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Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

chrystaltree — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:19 GMT

It will take a while but I'm putting Fall/winter away and bringing Spring /summer out. I'm purging things that are too big or not my style anymore. Taking my time, trying things on because I want to do a thorough job this time around. Went through my shoes and boots this morning and got them down to just the ones I'm 100% certain I'll wear. I say I'm a fashionista and I am but I'm also addicted to shopping. I'm better than I was before retirement but I still have a way to go. I still buy too much stuff. I can't believe I'm saying this but after losing 70 pounds, I'm finding it hard to maintain my weight. I'm happy and healthy at a 14/16 but I'm still losing weight. I don't want next spring to come around and have to buy smaller clothes! I have to increase my calories incrementally until I'm maintaining my weight. It's crazy. Not something I ever had to think about before.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

MJDinVegas — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:06:21 GMT

Hi, @chrystaltree ! I feel your pain! I've been at/below goal for 12 years on WW. As many "LifeTmers" I've spoken to have said, maintaining is the hardest part of the weight loss journey. It may take a while but I'm confident you'll find a balance to help you maintain the weight at which you are comfortable.

Congratulations on the weight loss!

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

kaydee50 — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:56:50 GMT

I'm doing the same changeover from winter to summer clothing and shoes. Got much too much. I'm resolved to getting rid of stuff so that in the future it won't take so long to get organized. Wish me luck--LOL!!

When I did WW I kept losing for awhile after reaching and maintaining my goal weight. Getting older and less active has put those pounds and more back on!

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

Etoile308 — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:06:10 GMT

I've been going through the seasonal purge. Took six trash bags alone of just clothes to Goodwill yesterday. But for some reason I've been holding off the shoe and boot purging. I think it's the thoughts of trying them all on.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

Travone — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:21:02 GMT

I would like to go through my winter clothes but I may still need them. 80 degrees the other day, forecast is for a high of 37 on Sunday.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

GingerHead — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:25:34 GMT

@chrystaltree

@chrystaltree wrote:
It will take a while but I'm putting Fall/winter away and bringing Spring /summer out. I'm purging things that are too big or not my style anymore. Taking my time, trying things on because I want to do a thorough job this time around. Went through my shoes and boots this morning and got them down to just the ones I'm 100% certain I'll wear. I say I'm a fashionista and I am but I'm also addicted to shopping. I'm better than I was before retirement but I still have a way to go. I still buy too much stuff. I can't believe I'm saying this but after losing 70 pounds, I'm finding it hard to maintain my weight. I'm happy and healthy at a 14/16 but I'm still losing weight. I don't want next spring to come around and have to buy smaller clothes! I have to increase my calories incrementally until I'm maintaining my weight. It's crazy. Not something I ever had to think about before.

I'm going to preface this by saying that any weight is ok if you are happy but I am just curious...if you're still losing weight why don't you just keep it up and lose more if that's what your body is naturally doing with your new healthier habits?
I think if you're eating the correct foods in the correct amounts then your body is functioning correctly and losing more weight. There are some that believe we have a healthy "set weight" and maybe your body wants to be that...
Again, that just struck me and I was curious.....

Also, I'm forever purging and organizing my closet, it's a running joke with my husband....

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

GingerHead — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:19:46 GMT

@chrystaltree

@GingerHead wrote:
@chrystaltree
@chrystaltree wrote:
It will take a while but I'm putting Fall/winter away and bringing Spring /summer out. I'm purging things that are too big or not my style anymore. Taking my time, trying things on because I want to do a thorough job this time around. Went through my shoes and boots this morning and got them down to just the ones I'm 100% certain I'll wear. I say I'm a fashionista and I am but I'm also addicted to shopping. I'm better than I was before retirement but I still have a way to go. I still buy too much stuff. I can't believe I'm saying this but after losing 70 pounds, I'm finding it hard to maintain my weight. I'm happy and healthy at a 14/16 but I'm still losing weight. I don't want next spring to come around and have to buy smaller clothes! I have to increase my calories incrementally until I'm maintaining my weight. It's crazy. Not something I ever had to think about before.

I'm going to preface this by saying that any weight is ok if you are happy with it and I'm not making a judjement here but am just curious...if you're still losing weight why don't you just keep it up and lose more if that's what your body is naturally doing with your new healthier habits?
I think if you're eating the correct foods in the correct amounts then your body is functioning correctly and losing more weight. There are some that believe we have a healthy "set weight" and maybe your body wants to be that...
Again, that just struck me and I was curious.....

Also, I'm forever purging and organizing my closet, it's a running joke with my husband....

Also, forgot to add....congratulations on such an Amazing weight loss!!!

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:42:55 GMT

I haven't done that job yet, perhaps this Saturday... For me, putting away Fall/Winter clothes is a chore as I have a lot more than Summer.

I need to purchase a few more summer dresses and skirts...

But again where I live Summer is much shorter of a season than Winter.....I still need to purge some Winter clothes as well. Still have some things that I haven't worn for a while.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

wilma — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:44:46 GMT

@chrystaltree

Good luck with your closet purge and weight issues. Congratulations on losing 70 pounds!

My weight has fluctuated over the years due to health issues. I've been everything from a size 4 to a size 10. Right now I'm healthy and a bit heavier so I just bought a few new jeans and pants.

I also love shopping for new clothes even though I'm retired. I definitely buy too much. I'm constantly purging, donating, and selling items which speaks for itself. 🥴

All my clothes for all 4 seasons are stored in one small closet (not walk-in) and 2 dressers so I don't need to do the seasonal closet switch. I organize everything by garment type and color. My dresser drawers are organized by garment. For example, one drawer is long sleeve tees, one drawer short sleeve tees, etc. This really helps me keep track of everything I own and where it is located.

Hope You & Everyone here have a Great Day!

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

Jo1313 — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:23:27 GMT

My closet is full of all different sizes..I learned the hard way.After losing 80 lbs. years ago..I got rid of all the larger clothes.Only to have gained a lot of the weight back and no clothes to wear.

I never put all my winter clothes away..There have been some "summers" up here that I needed a heavy sweatshirt or jacket..

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

Meowingkitty — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:42:36 GMT

I never put away winter clothes. I just put them on the back of the rod in the closet. Winter clothes in Arizona last decades.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

ECBG — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:11:25 GMT

Putting away is very slow for my closet with my back. I had worked quite a bit and some summer was in front of the winter that was out.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

cheriere — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:02:44 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
Putting away is very slow for my closet with my back. I had worked quite a bit and some summer was in front of the winter that was out.

I'm really sorry to hear about your back.😔❤️

Rest and heating pad are the only things that ever helped mine a little bit.

Putting away winter and sorting through sizes is going to be a daunting project for me too. It's hard to know what you should keep once you've lost some weight.

I actually have three different bunches to sort through and figure out what to do with. One group of clothes should be easy. I know I'll probably never wear that size again, so I should just donate those.

Its the other two that's tricky for me. Most everything I have are clothes I wear at my normal weight. However, they're too big for me now, but not so much so that I should get rid of them....maybe? Here's where I'm stuck.

Ive been ill for the past year and lost nearly 25lbs. I only have a few pairs of jeans and shorts I can wear. As for shirts, I need some, but have been wearing my regular sized ones. Shirts are something I need to buy more of.

This makes organizing my small but overflowing closet tricky. I wonder if I should just put ALL of my regular sized clothes in storage and leave only what I can wear NOW?

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

SaveTheTurtles — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:01:39 GMT

I purged a lot of clothes and shoes a few months ago so I am ready to go!

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

Lucky Charm — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:50:35 GMT

As long as you don't have belly fat, you could be good at your size you're at now. My friend weighs 20+ lbs more than me, but no belly fat. She may have trouble with her knees down the road (replacement), but she works out and is happy with her weight.

As far as switching out clothes, winter clothes have been in upstairs bedrooms and summer clothes in the two downstairs bedrooms. I never *move* them.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

chrystaltree — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:11:24 GMT

@GingerHead wrote:
@chrystaltree
@chrystaltree wrote:
It will take a while but I'm putting Fall/winter away and bringing Spring /summer out. I'm purging things that are too big or not my style anymore. Taking my time, trying things on because I want to do a thorough job this time around. Went through my shoes and boots this morning and got them down to just the ones I'm 100% certain I'll wear. I say I'm a fashionista and I am but I'm also addicted to shopping. I'm better than I was before retirement but I still have a way to go. I still buy too much stuff. I can't believe I'm saying this but after losing 70 pounds, I'm finding it hard to maintain my weight. I'm happy and healthy at a 14/16 but I'm still losing weight. I don't want next spring to come around and have to buy smaller clothes! I have to increase my calories incrementally until I'm maintaining my weight. It's crazy. Not something I ever had to think about before.

I'm going to preface this by saying that any weight is ok if you are happy but I am just curious...if you're still losing weight why don't you just keep it up and lose more if that's what your body is naturally doing with your new healthier habits?
I think if you're eating the correct foods in the correct amounts then your body is functioning correctly and losing more weight. There are some that believe we have a healthy "set weight" and maybe your body wants to be that...
Again, that just struck me and I was curious.....

Also, I'm forever purging and organizing my closet, it's a running joke with my husband....

I don't want to lose so much weight that the clothes I now own are too big! I don't want to spend money replenishing my wardrobe again! And I like myself at the size I'm at now. I don't want to risk going soft, flabby and wrinkly and at my age; I do think that would happen if I lose another 20 pounds. I'm not really interested in a low number on the scale. My health numbers are all terrific now. Aesthetically my body looks good. I'm happy with where I am. My friend is a doctor and she sent me an article on how to increase calories incrementally in a healthy way to stabilize weight. I've been eating 1300 calories on a low carb diet for nearly two years and I did go up to 1450 three months ago but I have lost 10 pounds in that time so my next increment is 1650 calories for two months. I think that will work for me.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

CalminHeart — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:22:24 GMT

I wanted to switch out spring/summer with fall/winter since it was in the mid 80s for a while. The highs are in the 50s for the coming week so I'll wait a little longer.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

Shanus — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:58:28 GMT

@chrystaltree I've always been naturally thin and also have to be careful to maintain my weight...without adding junky food. I've added healthy protein shakes sometimes.

I did my closet switch out a month ago and was amazed that I'm still wearing the same 1/3 of my clothing, reach for the same good fitting slack/jeans and tops that flatter. It's really tough to think about donating so much I don't wear and have kept those items for way too many seasons.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

timeless — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:05:10 GMT

@chrystaltree

You said, "I'm finding it hard to maintain my weight."

Am I understanding this statement correctly? You're continuing to lose weight that you're not actively trying to lose?

Not to unnecessarily worry you, but if you're losing weight for no apparent reason, you may want to visit your doctor.

Re: Putting Fall/Winter clothes away

GingerHead — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:41:29 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
@GingerHead wrote:
@chrystaltree
@chrystaltree wrote:
It will take a while but I'm putting Fall/winter away and bringing Spring /summer out. I'm purging things that are too big or not my style anymore. Taking my time, trying things on because I want to do a thorough job this time around. Went through my shoes and boots this morning and got them down to just the ones I'm 100% certain I'll wear. I say I'm a fashionista and I am but I'm also addicted to shopping. I'm better than I was before retirement but I still have a way to go. I still buy too much stuff. I can't believe I'm saying this but after losing 70 pounds, I'm finding it hard to maintain my weight. I'm happy and healthy at a 14/16 but I'm still losing weight. I don't want next spring to come around and have to buy smaller clothes! I have to increase my calories incrementally until I'm maintaining my weight. It's crazy. Not something I ever had to think about before.

I'm going to preface this by saying that any weight is ok if you are happy but I am just curious...if you're still losing weight why don't you just keep it up and lose more if that's what your body is naturally doing with your new healthier habits?
I think if you're eating the correct foods in the correct amounts then your body is functioning correctly and losing more weight. There are some that believe we have a healthy "set weight" and maybe your body wants to be that...
Again, that just struck me and I was curious.....

Also, I'm forever purging and organizing my closet, it's a running joke with my husband....

I don't want to lose so much weight that the clothes I now own are too big! I don't want to spend money replenishing my wardrobe again! And I like myself at the size I'm at now. I don't want to risk going soft, flabby and wrinkly and at my age; I do think that would happen if I lose another 20 pounds. I'm not really interested in a low number on the scale. My health numbers are all terrific now. Aesthetically my body looks good. I'm happy with where I am. My friend is a doctor and she sent me an article on how to increase calories incrementally in a healthy way to stabilize weight. I've been eating 1300 calories on a low carb diet for nearly two years and I did go up to 1450 three months ago but I have lost 10 pounds in that time so my next increment is 1650 calories for two months. I think that will work for me.

@chrystaltree

Ok, gotcha. Thanks for the explanation, it all makes perfect sense! I was just curious. haha

Sounds like you're doing great. Again congratulations on such an amazing weight loss!