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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / November 2003Giving away too-big clothes
Yesterday, I came home with a few Lands End turtlenecks in size small, a Lands End sweater in a size medium, and, last weekend, a Lands End jacket in a size small. (I bought them at Sears, which is kewl; I would never have mail ordered the right sizes.) So, anyway, I felt like it was past time to clean out the closet. I still can't handle getting rid of the event tee-shirts, size XL..."Mommy and Me at the Zoo" for Mother's Day and such. And there's some sweaters and such that I bought in the downward climb as I lost weight, so they are almost brand new and hard to get rid off for that reason....but I did it anyway. And I tried on one one shirt that used to fit and was floored by the size of it (the size of me). I don't have any of my largest jeans, but a few big sized leggings were *very interesting* on -- tossed them. (I wasn't sure if one pair was maternity...or not.) Bottom line though was that while doing this, I felt perversely SAD, mostly...not happy to have lost weight and to have moved on, like my husband kept saying that I "should" feel. Many of these clothes represented a part of my life. They were favorite items I wore over and over, or they were things I had bought for a specific occasion. It sounds stupid, but many had sentimental value to them. I felt like I was grieving, briefly, for the person I was, the person I no longer am. And my husband didn't understand at all. Has anyone here felt strange or sad about giving away the old clothes you used to wear? (And of course there's a little terror...I've given away small clothes that I regret getting rid of and could wear again now. What if I need all this big stuff again? My husband blithely says, "Then buy new clothes!" But that's hardly a comfort.) I still have the XL mumu from Hawaii and a few other things. They'll have to wait for the next round; I just couldn't bear to part with them. beeswing IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are size small. You still look decent. Plus, if you regain weight, you have a ready supply of clothes. I would wait and not get rid of them. I use my size 38 jeans to do work around the yard. i 223/175/180 > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > beeswing I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be easy or convenient for you to regain. Also, people do not usually look good in oversized cloths. They often look like clowns. > IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are > size small. You still look decent. Plus, if you regain weight, you [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >> >>beeswing  Signaturejmk in NC > I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be > easy or convenient for you to regain. Um, being fat is pretty inconvenient even if you already have clothes!!! > Also, people do not usually look > good in oversized cloths. They often look like clowns. depends on how oversized. i 223/175/180 >> IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are >> size small. You still look decent. Plus, if you regain weight, you [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] >>> >>>beeswing >>I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be >>easy or convenient for you to regain. > > Um, being fat is pretty inconvenient even if you already have > clothes!!! I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple sizes around. Part of the new WOE should involve changing to only clothing in your current size. Of course this kind of evolves since many people don't get a whole new wardrobe right away. If you have these larger cloths around, the pants test doesn't work too well... >>Also, people do not usually look >>good in oversized cloths. They often look like clowns. > > depends on how oversized. This is true. One size too large looks fine. If my pants are two sizes too large, they look like clown pants on me. > i > 223/175/180 [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] >>>> >>>>beeswing Signaturejmk in NC >I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple >sizes around. So should I toss the clothing I have that is too small for me? >>I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple >>sizes around. > >So should I toss the clothing I have that is too small for me? Donate clothing you don't feel you will use at anytime in the future to charity. I do it all the time. CM SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) >>>I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple >>>sizes around. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >CM Now there is an idea and a good way for me to thin out my tiny closet for future smaller clothes. >>>>I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple >>>>sizes around. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Now there is an idea and a good way for me to thin out my tiny closet > for future smaller clothes. can you lose weight first? i >can you lose weight first? Well I *could* but I should really see what is in there too. It is packed *solid*. Yeah... and the donation is a tax write off too! -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >>>I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple > >>>sizes around. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Now there is an idea and a good way for me to thin out my tiny closet > for future smaller clothes. >Yeah... and the donation is a tax write off too! I'm not concerned about that but I can give things I dont think I will wear in the future to a battered women's shelter. That is a great idea... If they have a tax id#, then you can get a receipt from them as well. You will help other women and yourself... a win win situation. -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >Yeah... and the donation is a tax write off too! > > I'm not concerned about that but I can give things I dont think I will > wear in the future to a battered women's shelter. hehe! Nope. That's a goal, not a safety net. >>I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple >>sizes around. > > So should I toss the clothing I have that is too small for me? Signaturejmk in NC It depends on how old and out of date it is... If you haven't worn it in 3-4 years, I would... -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple > >sizes around. > > So should I toss the clothing I have that is too small for me? >It depends on how old and out of date it is... If you haven't worn it in >3-4 years, I would... This gives me something to do this coming weekend. Closet reorganizing. :-) Yup... I had fun on Sunday! -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >It depends on how old and out of date it is... If you haven't worn it in > >3-4 years, I would... > > This gives me something to do this coming weekend. > > Closet reorganizing. :-) > >I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple > >sizes around. > > So should I toss the clothing I have that is too small for me? in general... yep! i used to keep around clothes that i had grown out of, or that i had bought thinking, "well, they *almost* fit...", but you know what? when i finally did lose enough weight for them to fit, they really weren't that flattering. i don't know if my body shape changed or what... but that's what taught me not to buy clothes ahead of time before i hit a size... because it's hard to tell what will flatter you when you're thinner, since you have to imagine what "thinner" would be. and as far as clothes i used to wear, well, it had been long enough since i'd been this thin before, that fashions and styles had changed... and my saved clothes had gotten faded. point being, dammit, i worked to get thinner, so now i want to look *good*! :) ...megan 194/138/125 >point being, dammit, i worked to get thinner, so now i want to look >*good*! :) boy, megan, I sure empathize with *that*! beeswing, the OP >>>I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be >>>easy or convenient for you to regain. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > many people don't get a whole new wardrobe right away. If you have > these larger cloths around, the pants test doesn't work too well... I understand that you want to throw away old clothes to feel more committed. What I do not understand is why you would be more committed if you do it. If yuo are so committed that you are willing the risk of buying new clothes, then why throw them away in the first place? i >>>>I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be >>>>easy or convenient for you to regain. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > the risk of buying new clothes, then why throw them away in the first > place? Firstly, I GIVE them away, I do no throw them away. Secondly, I GIVE them away because I no longer need them and I am planning to not need them in the future. Futhermore, someone else could probably make better use of them than me -- what with them sitting aroudn going unworn and all. Besides, I need the closet space for my new clothes. Why do you want to hang on to your old clothing? Are you so insecure that you think that you will need them again in the future? If not, why not donate them to your church/goodwill/salvation army so that someone else can use them? Signaturejmk in NC > Firstly, I GIVE them away, I do no throw them away. Secondly, I does not matter > GIVE them away because I no longer need them and I am planning to > not need them in the future. given pretty said dieting/maintenance statistics, I am not sure if you have a basis for firmly believing that you will never need clothes. > Futhermore, someone else could probably make better use of them than > me -- what with them sitting aroudn going unworn and all. Besides, > I need the closet space for my new clothes. Now, lack of closet space is a better reason, I agree. > Why do you want to hang on to your old clothing? Because I know that it is quite possible that I will regain my weight. The statistics is fairly grim, most people regain weight after weight loss. I obviously hope and will work to ensure that it won't happen, but these are hopes and there is no certainty. > Are you so insecure that you think that you will need them again in > the future? Of course! I think that I *might* need them in the future. And if you are so "secure", I urge you to reconsider your overconfident attitude. > If not, why not donate them to your > church/goodwill/salvation army so that someone else can use them? because I may need to use them, that's why. I noticed that some people become pretty upset when I point out that their (and mine) weight loss may be only temporary. To me it sounds more like denial than genuine commitment. i >> Firstly, I GIVE them away, I do no throw them away. Secondly, I > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > given pretty said dieting/maintenance statistics, I am not sure if you ^^^^^ sad statistics > have a basis for firmly believing that you will never need clothes. > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > i >>Firstly, I GIVE them away, I do no throw them away. Secondly, I > > does not matter Sure it does. One way they get used by someone and the other way the fill a landfill. >>GIVE them away because I no longer need them and I am planning to >>not need them in the future. > > given pretty said dieting/maintenance statistics, I am not sure if you > have a basis for firmly believing that you will never need clothes. So you think that we should all set ourselves up for failure? I do >>Futhermore, someone else could probably make better use of them than >>me -- what with them sitting aroudn going unworn and all. Besides, [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > And if you are so "secure", I urge you to reconsider your > overconfident attitude. Just because you lack confidence in your ability to maintain your weight does not mean that others should follow suit. Why shouldn't I be confident that I can maintain my goal weight? Why should I set myself up for failure? >>If not, why not donate them to your >>church/goodwill/salvation army so that someone else can use them? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > that their (and mine) weight loss may be only temporary. To me it > sounds more like denial than genuine commitment. No, I don't find it upsetting. I just don't understand why you are setting yourself up that way. To me hanging onto clothing that no longer fits you seems to show the need for a safety net. You might want to exam your need to hang onto these relics of your former life. Signaturejmk in NC >>>GIVE them away because I no longer need them and I am planning to >>>not need them in the future. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > So you think that we should all set ourselves up for failure? I do Did you mean to say that you do not? Anyway. Do you consider wearing a seatbelt as "setting yourself up for accidents"? If not... I am sure that you are a diligent driver and use your seatbelt just in case. Same here. >>>Are you so insecure that you think that you will need them again in >>>the future? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Just because you lack confidence in your ability to maintain your weight > does not mean that others should follow suit. What is the source of your confidence? Why do you think that you are so different from millions of other people who lost weight, threw away their clothes and regained weight in a year or two? How much weight did you lose? How quickly? On what program? Have you had previously unsuccessful dieting attempts? What is your diet? How much do you exercise? Do you have a history of eating disorder? All those are questions to consider to figure out how likely you are to regain weight. And even if all answers point out to the best likelihood of your success, it is still quite possible if not likely that you will regain. Statistics is, as I sad, very grim. It should not deter you from trying but you need to be open minded. > Why shouldn't I be confident that I can maintain my goal weight? So far I have not heard a single *reason* why you should be confident. > Why should I set myself up for failure? Being prepared does not set you up for failure. Denial of the possibility of failure however, is never a good thing. Recognizing that weight regain is a possibility, would make you more likely to succeed than the denial of that possibility that you are exhibiting. You would be more alert. >>>If not, why not donate them to your >>>church/goodwill/salvation army so that someone else can use them? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > longer fits you seems to show the need for a safety net. You might want > to exam your need to hang onto these relics of your former life. My need is twofold. One, I can still use them around the yard etc. As for my XL polo shirts, they still look decent on me even though my new clothes are size S and M. Two, I recognize the possibility of my weight regain and do not want to be like ostriches who hide their heads in the sand. Obviously I will make an effort to not regain weight. i >>>>GIVE them away because I no longer need them and I am planning to >>>>not need them in the future. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Same here. No but I do make sure that the seat belt fits. Anyway, that's not the same and you know it. >>>>Are you so insecure that you think that you will need them again in >>>>the future? [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > people who lost weight, threw away their clothes and regained weight > in a year or two? They use diets. I changed my way of life. > How much weight did you lose? How quickly? On what program? Have you > had previously unsuccessful dieting attempts? What is your diet? How [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > likelihood of your success, it is still quite possible if not likely > that you will regain. If you have been paying attention you would know the answer to the above questions. I don't care to repeat all of that at this time. Why are you so insecure? It sounds like you have some issues to deal with. > Statistics is, as I sad, very grim. It should not deter you from > trying but you need to be open minded. Yes, dieters are generally not successful. We all know that. That is one reason that we are here. >>Why shouldn't I be confident that I can maintain my goal weight? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Being prepared does not set you up for failure. Yes it does. You are PLANNING to fail. > Denial of the possibility of failure however, is never a good thing. Of course not. > Recognizing that weight regain is a possibility, would make you more > likely to succeed than the denial of that possibility that you are > exhibiting. You would be more alert. I don't follow what you are trying to say. So you want to keep around clothing that is currently too large for you "just in case." That is going to make you more diligent? Signaturejmk in NC >>>>>GIVE them away because I no longer need them and I am planning to >>>>>not need them in the future. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > No but I do make sure that the seat belt fits. Anyway, that's not the > same and you know it. Same thing. You protect yourself against things you do not wish to happen. >>>>And if you are so "secure", I urge you to reconsider your >>>>overconfident attitude. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > They use diets. I changed my way of life. Lots of them did as well. >> How much weight did you lose? How quickly? On what program? Have you >> had previously unsuccessful dieting attempts? What is your diet? How [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > If you have been paying attention you would know the answer to the above > questions. You never did explain your health program in any detail. I checked google archives just to be sure. You mentioned riding a bicycle in one post and certain foods that you were eating, in another. > I don't care to repeat all of that at this time. I am not surprised. > Why are you so insecure? I am not insecure, as such, I am realistic and I admit the possibility of failure. You do not admit such a possibility. Let's see who is fat in 5 years, you or me. > It sounds like you have some issues to deal with. sounds like a cheap shot to me... >> Statistics is, as I sad, very grim. It should not deter you from >> trying but you need to be open minded. > > Yes, dieters are generally not successful. We all know that. That is > one reason that we are here. Absolutely. We are also dieters, but we are hoping that we have better plans than others. >>>Why shouldn't I be confident that I can maintain my goal weight? >> So far I have not heard a single *reason* why you should be confident. you still have not given me such reasons. >>>Why should I set myself up for failure? >> Being prepared does not set you up for failure. > > Yes it does. You are PLANNING to fail. Why is that so? In fact I have great plans for maintaining my weight that are hopefully going to work. But I have a backup plan as well. Whereas you have no backup plan and are not even admitting the possibility of a setback. >> Denial of the possibility of failure however, is never a good thing. > > Of course not. Good that you agree. >> Recognizing that weight regain is a possibility, would make you more >> likely to succeed than the denial of that possibility that you are [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > clothing that is currently too large for you "just in case." That is > going to make you more diligent? No. Denying the possibility of weight regain is going to make you less diligent. I am not denying such a possibility, therefore 1) I am more diligent and 2) I keep old clothes just in case. In no way I am hurt by keeping those clothes and my closets are huge. i > I am not insecure, as such, I am realistic and I admit the possibility > of failure. You do not admit such a possibility. Let's see who is fat > in 5 years, you or me. It's a date then! Clearly you want to hang onto your too-big clothing. Go for it. Obviously, I don't agree with this strategy nor do I plan to use it myself. I would not recommend this strategy simply because, as someone more eloquent that I put it, your waist band can be your conscious. Signaturejmk in NC >> I am not insecure, as such, I am realistic and I admit the possibility >> of failure. You do not admit such a possibility. Let's see who is fat [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > myself. I would not recommend this strategy simply because, as someone > more eloquent that I put it, your waist band can be your conscious. Okay... Looking at it again, I am a 5'11" male. An XL shirt may look better on me than on recently slimmed down petite 5'2" female. i 223/176/180 Ignoramus wrote: >Okay... Looking at it again, I am a 5'11" male. An XL shirt may look >better on me than on recently slimmed down petite 5'2" female. Nicely worded. :) beeswing, 5 ft *3* in editor >My need is twofold. One, I can still use them around the yard etc. As >for my XL polo shirts, they still look decent on me even though my new >clothes are size S and M. Two, I recognize the possibility of my >weight regain and do not want to be like ostriches who hide their >heads in the sand. Obviously I will make an effort to not regain >weight. While I enjoy your posts, you remind me a lot of my ex boyfriend. He is long-winded and sometimes holier-then-thou too. P.S.....and I mean that in a very respectful way. :-) >>>>GIVE them away because I no longer need them and I am planning to >>>>not need them in the future. [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > >Being prepared does not set you up for failure. But does it really help you to be prepared even? If you regain, the styles would have changed. You can buy some basics if you have to if you do regain. So it's just a few $$$ saved. Not like you might need to reach for your fat clothes in case of a fire. Methinks it's the packrat talking (nothing against packrats - I *are* one. It's the thinking I recognize - "I might need that if __enter some unlikely circumstance here__. When actually one is better off having to perhaps very rarely have to buy for that rare circumstance, and not cluttering up one's life, and getting something better suited to the circumstance anyway.) Banty I agree with you completely! It was laughable when I was going through my 2 dressers and packed closet. There were clothes in there that I would never wear again yet I kept. I don't want to keep fat clothes just in case. That is looking at changing my WOL as a cup 1/2 empty.... -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > In article <bnmb1r$hdm$0@pita.alt.net>, > > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Banty >I agree with you completely! It was laughable when I was going through my 2 >dressers and packed closet. There were clothes in there that I would never >wear again yet I kept. I don't want to keep fat clothes just in case. That >is looking at changing my WOL as a cup 1/2 empty.... Not to mention... people don't just suddenly wake up a whole new clothes size the next day. It progresses one way or the other. There's time to make adjustments accordingly to where your body goes. cm SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) >Not to mention... people don't just suddenly wake up a whole new clothes >size the next day. It progresses one way or the other. There's time to >make adjustments accordingly to where your body goes. Just the other day my youngest son asked me what I would do if I woke up one morning and I was skinny. First I told him I would wonder where in the *heck* the rest of me went on my way to the bathroom and then told him I would hopefully find *something* wearable in my closet because all my present clothes would be falling off me, and then....go SHOPPING!! >> Firstly, I GIVE them away, I do no throw them away. Secondly, I > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >weight loss. I obviously hope and will work to ensure that it won't >happen, but these are hopes and there is no certainty. But 'most people' regain because they dont' really understand the dieting process and go back to old habits. Those on this NG know better - no? At least have the opportunity to maintain. So the way to avoid getting fat again, to me, is to only have clothes that fit you at maintenance weight once you get there. It's a concrete reason to stay slim - you can't fit anymore in your clothes if you start creeping up in weight again! If they start to get tight, the clothes become your conscience :-) It's not like, if there were some situation where weight gain was especially hard to avoid (like injury or grieving or something), you'd go naked - then you'd have to buy a few things. But having to do so would be a disincentive for normal situations. I think much of the reason I gained 40 lbs over about eight years was that I moved to elastic-waist and knit clothing for comfort and because I liked the styles. This also happened to a friend of mine, who gained 25 lbs and didn't know it until her next checkup! (She cried.) Also for me - I got into this attitude that I'm in my '40s, I don't have to look svelte, I can have this mature-mother presence. Until my bro got diabetes.... Plus I look like a tank being six foot tall if I'm heavy - I'm not the type that gets 'pleasingly plump'. I saw some pictures of me and said "ohmygosh that's *not* looking maternal and wise - that's looking just scary". Stupid stupid stupid. So my plan is: 1) I've given away most of my 'fat' clothes, and I'll give away my transitional wardrobe too once I lose the final 15. 2) Never - ever - ever - live in elastic stretchy clothes the way I did. Set in waistbands - a Good Thing. I can relate, though to the OP. There are certain fat things I *won't* give away for sentimental reasons (same for some of the skinny stuff I had cleared out years earlier). For the transitional wardrobe I'm still wearing now - yeah, they're pretty new and more fashionable than the 205 lb clothes, although they're just basics - I think I'll have a hard time giving those away. BTW, someone mentioned in another thread about losing weight in chunks. I did that - 25 lbs., maintain for 6 months, now (after what seemed to be a 6 week period of cutting back on portions without getting weight loss - like an induction period) I'm losing again. Banty (205/177/165) >But 'most people' regain because they dont' really understand the dieting >process and go back to old habits. Those on this NG know better - no? At least >have the opportunity to maintain. Bingo! When something works, you *stick* *with* *it*. Note, I am not saying *which* diet you should follow. That's up to each person and *their* bodies. But stick with it for life! Modify it every now and then if you get bored, but for the most part, stick with it. >I can relate, though to the OP. There are certain fat things I *won't* give >away for sentimental reasons (same for some of the skinny stuff I had cleared >out years earlier). For the transitional wardrobe I'm still wearing now - >yeah, they're pretty new and more fashionable than the 205 lb clothes, although >they're just basics - I think I'll have a hard time giving those away. Yes, I agree. >BTW, someone mentioned in another thread about losing weight in chunks. I did >that - 25 lbs., maintain for 6 months, now (after what seemed to be a 6 week >period of cutting back on portions without getting weight loss - like an >induction period) I'm losing again. Congrats! CM SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) >>But 'most people' regain because they dont' really understand the dieting >>process and go back to old habits. Those on this NG know better - no? At least [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > *their* bodies. But stick with it for life! Modify it every now and > then if you get bored, but for the most part, stick with it. Right, it's your body. You live in it, not me... It's an individual decision but I think that we would all encourage people to try to make a healthy choice that they can live with. As far as regaining -- I think that many folks get into a "dieting" mindset and when they reach their goal, well, they're done. Uh, no. I know that I will need to keep a food log and a weight log for the forseeable future -- maybe forever. I'm fine with that. For me it's a portion control thing as much as anything -- plus keeping fruit, etc. in the house. CM, I think that you mentioned that you have a supportive environment. That sure helps. DH really likes our WOE. We have organized or recipes (used scanner to copy them and put them in a binder with sheet protectors for easy access, each recipe has nutritional info too). >>BTW, someone mentioned in another thread about losing weight in chunks. I did >>that - 25 lbs., maintain for 6 months, now (after what seemed to be a 6 week >>period of cutting back on portions without getting weight loss - like an >>induction period) I'm losing again. > > Congrats! Banty, I'm so glad to hear that worked for you. I had an intermediate goal and when I reached it, I just kept going. I actually said that I could buy a new bike then but I decided to wait on that. :-) My current bike fits me better at my current weight and I didn't find a model that I *had* to have. I think that it's nice to have intermediate or mini-goals. Signaturejmk in NC >>But 'most people' regain because they dont' really understand the dieting >>process and go back to old habits. Those on this NG know better - no? At least [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >CM Thanks, CM :-) >>I can relate, though to the OP. There are certain fat things I *won't* give >>away for sentimental reasons (same for some of the skinny stuff I had [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Yes, I agree. It does feel sort of peculiar to be giving away near-brand-new clothes, especially those I bought recently, on the downward plunge. I was so excited to get "down" to a size large from an XL, for example, and now I can't wear those clothes that I'd been so excited about buying and fitting into. I didn't do most of my buying until I reached my bottom weight, then I purchased several pairs of pants (knowing that I wouldn't be weighing less than that and assuming my size would be stable because of it). Well, my weight redistributed and many of *those* pants don't fit. They are are hardest "nonsentimental" clothes for me to bite the bullet on and replace. beeswing >>> Firstly, I GIVE them away, I do no throw them away. Secondly, I >> [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > dieting process and go back to old habits. Those on this NG know > better - no? At least have the opportunity to maintain. I am not sure. Maybe the people who regain do not know better. So they lose weight and then return to old habits. But they still step on the scale, right? Or they stop fitting in their new beautiful clothes. Is that not a good enough signal to them that they are regaining? And yet they ignore it, buy bigger clothes, keep overeating etc. It is not that simple. They get off the diet and ignore their weight gains and _do nothing about it_. They give up. You do not need to know much to figure out that you are regaining weight and need to do something. > So the way to avoid getting fat again, to me, is to only have > clothes that fit you at maintenance weight once you get there. It's > a concrete reason to stay slim - you can't fit anymore in your > clothes if you start creeping up in weight again! If they start to > get tight, the clothes become your conscience :-) You lose me here. Keep old clothes or not, if you wear new clothes, you would notice that you are getting fat! Or if you ever step on the scale. > I think much of the reason I gained 40 lbs over about eight years > was that I moved to elastic-waist and knit clothing for comfort and > because I liked the styles. This also happened to a friend of mine, > who gained 25 lbs and didn't know it until her next checkup! (She buy a bathroom scale!!! > cried.) Also for me - I got into this attitude that I'm in my '40s, > I don't have to look svelte, I can have this mature-mother presence. that is more like the real reason. > So my plan is: > 1) I've given away most of my 'fat' clothes, and I'll give away my > transitional wardrobe too once I lose the final 15. try ebay... > 2) Never - ever - ever - live in elastic stretchy clothes the way I > did. Set in waistbands - a Good Thing. Well... how about a radical thought... A BATHROOM SCALE??? i Where did you lose him? He says that wearing and keeping clothes that fit as you thin down help you stay aware of your weight. It is harder to gain weight, as you may be more consious of how the clothes fit. In addition, styles do change... and keeping clothes in anticipation of gaining weight is a waste of space. You can greatly help someone in need.... -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > > So the way to avoid getting fat again, to me, is to only have > > clothes that fit you at maintenance weight once you get there. It's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > you would notice that you are getting fat! Or if you ever step on the > scale. >>But 'most people' regain because they dont' really understand the >>dieting process and go back to old habits. Those on this NG know [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > But they still step on the scale, right? Or they stop fitting in their > new beautiful clothes. I think that part of the problem is that they *don't* continue to step on the scale or monitor themselves in other ways (how clothing fits might be a way or measurements or bf%, etc.). Frequent self-monitoring is one of the success factors that I see mentioned all of the time. Of course, so is sticking with your exercise plan :-) "successful long-term weight loss maintainers (average weight loss of 30 kg for an average of 5.5 years) share common behavioral strategies, including eating a diet low in fat, frequent self-monitoring of body weight and food intake, and high levels of regular physical activity. Weight loss maintenance may get easier over time. Once these successful maintainers have maintained a weight loss for 2-5 years, the chances of longer-term success greatly increase." Annu Rev Nutr. 2001;21:323-41 > Is that not a good enough signal to them that they are regaining? > > And yet they ignore it, buy bigger clothes, keep overeating etc. hehe! Maybe they don't have to buy bigger clothes! Maybe they just start wearing the larger sized clothing that they already had in the house :-) > It is not that simple. They get off the diet Ah, but this is the problem. Don't you think that people with a "diet" mentality versus as WOE mentality have different approaches? I'm not sure the best way to explain what I mean. A few years ago we adopted a rescue dog. She had some issues but we worked through them. One of the things that she needed to learn is "this is how we do things here." I think that is one of the things that we all need to learn with our healthier WOE. This is how we eat now. >>So my plan is: >>2) Never - ever - ever - live in elastic stretchy clothes the way I >>did. Set in waistbands - a Good Thing. Yes, Banty, I have heard this recommended by many many people. Elastic waist, very bad. Gives you no feedback. It's not necessarily all about your exact weight. It could be that you weigh the same but need to excercise more, etc. It makes sense to me at least. As always, YMMV. Signaturejmk in NC >>>But 'most people' regain because they dont' really understand the >>>dieting process and go back to old habits. Those on this NG know [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >is one of the success factors that I see mentioned all of the time. Of >course, so is sticking with your exercise plan :-) The thing is that having clothes not fitting as well, and being in them all day, is so much more concrete than where that needle (or digital readout) is on the scale. With forgiving elastic-waist clothes, or a set of fat or transitional clothes hanging in the closet, that needle position or LED readout just ain't gonna pinch you the same way! The other thing is that for a lot of people, especially women, that readout will vary from day to day and week to week anyway, so the meaning of an increasing reading on the scale is fuzzy. >"successful long-term weight loss maintainers (average weight loss of 30 >kg for an average of 5.5 years) share common behavioral strategies, [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >longer-term success greatly increase." >Annu Rev Nutr. 2001;21:323-41 Ooo - I was wondering about that. Thanks for posting that - just hanging in there makes things easier. >> Is that not a good enough signal to them that they are regaining? >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >start wearing the larger sized clothing that they already had in the >house :-) 'Zactly! Banty >the risk of buying new clothes, then why throw them away in the first >place? I've not given away *all* my clothes. I wear my "fat shirts" for around the house, and they've been either re-assigned the office of "apron", or "nightgown". However, what do you find objectionable about donating clothes for which one no longer has any use (or foresees needing)? Or have I misunderstood you? CM SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) Incentive NOT to regain the weight! -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >>>I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be > >>>easy or convenient for you to regain. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > i > I still don't think that it's a good plan to have clothing in multiple > sizes around. Part of the new WOE should involve changing to only > clothing in your current size. The only thing I like to keep in mind is a women's fluctuations during the month. It's nice to have work pants and at least one pair of decent jeans that are more roomy for those "bloat" times. Nothing is worse than having to wear too tight pants all day at work. Of course, I'm not talking wild size ranges here, for me it means having Dockers in 4's and 6's because of the different fits on some styles and how many times they've been washed etc. Melissa >I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be >easy or convenient for you to regain. Also, people do not usually look >good in oversized cloths. They often look like clowns. I'd kept the size 12 jeans for a while, "just in case." They landed in the Goodwill pile last night, too. Petite people look especially ridiculous in clothing that is too big for them, I think...being one. beeswing >I don't think that it's a good idea to keep the cloths. It shouldn't be >easy or convenient for you to regain. Also, people do not usually look >good in oversized cloths. They often look like clowns. Especially eensy-weensy short people like myself. ;) beeswing >IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are >size small. You still look decent. I agree. With the exception of some clothes (fancy dinner jackets or what have you), I have kept a few of my favorite things for wearing around the house. CM SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) >>IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are >>size small. You still look decent. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > around the house. > CM Yep... They become very comfortable this way and your healthier outlines are readily visible. i 223/175/180 >I agree. With the exception of some clothes (fancy dinner jackets or >what have you), I have kept a few of my favorite things for wearing >around the house. Please read the response I wrote Ignoramus. This no longer works, except for unisex teeshirts and such -- and even those fit badly and make me sloppy. But I wear my favorite ones occasionally, anyway.... beeswing >Please read the response I wrote Ignoramus. This no longer works, except for >unisex teeshirts and such -- and even those fit badly and make me sloppy. But I >wear my favorite ones occasionally, anyway.... You can always save the big teeshirts and wear them to bed. >You can always save the big teeshirts and wear them to bed. LOL - for me, after losing weight would be a funny time to start wearing clothing in bed - it would be the first time I'd done that since I was a child:) janice >>You can always save the big teeshirts and wear them to bed. > >LOL - for me, after losing weight would be a funny time to start >wearing clothing in bed - it would be the first time I'd done that >since I was a child:) >janice Not me. I often wear teeshirts and shorts to bed because I find the long nightgowns I have wrap around my legs at night and annoy me. Then there are other benefits to wearing teeshirts (minus the shorts) in bed but I won't go into that here. It is best kept for another group entirely. :-) >>LOL - for me, after losing weight would be a funny time to start >>wearing clothing in bed - it would be the first time I'd done that [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Not me. I often wear teeshirts and shorts to bed because I find the >long nightgowns I have wrap around my legs at night and annoy me. Who said anything about nightgowns? I certainly didn't:) janice >>>LOL - for me, after losing weight would be a funny time to start >>>wearing clothing in bed - it would be the first time I'd done that [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >Who said anything about nightgowns? I certainly didn't:) >janice Okay. LOL!! Unless you don't sleep in clothes *wink* -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >Please read the response I wrote Ignoramus. This no longer works, except for > >unisex teeshirts and such -- and even those fit badly and make me sloppy. But I > >wear my favorite ones occasionally, anyway.... > > You can always save the big teeshirts and wear them to bed. >Unless you don't sleep in clothes *wink* I have to sleep in something. The lock on my bedroom door is busted. Get a new lock?? -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >Unless you don't sleep in clothes *wink* > > I have to sleep in something. The lock on my bedroom door is busted. >Get a new lock?? Been meaning too but since I do not have a current boyfriend it isn't high on my list of priorities at the moment. >x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >unisex teeshirts and such -- and even those fit badly and make me sloppy. But I >wear my favorite ones occasionally, anyway.... I did. I discovered it after I had already posted. Anyway, it *was* about what *I* do with clothes, so take it or leave it. :) It's what makes discussion interesting. CM SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) ignoramus wrote: >IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are >size small. You still look decent. Plus, if you regain weight, you >have a ready supply of clothes. I would wait and not get rid of them. Maybe that works for you, but at 5 ft 3 in like I am, an XL = almost 180 pounds and a S = 107. The XL unisex teeshirts I could still wear -- they'd look roomy, and I'd look a little like a child dressed in her parent's clothes, but I could wear them. The pants, the dresses, the jackets, and some of the sweaters -- on the other hand -- literally hang on me...or is it hang *off* me? Old jeans I got rid of as I went along, because they *fall* off of me. And in a V-neck, the effect is ... um ... well, really interesting. But please don't think too, too hard about that, k? :) beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > beeswing Okay, agreed on pants. I would not wear my size 38 pants anywhere except in the yard. But T shirts look alright... IMHO. i Ignoramus wrote: >Okay, agreed on pants. I would not wear my size 38 pants anywhere >except in the yard. But T shirts look alright... IMHO. On you. We'll talk again when you reach 107 and 5 ft 3 in. beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > beeswing no, we'll talk when you reach 5'11"!!! i >x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >On you. We'll talk again when you reach 107 and 5 ft 3 in. Why did you post this topic if you didn't want other people to add their own experiences to it? When I look at a thread that has numerous responses, I look forward to reading it because I know each post is going to be different. Take care and hope you find what works for you. CM SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) I posted this response earlier today, but I wasn't able to thread it so I'm reposting it in its proper place. I apologize for the duplication. > Why did you post this topic if you didn't want other people to add their > own experiences to it? When I look at a thread that has numerous > responses, I look forward to reading it because I know each post is > going to be different. I think you are misreading me. I was responding specifically to the following comment made by Ignoramus, which you said you agreed with: > [Ignoramus wrote:] >> IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes >> even if you are size small. You still look decent. Granted, Ignoramus started out with an "IMHO," but he wrote the sentence as a "you" statement [me] and not "I" statement [Ignoramus]. He said, "You still look decent." Well, he might, but *I* don't. So even though it's stated as an absolute, it isn't one -- there is something wrong with wearing extra-large clothes, at least for me. That's why I worded my response the way I did. Opinions are wanted and welcome. But to my eyes, this one was written as if he was speaking for everyone, not just himself. beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > That's why I worded my response the way I did. Opinions are wanted and > welcome. But to my eyes, this one was written as if he was speaking > for everyone, not just himself. Me too, it's something he does all the time. What works for him, he thinks should work for everyone. Simplistic. Martha > beeswing >Me too, it's something he does all the time. What works for him, he thinks >should work for everyone. Simplistic. That was why I commented that he reminded me of my ex boyfriend who also thought (and probably still does) what works for him has to work for everyone else. >IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are >size small. You still look decent. Plus, if you regain weight, you >have a ready supply of clothes. I would wait and not get rid of them. > >I use my size 38 jeans to do work around the yard. I've always had some xl tshirts - they are great for sleeping in, or working out or something... but I've found that even those are now so large that its not worth keeping. For years I kept a few keepsake shirts - I've got a cedar chest for those kinds of things. Packed in storage bags and stored in my cedar chest. But XL shirts can look like you are swimming in them when you are the size of beeswing. >But XL shirts can look like you are swimming in them when you are the >size of beeswing. Thanks for understanding, Jayjay. BTW, there *is* a part of me that enjoys the feeling of "swimming" (hiding?) in those too-big shirts...but I'm trying to clean up my act and dress a little nicer these days. The huge shirts have just got to be set aside, at a minimum. beeswing I think you might want to rethink this. Keeping fat clothes in case you regain the weight might be a self fulfilling prophecy. SignatureSuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 > IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are > size small. You still look decent. Plus, if you regain weight, you [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > > > beeswing > I think you might want to rethink this. Keeping fat clothes in case you > regain the weight might be a self fulfilling prophecy. I am not a kid to be influenced by self fulfilling prophecies. i I spent this past weekend cleaning out my closet and dresser... 9 bags of clothes got donated. I can tell you, after losing alot of weight.... all I want to do is fit into the smallest size I can. I don't want to keep the bigger sizes!! I had clothes from the 90's.... all different sizes. I even donated clothes that fit, since I haven't worn them in ages. There is something great about shopping for a smaller size! -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > IMHO, there is nothing wrong with wearing XL clothes even if you are > size small. You still look decent. Plus, if you regain weight, you [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > > > > beeswing >I spent this past weekend cleaning out my closet and dresser... 9 bags of >clothes got donated. I can tell you, after losing alot of weight.... all I >want to do is fit into the smallest size I can. I don't want to keep the >bigger sizes!! I had clothes from the 90's.... all different sizes. I even >donated clothes that fit, since I haven't worn them in ages. There is >something great about shopping for a smaller size! And the recipients of those donations will be grateful. When I was heavier, I certainly appreciated the availability of larger sized clothing at the second hand shops. CM SignatureDrop everything and do it my way :) You should have seen the bright pink skirt suit with the huge shoulder pads. It was from 1991 or 1992 I think. I wonder what I was thinking in keeping it!!! Blech!! I am glad to donate... I usually bring stuff every year to goodwill.... -- Email me at: perpleglow(AT)comcast.net > >I spent this past weekend cleaning out my closet and dresser... 9 bags of > >clothes got donated. I can tell you, after losing alot of weight.... all I [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > -- > Drop everything and do it my way :) >There is >something great about shopping for a smaller size! Ain't that the truth.... (Well, as long as you can find items you like that fit your new body! But that's a whole 'nuther discussion.) beeswing > I spent this past weekend cleaning out my closet and dresser... 9 bags of > clothes got donated. I can tell you, after losing alot of weight.... all I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Email me at: > perpleglow(AT)comcast.net It's definitely a rush to think you're one size and then find out you're a size smaller. Enjoy it! Jenn Beeswing, I can relate to this, having given away 5 large bags of "too big" clothes. I decided this time I'd do it whatever, but it does feel a little sad getting rid of things that have been part of you for a while. I also have the added knowledge that I've done this before and then regained the weight and had to buy more clothes, but I find if anything it's helped me to get rid of the clothes this time. It feels scary though, like shutting doors behind you that can't be reopened. I've found it's also possible to feel a little "in mourning" for the lost weight, much as you know you don't really want to hang on to it. I'm sure what you're doing is right, though, janice >x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > >beeswing Janice wrote: >Beeswing, I can relate to this, having given away 5 large bags of "too >big" clothes. I decided this time I'd do it whatever, but it does [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >lost weight, much as you know you don't really want to hang on to it. >I'm sure what you're doing is right, though, Weight loss, and having lost weight, has been an emotional experience as well as a physical one for me. Many people, including my husband, don't understand this. It seems as though you do. I appreciate the support, Janice. beeswing Its times like this when consignment shops become your friend... Why give the brand new clothes away when you can make a bit of money back on those barely worn items. Of course, if you are the giving type, then I'd suggest a woman's shelter for the clothing over goodwill. Its not that I have anything against goodwill - I donate alot to them. But when it comes to clothing I am a bit more picky. If its still in good condition, barely worn, stylish, and especially if its more business attire, then I'll turn it over to a woman's shelter so that it can go to another woman who is in need. Or if I have the time/energy, I'll go through the consignment shop and make some money back on the clothes. >x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > >beeswing >Of course, if you are the giving type, then I'd suggest a woman's >shelter for the clothing over goodwill. Its not that I have anything [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >another woman who is in need. Or if I have the time/energy, I'll go >through the consignment shop and make some money back on the clothes. Okay, true confession. Goodwill is only a few blocks from us and is easy-squeezy to drop clothes and stuff off at. Otherwise, with our schedule/energy levels, we'd never get ANYTHING out of the house. I sometimes shop Goodwill. Occasionally, I think of it as recycling. :P Thanks for the suggestion, though. I do have a almost-new GoreTex jacket in an XL that I probably should get the energy up to consign. I will not/cannot bring myself to give that away. beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > beeswing I want to thank you, beeswing, for starting this thread. I've been recalcentrant about getting rid of the too-large clothes I have, and I really need to take a couple garbages' worth to Goodwill, which is also just up the street. I also shop at Goodwill, as well as St. Anthony's Second Hand Store and a couple other places. But, it's time to get rid of the too big stuff. I will not gain this weight back. Martha >But, it's time to get rid of the too big stuff. I will not gain this weight >back. Good for you Martha. You sound very determined. :-) > >But, it's time to get rid of the too big stuff. I will not gain this weight > >back. > > Good for you Martha. You sound very determined. :-) Thanks to many of you, I am. : ) Martha Martha wrote: >I want to thank you, beeswing, for starting this thread. I've been >recalcentrant about getting rid of the too-large clothes I have, and I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >But, it's time to get rid of the too big stuff. I will not gain this weight >back. That's a great attitude to have. Start hauling off those bags of clothes! (You should see the size of the pile I've made on my bedroom floor to bring to the Goodwill this weekend. I admit -- I grabbed one sweater back; I couldn't quite stand to part with it yet, even though it's way too big. But the rest is going out the door, I promise!) beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > beeswing Big sweaters I can see keeping. Think layering when it's very, very cold. Tonia Tonia wrote: >Big sweaters I can see keeping. Think layering when it's very, very cold. I have a big sweater that I love that is well worth keeping; layering is a good thing. This is a big cardigan..........that hangs off of me. It's like useless to me. And yet I'm torn........Goodwill this week.......or to Goodwill down the road? I bought it just as I started to lose weight. beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > beeswing I lost count on how many bags went to Goodwill. They started going as soon as I couldn't wear stuff anymore. I kept the dress I got married in, it's still hanging in my closet. I also kept a few of my favorite skirts because I had them taken in. It was difficult to get rid of some things, easier for others. Some of my absolute favorite items went to a few special friends. I have a double closet that was full from end to end with the rod practically bent in two and now I barely fill half of it, yet I have a lot of clothes. It's like DH said about the laundry, the loads are physically smaller even though the folding hasn't been cut back. OTOH, I had some things stored from high school like my very worn denim jacket that never fit properly which is now kind of oversized but still looks pretty good - and my Benetton rugby shirt that was always too darn tight but fits great now even though it's an XL. It just goes to show how the cut of some clothes has changed over the years. Jenn Jenn wrote: >OTOH, I had some things stored from high school like my very worn denim >jacket that never fit properly which is now kind of oversized but still >looks pretty good - and my Benetton rugby shirt that was always too darn >tight but fits great now even though it's an XL. It just goes to show how >the cut of some clothes has changed over the years. Yeah........and there's the lovely black lambs wool Benetton sweater that I got rid of a while back that would have fit me perfectly now. *SIGH* beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > beeswing Yes! As soon as this poison oak is completely gone, I'll drag out several bags... Martha > > x-no-archive: yes > > [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Martha After reading all the posts I'm definitely ready to tackle my closests. Just as soon as I get over this terrible allergy/sinus infection and get the rental unit cleaned and painted I'm going to tackle mine. My biggest problem is keeping things I haven't worn for a couple of years. Many of them still fit but I just hate to part with them. Beverly >x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > >beeswing I can understand how you feel not wanting to part with some of your favourite things. I have a few things I would like to keep as I lose weight and probably will even if it will just be to wear them in bed as night clothes. >I have a few things I would like to keep as I lose weight and >probably will even if it will just be to wear them in bed >as night clothes. I have a huge box of extra large men's/unisex teeshirts commemorating one thing or another. That's a few more night clothes than I really need. And I prefer flannel. :) Verdict for now: Keep the boxful of shirts. For now. beeswing > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > beeswing I've seen people make quilts out of their favorite t-shirts. This might be a way for you to keep them. I've never made one but I've seen a couple my aunt made for her sons from their favorite shirts and they were nice. http://www.goosetracks.com/T-shirtQuilts.html > I've seen people make quilts out of their favorite t-shirts. This might be > a way for you to keep them. I've never made one but I've seen a couple my > aunt made for her sons from their favorite shirts and they were nice. > > http://www.goosetracks.com/T-shirtQuilts.html Hey, this reminds me. DH's mom made him a jeans quilt for him when he went to college. It was all denim on one side and just squares of old jeans (6x6 or 8x8). Very sturdy. Signaturejmk in NC > > I've seen people make quilts out of their favorite t-shirts. This might be > > a way for you to keep them. I've never made one but I've seen a couple my [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > -- > jmk in NC I've never made a quilt from old jeans but I have made the teenage granddaughters small purses/makeup bags out of the pants legs of their old jeans. They loved them. I clean my closets every fall and spring. If I found I haven't worn it while it was "in-season" or it just looks plain silly on me now, I toss it. Most clothing I give to one of my SIL's who has a large family and little money to spend on office attire. She seems to appreciate the clothes, but I worry that she may feel insulted that I'm giving her what is, when it comes down to it, my "fat" clothes. I would never call them that, but it's obvious why I'm getting rid of them. One thing my circle of girl friends and family have done in the past is have a "naked ladies" party. We clean our closets and hold a clothing swap. Everybody goes home with a few new outfits--some make out pretty well with the stuff others have "outgrown," and others benefit from the things that some have "outlost." Add canapes and wine for a really good time. Amy >She seems to appreciate the >clothes, but I worry that she may feel insulted that I'm giving her what >is, when it comes down to it, my "fat" clothes. I would never call them >that, but it's obvious why I'm getting rid of them. I have a couple of really nice things I'd like to give my sister, but I don't want to offend or upset her. Same reason. beeswing I also sometimes find it sad to give away clothes that I've loved. Mostly I only undertake this sort of thing when I'm in the right mood. In some moods I can't bear to part with anything; in other moods I'm more ruthless. Some things just have to wait until the next pass. One thing that helps is I sometimes give things to people I know. For example, I have had a lot of t-shirts that have meant something to me, but they became too big to wear. I've given some of them to friends at the gym. That way I know they're going to a good home :-). There's a new TV show -- I think on the Discovery TLC channel -- called Clean Sweep. A team of organizers and decorators come into someone's home and help them sort out and redecorate a couple of hopeless over-cluttered rooms. They're very good at talking people through giving things away. Watching this puts me in the right sort of "get-rid-of-it" mood. Chris >There's a new TV show -- I think on the Discovery TLC channel -- >called Clean Sweep. A team of organizers and decorators come into >someone's home and help them sort out and redecorate a couple of >hopeless over-cluttered rooms. They're very good at talking people >through giving things away. Watching this puts me in the right sort >of "get-rid-of-it" mood. I'll have to check that out. Thanks. BTW, my husband hauled the clothes to the Goodwill today. I gritted my teeth and threw in the two too-large sweaters I bought when I just started to lose weight. And it's too late now to change my mind about any of it. :) beeswing > I also sometimes find it sad to give away clothes that I've loved. > Mostly I only undertake this sort of thing when I'm in the right mood. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Chris I love watching those shows. There's also one on HGTV called "Misson: Organization". Beverly >I love watching those shows. There's also one on HGTV called "Misson: >Organization". Yeah, I love that one too. Now if I could only do it :-). Chris |
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