Clothes

Me again, prolific poster today, I guess.

I cleaned the closet and filled an entire bag for donation. It was hard, I got a bit teary eyed, dragged my hubby into the room, explained why I just didn't want to get rid of them. He rolled his eyes and said, "If they don't fit, lose 'em. You're never going back." He's right, which is why I called him in there to begin with. Why do women get so emotionally attached to their clothing? Or is it just me?

I then went through my smaller sized clothing. The shirts all fit but they're too short. I remember that period of time when I bought them, shirts were shorter then, which I hated. I'm not happy with short shirts and my big gut. I have enough that are longer that will get me by for awhile, though.

The jeans? Well, I have one size 20 mom jeans (elastic waist) hanging in my closet. I have one size 20 zippered jeans hanging in my closet. They fit perfectly. I have two size 18 zippered jeans that I got all the way on, and had to lie down on the bed to zip. They are just too tight to wear without fear of a blowout. I put them in the closet anyway because in a month I think they'll be fine.

The size 16 jeans? I tried them on. The went all the way up, fit perfectly in the legs and butt, but the big gut hung out and I couldn't button them. I showed my hubby and he thought it was gross. lol (It was. A big blob of fat with granny panties showing.) I really, really wish that my gut would start shrinking some more. I'm losing in my arms and legs, but not that spare tire. I would really love for that spare tire to disappear and to go down in cup size. Is that too much to ask? lol

I am toying with the idea of running to Walmart tonight to buy one pair of jeans. Three that fit would be very, very nice even though I'm close on those size 18s. I'm going to be out of town for three days, and I don't like wearing "worn" jeans when I'm out and about. (Jeans that I've worn the previous day.) Why do I stress over a $20 pair of Wally World jeans? I'm a tightwad, that's why.

I am also toying with the idea of getting a couple more pair of the Danskin exercise pants. I have the shorts and capris (size 16/18!) and I like the snug fit. The design, they're not too small. I think instead of wearing sweatpants around the house, I might enjoy those exercise pants. I don't feel as sloppy.

I have also found that I prefer working out in t-shirts as opposed to my Danskin shirts. The t-shirts catch the sweat, and when I wear the Danskin shirts I drip all over. Since I work out on carpeting, I figure it's more sanitary if I'm not dripping on the floor. lol Plus there's the cool factor of looking at a sweat-soaked shirt when I'm done. I don't see that with the Danskin shirts.
I do my floor work on a beach towel, but I can't march around on a beach towel.

I wish I were rich. No, I wish I could go to Kohl's and just buy a whole bunch of stuff. But, what's the point if the clothing will only be temporary? A couple nice outfits, I have. Beyond that, since I don't work, I just need enough to get me by. I think buying one more pair of jeans is fine. I guess I'd rather save my money for when I get to goal so I can buy a real wardrobe then!