Comments on: How a Fat Guy Shops at Macy's http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/ My Journey from Fat to Fit Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:46:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dr. Kal http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6563 Dr. Kal Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:44:03 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6563 Hey John, Why don't you take back the skillet and the knife and buy one of those 18.5/34/35 shirts. They are cheaper at Amazon anyway. Instead of using a scale or measuring tape to monitor your weight loss progress, use the shirt. Don't be too hard on yourself. Losing weight is hard and the only thing harder is keeping it off. Stay positive and focus only on losing one-seventh of a pound today. Hey John,

Why don't you take back the skillet and the knife and buy one of those 18.5/34/35 shirts. They are cheaper at Amazon anyway.

Instead of using a scale or measuring tape to monitor your weight loss progress, use the shirt.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Losing weight is hard and the only thing harder is keeping it off.

Stay positive and focus only on losing one-seventh of a pound today.

]]> By: Petra@Healthy Diet Weight Loss http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6540 Petra@Healthy Diet Weight Loss Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:15:06 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6540 John, I am wondering how you are going now as we haven't heard from you for a while... John, I am wondering how you are going now as we haven't heard from you for a while…

]]> By: Zoe http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6533 Zoe Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:27:34 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6533 Hi! I hope that you get back on the wagon again. You and only you have the power to change your life. Think about what you want, what is your goal, and then every day only carry out actions that align with that goal. And eventually, some day, that goal will happen. But, the longer you wait, the further away it gets..... I am on a weight loss journey too. At my heaviest, I was 275 and now I am down to 199. It was so hard at first, with the incredible cravings and loathe for exercise and vegetables. But, eventually, that goes away and you start to feel great and look great and your life starts changing before your eyes. I hope that you get back on the wagon! Zoe Hi! I hope that you get back on the wagon again. You and only you have the power to change your life. Think about what you want, what is your goal, and then every day only carry out actions that align with that goal. And eventually, some day, that goal will happen. But, the longer you wait, the further away it gets…..

I am on a weight loss journey too. At my heaviest, I was 275 and now I am down to 199. It was so hard at first, with the incredible cravings and loathe for exercise and vegetables. But, eventually, that goes away and you start to feel great and look great and your life starts changing before your eyes. I hope that you get back on the wagon!

Zoe

]]> By: Weight Loss Weapons http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6507 Weight Loss Weapons Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:31:23 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6507 Man that sucks. Free $200 to spend and all you got was socks and a belt. I would have bought at least 1 really nice XL shirt and used that as a motivator. I got 6 new shirts for my birthday back in July from my favorite store. All large which I've been wearing for a while, not a single one fit. I was going to return them but I refuse to go to the XL size. They are hanging in my closet and they will fit me soon (down 8 pounds since the end of July). Steve Man that sucks. Free $200 to spend and all you got was socks and a belt. I would have bought at least 1 really nice XL shirt and used that as a motivator.

I got 6 new shirts for my birthday back in July from my favorite store. All large which I've been wearing for a while, not a single one fit. I was going to return them but I refuse to go to the XL size.

They are hanging in my closet and they will fit me soon (down 8 pounds since the end of July).

Steve

]]> By: Usman http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6503 Usman Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:47:53 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6503 I thought 'JOHN IS FIT' so why does John count himself as a Fat guys? :P I thought 'JOHN IS FIT' so why does John count himself as a Fat guys? :P

]]> By: Keeven http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6498 Keeven Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:20:09 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6498 I totally understand how it feels. Guys too face difficulties when it comes to shopping for clothes. From where I'm from, I can hardly find any XXL clothes. And when it comes to pants, ouch! The waistline will be either too small or huge and the length is too short or long. Is difficult fulfilling this 2 criteria. I totally understand how it feels. Guys too face difficulties when it comes to shopping for clothes. From where I'm from, I can hardly find any XXL clothes. And when it comes to pants, ouch! The waistline will be either too small or huge and the length is too short or long. Is difficult fulfilling this 2 criteria.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6497 Kimberly Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:05:25 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6497 You're certainly not alone! I think we've all been there. To echo Hanlie's sentiments, use those cooking utensils for good - not evil! You're certainly not alone! I think we've all been there. To echo Hanlie's sentiments, use those cooking utensils for good – not evil!

]]> By: Rex Harris http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6486 Rex Harris Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:18:56 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6486 Man, I can so relate to that. I remember when XXL was running to small on me, what a wake up call. It's kind of sad when you think about it now... that there are more 2X and 3X clothes available, says something about the way people are taking care of themselves. I'm glad those days are over and I'm on my way back down to XL! Great post! Man, I can so relate to that. I remember when XXL was running to small on me, what a wake up call. It's kind of sad when you think about it now… that there are more 2X and 3X clothes available, says something about the way people are taking care of themselves. I'm glad those days are over and I'm on my way back down to XL! Great post!

]]> By: Michelle http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6484 Michelle Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:36:50 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6484 Oh man, I could have written this...I think I may HAVE written that...except with Bloomingdale's. I think it's worse for women, I swear those sales girls look at you like they're thinking 'What is SHE doing here?' Oh man, I could have written this…I think I may HAVE written that…except with Bloomingdale's. I think it's worse for women, I swear those sales girls look at you like they're thinking 'What is SHE doing here?'

]]> By: Rottie http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6480 Rottie Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:13:11 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6480 John, just 3 words I HATE SHOPPING. ;-) John, just 3 words

I HATE SHOPPING.

;-)

]]> By: Derek http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6478 Derek Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:45 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6478 I can relate all too well. I gave up on the "mainstream" department stores, because it was just too damn depressing. Instead, I would visit the "big and tall" shops. What's worse is that once getting to the big and tall store, I would think I was one size, only to find out those clothes were too tight. It definitely stunk to find out my actual size. Anyway, I like how you dealt with it. Belts and socks are easy. Plus, it just feels great to get something new for the kitchen. I can relate all too well. I gave up on the "mainstream" department stores, because it was just too damn depressing. Instead, I would visit the "big and tall" shops.

What's worse is that once getting to the big and tall store, I would think I was one size, only to find out those clothes were too tight. It definitely stunk to find out my actual size.

Anyway, I like how you dealt with it. Belts and socks are easy. Plus, it just feels great to get something new for the kitchen.

]]> By: Hanlie http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6477 Hanlie Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:12:05 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6477 I think it's time to get back on that wagon again... Use your kitchen utensils for good, not evil! I think it's time to get back on that wagon again… Use your kitchen utensils for good, not evil!

]]> By: Fat Daddy http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6476 Fat Daddy Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:03:31 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6476 I hope it is depressing enough to give you some real motivation. If it were to me I wouldn't have 9 zillion frequent shopper points at the local big and tall shop. But sometimes you just catch fire, even for reasons that have not motivated you in the past. Glad to see you back in our neck of the woods. I hope it is depressing enough to give you some real motivation. If it were to me I wouldn't have 9 zillion frequent shopper points at the local big and tall shop.

But sometimes you just catch fire, even for reasons that have not motivated you in the past.

Glad to see you back in our neck of the woods.

]]> By: Greg at Live Fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6474 Greg at Live Fit Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:42:45 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6474 Sounds like how my wife shops! I don't think that has anything to do weight... *grin* Sounds like how my wife shops! I don't think that has anything to do weight… *grin*

]]> By: AndrewE http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6472 AndrewE Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:25:21 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6472 Time to get back on the wagon John! Time to get back on the wagon John!

]]> By: Small Steps to Health http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6471 Small Steps to Health Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:07:11 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6471 This is the first time I read about an overweight guy's experience with buying clothes. I guess it doesn't matter what gender you, just that when you are overweight, clothes shopping is still a painful experience. Sorry you had such a lousy time John. --asithi This is the first time I read about an overweight guy's experience with buying clothes. I guess it doesn't matter what gender you, just that when you are overweight, clothes shopping is still a painful experience. Sorry you had such a lousy time John.

–asithi

]]> By: Petra Weiss http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/08/23/how-a-fat-guy-shops-at-macys/#comment-6469 Petra Weiss Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:31:30 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1692#comment-6469 Doesn't that sound like something that's happened to me before! You go out to get something in particular and come home with lots of things you didn't even knew you needed, but not what you went out to buy. I can feel with you, John! Doesn't that sound like something that's happened to me before! You go out to get something in particular and come home with lots of things you didn't even knew you needed, but not what you went out to buy. I can feel with you, John!

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