Weigh in: Not as bad as I expected, 91/200 (kg/lbs)
So I'm taking that first step in the right direction. I've taken myself back to Weight Watchers. Going with a friend (who used to be a Xangan but hasn't posted since the dawn of time) to help motivate and encourage. I need you to help. I've stolen a trope from her old blog. Just to keep me honest.
If I report in with that once a week, not only am I reporting to the scales, I'm reporting to you. Here's to there being about 20kgs (45lbs) less of me in April.
Oh, and have no fear, I'm not about to become obsessed with this sort of thing, you're just here to keep me honest.
But enough of that nonsense. What the hell monkey-crack are fashion designers smoking these days?
I know, we ALL have problems finding clothes that are comfy and cool. Even one of my friends, who I would consider under-weight, has problems. But how many of you have walked into a store, one that only stocks its own label, and found that you fit into four different sizes of their clothes?
That's right, FOUR!
I was in FatChicks'R'Us[tm] (there is no way I can get my butt into a pair of pants from a regular store). I grabbed a pair of cute, camel, 3/4 length pants. I'm usually about an Australian size 18 (that's a 14 for all you 'Merkin's out there). So I grabbed them in my size and tried them on.
And resembled nothing more than a zeppelin stuffed into a condom.
Sigh.
I asked for something bigger.
Eeep! Next...
Finally, they fitted, the crotch wasn't hanging around my knees and, miracle of all miracles, the waist fitted. You see, I'm shaped like an hourglass. In fact, not so long ago, I had a genuine hourglass figure. That's right, hips and bust the same measurement, waist 10-11 inches smaller. The perfect hourglass. So usually, by the time I find something big enough for my bum, I can rent room out to a small family in the waistband. But no, these pants fitted and they looked pretty good. Even if they were gargantuan.
So I wanted to try on some other pants. Black ones this time. Same length, but with cute little splits in the back over the ankle. I asked for the same size as the camel pants.
And they puddled around my feet as soon as I buttoned them up.
WTF?
Going down...
I asked for a size 18.
Still too big?
Excuse moi?
A size 16 (US 12).
Perfect.
Huh?
There's something odd going on here...
Black and white patterned skirt. Would look fabulous with my existing wardrobe. "What size would you like it in, miss?"
Ummm, 18?
Sure enough, fitted like a dream.
Riiiiiiight... OK, let's try the black lace skirt over there...
18? Nope, too hot.
22? No, too cold.
20? Just right.
So there you have it. One pair of size 16 pants, one size 18 skirt, one size 20 skirt and one pair of size 22 pants.
So what size am I?
I'm Pokemon sized, gotta try them all!
Actually, this 'Merkin just loves his size 12 lady.
I could be persuaded to jump on that bandwagon with you, I have about 60 lbs to shed myself...could make a weekly event of it!
Hello Tree...it is indeed Shane. Hey let's keep it down with that "nice boy" stuff okay? I mean, I got a reputation to uphold and stuff. But seriously, Joe was asking me for some weight loss advice, and I was just going to write a short essay on the subject when I realized that I had forgotten how to write. It sucked. So here I am...practicing. Good luck on the weight loss. I'll be keeping an eye on your boy for you. Later.
Oh, lord. Try shopping at thrift stores for larger clothes...
And I'm all for group weight loss, as I weigh about the same as you, Tree.
Lost five pounds over the weekend, though, so I have a head start.
I'm hour glass too! Doesn't it freakin BLOW?? Same EXACT problem. I have no clue what I will wear from one outfit to the next.
I'll keep you honest you shouldn't have asked you might regret it.
As for me, I don't give a rip how much work the clothes are. I just enjoy the results.
*Ahem..* I believe one of my favorite songs says it best:
My anaconda don't want none unless you got buns hon!
{{{Tree}}} Boy, you gotta love a guy who agrees with the 'Baby Got Back' song.
Hey, I have been pushing out my size 12 lately, myself. Like you I have big top and bottom, so when I tell people I weigh 172, they say no way. I say, way....there's a lot of weight in them there hills.
I will try to lose some poundage, too.
To our Health, darling,....damn it's orange juice.
Well, darlin'... First of all, I wish you the best of luck in your diet. Secondly, I *wish* I had that problem, but no matter WHAT I try on, it's a 12 or a 13. Could I, just for ONCE, fit into a 10? Is that so WRONG?!? Hmmm. I, too, have an hourglass figure. My waistband is always swimming in extra space. I hate that!! (Mainly because I don't like belts.)
GOOD LUCK, Tree!
You are every woman Tree, you know that? Except for that you write better than most. Thanks for blogging in your singular voice and good luck with your diet, sure worked out for Fergie.
and btw Tree - I dunno if you get msnbc but there is a gal on there reporting, Ashleigh, who looks a lot like you. Part of it is the glasses, but mostly it is just her/you. I don't usually watch tv, maybe an hour a month, but since the 9/11 I watch a lot and I am completely impressed with this gal.
She is enormously appealing, just the right mix and degree of style. She reports from the field, but if I called the shots she would go right to the top starting tonight, and what I mean to say here, is that you have what she has, and almost no one has it, you know?
Actually I think you do know, so this is just me comin' round to say that I agree.
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two comments. first, it's nice to know someone i find absolutely stunning weighs what i do. second, while this doesn't work for dressy clothers, i've found a solution to the pants problem involves buying men's jeans & wearing them around my hips. i am at least marginally hourglassy, though i used to be more so, and haven't ever found pants that fit right around my waist. though my levi's 501's rumple a bit around the knees, they are the most comfy jeans i've ever worn.