You could call it

Horsing Around in Germany



Even if no one else reads it, you'll have a place of your own. A couple of years down the road, you'll marvel at the education you've achieved.

Best wishes.

What I found with my journal is that many people probably read it (based on the number of clicks).

And, that if I participate in the forum, and comment nicely in other people's journals, they will come to look at mine.

It's a good way to get to know people, and make friends, as well. Not to mention that it keeps you honest, if you commit to posting daily in your journal. When a friend hasn't posted for a while, I know that it's likely that s/he went off plan. And sometimes, just a post to say, "Hey. How are you doing? I miss you." will help them.

That does not seem that big even for European standards! What US size do you wear? I wonder if you are converting your weight incorrectly from kilos?

There are mail-order catalogs and some plus size clothing stores in Germany, but maybe not where you are. Ulla Popken has shops and is basically the German equivalent of Lane Bryant. I bought all my clothes there when I lived in Europe. You can find all of their stores here http://www.ullapopken.eu/de/inhalt/...e/filialfinder/.

Done, thanks for suggesting it.

Do they actually have minimizer bras or the equivalent? I wear a sports bra every day because I don't like my boobs to hit my chin when I ride a horse. (I use a Moving Comfort Fiona (and a Maia but it has an underwire that gave me a rash.)

Oh, I don't know but they have a full range of everything else - just like Lane Bryant. You are probably allergic to the nickel in the underwires (I am, too). My favorite bra for sports is Lynx http://www.lynxsportswear.com/. They are kind of ugly but they work perfectly.

Wow, they have clothes (and bras) in my size, and check it out, they have shirts WITH SLEEVES! Thanks so much for this. My US size is 16, 18, 2X...

Not ugly, it looks like it does its job. I just don't know how to get in and out of bras with backs like that. (blush)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aag/main...QPVL8&sshmPath=

Also a good UK based store which delivers to Germany. Can either buy through amazon or from their website at:

http://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/

It's a little weird at first but you get used to it!

They run a little boxy for me but if you can go to the store and try stuff on you will find stuff that fits. You must have a build like me. At 140, I am maxing out of regular sizes (not that I've been 140 since 8th grade!). At 180 in the 2000's, I was still well into plus sizes but could sometimes shop 16's or 18's in regular brands (is that Europe size 56? I can never remember). My cup size is H so I can't even shop in the US for that unless I order online. My mother weighs 150 pounds and can only shop plus. She's 5'2" but STILL. It's a build thing.