November 30 2009: Weight Loss and Clothing
I’ve been losing weight. I didn’t notice it of course – you simply don’t notice small changes in yourself because it happens so gradually. Today however, I took a look at myself in a shop window as I was walking past on my way to a meeting for work, and it suddenly hit me. Perhaps not so much weight, but general body shape – my legs are slimmer and my hips not as wide. Still have the stomach, but well, you can’t have it all. Of course, I celebrated by scoffing down a huge bag of potato chips, which probably undid a lot of good.
I haven’t intended on losing weight. It was merely a result of a few lifestyle changes:
- Dylan and I made a conscious decision to stop eating out as often – more of a money issue rather than health issue, but it contributed.
- I’ve been living out of home for the past month – and hence, I’m not eating meat. I’m also not cooking that often – maybe four nights out of the week, and eating raw vegies and fruit or yoghurt the other nights. Therefore, no fatty Asian home cooking with lots of oils, sugars, and sauces.
- Since I’ve moved out, there’s also been an increase in the amount of fresh fruit and vegies I eat, as opposed to a peanut butter sandwich or instant noodles. It’s what happens when your housemate works at the produce market and you get free produce.
- With the start of some lovely summer weather here in Melbourne, I’ve been walking to and from work to the train station (round trip of fifty minutes) rather than waiting for the tram. I wouldn’t have done this in the rainy winter.
- Along the same lines, I’ve been walking to and from the train station from home, rather than driving to the station. Again, it’s the place I’m now living – it’s a ten minutes walk, rather than a twenty minute drive to the station.
- My flatmate has an overly energetic dog with what would probably be labelled with ADHD if he was human. He’ll only shut up and stop whining and barking when he’s worn out – which is great incentive to take him for long walks at night.
I wouldn’t want to lose any more weight than I already have though – I already look outlandish enough with my out-sized breasts on the body I do have. It’s already impossible to buy clothes; I went shopping with Dylan on the weekend and threw a tantrum and got all sulky because everything I liked, wouldn’t have fit my body. If they had fit my body, they wouldn’t fit my F-cups.
Which when you think about it, is actually really sad. I have to actively curtail my taste in clothing because of my body shape. I’m used to dressing older and more mature than I’d actually like to, because mature clothing is the only type that will fit my chest. I have never dressed my age. What I’d really want to wear are rainbow halter neck dresses in floaty chiffon and silk…which will never happen. I can’t even buy a print Tshirt because I end up warping the print. I can’t even wear short-shorts because showing both my legs and my chest (no matter what I wear, I end up showing my chest) would just be too much.
It’s fucking ridiculous – and you bet your arse that once I’ve breastfed the three kids I plan on having and have had my breast lift and reduction (C-cups, here I come!), I’m going to indulge and wear the youthful clothing I never had the chance to wear in my youth. Forty-year-old mutton dressed as lamb? That’ll be me, and I don’t care what anyone thinks!
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I solved the warped print on t-shirts problem by wearing a size too big. Sure, it doesn’t look that flattering, but at least I’m not wearing something my mother would wear!
I’m also getting my boobs reduced, even without the three breast-fed kids! :P
Darnielle on November 30 2009 #
The last bit about mutton and lamb reminded me of Anna Piagi. She’s the fashion writer and has written for Italian Vogue. She’s muuuuuch older than forty but she dresses so outlandishly. I love her! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Piaggi
Melinda on November 30 2009 #
It happens to both sides of the spectrum. I got the unfortunate genetic “gifts” of being short and boob-less. Nothing fits me either. Legs are too short and everything looks too big on me. Bra shopping is neither sexy nor fun – it’s damn depressing. I actually have the opposite problem you have! I tend to look like a little kid in her mom’s clothes. It’s like my mind keeps becoming more mature, but my image has been halted in adolescence and thus everyone treats me as so =/
I think your shape is great (you actually have boobs! haha) but I understand how frustrating it is to shop for clothes when you aren’t the norm.
marilyn on November 30 2009 #
Don’t tell me about trying to find clothes that fit. Unless there’s a petite section I’m screwed. And even if there is, they assume you have tits. I really need a sewing machine to alter my clothing.
Macca on November 30 2009 #
Personally I think that’s an excellent plan :P If you take care of yourself, there’s no reason you won’t be able to pull off youthful clothing when you’re 40. My mom’s 51 but easily looks 30 and we share some of our clothing, and hell, she looks better in a lot of it than I do.
I agree that it’s ridiculous that you should have to change your taste in clothes because of what’s available – there just isn’t a lot of flexibility for body types out there at all. I weigh just over 100 pounds but I’m almost a triple-D now because of my new birth control medicine, and I’m just starting to stretch stuff out. :( do not want please.
Ashley on December 1 2009 #
i’m actually quite satisfy with my figure
gimme a d cup (mine’s barely there T____T), 170cm height (i’m only 160cm T____________T), hour glass figure (mine’s a typical pear shape T__________________T), then it would be perfect
annant on December 1 2009 #
Well if anything it’ll be a good process to go through :)
I started eating healthier with fresh veggies, etc.. and my skin cleared up wonderfully… So I’m a believer!
FB @ FabulouslyBroke.com on December 1 2009 #
See, this is why I think it’s a cool idea to learn to sew. Because who DOES have an easy time with clothes? Might as well make stuff fit me perfectly.
Stephanie on December 1 2009 #
As teenagers, all girls seem to want large, luscious breasts because they think it makes them more of a woman, myself included, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that it’s actually easier to find more flattering clothing with a smaller bust.
At a 32C (and my rib cage is actually smaller than that… more like a 30, but they don’t make that size), I find that it’s easier to add the illusion of curves to a smaller, boyish frame than it is to try and cover them up.
I think you will totally be able to pull off the outfits you want. I do recommend waiting until after breastfeeding for your breast reduction, because there is a possibility that once having the reduction, you won’t be able to feed :\
Stephanie on December 1 2009 #
^ Stephanie, I totally disagree. I never wanted boobs, but I got them in spades.
Amanda, like you I’m also vaguely planning on a reduction/lift once I’m through having kids. This pregnancy hasn’t done too much to the state of my breasts so far but I am just so sick of them!
Congrats on losing weight without trying too hard! That’s so awesome. They say that small changes like that are the best way to do it and the easiest way to maintain the loss once it’s gone. Hurrah!
Meggan on December 1 2009 #
Ehehe, I’m kind of like Marilyn (short, lacking in the boob department and short legs). Although I’m kind of a tomboy, so wearing giant sweatshirts and t-shirts hasn’t been a problem for me. 8D
Looking for pants on the other hand…I just found out I could wear size 0 teens without them being too long (they weren’t too big or anything, just….long). Not that I minded having to wear kid’s clothes (since I usually manage to find some decent jeans, but I have to drive two cities over for them. X_x
Noellium on December 1 2009 #
One print t-shirt where stretching won’t make any difference. Well at least 50% of the population won’t notice if it does.
http://www.zazzle.com.au/my_eyes_are_up_here_tshirt-235647954415961417
Reply: I’m convinced that there are Tshirts out there that have accommodated for the boob stretch by making the print narrower than it should be.
kieran on December 2 2009 #
Congrats on the weight loss–when I managed to fit into a size 10, words could not describe how happy I was.
Re. the boob problem… I hear you! I can’t wear spaghetti straps, or any kind of tank top really, which has led to some angsty moments… “You’re going to go out like that?!” “It’s just a tank top Dad, it’s not my fault I’ve got big boobs :(“
Jordie on December 3 2009 #
Congrats on the weight loss! Walking a lot and changing eating habbits can really make a differnce without making too many changes.
I can imagine it is a hassle to go clothing shopping with todays clothing fits. They are very snug and if you’re a bit ‘heavy on top’ it won’t work as well :(
I guess it doesn’t matter what figure you have there is always something that can make shopping for clothes your worst nightmare!
Chans on December 5 2009 #
Congrats on the accidental weight loss! Yikes, I thought it’s annoying (and tantrum-worthy) enough that I can never buy the size that fits my body cos it squishes/doesnt fit my boobs, but i certainly dont have F cups! Actually just the other day I was last-minute shopping for a graduation dinner dress, and there were 6 dresses I’d liked but didnt stand a chance with because the only size left fit everything but my chest. I wanted to cry :(
Amanda on December 6 2009 #
Okay, that’s scary. Right after I clicked “submit” I thought I had done it twice because Chans’ first sentence is virtually the same as mine… i didnt even read her comment! ><
Amanda on December 6 2009 #
You sound gorgeous, and I am sorry that mass-produced clothing aren’t designed for your body type. But you know what? That just means you don’t end up with ridiculous amounts of clothing that you buy just because they’re on sale and you *might* wear them one day. Ahem.
Also, it’s funny that you lost weight after moving out, because for me it’s the opposite. When I stay at home, I lose weight because home-cooked meals are healthier than what I eat when I’m living on my own – aka take-out and pasta.
But it’s great that you’re slimming down as a result of a healthy lifestyle! I’m really happy for you! I wish I had a housemate who could provide free, fresh produce. I haven’t gone grocery shopping in over a week and the only thing left in my apartment to eat is cereal. Me is sad.
SassyGirl on December 7 2009 #
Oh wow F? I’m a C-D (more towards D)… and I generally have to give up on a lot of blouses I like. As for the mutton being lamb dressed… heh, I say go for it.
Going shopping and not finding anything is an incredible downer for me. I get depressed the whole rest of the day :\
Vera on December 7 2009 #
I chuckled at the breastfeeding part. You wait until you see what happens to already large boobs when you’re breastfeeding. I’m falling out of a G cup bra, but I’m too busy to go get measured.
I solve the clothes problem by being a fashion no-hoper and only ever wearing men’s geek t-shirts.
Jem on December 8 2009 #
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