My New Coat

[Russiandoll]

I bought a new coat today. Well, technically it's second-hand as I got it from my local charity shop but it looks like it's never been worn.

It's a really nice BHS black winter coat lined with fleece and has a hood. Thing is, I've bought it in a size 12 in the defiant confidence that I WILL be wearing it this winter!!
This time last year, I bought a new jacket from Evans in a size 28 (and that was a bit of a squeeze but they didn't have it in a 30). Now I'm wearing a size 18 lightweight jacket but I plan to be a lot smaller by the winter and need something thicker.
So I'm about to put another batch of bigger clothes on Ebay, last years jacket amongst them.

At the end of the day, if I don't manage to get down to a size 12 then all I've lost is £4.50 so it's not a very large financial gamble but it's the principle: I've bought that coat and I intend to get into it! .... And when I do, I'll post a pic of me wearing it!

 

[chicken on a mission]

I'm looking forward to seeing the pics

 

[Barb]

And you will get into it Debbie, I don't doubt it for a minute. Your determination and commitment is second to none and I am looking forward to seeing that pic of you in your size 12 coat! Love

 

[zareena]

You will wear that coat! You soo will

 

[Isobel1965]

I find retail therapy a superb motivational tool! hehe

But you are so good at buying a bargain - I would have been tempted to buy a really expensive item so that I would feel as if I'd wasted the money if I didn't lose weight. I think your head is screwed on better than mine hehe!

love

 

[Gen]

Well done girl, i have no doubt you will be in that size 12 by winter!!! you are a true inspiration.

Gen xx

 

[Ajax]

Congratulations!

Dont forget to let us know when you post them on ebay so I can have a look!

 

[Russiandoll]

I expect they'll be too big for most people on here Angela

 

[Mini]

Hi Debbie,

It is a good motivational tool having the coat there waiting for and it is something to aim for.

You could always bring your old clothes to the next Booth Camp/meet up and swap with someone else...

A few of the members were saying how this could be an idea to develop and save cost in post and packing...

It is amazing how one year can turn your life around so much and for the better on top of that

Love Mini xxx