I had a strong realization this morning paired up with a long session of pouting. It seems like that is my favorite activity lately...
I was standing in the middle of my closet in a super cute black peplum shirt realizing that it was less peplum like since the last time I had it on. I shrugged my shoulders and searched for the pair of pants I wanted to wear with it. Realizing that they were a size 18, I tried them anyways. Anddddd they didn't fit. Too small. Just like everything else.
Since my thought out outfit wasn't going to work, I quickly changed gears and picked out my normal go to outfit these days: tights and a dress. Tights stretch and dresses fit. Depressing. It's always so awkward when someone asks me why I'm so dressed up on casual days. I usually spit out some excuse that I just love dressing up....which is half true. The other half is simply because nothing fits.
The real kicker is that I participated in the weight loss tradition of purging all of my "big" clothes so that I don't ever look back. So when I lost my 50lbs I threw out alot. All of my size 24s, 22s and a lot of my 20s are gone. Leaving me with 18s...yikes. I fit into some but only if they're really stretchy, blah.
I refuse to shop right now and my wallet is thanking me. I will not buy new clothes in a bigger size...I just can't. So my only choices are to keep wearing what I'm wearing and lose some weight so that I can fit into clothes by the time it's too warm for tights. Eeeeeep!!
I can do this. Fashion is always a great motivator!
Refocus! Sounds like life isn't at the same pace anymore, so you need to get used to the new pace and see what works for you. :)
ReplyDeleteI totally need to refocus and get used to this new schedule. I can do this I just need to get in the groove!!
DeleteI am experiencing the same thing Julie. May I suggest that we motivate each other to lose the weight.
ReplyDeleteI'm up for any challenge. :)
Yes!! let's motivate each other!!! :) WE CAN DO IT!
DeleteGreat! If you are on MyfitnessPal or use a Fitbit just email me details. ameryati@gmail.com
DeleteCheers.
I did the same (tossing/donating/sharing my old clothes) then ended up having to by new ones :(. Then when the new ones stopped fitting...well, again, like you, I refused to give myself anymore excuses.
ReplyDeleteIt just stinks because lately (the past few months), I've really been feeling like I have none of the fashion-related spunk and pizzazz that I had in college. What do you do to get out of the fashion-related funks?
PS - I've been thinking it could be pretty darn fun to do a blogger group for a health/fitness/weight loss challenge/check-in. It'd be a pretty fun way to stay motivated and get some support during tough weeks, too.
Hi! So glad I'm not the only one dealing with this!! When I'm in a fashion slump I look at Pinterest or other fashion related sites/blogs for inspiration! Then I just always go to Old Navy to see what they have out!
DeleteThat blogger group sounds fun! Keep me updated! :)