Yes! I did just that! I found a pair of Kuhl pants @ a thrift store. They retail for $100....I paid $6 and they are tight.....hoping that is a past tense statement real soon....wishing us BOTH luck...and hoping to stay on track.

I have an entire closet full of those items. In fact, I just tried on a piece this morning. It was like a gym workout trying to take it off.

I have kept favorite clothes for years. It does not work. It just clogs the closet:

I didn't buy something, but I had a pair of jeans (sz 4) from about 9 years ago that I recently got back into. Feels so good! Maybe shopping for a smaller size now. Yay!

Although I haven’t, I hope this is a motivating incentive for you.

I save my fat clothes because I know I will inevitably gain weight again, although they’re usually out of style by then.

No, in fact when I am at optimal weight, (which I don't think I am right now, but I may never be 5 lbs lighter)...I usually buy my clothes a little loose so I have wiggle room. I don't remember the last time I bought something that fit snugly, and I don't think I have ever bought anything that I could not get into.

LcilleLucille, how is the weight loss going?

I think a single article of clothing can be motivational in this way. But if you're holding on to a closet of items that make you feel as if you've failed, it's time to move on. Don't do that to yourself, and find inspiration elsewhere.

Lucille, use that dress as daily motivation toward your overall goal of feeling better and healthier. I admire you for sharing this!

Lucille, how is the weight loss going?

It's only been 3 weeks, I've lost a little..

I haven't bought something smaller as incentive, but have "rewarded" weight loss by buying a dress. I am up a bit from a "low" point so I have a handful of too tight jeans that are doing their best to motivate me.