From371to184's Journal, 22 February 2018

Wow, you look amazing! 

Again, thanks everyone - much love out here! Question - am I the only one a little apprehensive about shopping in a regular store? (I currently find things to fit for a month at a time in Goodwill - and haven't dared venture into Kohl's, JCP or other stores.) 

Make sure you go in the right direction, our brain still wanders to the chubby clothes! I even lost a shoe size lol 

You are not the only one From371! 🙇🏻‍♀️FAR from it! I LIKE thrift stores! I feel comfortable there. No snotty little size 2 sales girls looking down their noses at me with their perky you know what’s because my rear has NEVER fit into that size and NEVER will! (If you are a size 2 reading this without that attitude, and are hurt I apologise! If you are a size 2 reading this with that attitude 😤 LOL) Seriously though, once I figured out I could fit in medium and large women’s clothes again it was a mind bender. I still haven’t ventured on a really major shopping trip since between my dister, daughter and my old wardrobe we had clothers in enough sizes to outfit a cheerleadeing squad! But I have gone into a few chains and picked up some shirts that I liked this year that were on clearance and last year some shirts and sweaters. And NOOTS! LOL 💁🏻‍♀️Those were on my rewards list...I was going to order a pair from Amazon, but what can I say... now I own 6 pairs and I only had my winter ones when I was fatter!😉 Reward your accomplishment and have some fun with enjoying how you look in the mirror again and strutting your stuff! It’s well deserved. LOL treat yourself to a manicure or a foot spa. Or do it at home. Buffing out those nails and massaging those hands can feel great! 🙆🏻‍♀️ 

You look amazing!!! I ventured into Kohl’s and about died when I found out I wear a size small/medium in womens camisoles. Actually I wear size small medium shirts now and medium/large pants. Still getting smaller. You have been An inspiration and so encouraging.  

Wow, look at you! You look great and you must be so proud!! Nice work! 

8Patty, I hear ya! smprowett, yeah you'd think stores would educate their hires on certain basic skills! aw thanks, mylahxandermom, and I've delighted in seeing YOUR progress! I do, Lisa, I do!