figure it out	I get rid of them immediately. Otherwise, it's too easy to say " well if I do pack some weight back on...then I'll still have clothes to wear". UH UH. It works much better for me to know I have NO fat clothes to wear...so I really need to think twice before gaining any weight back. It's not worth having to shell out the money for new fat clothes. Works for me

04-12-2006, 12:28 PM	#12
KajunDC Natural Healthcare Chiropractor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mandeville, LA (Just North of New Orleans) Posts: 2,443 Gallery: KajunDC Stats: Lost 115lbs in 7 months Body Fat-40+%/11%/9% WOE: Organic, Fresh and Non-Processed Start Date: Low Carb-Mar04, BFFM-Jul05	I kept one suit from when I was at my heaviest just as a reminder of where I started from but other than that, everything has gone. I do not think about "what if I fail" because that is the surest way to fail. As they say at NASA, failure is not an option. And the way I look at it, if I do fail I deserve to be punished by having to buy a whole new wardrobe... and that's not going to happen.

04-12-2006, 01:12 PM	#13
Sharon Come join us on the Game Board Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: retired now - I ski 40+ days annually and do marathons. 1st TIME GRANDMOTHER 6/18/07 Posts: 100,911 Gallery: Sharon Stats: 156/124/135 5'6" 63 y/o - GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: Atkins - low sodium and fresh food - STAY POSITIVE Start Date: 4/5/03	Give them away. If you think that you need them because you could fail, then you will fail. Start thinking on the positive and how much fun it's going to be getting new clothes.

04-12-2006, 02:01 PM	#14
animalcrackers Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: N. California Posts: 299 Gallery: animalcrackers Stats: 256/226/first goal 160 WOE: Scarsdale Start Date: for the last time March 2006	Thanks everyone for all your good advice. I did give everything away last time I lost the weight and so I've decided to do that this time again. However this time I will hold on to one pair of jeans (I didn't do that last time) to remind myself on how far I have come; that should keep me in line. Thanks again for all your advice and now it's time to start packing up some "too big" clothes.

04-13-2006, 05:42 AM	#17
idioglossic Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 9,702 Gallery: idioglossic Stats: 172/128/125 5'2" WOE: Stillmans, low carb, low fat, low sodium, 2 meals Start Date: August 29, 2004	Dana... I too struggled with dumping my clothes... Diana said to me..."get rid of them..... they are not your best friends!!" So I did ... and for the first time in my life.... decided NEVER AGAIN was I going to gain the weight back and that I was going to get to goal and stay there.. Believe in your self..... and go for thin...