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At age 44, I finally got serious about shedding my excess weight.

I went from a women's size 28 to a size 14. At first this was exhilarating. I would rush to the mall to shop for my new size and consequently run up a charge bill. As the weight continued to come off, the thrill of growing a larger charge bill went away. Since I had to get clothes that fit, I finally learned to shed my excess pride too. I learned about thrift stores and I haven't looked back. I am still amazed at the brand new designer clothing I find at thrift stores.

My latest find was a blazer that I picked up for $6. I took that blazer to the "one price" drycleaner and had it cleaned for $3.39. When I picked it up from the cleaners, I realized I had purchased a $150 blazer for less than $10. I find that the thought of going out and buying new clothes from the mall is now obscene to me.