Shopping for clothes

Going shopping for clothes is depressing and often humiliating.  I went into John Lewis, looking for a woollen coat or jacket in these sub zero temperatures.  I couldnt find anything above a size 18, and didnt know where to look for 'plus'size clothes.  I asked an assistant, who said, oh..well, what size do you want - we do go up to a size 18.  I asked if there were any larger size sections.  She said...ohhhh..no, she didnt think so, but I'll just go and ask someone. And off she went to ask a gentlemen who came over and said:  WHAT size did you say you were after?  A size 22 or 24 I mumbled.  Oh, no, no we don't go up THAT far...mmmm...not sure where you'd go for that sort of size.  Thanks, I said.

The 100 Plus Club

I have been thinking for a while about starting what I call The 100 Plus Club.  It is for a group of people who weigh over 100kg - but in fact will be for anyone who has significant issues with their weight.  By this I mean someone who has maybe joined WW more times than they care to remember - and keep having to rejoin! Or they've tried every diet under the sun - and then some! 
I have struggled with being overweight since I was pregnant with my first child at 17. Until then I had never considered my weight, or weighed myself, or even knew what dress size I was.  I steadily gained weight over the years, with the typical yo-yo of weight as I tried all the different ways to lose weight.
I have finally come to the conclusion after thirty years of trying, that this is NOT what the experts say it is.  I believe losing weight is about the psychological, the physical, the spiritual self.
In New Zealand, one out of every four women is believed to have been sexually abused.  I wonder what the statistics are for overweight women?  I believe we become overweight (significantly overweight, not just needing to lose a few kilos or pounds for the best friends wedding) because it's safer to be overweight.