One of the most fun things with a serious diet plan like mine is the need to buy . . . new clothes. Because I'm not done losing weight, I'm not buying too much yet. But, the boys are with their grandparents for the week, so the opportunity to shop without playing hide 'n' seek all over the store was too much to let pass.
I went first to the store where I purchased most of my professional clothing (Men's Wearhouse -- maybe if I give them a plug, they'll give me a discount), and had them retake my measurements. Then to another store to pick up a couple of pairs of shorts and a pair of casual slacks for work. And, because I'm going to need them in a week or so, new swim trunks. (The very thought of jumping into the water in swim trunks that fit comfortably 30 pounds ago was enough to make what's left of my hair stand straight on end)
So for the the record: 15 months ago, my suit coat size was 52. Today 48. My waist before was a 48, and today a 45 (although the shorts I bought were a 42, with an adjustable waistband). Surprisingly, even my collar size shrank an inch from 19.5 to 18.5 (which means my next dress shirts will fit better. . . no one sells a 19.5 inch collar with sleeves short enough for me -- 33 inches).
Men's clothes sized by letters were fun too . . . what had been XXL is now XL. Another 10 pounds and I'll be able to sneak into "L" on some things.
Another shopping trip will be coming in 6-8 weeks. The two pairs of jeans I have are so large now that they appear to be pleated when I tighten my belt enough to keep them from falling off.
I have two old garments that I've saved, that are mocking me. My long range goal is to fit into both of them. The first is a very nice (if somewhat dated) Hart Schaffner Marx suit that I wore to a job interview in 1996. It's still a couple sizes too small. The second is the tooled leather belt I purchased at Philmont Scout Ranch as an adult leader in 1995. It's a size 40 -- so 5 more inches to go.
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