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When do you give up and buy bigger jeans?!?!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:23

I have been struggling with an extra 10-15 pounds for a while now...and let's face it none of my clothes fit...

I know what to do to loose the weight but honestly now is not the right time...I do exercise but dieting is impossible, since food is my only comfort at the moment!!! (I am alone in a new country, DH always away, kids driving me crazy etc !!!)

So I have been wearing my yoga clothes! They are so comfy:)

I have a trip coming soon and I am reluctant to buy new jeans...I still hope I will fit in my old clothes...one day...but also feel that's not going to happen anytime soon...

I feel that buying new clothes is like saying I am bigger now and ok with it? And I'm not! But what am I suppose to do in the meantime? Cannot wear my yoga clothes all the time...

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Latest post on 23 November 2011 - 08:11

I still where my maternity jeans. Great for when you going out for dinner! Guilty as charged!!

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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 23:37

Frenchy, I've tried both squeezing into too tight clothes and buying bigger sizes (quite a range in my wardrobe!) and I think it's better to go for the bigger size. Not only are they more comfortable but you look and feel better while in the tight clothes you feel fat. Feeling good (rather than squashed) in clothes in turn makes you feel much better about yourself and you'll be more inclined to make better food choices which can help with the weight loss. Hope you bought a pair of comfortable high heels too as they add instant glamour with jeans and also make you look slimmer. Really good advice you should be on telly not Gok!!!

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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 21:27

Frenchy, I've tried both squeezing into too tight clothes and buying bigger sizes (quite a range in my wardrobe!) and I think it's better to go for the bigger size. Not only are they more comfortable but you look and feel better while in the tight clothes you feel fat. Feeling good (rather than squashed) in clothes in turn makes you feel much better about yourself and you'll be more inclined to make better food choices which can help with the weight loss. Hope you bought a pair of comfortable high heels too as they add instant glamour with jeans and also make you look slimmer.

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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 12:05

I still where my maternity jeans. Great for when you going out for dinner!

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Latest post on 22 November 2011 - 11:39

I was in the exact same situaltion 15 years ago....and I did end up losing my pregnancy weight but only after a couple of years. A big cyber hug frenchy. U will get abck in shape but do not lose sleep over it and enjoy yr life in the NOW.

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 20:23

in my case, about 25 years ago :D

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 20:17

Thanks ladies, I just got back from Next and bought a nice pair of jeans that fits (no muffin top:) and I can breathe!)

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:54

Haha fairwater, great minds think alike - just cut that bloomin thing out eh?! :D get watching gok on tv and you will realise that curves are meant to be embraced. yes agree cheeky monkey cut the things out ! :)

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:45

Also - if you keep trying to squeeze into jeans that are too small you will just feel like a failure and get into the eating for comfort spiral. Give in, buy a larger size just now, but if they get too tight then you know you have to get yourself back on track................

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:39

Haha fairwater, great minds think alike - just cut that bloomin thing out eh?! :D

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:38

I feel your pain, been there and just to let you know - there will come a time when you are back in the jeans you have now. But in answer to your thread title... Right NOW, time to put the yoga clothes away! The label in the back of your jeans is just that, a label! Cut it out if you don't like what it says. Trying to fit into jeans that are too small is uncomfortable and unflattering. Farm the kids out and go on a lovely spending spree for clothes for your 'interim curvy' period and have a massage at the same time. Not only will it be good for you to pamper yourself but the right sized clothes are more flattering than a pair that squeezes a muffin top out! Then you can tackle all the other stuff because you will be looking and feeling good! Big hugs to you.

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Latest post on 20 November 2011 - 14:29

just go with the flow get them the size you need now, they dont have to be expensive if you plan on losing weight at a future date, if its the label thats bothering you, just cut it out. then no one can see the label, at the end of the day its just a number. you have to love yourself now for who you are, regardless of size and i am speaking from a 5ft person, who is a size 16. you just have to accept yourself in the now. take care.

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