Overcoming Clothing Obstacles on a Weight Loss Journey

I was sitting in my closet, crying into my rack of clothes. I had just started a new exercise routine and was noticing some weight loss. I felt great about this accomplishment, but then it hit me: none of my clothes fit. I realized that the clothes I had been buying for years were too big for me now. They weren't going to fit anytime soon because they hadn't been intended to fit me at any other point in my life either!

Invest in staples you can wear throughout your weight loss journey.

Your weight loss journey is about more than just the numbers on your scale. It's also about how you feel and how much confidence you have in yourself. To ensure that this journey is as easy as possible, invest in staples that will keep up with you!

Clothing staples are items that are versatile enough to be worn on a daily basis, yet stylish enough to dress up or down depending on the occasion. They should be comfortable, affordable and able to fit into whatever size or shape you may be at any given time during your weight-loss journey. You'll want these pieces to work for all seasons too; so if they can withstand cold winter winds without making you shiver then they're definitely worth investing in!

Don't let sizing scare you.

Don't let your current size or the size of a garment stop you from trying something new. If the idea of a new outfit makes you feel uncomfortable, consider taking a different approach. Choose one piece at a time, and work up to more complete outfits over time. If all else fails, remember that fashion is subjective—your definition of style might be different than someone else's!

Comfort is key during your weight loss journey.

"Comfort is key during your weight loss journey."

I know that sounds like a cliché, but it's true. You want to be comfortable so that you can be motivated and stick with whatever weight loss plan you choose. That's why I recommend investing in a clothing subscription that has your weight journey in mind.

Track your progress.

On a personal note, I find that tracking progress is a great way to stay motivated. You can simply use the scale as an objective measure of how far you've come, or if you want to be more precise, you can record your measurements at certain points throughout your weight loss journey. This is also helpful when it comes time to buy new clothes!

I do this by taking pictures and weighing myself once every two weeks—in fact, this practice has helped me feel so much better about my body over the course of my weight loss journey because it's allowed me to see how far I've come while still holding onto some semblance of reality (i.e., that I am not going to lose 10 pounds overnight). It may sound silly but I would encourage anyone who's thinking about embarking on their own weight loss journey to consider doing something similar: if nothing else, just take some "before" photos so that later on down the road when things get tough for whatever reason and it feels like all hope is lost...you'll have them right there as proof positive that life does get better!

It is worth the investment to invest in clothing that will change sizes with you during your weight loss journey.

The real question is, how does a person know if the clothes they're investing in will motivate them?

The answer: try it on.The best way to test out clothing that may be worth investing in is by trying it on and seeing if you can comfortably wear it. If the item fits well now, but after weight loss the potential of wearing that article of clothing seems like an impossibility, then you are a great candidate for Appels & Pears. You'll want to go with something in your current size that flatters your shape now. And then be able to move seamlessly through sizes without the threat of over investment.

Conclusion

Whether you’re just starting out on your weight loss journey or you’ve hit a plateau, it’s important to remember that clothing is a part of the process. Investing in your wardrobe at every size will help keep you motivated throughout the process and ensure that you feel good about yourself no matter what size you happen to be at any given time.