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Fat Clothes |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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Fat Clothes Fat clothes clothes that are fat much too big for me now even the hats after losing six sizes I don't look the same some happy surprises my old self, I've reclaimed for the rest of my life these clothes, I must keep or my fat will grow back  on my hips, it will creep so I'll keep them forever and they'll keep my weight down and if that doesn't work I'll wear my fat frown  along with those clothes that I won't need to buy because shopping when fat makes me want to cry  [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (05-07-2002 01:36 AM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, This plan seems to be fool proof to me! So may I remind you...darrrling yoooooou looooooooooooook mmmaarrrrrrrrrvelous!  It's never too late to have a good childhood! Woohoo! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Larry... right after my first husband died, about 3 years ago...I went on a diet and lost 80 lbs, I'd gained most of it when he was sick. But chemo made me gain 20 of it back, mostly from the steroids....and then, I lost 10 from radiation. Now, I want to lose the other 10. BTW, how did you get that reply in there while I was editing this message?  fat and skinny hugs~Lyra |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Yeppers, Madame C! Someone told me the same thing about maternity clothes, but did I listen? I'm happy about that one tho. My daughter is my joy. Too cute, and TOO TRUE!  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Serenity...LOL, I guess we should never give ANYTHING away! Its true about maternity clothes too...except I kept mine and I got so much bigger the second time that I could only wear them for half of my pregnancy and then I had to go out and buy new ones anyway! ~pregnant hugsLyra |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lyra~ Heck of a darned diet program, uh gal ? You work on getting strong ...~  *HUGS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
How well I know this one. I have clothes in about 3 different sizes. I just moved and one spare bedroom is dedicated to free standing racks of clothes. When I said that, believe it or not, some mornings I have nothing to wear, my brother looked at me in astonishment, but his wife understood. Hey, like I told him, they don’t all fit!! Lol If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
That is absolutely the right attitude! Keep it all even if it doesn't get worn or used, that's what I say! I cannot believe some of the stuff I see on the racks today...sheesh...my green and orange outfits looked a lot better than what they are selling now at 3x the price of then... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
smiling at you guys..just the other day I said I need another room..at this stage of life, I eat one donut and I am into the next size until it wears off *s... Tracey I have those same racks times 3 and say the same thing..I have nothing to wear *s M |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, You tickle me every time I read you. I'll have to find a way to tickle you back. Love Sy |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big huggggsssssss) Oh Lyra, my heart goes out to you, sweet friend, I too am not much of a clothes-shopper in any way but I do know how it must feel to browse this way for a size and it can be so frustrating! (sigh) You will always be special to us all no matter what clothes you wear, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra You make me smile! Fat hugs! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I like all of this. Except that you are losing weight from being sick. Take care. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is so cute and OH SO TRUE Lyra. And, I know what you mean about those steroids first hand. I have one closet designated for my 'all sizes' clothes.... therefore on any one day I am bound to find something I can button or zip! Ha! Hope you're feeling as good as you sound sweetie! ~Happy Healthy Hefty Hugs~ |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
This was cute...you must feel like a yo yo..ha..i had no idea you gained on chemo..i thought you would probably lose...but i think gaining is probably better than becoming skinny and weak..as long as you feel good ...thats the important thing..hugsss ~Victoria |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yep, hold on to them, Madame C. You can always donate them to the Boy Scouts if they have a tent shortage!  I'll bet you look fantastic right now and, even if you didn't, no doubt you know that health is much more important than appearance....and I want you HEALTHY!!!!!  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Lyra, like I always say, they love me as I am or not at all........lol.......but I bet my closet matches yours alot. I lost 40 lbs in two months last year when I was ill, and I know I wore clothes that hadn't been on me in...........oh .........years. Be well, much peace. Hugs to you. Like a red brick, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Dear and precious friend... You always brighten our page...even through your own trials... You are a gift to us all with your courage. I admire you for it...and I think you are one fine poetess to boot... Thank You Madame C. You are in my thoughts each day...hoping you are well.. HUGS.. Barry |
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Dulcinea Senior Member
since 2001-07-22
Posts 774IN |
If there ever was a postive side to a bad situation, I suppose this is one of the best! I was chuckling the entire time...so good to see you around here again Lyra! (((hugs))) |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Marge...I am working on getting strong, but I want to let you know that I didn't lose that weight because of the cancer. Actually, when my first husband was sick and I took care of him for a year and a half, I put on a lot of weight. After he died, I went on a very strict diet and did lots of exercize and I lost all of it and then some. I was very proud of it, but everyone kept thinking that I had lost the weight because of my grief. I only wish it had been that easy. I NEVER lose weight unless I work at it...in fact, I gained 20 lbs during chemo...but I did lose 10 of it during radiation...but it was probably just the bloat from the chemo, so I still want to lose 10 more lbs, and unfortunately I am too tired to exercize right now.  ~weight loss hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Tracey...I have a whole basement full of clothing. 6 sizes worth! When I first bought this condo, I hadn't met David yet, and I thought I'd have the entire walk in closet in the master bedroom to myself...but now I have to share it with him, so lots of my clothes have to live in the basement...but its more than worth it. ~excess clothing hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Karilea...but at this rate, I'm going to have to buy the condo next door, just to fit all my clothing into it.  ~new clothes hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Maureen...at least it wears off you. I have to work it off on my treadmill, otherwise it just sticks to me.  sticky donut hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Sy...It isn't hard to tickle me... I'm very ticklish...a feather might work well.  ~tickly hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah, thanks so much for your sweet reply. I think you are the sweetest person...and I really mean that. ~sweet hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Martie...a smile back to you in return.thanks for reading and replying to my poem. ~smiley hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Sandra... I guess this was probably a bad time to post this particular poem. I actually wrote it almost 3 years ago after my first husband died. I had gained a lot of weight while he was sick, and afterwards, I really worked hard to get it off...and for the most part, it has stayed off, but I still have to work at it...sick or not... I just never lose it unless I really make an effort!  ~exercising hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Nancy...I have some clothes like that also...and also some clothes which are stretchy...and if they are tight, I can put a pillow under them while I put on my makeup and in the few minutes it takes me to do that, the clothes get stretched out to fit me. It makes me look pregnant...but hey....its worth it! and I am feeling better, but if I push myself too hard, I still get exhausted. ~stretchy hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Victoria...of course, I would be the only one to GAIN weight on chemo...but the nurses say it happens quite often. Its due to the steroids that come along with the chemo to keep allergic reactions down. During radiation, I lost about half of what I gained on the chemo...so now I'm down to that last miserable 10 lbs! aargh!!!! ~lots of hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Michael...a tent shortage!!!!! Only you could come up with something like that  Actually I wrote that poem 3 yrs ago when I lost that weight. I'd gained a lot during my first husband's illness, and after he died, I decided to lose it all...so, I went on a real strict diet and started exercising, but everyone thought I lost it because of grief. I NEVER lose weight unless I work at it...and I have been working at it since I lost it. I weigh about 10 lbs more than I do in my picture right now, so I've kept it off pretty well except for that nasty 10 lbs which I can never seem to get rid of  ~exercising hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Donna...You're probably right... I have 6 sizes of clothing. The real big ones are in boxes in the basement...labeled "fat clothes" but the ones which might possibly fit it I gain a little bit of weight are in the big basement closet I have and the ones which fit me now are in my bedroom closet. I probably have enough clothing to furnish a whole women's clothing store ~excess clothing hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Barry...I am working hard on recovering and that was such a sweet compliment....I love your poetry as well. ~many hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much Dulcinea...but I actually wrote this poem almost 3 yrs ago. I guess this must have been a bad time to post it because everyone now thinks I lost that weight because I was sick...and thats just not how it went! When my first husband was sick, I'd gained a lot of lbs, and after he died, I went on a diet and worked it off with exercize...and I've pretty much kept it off, but I have to work at it constantly. Right now, I am about 10 lbs heavier than I was in my picture...and its IMPOSSIBLE to lose that 10 lbs. ~many hugsLyra |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I thoroughly enjoyed this, Madame. *S* And I can identify with overflowing closets... I didn't whittle mine down until this last move back in December... something about having to carry every single box down one set of stairs and up another ALL BY MYSELF led me to the decision that if I ever do lose this weight, I deserve new clothes! LOL |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Suthern...I agree, If you LOSE weight, you deserve new clothes, its buying clothes after you've gained it thats really hard. ~cheery hugsLyra |
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