Hi...I don't have to shop around in the thrift stores, although that is a good idea, I have clothes, and nice ones at that...but its my feeling, not everyone feels like this...but I am not happy in anything I wear. I can doll up to the hilt and go where I am going and see all these slimmer folk and I feel I could have gone in my pajamas! I know its all in my mind...but its my motivation not to feel like that anymore....I just want to look extra nice and feel healthy...As for the jeans, I don't wear pants anymore...I don't look good in them, I am short and stubby and they make me uncomfortable...maybe down the line a nice pant suit will be a good choice for me, but for now...getting down to 18 and a nice two piece suit with a jacket, skirt with a zipper would be great! I am going to do this for me! ON MY WAY and counting ....40 lbs gone!