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Jayne4694 posted:
My husband and I went over to where my daughter's wedding is going to be and discuss a few more things. Then we found out that they were going to have there last band tonight. I don't like social situations so I kind of go and sit and look. My husband loves to dance. He tried all night long to get me to dance, but I didn't want to compete with the 21 year olds, so skinny and small. I remember when I got married and was 5'7 and weight 155. I was happy with that weight. Now I'm 5'7 and 237lbs. I'm so embarrased of my weight. That's why I wouldn't dance tonight. Didn't want anybody looking at me and saying look at that fat old lady. I am trying to lose weight. I don't overeat, I don't eat enough. My meds made me gain the weight. It makes it harder to get off. What I want to know is how I can love myself until I can get back to my normal weight. I'm always telling my husband go with out me I'll stay home. Some time he does and sometime he doesn't.
Jayne
Jayne
37 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!My husband and I went over to where my daughter's wedding is going to be and discuss a few more things. Then we found out that they were going to have there last band tonight. I don't like social situations so I kind of go and sit and look. My husband loves to dance. He tried all night long to get me to dance, but I didn't want to compete with the 21 year olds, so skinny and small. I remember when I got married and was 5'7 and weight 155. I was happy with that weight. Now I'm 5'7 and 237lbs. I'm so embarrased of my weight. That's why I wouldn't dance tonight. Didn't want anybody looking at me and saying look at that fat old lady. I am trying to lose weight. I don't overeat, I don't eat enough. My meds made me gain the weight. It makes it harder to get off. What I want to know is how I can love myself until I can get back to my normal weight. I'm always telling my husband go with out me I'll stay home. Some time he does and sometime he doesn't.<br />Jayne
justmejust replied to Jayne4694's response:
Lane Bryant has size 14 and up! They have 20 and 22! I had luck there last September with business casual clothes- black slacks and red jacket.
GW 145 / CW 219 Laura - Getting healthy is about progress, not perfection.
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!Lane Bryant has size 14 and up! They have 20 and 22! I had luck there last September with business casual clothes- black slacks and red jacket.
justmejust replied to justmejust's response:
JCPenney has size 20 in inexpensive suit sets. I bought my suit with slacks there in navy last September also. Very comfortable and right for me and job interviews. Saw suits with skirts too and in other colors. Very nice prices. Didn't look at dresses.
GW 145 / CW 219 Laura - Getting healthy is about progress, not perfection.
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!JCPenney has size 20 in inexpensive suit sets. I bought my suit with slacks there in navy last September also. Very comfortable and right for me and job interviews. Saw suits with skirts too and in other colors. Very nice prices. Didn't look at dresses.
Marci320 replied to justmejust's response:
I don't know where you live, Jayne, but most of the department stores now have sizes 20-22. I found a link to a blog about locations to buy plus sized formal wear and between this and all the other suggestions others have made here, you will find a gorgeous dress and look beautiful. Pamper yourself if you can--get a mani/pedi, and your hair and makeup done too. We are all pulling for you here. This is a joyous occasion!
Here is the link: http://www.pasazz.net/formal-wear.html
Here is the link: http://www.pasazz.net/formal-wear.html
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!I don't know where you live, Jayne, but most of the department stores now have sizes 20-22. I found a link to a blog about locations to buy plus sized formal wear and between this and all the other suggestions others have made here, you will find a gorgeous dress and look beautiful. Pamper yourself if you can--get a mani/pedi, and your hair and makeup done too. We are all pulling for you here. This is a joyous occasion!<br /> <br />Here is the link: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pasazz.net/formal-wear.html">http://www.pasazz.net/formal-wear.html</a>
It is about how I look when those pictures come out.
Jayne
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Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!It is about how I look when those pictures come out.<br />Jayne
hey Jane if you have a decent photographer he will position you so that your best parts show...I was obese at my sons wedding and I think I looked ok in the photos here is a shot
You can see how they put me behind everyone I look ok but I am weighing in over 200 pounds in this photo. the girl in red is my daughter
Hugs Judy:)
You can see how they put me behind everyone I look ok but I am weighing in over 200 pounds in this photo. the girl in red is my daughter
Hugs Judy:)
SW 247 CW 153ish maintaining
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!hey Jane if you have a decent photographer he will position you so that your best parts show...I was obese at my sons wedding and I think I looked ok in the photos here is a shot <br /> <br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=84073&id=624812819"><img src=http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs309.ash2/58921_420865367819_624812819_5503446_2781517_n.jpg class=post_img /></a> <br /> <br /> You can see how they put me behind everyone I look ok but I am weighing in over 200 pounds in this photo. the girl in red is my daughter<br /> Hugs Judy:)
justmejust replied to Jayne4694's response:
For photos, I learned it helps to give the photographer about a three quarter view of yourself. It gives a more slimming effect, especially if you can hide at least a little behind the person next to you. A good photographer will automatically do this for you..."Turn just a little more this way, a little more- that's it, hold it right there!" etc. You don't even notice what they are doing.
You'll look beautiful. Pick a flattering color for you, not anything too patterned or busy, usually all one color is best.
You'll look beautiful. Pick a flattering color for you, not anything too patterned or busy, usually all one color is best.
GW 145 / CW 219 Laura - Getting healthy is about progress, not perfection.
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!For photos, I learned it helps to give the photographer about a three quarter view of yourself. It gives a more slimming effect, especially if you can hide at least a little behind the person next to you. A good photographer will automatically do this for you..."Turn just a little more this way, a little more- that's it, hold it right there!" etc. You don't even notice what they are doing.<br /><br />You'll look beautiful. Pick a flattering color for you, not anything too patterned or busy, usually all one color is best.
justmejust replied to Jis4Judy's response:
Hi Judy, I love your shorter and straight hair in this photo. Looks refreshing. Your hair is very shiny and pretty color too. You have a lovely family!
GW 145 / CW 219 Laura - Getting healthy is about progress, not perfection.
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!Hi Judy, I love your shorter and straight hair in this photo. Looks refreshing. Your hair is very shiny and pretty color too. You have a lovely family!
Jis4Judy replied to justmejust's response:
thanks I posted it so Jayne could see the photographer had me standing and pointed in a certain direction and disguised my double chin ,,hid my belly behind everyone .. My hair wasnlt straight in the photo though it was curled with a curling iron and molded with gel..and tons of hair spray .I had short hair for a few years because I was following the rules for us women over 40 at the time,,
it was a pain getting it cut every 6 weeks and expensive
so I grew it long when I was old enough to say I lived with it short and long I like it long ...
much easier too curl it 2 maybe 3 times a week no sitting in the hair salon all day
Hugs Judy:)
it was a pain getting it cut every 6 weeks and expensive
so I grew it long when I was old enough to say I lived with it short and long I like it long ...
much easier too curl it 2 maybe 3 times a week no sitting in the hair salon all day
Hugs Judy:)
SW 247 CW 153ish maintaining
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!thanks I posted it so Jayne could see the photographer had me standing and pointed in a certain direction and disguised my double chin ,,hid my belly behind everyone .. My hair wasnlt straight in the photo though it was curled with a curling iron and molded with gel..and tons of hair spray .I had short hair for a few years because I was following the rules for us women over 40 at the time,,<br />it was a pain getting it cut every 6 weeks and expensive <br />so I grew it long when I was old enough to say I lived with it short and long I like it long ...<br />much easier too curl it 2 maybe 3 times a week no sitting in the hair salon all day <br /> Hugs Judy:)
blondie454u replied to Jis4Judy's response:
I don't like short hair on women. I am not saying you should grow it to your butt but you shouldn't cut it off either. Just my opinion anyways.
Amber CW 129-132 maintaining, SW 250. Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!I don't like short hair on women. I am not saying you should grow it to your butt but you shouldn't cut it off either. Just my opinion anyways.
justmejust replied to Jis4Judy's response:
Judy! Well now I really love your long curled hair! You are amazing and an inspiration. Saving money and feeling more comfortable and doing what is right for you is so inspirational! That was then anyway, this is now. You rock, as my 13 year old daughter would say!
GW 145 / CW 219 Laura - Getting healthy is about progress, not perfection.
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!Judy! Well now I really love your long curled hair! You are amazing and an inspiration. Saving money and feeling more comfortable and doing what is right for you is so inspirational! That was then anyway, this is now. You rock, as my 13 year old daughter would say!
Marci320 replied to justmejust's response:
Judy, that is a wonderful picture and you do have a beautiful family! I would never guess that you weighed over 200 pounds in that picture. You really look lovely. Also, great advice here about how to take a picture. For years I would just poke my head over people's shoulders in pictures so no one would see my body, or would make sure I was at least half cut off by the person standing next to me. Kind of hard to do that in a wedding or other professional type picture though, so thanks for those tips. I'm sure I'll be using them sometime soon.
Amber, I'm not fond of short hair either. My hairdresser gave me the "mom" look one year after I'd had hair past my shoulders for years, and I HATED it. Now it is shoulder length again and I'm happy enough with it but still miss my longer hair sometimes which never fully grew back.
Amber, I'm not fond of short hair either. My hairdresser gave me the "mom" look one year after I'd had hair past my shoulders for years, and I HATED it. Now it is shoulder length again and I'm happy enough with it but still miss my longer hair sometimes which never fully grew back.
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!Judy, that is a wonderful picture and you do have a beautiful family! I would never guess that you weighed over 200 pounds in that picture. You really look lovely. Also, great advice here about how to take a picture. For years I would just poke my head over people's shoulders in pictures so no one would see my body, or would make sure I was at least half cut off by the person standing next to me. Kind of hard to do that in a wedding or other professional type picture though, so thanks for those tips. I'm sure I'll be using them sometime soon.<br /> <br />Amber, I'm not fond of short hair either. My hairdresser gave me the "mom" look one year after I'd had hair past my shoulders for years, and I HATED it. Now it is shoulder length again and I'm happy enough with it but still miss my longer hair sometimes which never fully grew back. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/frown.gif" align="top" border="0">
thank you Marci and laura
that was a size 20 dress I was wearing I did get fatter after that pic was taken too ...went up another 50-75 pounds before I woke from my sugar induced daze ...
there is a sofa I am standing behind that does half the job of hideing my belly... the rest is hid by my daughter inlaw the bride and my daughters hair ..
the photographer positioned us to make a better pic
and you can see I am turned slightly to make me look less wide.
Hugs Judy:)
that was a size 20 dress I was wearing I did get fatter after that pic was taken too ...went up another 50-75 pounds before I woke from my sugar induced daze ...
there is a sofa I am standing behind that does half the job of hideing my belly... the rest is hid by my daughter inlaw the bride and my daughters hair ..
the photographer positioned us to make a better pic
and you can see I am turned slightly to make me look less wide.
Hugs Judy:)
SW 247 CW 153ish maintaining
Remember the Gold is not in the prize it's in the Journey
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!thank you Marci and laura<br /> that was a size 20 dress I was wearing I did get fatter after that pic was taken too ...went up another 50-75 pounds before I woke from my sugar induced daze ...<br /> there is a sofa I am standing behind that does half the job of hideing my belly... the rest is hid by my daughter inlaw the bride and my daughters hair ..<br />the photographer positioned us to make a better pic <br />and you can see I am turned slightly to make me look less wide.<br /> Hugs Judy:)
annie27831 replied to Jis4Judy's response:
avenue and dress barn have beautiful dresses up to size 26 and not expensive at all.
ANNIE SW/225.. CW/220.. GW/150
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!avenue and dress barn have beautiful dresses up to size 26 and not expensive at all.
justmejust responded:
Hi Jayne4694, How are you doing? Hope you are fine!
Laura GW 145 / CW 215 Getting healthy is about progress, not perfection
Jayne4694 replied to justmejust's response:
Hello, I'm doing okay. I'm exhausted planning this wedding. One week to go. I feel like all I'm doing is dishing out money left and right. I have 2 outfits for the wedding, I just haven't had time to try them on for my husband to decide which one he likes best. I've been dealing with a lot of pain, wondering if surgery is in the picture or not. I'm just really exhausted. I have to go to bed I'm really tired. chat with you later. Jayne
Report This| Share this:Weight disgusting!!Hello, I'm doing okay. I'm exhausted planning this wedding. One week to go. I feel like all I'm doing is dishing out money left and right. I have 2 outfits for the wedding, I just haven't had time to try them on for my husband to decide which one he likes best. I've been dealing with a lot of pain, wondering if surgery is in the picture or not. I'm just really exhausted. I have to go to bed I'm really tired. chat with you later. Jayne
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