A Visual Aid

Recently Tyler talked about how he was a “hunchback” at 350 pounds.  I really understood where he was coming from because when I was 250+ pounds I was the same way.

I used to have big boobs.

Around 185 Pounds

Plain and simple! Not only were my jeans a 24W (pictured below) but I also wore a huge bra.

My bra size at my heaviest was 42FF. I know because I got fitted at Nordstrom for my brother’s wedding. Actually it was about 6 months after I’d started my weight loss journey so my bra size was probably larger at my heaviest.

During my lunch hour recently I went over to Macy’s to find a 42FF bra that I could take a photo of as a visual aid. Guess what? I couldn’t find one! I found a 42DDD, 42DD and 42G! Despite not being able to find my old size, I decided to model the closest thing to it. 42DDD.

My upper back always hurt. There was so much weight on the front of my body it just pulled my back in uncomfortable ways.

Not only where there body aches related to being a 42FF there was also the embarrassment factor. I felt so self-conscious I would wear clothes bigger than me to hide. I would also hunch my shoulders to hide my huge boobs–which increased the back pain and made my posture horrid.

I hope this visual aid gives my readers a good idea of what I used to be packin’.

Seeing the big bra I used to wear was kind of shocking. It was the shame shocking experience I had when I found my old pants cleaning out my closets. I was really glad I saved one pair of old jeans to compare just how far I had come. It is easy to “forget” where you came from and it’s quite the reminder to see it in real life.

On the flip side, now that I’m smaller I find it equally as difficult to find my size. Apparently 34DD isn’t very common.

Are you catching up on weekend reading? Read my post on how Michael and I solved our Meal Planning struggle.

I just finished reading a wonderful book and I wanted to share. You Had Me At Woof by Julie Klam. It’s a really easy read; I read the book in one day and loved it.

Oh my god that face! Adorable baby! It’s such a great book. I laughed (hysterically) and sobbed at the sad parts…It’s about a 20’s something single girl in Manhattan who decides to adopt a Boston terrier named Otto. The adorable love affair that continued changed her life. I cried when Otto passed away. She writes about the other dogs she fostered and ended up adopting and if you were ever on the fence about being a dog owner, this book will convince you to go for it. I want a puppy so bad after reading this book!

Of course after reading the book I scoured the internet for a good hour…Petfinder = Instrument of Time Suckage. I could get lost on that website for days!

Mimi

Look at that face! My hope is that 2011 or 2012 is the year Michael and I get a puppy. I’m ready!

What is everyone reading right now?

QUESTION: Have you saved old clothes that no longer fit so you can remember where you came from? What was the largest size?