Clean out forever, or store in basment?

[catnapper]

I've lost 70 pounds now. I cleared away all my "fat clothes" months ago now. I read freecycle every day and someone is going back to work after 5 years off raising her child. She's asking for the wardrobe I have packed in boxes in the basement.

I gave away all my plus sized clothing 4 years ago (when I lost a significant amount of weight) and I was kicking myself as I bought the plus sizes again.... because I gave the clothes to someone in need and *I* was in need while regaining the weight. I have absolutely NO intention of gaining the weight back (back I never intended to gain it in the first place!) I am completely torn. Give away the plus sized clothes and have them gone. No falling back on them. Or keep them as a reminder of how far I've come. Give them away now while they are still current style. Or hang onto them for years until they are a laugh riot of how out of fashion they are (my kids might tell me they were never in fashion ) Or keep them because you NEVER know what life will bring you. I could get sick, or hurt, and regain the weight. I have a huge basment and storing the clothes is not big deal.

I eat completely different now than I ever have in my life. I never ate this well, this balanced, etc. I don't ever think I could ever go back to eating the carbs and stuff that I ate before -- I have not had a french fry since February, nor have I had a soft pretzel in months! My old diet considered those two items as two main groups from the 4 foodgroups.

Oh? the weight loss 4 years ago, I honestly have no idea how I lost weight then, because I ate fries, sandwiches, plates of pasta, etc. that I don't eat now. Now I eat only whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies, and non-gooped-up meats. (in other words: no sauces, cheese, dressings, etc)

[Freedom]

Give them away now.

I stopped working 12 years back when Dad moved in with me. I STILL have one and half closets FULL of my former work wardrobe. It is all out of style and I haven't been that size for a few years, now. WHAT am I hanging on to it for? But the longer I have it, the less I want to part with it. Weird. SO I vote to get rid of the clothes now while they are in style.

[moosmom]

I'd give the majority of it away, keeping a couple of outfits JUST IN CASE.

I'm proud of you, Kim! It takes a lot to relearn good eating habits. When I lost 45 lbs on Jenny Craig, within a year, it was back on because it was all pre-packaged foods. Weight Watchers is the best diet around, in my book. You never go hungry on it. I love veggies, which is one thing WW encourages.

You did good, kid!!! How about some pictures???

[jenluckenbach]

I have lost weight in the past, and regained again. It is a terrible cycle. But even knowing that, I would give them away. You will be helping someone in need (it is hard to have money for new, decent work clothes.) Even I don't buy new clothes. Relying mainly on thrift stores and super sales. You won't ever use these clothes again. Just do it, you never miss them.

(and you can always keep a few if you wished)

Congrats BTW, when do I get to see the new you?

[pomtzu]

Get rid of those clothes - give to someone who needs them and know that you NEVER will again.

I worked in an office, so had to dress appropriately. When I had to retire in 2006, I got rid of 99% of the clothes and high-heeled shoes, since I would never need them again. It wasn't a weight issue as my weight never fluctuates more than 5lbs either way, but my retired and relaxed life no longer called for suits and dresses and high heels. I was more than happy to give them to someone who would get use out of them - while they were still in style too. And the few items I kept - I've worn one of the dresses once, and a suit once - the dress slacks??? - never!

[Pinot's Mom]

First - good job!

Second - jettison the clothes.

[chocolatepuppy]

I've been in your shoes, more than once. This time, the weight stays off. The only FAT clothes I tend to hang onto are a few more expensive or favorites items, and then, only one size up. Congrats on the weight loss!