Happy....and Sad

Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and clothes.
I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They were
the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now I
know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my goal
weight. But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that heavy.
Six months ago that was me. If my blood pressure hadn't gone so out of
control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right now, I'm going to
go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those ladies eventually find
their way back, too.

Hopefully they will learn from your experience! )

Congrats on getting rid of those clothes!!
Will~

"teachrmama" <teachrmama@iwon.com> wrote in message
news:ej590o0l8n@news3.newsguy.com...
> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
> clothes. I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow!
> They were the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them
> going--now I know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey
> to my goal weight. But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were
> snapping up my old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to
> be that heavy. Six months ago that was me. If my blood pressure hadn't
> gone so out of control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right
> now, I'm going to go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those
> ladies eventually find their way back, too.
>

teachrmama wrote:
> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and clothes.
> I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They were
> the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now I
> know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my goal
> weight.

Congratulations!

But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
> old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that heavy.
> Six months ago that was me.

I've been debating auctioning some things on eBay myself. I've held off
on it because I had qualms about profiting from someone else's obesity.
I've donated my 'fat' clothes to Goodwill repeatedly, but that doesn't
trouble me since I don't make money on the transaction. But then again,
money is helpful when you need new clothes - and I need them because of
the weight loss.

If my blood pressure hadn't gone so out of
> control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right now, I'm going to
> go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those ladies eventually find
> their way back, too.

Very nicely put. I hope we all find our way back to a healthy weight.

Neil
385/282/220

"Willow Herself" <willowkinda@somethingkikeseamountains.net> wrote in
message news:4Fu5h.3906$IR4.1802@newssvr25.news.prodigy.ne t...
> Hopefully they will learn from your experience! )
>
> Congrats on getting rid of those clothes!!
> Will~

Thanks! I cannot tell you how much better I feel. I can run again. My
daughters and I have been doing 5Ks--not far, but still.... My goal at the
moment is 150 pounds. I'm 5ft 5in, so that is the top of my healthy range.
Once I get there (17 more pounds), we'll see. =c)

>
> "teachrmama" <teachrmama@iwon.com> wrote in message
> news:ej590o0l8n@news3.newsguy.com...
>> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
>> clothes. I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow!
>> They were the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them
>> going--now I know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my
>> journey to my goal weight. But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who
>> were snapping up my old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt
>> like to be that heavy. Six months ago that was me. If my blood pressure
>> hadn't gone so out of control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me.
>> Right now, I'm going to go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope
>> those ladies eventually find their way back, too.
>>
>
>

You might be helping somebody who's losing weight and can't afford new "in
between clothes"..

I have to buy 3 complete wardrobe while I was losing.. I went from 2X tops
to small..

Will~

"The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> teachrmama wrote:
>> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
>> clothes.
>> I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They were
>> the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now I
>> know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my goal
>> weight.
>
> Congratulations!
>
> But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
>> old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that
>> heavy.
>> Six months ago that was me.
>
> I've been debating auctioning some things on eBay myself. I've held off
> on it because I had qualms about profiting from someone else's obesity.
> I've donated my 'fat' clothes to Goodwill repeatedly, but that doesn't
> trouble me since I don't make money on the transaction. But then again,
> money is helpful when you need new clothes - and I need them because of
> the weight loss.
>
> If my blood pressure hadn't gone so out of
>> control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right now, I'm going
>> to
>> go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those ladies eventually
>> find
>> their way back, too.
>
> Very nicely put. I hope we all find our way back to a healthy weight.
>
> Neil
> 385/282/220
>

"The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> teachrmama wrote:
>> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
>> clothes.
>> I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They were
>> the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now I
>> know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my goal
>> weight.
>
> Congratulations!
>
> But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
>> old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that
>> heavy.
>> Six months ago that was me.
>
> I've been debating auctioning some things on eBay myself. I've held off
> on it because I had qualms about profiting from someone else's obesity.
> I've donated my 'fat' clothes to Goodwill repeatedly, but that doesn't
> trouble me since I don't make money on the transaction. But then again,
> money is helpful when you need new clothes - and I need them because of
> the weight loss.

I didn't even think of it as profiting from someone else's problems until I
saw the ladies who were buying the clothes. Then I felt bad. (My girls
wanted to hold the sale to earn Christmas money) When we complete the sale
tomorrow, all the rest of the items are going to Goodwill.

Fortunately, I have not needed to buy new clothes, because I never let go of
my smaller clothes. I always intended to get back into them--but it took
the blood pressure scare to motivate me. It's like having a new, ready-made
wardrobe. (Except that I intend to get down below those clothes, too.)

>
> If my blood pressure hadn't gone so out of
>> control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right now, I'm going
>> to
>> go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those ladies eventually
>> find
>> their way back, too.
>
> Very nicely put. I hope we all find our way back to a healthy weight.
>
> Neil
> 385/282/220
>

teachrmama wrote:
> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1163295329.891238.213550@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> >
> > teachrmama wrote:
> >> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
> >> clothes.
> >> I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They were
> >> the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now I
> >> know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my goal
> >> weight.
> >
> > Congratulations!
> >
> > But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
> >> old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that
> >> heavy.
> >> Six months ago that was me.
> >
> > I've been debating auctioning some things on eBay myself. I've held off
> > on it because I had qualms about profiting from someone else's obesity.
> > I've donated my 'fat' clothes to Goodwill repeatedly, but that doesn't
> > trouble me since I don't make money on the transaction. But then again,
> > money is helpful when you need new clothes - and I need them because of
> > the weight loss.
>
> I didn't even think of it as profiting from someone else's problems until I
> saw the ladies who were buying the clothes. Then I felt bad. (My girls
> wanted to hold the sale to earn Christmas money) When we complete the sale
> tomorrow, all the rest of the items are going to Goodwill.

Good for you!

> Fortunately, I have not needed to buy new clothes, because I never let go of
> my smaller clothes. I always intended to get back into them--but it took
> the blood pressure scare to motivate me. It's like having a new, ready-made
> wardrobe. (Except that I intend to get down below those clothes, too.)

I'm now fitting into the clothes I was wearing 15 years ago.
Unfortunately, I don't like the way I dressed 15 or 20 years ago -
typical dumpy-looking "big men's" stuff. I too want to get below this
point.

Neil
385/282/220

I'm looking forward to that! It got chilly here suddenly, and I had to pull
out some winter wear. Last winter's clothes didn't fit--but I can wear a
pair of medium sweat pants now. <big smile>

Thanks for the good thought about helping someone else on their way. =c)


"Willow Herself" <willowkinda@somethingkikeseamountains.net> wrote in
message news:Zlv5h.3916$IR4.2443@newssvr25.news.prodigy.ne t...
> You might be helping somebody who's losing weight and can't afford new "in
> between clothes"..
>
> I have to buy 3 complete wardrobe while I was losing.. I went from 2X tops
> to small..
>
> Will~
>
> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1163295329.891238.213550@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>> teachrmama wrote:
>>> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
>>> clothes.
>>> I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They
>>> were
>>> the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now I
>>> know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my goal
>>> weight.
>>
>> Congratulations!
>>
>> But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
>>> old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that
>>> heavy.
>>> Six months ago that was me.
>>
>> I've been debating auctioning some things on eBay myself. I've held off
>> on it because I had qualms about profiting from someone else's obesity.
>> I've donated my 'fat' clothes to Goodwill repeatedly, but that doesn't
>> trouble me since I don't make money on the transaction. But then again,
>> money is helpful when you need new clothes - and I need them because of
>> the weight loss.
>>
>> If my blood pressure hadn't gone so out of
>>> control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right now, I'm going
>>> to
>>> go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those ladies eventually
>>> find
>>> their way back, too.
>>
>> Very nicely put. I hope we all find our way back to a healthy weight.
>>
>> Neil
>> 385/282/220
>>
>
>

None of us is responsible for the condition of others.

Last fall I had gained a little, and had to buy larger clothes.. and now
they are loose on me.. hehe

Will~

"teachrmama" <teachrmama@iwon.com> wrote in message
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> I'm looking forward to that! It got chilly here suddenly, and I had to
> pull out some winter wear. Last winter's clothes didn't fit--but I can
> wear a pair of medium sweat pants now. <big smile>
>
> Thanks for the good thought about helping someone else on their way. =c)
>
>
> "Willow Herself" <willowkinda@somethingkikeseamountains.net> wrote in
> message news:Zlv5h.3916$IR4.2443@newssvr25.news.prodigy.ne t...
>> You might be helping somebody who's losing weight and can't afford new
>> "in between clothes"..
>>
>> I have to buy 3 complete wardrobe while I was losing.. I went from 2X
>> tops to small..
>>
>> Will~
>>
>> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163295329.891238.213550@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>>>
>>> teachrmama wrote:
>>>> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
>>>> clothes.
>>>> I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They
>>>> were
>>>> the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now
>>>> I
>>>> know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my
>>>> goal
>>>> weight.
>>>
>>> Congratulations!
>>>
>>> But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
>>>> old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that
>>>> heavy.
>>>> Six months ago that was me.
>>>
>>> I've been debating auctioning some things on eBay myself. I've held off
>>> on it because I had qualms about profiting from someone else's obesity.
>>> I've donated my 'fat' clothes to Goodwill repeatedly, but that doesn't
>>> trouble me since I don't make money on the transaction. But then again,
>>> money is helpful when you need new clothes - and I need them because of
>>> the weight loss.
>>>
>>> If my blood pressure hadn't gone so out of
>>>> control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right now, I'm
>>>> going to
>>>> go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those ladies eventually
>>>> find
>>>> their way back, too.
>>>
>>> Very nicely put. I hope we all find our way back to a healthy weight.
>>>
>>> Neil
>>> 385/282/220
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

"Willow Herself" <willowkinda@somethingkikeseamountains.net> wrote in
message news:Bnz5h.1025$yE6.729@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com ...
> None of us is responsible for the condition of others.
>
> Last fall I had gained a little, and had to buy larger clothes.. and now
> they are loose on me.. hehe

Well, that's good news! I always like feeling the clothes get looser! =c)


> "teachrmama" <teachrmama@iwon.com> wrote in message
> news:ej63hd01hs1@news4.newsguy.com...
>> I'm looking forward to that! It got chilly here suddenly, and I had to
>> pull out some winter wear. Last winter's clothes didn't fit--but I can
>> wear a pair of medium sweat pants now. <big smile>
>>
>> Thanks for the good thought about helping someone else on their way. =c)
>>
>>
>> "Willow Herself" <willowkinda@somethingkikeseamountains.net> wrote in
>> message news:Zlv5h.3916$IR4.2443@newssvr25.news.prodigy.ne t...
>>> You might be helping somebody who's losing weight and can't afford new
>>> "in between clothes"..
>>>
>>> I have to buy 3 complete wardrobe while I was losing.. I went from 2X
>>> tops to small..
>>>
>>> Will~
>>>
>>> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1163295329.891238.213550@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>>>>
>>>> teachrmama wrote:
>>>>> Today we had a yard sale. My girls were selling outgrown toys and
>>>>> clothes.
>>>>> I put out a big box of the clothes I wore 68 pounds ago. Wow! They
>>>>> were
>>>>> the best sellers at the sale! I was very happy to see them going--now
>>>>> I
>>>>> know I am done with being heavy, and will continue my journey to my
>>>>> goal
>>>>> weight.
>>>>
>>>> Congratulations!
>>>>
>>>> But I was sad, too, looking at the ladies who were snapping up my
>>>>> old clothes. I remember only too well what it felt like to be that
>>>>> heavy.
>>>>> Six months ago that was me.
>>>>
>>>> I've been debating auctioning some things on eBay myself. I've held off
>>>> on it because I had qualms about profiting from someone else's obesity.
>>>> I've donated my 'fat' clothes to Goodwill repeatedly, but that doesn't
>>>> trouble me since I don't make money on the transaction. But then again,
>>>> money is helpful when you need new clothes - and I need them because of
>>>> the weight loss.
>>>>
>>>> If my blood pressure hadn't gone so out of
>>>>> control, forcing a crisis, that might still be me. Right now, I'm
>>>>> going to
>>>>> go for a long walk--just because I can. I hope those ladies
>>>>> eventually find
>>>>> their way back, too.
>>>>
>>>> Very nicely put. I hope we all find our way back to a healthy weight.
>>>>
>>>> Neil
>>>> 385/282/220
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>