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Well,I need winter clothes but I'm so mad...OMG,what's that on my thighs,oh,it's my ass!

Posted: Sep 10, 08 5:21am

Ok,I have to have winter clothes.The past couple of months I've been going thru a growing spurt

I am exercising,I've been eating fruit,I've been eating the yogurt that is supposed to help your digestion.I'm drinking green tea,I'm drinking enough purified bottled water.I watch what I eat...

I've also gained 15 pds,I can't fit into anything.I just had to get my license renewed and now they've got your photo larger,oh yay!They should have a nickname you can put on it:mine would be " HR Puff & Stuff" My face was so bloated,I'm surprised it fit.

So,yesterday I wander into the store next to the grocery store to try to find something to wear.Immediately,I hated everything."This one will be too small,this one will be too big. Oh,Look,here's one that's too big,but will most likely fit!"

Another lady close by probably in her 50's scrolling thru hangers.I of course when frustrated tend to yap.My daughter knows this and that's why I think she spent the time on the other side of the store.

I got so mad I said things like "I need stretchy material.I was thinking of looking for one of those things I could wear in the back that said Wide Load,but I don't think I need it as no one can miss it."

She laughed and shook her head.Probably relieved that I was moving on,but I could tell,she was going thru the same thing.

Now,there are much younger woman in my town who are much larger.But I'm not used to added weight.

Remember Pam from the show Dallas,Victoria Principal?I remember she was on a talk show and was talking about looking in the mirror in shock she said "OMG,what's that on my thighs,oh,it's my ass!"

Well,I'm there.And this is one time,I'm gonna be glad to lose my ass!

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KelleyA

Posted: Sep 10, 08 8:16am

I hate shopping for clothes now. Adore having new things but really hate having to shop & try them on. I would much rather shop online & try things at home in the lighting I'm used to. Store lighting is attrocious at the best of times I think but more so in the fitting rooms. Those horrible fluorescents most of the time. I don't understand why store owners don't put in more flattering lighting to make shopping more pleasant for us - after all from my experience most women seem to think the same way.

Actually I think those mirrors that they used to have at fun fairs that make you look fat, think, short, tall (you know the ones) - well the mirrors that make us look think should be installed in all stores - don't you think?

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Brine

Posted: Sep 10, 08 10:29am

It is bad for us guys too. I found a jump rope over the weekend and need to use it tonight.

I wish I could Photoshop my life.

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margevans

Posted: Sep 11, 08 9:11am

KelleyA wrote:

I hate shopping for clothes now. Adore having new things but really hate having to shop & try them on. I would much rather shop online & try things at home in the lighting I'm used to. Store lighting is attrocious at the best of times I think but more so in the fitting rooms. Those horrible fluorescents most of the time. I don't understand why store owners don't put in more flattering lighting to make shopping more pleasant for us - after all from my experience most women seem to think the same way.

Actually I think those mirrors that they used to have at fun fairs that make you look fat, think, short, tall (you know the ones) - well the mirrors that make us look think should be installed in all stores - don't you think?

The mirrors and lighting...I think they should have rooms where the top of the dressing room covered and painte a dark color,with one little light,or at least a flattering light.

Oh,and Brine,you're right about photoshop.If we passed by most models that are in mag and could compare that reality with the mag,we'd be amazed.

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