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Title: Weight Loss and Maintenance
Notice:**PLEASE** enter notes in mixed case (CAPS ARE SHOUTING)!
Moderator:ASICS::LESLIE
Created:Mon Jul 09 1990
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:933
Total number of notes:9931

159.0. "clothing swap" by REGAL::ACKERMAN () Fri Nov 20 1987 10:08

    Someone (Louise?) mentioned this in an earlier note and I think
    it's a great idea.  I mentioned it in my WW group, but they thought
    I was joking!
    
    I have a pile of clothing that is too big.  It's been sitting in
    the house staring at me for months.  I plan on taking it to the
    Salvation Army but I'd really like to give it or lend it to someone
    who could use it.  My only request is that when you're done with
    it, you pass it on to someone else who can use it (or to a charity).
    
    It's hard to dress well while you're loosing weight.  I've lost
    70 pounds in the last year, and have clothing in many different
    sizes.  As I lost weight I discovered that I didn't want to wear
    clothing that was too big, even if it looked OK.  I wanted out of
    those clothes and I wanted smaller ones -- the smallest ones possible!
     
    I only have 10 pounds to go, and I've charged up a fortune buying
    a new wardrobe.  I have pants that will fit me when I loose those
    10 pounds, and I look at them everyday.
    
    oops -- I've gotten off the original topic.  Anybody else interested
    in swapping clothing?
    
    --laura
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159.1Sounds Good To Me!RSTS32::KASPERCalm Down! It's Only 1's and 0's!Fri Nov 20 1987 13:568
    I'd be interested!  I'm just getting started, so I don't have a lot to
    give away (yet! :-) ), but I could really use some things that would
    fit for now.  I'm really tired of the same few skirts (mostly w/elastic
    waists), but I hate to spend the money at this point.
    
    Beverly
159.2Look good while you reduce!SQM::AITELHelllllllp Mr. Wizard!Tue Nov 24 1987 09:2821
    Count me in.  I have the following, at least:
    	1) several pairs of jeans, varying levels of wear, some almost
    	new, varying from size 16 to size 10 or so.
    	2) some blouses, size Large (will fit bust up to about 40, which
    	is what I was at size 16...) - not real fancy but great with
    	nice jeans.  A sweater or two, same size.
    	3) a few dresses - size 14 or so.
    	4) probably some skirts, size 12-14, I have to look in my closet.
    	5) some nice pants, wool, I have to go through these and see
    	if there are any I really love enough to alter, but I don't
    	think I realllllly want to bother with pants since they are
   	hard to modify.
    I'm about 5'4" tall - the jeans and skirts were mainly not shortened
    but were folded up.

    I live in Merrimack and work at Spitbrook Rd. (ZK)  Send me mail
    or phone me at dtn 381-1348 or home (will be around this weekend)
    at 424-8055.
    
    --Louise
159.3Get rid of 'em!SRFSUP::TERASHITACalifornia GirlThu Dec 03 1987 15:158
    This is a great idea.  Don't give up on it in your weightloss group.
    But, this time, be selective.  I made friends with a woman who was
    one size larger than I am, and we were losing at about the same
    rate.  I gave her my largest blouses and slacks, which she was glad
    to get and I was glad to get rid of!
    
    Lynn (The Thynn)
159.4LEAF::K_GRANGERMon Nov 13 1989 13:2023
    *********************** FREE TO GOOD HOME *****************************
    
    I have three dresses to give away.
    They are size 26 (on the "Lane Bryant" size chart).
    I wore each one maybe 3 to 5 times.
    
    One is perfect for Fall/Winter.  It is a blue shirtwaist with a long
    skirt. Real, functional buttons all the way down the front.  Nice 
    material (can't remember what it is).  Dry Clean only.  Was $120.  
    Nice for work, but shows serious cleavage -- I used a pin...
    
    Other two are light polyestery stuff for Spring/Summer:  
     -- One is black and white leafy print with pleated skirt.  
    
     -- The other is VERY NICE 2 piece, white with small red and navy blue 
        print of dots and triangles (sounds goofy but very pretty).  Skirt
        is long and straight.  Top has 3/4 length sleeves, white "linen" collar
        at the deep V neck, and a couple buttons on the back.  Very nice with
        white nylons and red pumps in Spring!!
    
    Send mail if you are interested.  I'd hate to just chuck these away!
    Karen
159.5Men's pants to a good homeTOOK::GEISERFri Jun 15 1990 13:2817
    This hasn't gotten any action in a while, so I'm wondering if this
    will be of interest to anybody.  Here goes...
    
    
    I have a bunch of MEN's pants that are 36-38" waist and 30-32" inseam.
    There are 15-20 pairs of pants ranging from brand new jeans and dress
    pants to some older faded cords.  They are free to a good home.  I'd
    really like to see someone get some use out of them, and I can't find
    a GoodWill place around.
    
    I work in Littleton, MA.  Send mail to me at
    
    		netrix::geiser
    
    					Mair