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Aristus

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14. My wife and I are what they called in the 1980's DINKS.

Reply to ALBliberal (Reply #12)

Sat Mar 23, 2024, 08:41 PM

Mar 23

Dual Income, No Kids.

Her kids are all grown and gone. We have an empty nest that’s completely paid off, and no debt. So we spend a lot of our money on clothes.

When I was younger and discovered the power of clothing to impress other people, I wanted to be the kind of guy who owned his own tuxedo. Now I own two, a black Calvin Klein and a gray Vera Wang. I also mix it up with a navy shawl-collar dinner jacket, a white dinner jacket, and a gray one decorated with silver brocade.

I have a number of very nice Hickey-Freeman and Hart, Schaffner, & Marx suits that are great for a night on the town. So I really want to be able to fit in them again soon.

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Did another fitting the other day. Tried on all my tailored clothing items. Not much more progress. [View all] Aristus Mar 23 OP

Good for you. Keep up the good work!! Srkdqltr Mar 23 #1

Wishing you all the best, Aristus! I'm sure you'll reach your goal. highplainsdem Mar 23 #2

You're doing it right... 2naSalit Mar 23 #3

Count your carbs. MOMFUDSKI Mar 23 #4

I started taking Buspar for anxiety Marthe48 Mar 23 #5

I get it! Bread is my downfall right now. I need to cut it out because I know how much better emulatorloo Mar 23 #8

I've baked my own for over 3 years Marthe48 Mar 23 #10

I've been buying Brownberry Keto bread and like it. Talitha Mar 24 #20

Thanks for the tip! emulatorloo Mar 24 #21

Glad to hear good news !!!! Karadeniz Mar 23 #6

Excellent work! I admire your TENACITY! emulatorloo Mar 23 #7

You are my hero! chillfactor Mar 23 #9

Stay focused on your diet. Mr.Bill Mar 23 #11

I'm guessing you have quite an impressive wardrobe ALBliberal Mar 23 #12

My wife and I are what they called in the 1980's DINKS. Aristus Mar 23 #14

Not having a heart attack is a good thing Warpy Mar 23 #13

I tend not to buy trendy clothing. I love the classics. They never go out of style. Aristus Mar 23 #15

I'm finally losing weight by eating fiber first... Trueblue Texan Mar 23 #16

As long as you are feeling good that is the goal. Hope22 Mar 23 #17

Aristus, True Dough Mar 23 #18

May I suggest...... Hotler Mar 23 #19