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I am 4’10 and have a larger than average chest, but nothing crazy. I lost a lot of weight (8 more pounds to go) and I’m still figuring out sizing. I buy a lot second hand from brands I love and if I really want it on the brands website, I’ll just get it. Lately I’ve been wearing a 6 in Disturbia but those items are getting looser. No big deal, I’ll tailor them. On Vinted I found a $20 mini Pinafore dress by Disturbia that’s sold out on website. The resell market is high for disturbia so it was a steal. Sellers on Vinted rarely add measurements and I snagged it because in the past an item as sold before a seller responded, if they even did. It was a size 4, so I was somewhat confident it would work.

NOPE. I go to button it up, I’m getting excited until I get to the chest. Without a bra I can button it, but BARELY. Needless to say, I’m disappointed, and idk if a 6 would fit elsewhere the same way and I can’t find it online second hand in a 6 to have it tailored. It was actually the right length and not knee length on me. The waist down was SO flattering. I’ve never had this problem with this brand, so maybe it’s the style of dress?

Anyways, do you know where I could find a dress similar with a more forgiving bust area? Or pinafore dresses in general I could try in stores or online that won’t look frumpy in length?

Anthuriums are my favorite. We moved from Florida to Kentucky two years ago and the only anthurium that I brought with me is my bush of a Clarinervium. I was afraid they’d all die or struggle and moving was more than I could handle at the time. As we’ve settled in, I’ve slowly started collecting again. My husband got me what I call, “anthurium starter pack” at a recent plant expo. They have settled in and are pushing new leaves. I now have 5 new babies, and boy do I want more. I want to replace all the ones I gave away. But my question is what is the best fertilizer? My normal soil mix has had to change as it’s a different climate. It’s more chunky but I still use worm castings and bat guano. I use to use a variety of plant vitamins (liquid dirt, super thrive), and MSU Lite from Tezula. I think I used the last of my Tezula slow release on my aroids since being here so I’ve been using Osmocote (don’t shame me please). That being said, is there a favorite? One you’d recommend? Or is the MSU Lite still a decent combo with super thrive? I feel like rusty. My husband also got me a Delta Force for anniversary present and I want it to THRIVE!

Some days I wake up and I see the progress. But I still feel like a big girl. I’m 4’10 and I was 190+ pounds and I did not wear it well. I’m now 135, and my goal is 120. My initial goal was 135 but when I got to about 145, I realized I needed to move the goal post. I’m still not happy. I am overly critical of my arms, and my mom belly. I’ve been strength training this entire time but it feels like I should have seen more progress? I do full body workouts 3x a week and throw in yoga and Pilates. Physically I feel amazing. I can do pull ups now, I have my mobility back and I can run a mile. In 11 minutes.

Is this all in my head? I finally started getting new clothes lately. I reached for 10/12 and ended up a 6/8. I feel like an imposter. I feel wide. I feel delusional on the days I feel good. Other days I feel like a mini meatball sub. Does anyone else experience this after weight loss? Is there something I should be doing differently? I’m so close to the finish line. I don’t want to be on the meds forever. I want to go into maintenance and taper off.

Some days I wake up and I see the progress. But I still feel like a big girl. I’m 4’10 and I was 190+ pounds and I did not wear it well. I’m now 135, and my goal is 120. I’m still not happy. I am overly critical of my arms, and my mom belly. I’ve been strength training this entire time but it feels like I should have seen more progress? I do full body workouts 3x a week and throw in yoga and Pilates. Physically I feel amazing. I can do pull ups now, I have my mobility back and I can run a mile. In 11 minutes.

Is this all in my head? I finally started getting new clothes lately. I reached for 10/12 and ended up a 6/8. I feel like an imposter. I feel wide. I feel delusional on the days I feel good. Does anyone else experience this after weight loss? Is there something I should be doing differently?