Ok, so it is weekend one of the challenge - have you all found your item of clothing?
The rather unattractive picture shows the massive gape in the dress I am trying to squeeze into! It isn't actually the dress I ultimately want to get into but I am using it as a guide before I spend any money on The Dress! The wobbly tape measure gives you an idea of just how many inches I need to lose! By the way, I don't usually wear a thermal vest under a ballgown I just wanted to save you all from seeing my pastie white skin 😜
By way of a quick reminder here is - THE IDEA - find a piece of clothing that is too small and start working on getting into it - that is the challenge as simple as that! It can be something new or something you already have. If it is something with a zip or buttons then you may be able to measure the gape and update as it gets smaller
BUT - even if you don't have a piece of clothing you are trying to get into you could just measure your waist, hips etc and aim to reduce it by an inch or two. That way you can still join in.
The challenge will be running until October and I will do an update post every 2 weeks so people can share their progress. Feel free to check in at anytime though on the current thread which hopefully @Lowcal (for some reason I can tag you @Lowcal) will pin for me 😊
Over 60 people have joined the challenge, so thank you all! I am sure we can all be a great support for each other as we work off those inches
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If you want to check out the original post, here is the link -
I have been experimenting (without much success) with trying to post photos within the thread. The wonderful Zest & moreless have been helping me too.
So, please try to view the link. If you have a Google account you might be able to see it and therefore post your own pics. I will be interested to hear if people can see the photo as you may find it quite interesting - photos.google.com/photo/AF1...
If you haven't already done so please share the item you wish to slim into.
Newbies are always welcome to join 😊
Good luck everyone!
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I'm so pleased to have caught your thread before going off on my hols Sueper!
I had to laugh, because the gape in my dress is practically the same as yours, although I think yours is 6", whereas mine is 7"!! Unfortunately, as you know, I can't post picture proof here
I did get all excited, as I tried on a pair of size 18 evening trousers to take away with me and they fit! I was hoping to be able to take the dress too, but not without a thermal vest to cover the rolls!! I've banished the pastiness with fake tan!
I LOVE this challenge! Thanks Sueper, it's really got me fired up!
The gape in the jeans I want to get back into is 6"!!! I do have a photo of the jeans stuck on my thighs but even if photos were working I wouldn't dream of scaring you all with it lol!
I can't wait to see those inches creeping downwards, how thrilling to seeing the goal moving closer. Loving it lol! X
Great thread ! My target long term is to fit back into my wedding dress for my silver wedding next year, 😊 But short term I hope to be in a size 14 for my birthday in May 😊 I am currently wearing size 14 trousers but my top is 16-18 depending upon the make 😕
My main aim, however, is to reduce the size of my waist, I am 17 cm down (almost 7 inches) but need another 10 to get to 'healthy' 😊
I have just had an "official" measure of the gap in my skirt, and it's 6 inches.
Having said that, I got out a dress for a baby shower on Saturday and it actually fit! The last time I tried it on it was too tight to even get up so I was ecstatic over not only being able to get into it, but zip it up as well. Gives me the bump up I need to think I will get into that skirt eventually.
Thank you for this challenge. ..think I will join you. I would love to get back into most of the clothes in my wardrobe!!!! None fit anymore really want to get back into the jeans. ..tried a pair and couldn't actually get em up!!but won't take a photo of that. ..not a good sight. Could focus on getting the 40"waist sorted, so I will feedback on the progress in 2 weeks. I suppose I will have to cut back on the wine!
Well it's day 1 for me. I am going to take a photo of the gap in my trousers - but no way will I be showing it to anyone until I can fasten them up! Thanks for this challenge.
hi the gap in my trousers is 5"looking forward to them fitting for autumn, will be great to go shopping for a new pair but I've also resolved to manage with clothes i have until I fit a smaller size, incentive have to put the effort in or go naked(not a good look)
I will be happy if I get back into my summer dresses I was wearing last year before the summer is over. I have gained 12 lb since I had an op in September last year and it will take me at least 3 months to lose it. Trouble is, I haven't got started, too many pub lunches and not enough exercise. Now I have started going on long hikes again, can manage 10 miles, so next step is to get back on my bike without falling off! And proper food in smaller portions. That's the hard part!
Thank you for the challenge! I've just measured the gap on my jeans and it's 9 inches! These are the self same jeans I was wearing last June zipped up and comfortable to wear. What an eye opener! Need to lose at least two stones if not more before the end of June for my jollies. This has given me the motivation I need thank you
Thank you I'm gonna need it lol. I can't believe I've put on so much weight since last June. I've always been a yo yo dieter. ..lose a stone put three on. Need to tackle this once and for all 😠
I already have a pair of trousers as my challenge but now I have another one - and it might be a step too far...
I have just received a beautiful 'going out' dress in the post - I ordered a size 14 - fine on the bottom - but oh dear - the top.....:(( At least a 4 inch gap to do it up over my bust - where I don't normally lose that many inches.
Is this a challenge too far? Should I buy a new and quite expensive dress which doesn't actually fit me at the moment? It is lovely and would look fabulous if I could do it up. Don't want to get the next size up - it would be too big on the bottom.
Oh dear Sue what a dilemma - I know what you mean about getting the next size up. I am pretty determined not to get a size bigger if I think I'll eventually squeeze into the smaller size.
Have you checked out the reviews for the dress? It could be poor design or you may have got one with weird sizing - it does happen. I'd see if this could be the problem before committing either way.
Good luck with the first goal of getting in the trousers 😊
So far i have bought two leather skirts and a pari of palazzo trousers in size 14 - the simply do not fit - so back they go!!! Leather skirt by October please
I've got a pair of jeans that last fit me in about 1991. I can get them half way up my thighs...
I'm not even really sure why I kept them as I wouldn't wear them. High waist stonewash Levi 901s ... are they 'vintage' yet, or just painfully out of date
Here is my challenge, a pair of khaki jeans, waist 32 ins, 5 buttons to the waist. Currently, I can only button up, 2 comfortably. My aim is to button it all the way to the top. My waist is 37 ins, my gap is 5 ins.
I'll be wearing these jeans now that the weather is changing and want them to fit much better. My reward in meeting the challenge is to buy a long sleeve V neck T shirts that goes well this jean. I'm looking for to looking HOOT again.
Finally, I've taken a picture of jean with the gap of 5 ins. Not for public viewing but in two weeks, I take another picture to see how I'm doing.
My jeans have a similar gap and as well look dreadful on my thighs - thank goodness they have some stretch. I will wear them eventually !
When I move down into the next stone bracket I'm hoping that a dress bought before Christmas will fit. It's just very tight across my boobs and gapes where the buttons are. Not a good look, so at the moment it's never been worn like my jeans.
Good luck Sandiesob, definitely worth checking the dress again as sometimes just a few lbs make all the difference
Hi Sue,
Loving that thermal vest
Right now I'm size 20. By November, I want to treat myself to a size 14/16 dress, get a babysitter (Moreless are you free?) and go out to dinner with my hubby.
What's underneath the dress is also important. I don't want to wear spandex, those waist pinchers and 'bodies' to suck in your fat. I want silky bras that fit perfectly with no rolls of fat trying to hide under my armpits So along with a posh frock, I am treating myself to a Rigby and Peller lingerie set.
Now I did measure myself last week and put the shameful inches on my profile. They have since disappeared. I'll do them again and record them in my diary.
Good luck to you and everyone else on this challenge.
Good luck FizzyLiz! I agree about the nice underwear - I am guessing this is for a special occasion 😊
I wish my rolls of fat would try harder to hide! 😄
I have measured the thermal vest area so I can keep an eye on it! By the way - the vest is about 20 years old and still fits! Go me lol!
I don't have a specific item of clothing but want to drop 2 dress sizes. From looking at size charts this seems to mean losing about 5 inches from my waist. Not sure how much this is in weight (probably around 2 stone from previous experience) so going to take a while!
Hi Sueper...is it ok to join your challenge? I've only just joined. I'm going to the christening of my cousin's baby at the end of May and have a dress that I've only worn once which now is way too tight on the waist and bust. It fit me just over a year ago when I wore it to a wedding; I'm gutted that I've put on weight and can't get it on. I don't know how many inches the gap is but I reckon about 2-3.
As you know, I looked through my wardrobe and I did a clear out of all the old clothes that no longer fit - my size 18's and many of my size 16's, and I have some size 14's that I'm enjoying wearing now. I can't bear to get rid of some of my jeans, so I'm ending up going around in baggy jeans in my leisure time...! I must do something about that as I don't think it looks great to be wearing baggy stuff.
I know that I won't get any smaller than a size 14, as I was a size 16 when I was in my 20's, back in the 1980's, and I am surprised that I am a size 14 now (but I suspect clothes sizes have changed since the 1980's, which is why I am able to fit size 14 now).
When I lose my remaining 4.2 pounds, I will treat myself to a new dress - so I will be keeping a look out for something nice and hope to be able to purchase and wear it by the summer. So that is my goal. To lose 4.2 pounds to make it to my goal weight of 12 stone 7 pounds. It's taken me a long time to get into the 12's, and I'm currently 12 stone 11.8 pounds (that was my weight on Monday 11th April 2016).
I've enjoyed reading everyone's posts today, and would like to wish everyone luck with their challenges.
Thanks Sueper. I hope it was an okay way to interpret the challenge. One of the challenges I'm finding in maintaining is believing I've got here. I'm still trying to shake off the feeling that I'm someone who needs to lose weight still. I think remembering how clothes used to strain and not do up will really help me shake that feeling off. I hope you get into your dress. It's a great idea to have clothes as goals 😊
As soon as I locate my little black dress I will post a pic, I think it could be packed away in the attic along with my other too small clothes but I am guessing it will probably have a 6 inch gap too assuming I can even get it over my hips, lol
I have had a little play with some of my wardrobe items this weekend and ordered more size 14 clothes from m and s. Hmmmm epic fail. All size 14 s did not fit - some by 6 inches others an inch. i also ordered an experimental 16 - way too much fabric. so they have all gone back...
Looks like i need to lose 6 inches- to fit into my fav unworn still with labels on trousers....
Have just seen this thread today, so hope am not too late to join in. What a good idea as losing inches is so motivating. My aim is to get comfortably into the clothes I was wearing last year, so need to lose a stone and the inches that have crept on
Well I have managed to get into my dress at last. I can zip it up all the way at the back. However this only works if I hold my breath and do not move about. I also don't think I would be able to eat while wearing it at the moment. So although I was happy to actually get it zipped up I obviously still have some way to go. I think the last time I wore this dress I was 10 stone 3 so that means still another 10 lbs to lose. Onwards and downwards
Oh dear, I started slimming and eating then again ;-( , but worse than this was actually I tried my dress on, my Dad said 9cm are missing, my Mum 6cm are missing, and I tried to con vince them that only 4cms are missing.... I must be conning myself very much, what a big back is there to hinder me zipping the dress, oooops
I'm a bit late joining the party. But join it I will! I've ordered a dress so I'll add a photo when it arrives. Gap photos might be tricky as I live on my own, so I will probably share measurements instead but I will try it on each week and let you know how I'm getting on : )
This is great. I have a dress thsy I've put so much weight on that I can't get into any more that I'd love to get back into. Do I just post a picture? Or? Help I'm new and so confused!
Hi Gem21, it seems posting a picture on an existing thread doesn't really work. But you may want to take a picture for your own reference and take one every so often to see how you progress. I have also measure around my body where the gap is and recorded it so I can keep measuring to see if it goes down - I'll probably try the dress once a month.
My son tried to set up some kind of folder that everyone could use, but it can't be done without losing our anonymity, which I think would make people too shy.
I actually managed to do the zip up on my dress (don't ask me how!). I couldn't move, or even breathe and my boobs seemed to get spread all over my chest! Still, it's an improvement!
Did you notice we've got our smileys back? WOOHOO!
I am sorry I missed this post, but glad there will be an update this weekend. I measured my (size 14) jacket that I want to be able to fit into and there was a horrifying 5" gap, but I am sure that was about a month ago, so will try again on Sunday.
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Unfortunately, as you know, I can't post picture proof here 
I've banished the pastiness with fake tan! 
really want to get back into the jeans. ..tried a pair and couldn't actually get em up!!but won't take a photo of that. ..not a good sight. Could focus on getting the 40"waist sorted, so I will feedback on the progress in 2 weeks. I suppose I will have to cut back on the wine!
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