Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
So RawrGirl just discovered the TV show Drop Dead Diva. It is awesome! Brooke Elliot is gorgeous! RawrGirl thinks she has a girl-crush, lol.
Blimp to Bombshell: RawrGirl's Weight Loss Diary
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Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
So this is random, but here's a pic of that zucchini/squash dish RawrGirl posted the recipe for pages ago. She took this pic back when she planned on making a low-carb cookbook, which she soon gave up on as she figured it wouldn't really sell since there are so many free recipes online, lol. But doesn't it look divine?
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
Measurement Update
RawrGirl's measurements are less than her pre-Thanksgiving measurements...which means she weighs less than 135.8.
This means, she weighs less than she ever has in her adult life!
Only .25 inches away from being a 28 inch waist!
And for the first time ever, upper arms are under 12 inches!
Strangely though...RawrGirl does not feel thin. She doesn't feel fat, but before Thanksgiving she was feeling quite thin and chuffed. The week after Thanksgiving when RawrGirl was sick, she felt normal, like she weighed 150ish. She knows this is because most likely a scale would not still say under 140, but now that she is less than before, she wants that high back. She liked it. It felt good.
Of course, perhaps it's because she really hasn't had the money to update her wardrobe much, so most days she still wears the same old clothes. Or maybe it's because she's not yet at goal. Or maybe that "I'm finally thin!" feeling doesn't last forever. *shrug*
* Started VLCD / joined Minimins
**Road-trip Gain
RawrGirl's measurements are less than her pre-Thanksgiving measurements...which means she weighs less than 135.8.
This means, she weighs less than she ever has in her adult life!Only .25 inches away from being a 28 inch waist!
And for the first time ever, upper arms are under 12 inches!
Strangely though...RawrGirl does not feel thin. She doesn't feel fat, but before Thanksgiving she was feeling quite thin and chuffed. The week after Thanksgiving when RawrGirl was sick, she felt normal, like she weighed 150ish. She knows this is because most likely a scale would not still say under 140, but now that she is less than before, she wants that high back. She liked it. It felt good.
Of course, perhaps it's because she really hasn't had the money to update her wardrobe much, so most days she still wears the same old clothes. Or maybe it's because she's not yet at goal. Or maybe that "I'm finally thin!" feeling doesn't last forever. *shrug*
| Date | Jan 2010 | July 2 2012 | July 13 | July 20 | July 27 | Aug 24* | Aug 31 | Sept 14 | Sept 28 | Oct 5 | Oct 19** | Oct 26 | Nov 2 | Nov 9 | Nov 16 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 | Dec 21 | Jan 11 | Feb 15 | TOTAL |
| Weight | 172 | 162? | 158? | 155? | 155? | 150? | 148? | 143? | 139? | 138.5 | ? | ||||||||||
| Waist | 32.5 | 31.75 | 31.25 | 31.25 | 30.75 | 30.5 | 30 | 29.75 | 29.5 | 30 | 29.75 | 29.25 | 29 | 28.75 | 28.25 | -4.25 | |||||
| Navel | 39 | 38.5 | 37.5 | 38 | 37.75 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34.5 | 34 | 34 | -5 | |||||
| Hips | 41.5 | 41.5 | 40.75 | 40.75 | 40.75 | 40.75 | 40 | 39.75 | 39.5 | 39.75 | 39.5 | 39.25 | 38.75 | 38.75 | 38.5 | -3 | |||||
| Arm | 13 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.25 | 12 | 12 | 11.75 | -1.25 | ||||||||||
| Thigh | 24.75 | 24.25 | 24.5 | 24 | 23.75 | 23.75 | 23.75 | 23.75 | 23.5 | 23 | 22.75 | 22.5 | -2.25 |
* Started VLCD / joined Minimins
**Road-trip Gain
lookingforme
Silver Member
Hey huni
was only having this conversation yesterday at how low you get once you reach a wieght or plato. We all forget quickly what we have achieved. The adrenaline rush of achievent no longer comes knocking but ee must strive to remember as its in that lull that ee faulter back up the road we traveled down.
My suggestion is find a wieght and maintain as we have to cut off somewhere and move on.
I found that i had lost something to obsses about at first so now its more about keeping fit rather than scale readings.
Keeping fit hobby can never run out and it provides loads of self achievement.
Coat sounds lovely a well earnt prrzzie Xx
was only having this conversation yesterday at how low you get once you reach a wieght or plato. We all forget quickly what we have achieved. The adrenaline rush of achievent no longer comes knocking but ee must strive to remember as its in that lull that ee faulter back up the road we traveled down.
My suggestion is find a wieght and maintain as we have to cut off somewhere and move on.
I found that i had lost something to obsses about at first so now its more about keeping fit rather than scale readings.
Keeping fit hobby can never run out and it provides loads of self achievement.
Coat sounds lovely a well earnt prrzzie Xx
squishymcfatterson
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RawrGirl's measurements are less than her pre-Thanksgiving measurements...which means she weighs less than 135.8.
Only .25 inches away from being a 28 inch waist!
And for the first time ever, upper arms are under 12 inches!
Strangely though...RawrGirl does not feel thin. She doesn't feel fat, but before Thanksgiving she was feeling quite thin and chuffed. The week after Thanksgiving when RawrGirl was sick, she felt normal, like she weighed 150ish. She knows this is because most likely a scale would not still say under 140, but now that she is less than before, she wants that high back. She liked it. It felt good.
Of course, perhaps it's because she really hasn't had the money to update her wardrobe much, so most days she still wears the same old clothes. Or maybe it's because she's not yet at goal. Or maybe that "I'm finally thin!" feeling doesn't last forever. *shrug*
Date Jan 2010 July 2 2012 July 13 July 20 July 27 Aug 24* Aug 31 Sept 14 Sept 28 Oct 5 Oct 19** Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Dec 7 Dec
14Dec 21 Jan
11Feb
15TOTAL Weight 172 162? 158? 155? 155? 150? 148? 143?
139?
138.5 ?
Waist 32.5 31.75 31.25 31.25 30.75 30.5 30 29.75 29.5 30 29.75 29.25 29 28.75 28.25
-4.25 Navel 39 38.5 37.5 38 37.75 36.5 36.5 36 36 36 35 35 34.5 34 34
-5 Hips 41.5 41.5 40.75 40.75 40.75 40.75 40 39.75 39.5 39.75 39.5 39.25 38.75 38.75 38.5
-3 Arm 13
12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.25 12 12 11.75
-1.25 Thigh 24.75
24.25 24.5
24 23.75 23.75 23.75 23.75 23.5 23 22.75 22.5
-2.25
* Started VLCD / joined Minimins
**Road-trip Gain
How did I miss this update?! Can't see your table on my phone but wow- you're doing so well! Ooh, when do you weigh again? Christmas week? How exciting! I wonder how low you'll be by then skinny lady?!
I know what you mean- some days I really do feel thin, others I just feel like the same old fat me. Usually I feel slimmer when I'm a bit more dressed up so maybe, like you suggested, it's a clothes thing?
Also, when your family see how much weight you've lost, that will hopefully give you another surge of self-pride!
Hope you had a great weekend. X
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
Lots of NSV's!
RawrGirl actually felt thin again after she spent Friday window shopping and trying on lots of clothes. For the first time ever medium pajama pants fit! RawrGirl was always an x-large and even then sometimes they were so tight and bulgy that she'd leave the dressing room in tears. Plus she saw her back in the dressing room caddy-cornered mirror and just kind of stared at that the lack of rolls. She's not at goal...but she was definitely surprised at how slender she looked (still waiting on that hint of spine that squishy has!). So yea...it turned out to be a great NSV day!
Awesomest news ever! RawrGirl sold her old digital camera and lenses and telescope with camera attachment for the price of her coat's lay-a-way balance!!! So yes...she has her coat early! She picked it up last night.
Oh...and in case RawrGirl forgot to mention she found a pair of brown heeled knee-high boots and black heeled knee-high boots and a bright burgundy purse (she's been searching for all 3 of these items for awhile and couldn't find what she wanted anywhere...then found all 3 at the same place). So she put them down on lay-a-way and is picking them up on Thursday or Friday.
So basically her camera/telescope paid for that stuff as the coat is a Christmas present from Prince Charming but she wanted the coat first so just kind of worked it out out-of-order.
Even better news...a friend from church for whom RawrGirl did the wedding of informed her that his company needed a photographer next monday night and suggested RawrGirl...who not only got the job, but was told she bidded too low and to double her price. So for 2 hours of photographing RawrGirl is making $200! (This is quite needed as RawrGirl's car's service engine light came on as she drove away from picking up her coat last night...grr!) So hopefully whatever is wrong with the car, $200 will fix it!
A few other NSV -- RawrGirl did some more window shopping last night and tried on a size large dress which practically fell off her, but the only other size they had was a small...and it actually fit (though it was cut all wrong and RawrGirl wouldn't have bought it even if she had the money). But another dress was quite cute and a size 4. (This is all very strange as RawrGirl is an 8...and she knows that some stores put lower sizes on so people buy them, but still...30 pounds ago most stores largest size wouldn't fit her!)
RawrGirl actually felt thin again after she spent Friday window shopping and trying on lots of clothes. For the first time ever medium pajama pants fit! RawrGirl was always an x-large and even then sometimes they were so tight and bulgy that she'd leave the dressing room in tears. Plus she saw her back in the dressing room caddy-cornered mirror and just kind of stared at that the lack of rolls. She's not at goal...but she was definitely surprised at how slender she looked (still waiting on that hint of spine that squishy has!). So yea...it turned out to be a great NSV day!
Awesomest news ever! RawrGirl sold her old digital camera and lenses and telescope with camera attachment for the price of her coat's lay-a-way balance!!! So yes...she has her coat early! She picked it up last night.
Oh...and in case RawrGirl forgot to mention she found a pair of brown heeled knee-high boots and black heeled knee-high boots and a bright burgundy purse (she's been searching for all 3 of these items for awhile and couldn't find what she wanted anywhere...then found all 3 at the same place). So she put them down on lay-a-way and is picking them up on Thursday or Friday.
So basically her camera/telescope paid for that stuff as the coat is a Christmas present from Prince Charming but she wanted the coat first so just kind of worked it out out-of-order.
Even better news...a friend from church for whom RawrGirl did the wedding of informed her that his company needed a photographer next monday night and suggested RawrGirl...who not only got the job, but was told she bidded too low and to double her price. So for 2 hours of photographing RawrGirl is making $200! (This is quite needed as RawrGirl's car's service engine light came on as she drove away from picking up her coat last night...grr!) So hopefully whatever is wrong with the car, $200 will fix it!
A few other NSV -- RawrGirl did some more window shopping last night and tried on a size large dress which practically fell off her, but the only other size they had was a small...and it actually fit (though it was cut all wrong and RawrGirl wouldn't have bought it even if she had the money). But another dress was quite cute and a size 4. (This is all very strange as RawrGirl is an 8...and she knows that some stores put lower sizes on so people buy them, but still...30 pounds ago most stores largest size wouldn't fit her!)
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
Exercise for Life
RawrGirl has actually decided that she thinks she can do her version of Shred 4-5x a week for the rest of her life. She's not bored at all...and since she hates long versions of cardio, she finds 3 two-minute cardio bursts the easiest thing ever. Not easy as in not a tough enough workout (RawrGirl is huffing and puffing esp after the plank jumps), but easy in the sense that it's over quick!
Plus, she lifts while watching this new show she discovered on Netflix called Drop Dead Diva about this size 2 airhead who dies in the first episode and comes back as this gorgeous plus size and very sassy lawyer.
If this sounds confusing, here's an example from today.
Start Drop Dead Diva on laptop: warm up arms, legs, etc. Pause show.
Level 2 Jillian circuit 3 cardio on TV: 30 sec plank jumps, 30 sec high jumps, 30 sec skaters, and 30 sec high jumps. Pause.
Unpause Drop Dead Diva -- 3 sets of 12 push-ups (as many on feet as possible which is about 6-8, then rest on knees). Pause.
Rewind Jillian. Repeat cardio circuit mentioned above. Pause.
Drop Dead Diva -- 3 sets of 12 reps on upper back alternated with 3 sets of 12 reps on middle back weight. Pause.
Rewind Jillian. Repeat cardio circuit mentioned above. Stop.
Drop Dead Diva -- 3 sets of 12 reps on biceps alternated with 3 sets of 12 reps on triceps. Then a cool down. Then happily finish the episode while breathing returns to normal and sucking down 24 oz of water, lol.
So anyway...because it's a such a short workout, and yet very effective, RawrGirl honestly thinks she can continue doing this 4-5x a week for life. And she alternates what exercises she does. Like some days it's pushups for chest, others its butterfly presses. Some days shoulders are delt raises, others they are weights at her side then lifting straight out like a letter T.
And of course, the next day she does lower body.
So yea...it's not as repetitive as doing the actual DVD over and over again, and since she's not bored yet, she hopes/feels she can stick with this to maintain her goal weight for life. Past exercise weight loss attempts were always accompanied by dreaming of the day she reached goal and didn't have to exercise anymore. So she really thinks this is a great step in the right direction of realistically maintaining.
RawrGirl has actually decided that she thinks she can do her version of Shred 4-5x a week for the rest of her life. She's not bored at all...and since she hates long versions of cardio, she finds 3 two-minute cardio bursts the easiest thing ever. Not easy as in not a tough enough workout (RawrGirl is huffing and puffing esp after the plank jumps), but easy in the sense that it's over quick!
Plus, she lifts while watching this new show she discovered on Netflix called Drop Dead Diva about this size 2 airhead who dies in the first episode and comes back as this gorgeous plus size and very sassy lawyer.
If this sounds confusing, here's an example from today.
Start Drop Dead Diva on laptop: warm up arms, legs, etc. Pause show.
Level 2 Jillian circuit 3 cardio on TV: 30 sec plank jumps, 30 sec high jumps, 30 sec skaters, and 30 sec high jumps. Pause.
Unpause Drop Dead Diva -- 3 sets of 12 push-ups (as many on feet as possible which is about 6-8, then rest on knees). Pause.
Rewind Jillian. Repeat cardio circuit mentioned above. Pause.
Drop Dead Diva -- 3 sets of 12 reps on upper back alternated with 3 sets of 12 reps on middle back weight. Pause.
Rewind Jillian. Repeat cardio circuit mentioned above. Stop.
Drop Dead Diva -- 3 sets of 12 reps on biceps alternated with 3 sets of 12 reps on triceps. Then a cool down. Then happily finish the episode while breathing returns to normal and sucking down 24 oz of water, lol.
So anyway...because it's a such a short workout, and yet very effective, RawrGirl honestly thinks she can continue doing this 4-5x a week for life. And she alternates what exercises she does. Like some days it's pushups for chest, others its butterfly presses. Some days shoulders are delt raises, others they are weights at her side then lifting straight out like a letter T.
And of course, the next day she does lower body.
So yea...it's not as repetitive as doing the actual DVD over and over again, and since she's not bored yet, she hopes/feels she can stick with this to maintain her goal weight for life. Past exercise weight loss attempts were always accompanied by dreaming of the day she reached goal and didn't have to exercise anymore. So she really thinks this is a great step in the right direction of realistically maintaining.
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
Fashion Scrapbook
So last night while reading one the bazillion style books borrowed from the library, RawrGirl had a scathingly brilliant idea.
A common theme in these books is to organize your closest and pair up outfits together, but that can be rather tricky when one piece such as a sweater or cami can create multiple outfits. Another book suggested taking pictures of yourself in each outfit and hanging them on the inside of your closet door so you remember the different outfits you put together. Well, RawrGirl has accordion- style doors so this wouldn't work, but this led to her idea:
A fashion scrapbook with each 2-page spread having its own theme--elegant evening, browns, fall looks, business casual, etc.
And instead of just randomly holding a camera phone to a full length mirror, mounting a regular camera on a tripod and imitating poses from a fashion magazine. And scrapbook albums are pretty enough that it could then be displayed on the dresser as decor and be readily available whenever you want to flip through it to decide how you want to look that day.
Two other bonuses:
1) immortalizing your new look and hard work, and
2) awesome Facebook pics
What do you all think?
So last night while reading one the bazillion style books borrowed from the library, RawrGirl had a scathingly brilliant idea.
A common theme in these books is to organize your closest and pair up outfits together, but that can be rather tricky when one piece such as a sweater or cami can create multiple outfits. Another book suggested taking pictures of yourself in each outfit and hanging them on the inside of your closet door so you remember the different outfits you put together. Well, RawrGirl has accordion- style doors so this wouldn't work, but this led to her idea:
A fashion scrapbook with each 2-page spread having its own theme--elegant evening, browns, fall looks, business casual, etc.
And instead of just randomly holding a camera phone to a full length mirror, mounting a regular camera on a tripod and imitating poses from a fashion magazine. And scrapbook albums are pretty enough that it could then be displayed on the dresser as decor and be readily available whenever you want to flip through it to decide how you want to look that day.
Two other bonuses:
1) immortalizing your new look and hard work, and
2) awesome Facebook pics
What do you all think?
dominoes
Silver Member
Sounds awesome! Your blog has definitely inspired me to glam up my look a bit. Jeans and plain tshirts are featuring a bit too often and while that's ok for casual Berlin, I need to be a bit dressier in London when I move back. Hair is next on the agenda - my appointment is booked for next Tuesday.
By the way, have you found any blogs on this stuff? I can't get hold of any books easily at the moment but someone somewhere must have a blog on this?
By the way, have you found any blogs on this stuff? I can't get hold of any books easily at the moment but someone somewhere must have a blog on this?
squishymcfatterson
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Ok first of all, I LOVE the coat! It's gorgeous. And you look so confident in it! Boots and bag sound great too, you will definitely start to feel slimmer when you start dressing in new clothes.
If you sold your camera, what will you use for the photography job?!! I was up in the attic yesterday getting the decorations down and I saw a few things that hubby and I should sell. Nothing expensive but they're better off with someone who wants them, and we're better off with some extra cash. Something to do in the new year I suppose! Not keen on selling on EBay as I'm new to it, but we may sell at a car-boot sale (kind of like a garage/yard sale)
Wow, love the idea of the photo album! There's no way I'd ever have the time and patience to actually do it, but it's such a great idea.
Hope you're having a good week my dear? Looking forward to Christmas? X
If you sold your camera, what will you use for the photography job?!! I was up in the attic yesterday getting the decorations down and I saw a few things that hubby and I should sell. Nothing expensive but they're better off with someone who wants them, and we're better off with some extra cash. Something to do in the new year I suppose! Not keen on selling on EBay as I'm new to it, but we may sell at a car-boot sale (kind of like a garage/yard sale)
Wow, love the idea of the photo album! There's no way I'd ever have the time and patience to actually do it, but it's such a great idea.
Hope you're having a good week my dear? Looking forward to Christmas? X
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
Thanks! RawrGirl thinks so too!
RawrGirl sold her old camera, bought back in 2006 -- the Canon Rebel XT. Her new one is/was the top of the line just released in early 2012 -- the Canon Rebel T3i.
Someday (the summer of 2018 actually), RawrGirl hopes to rent a house in England for the summer, and visit Italy, Paris, etc. while over there. She'd love to also visit Ireland to meet you in person. If so, perhaps, she could do a whole photo shoot for you.
Mostly. Things have recently become even more strained between RawrGirl's mother and sister and her. It's long and convoluted, and has to do with their lifelong ultra-fundamental/conservative take on Christianity. Suffice it to say, in RawrGirl's own research for her Christian fantasy series, she's discovered a lot of what some American protestant churches believe is actually wrong, and despite the insurmountable evidence to back up these findings, RawrGirl's mother/sister now believe her to be confused, disillusioned, wrong, unwise, not able to read/interpret the Bible correctly, etc.
Anyway...RawrGirl's brother is coming in from California and we are all staying at mom/sister's for 3 days, and brother and RawrGirl get along great, so it will be very nice to seem him. And most likely, everyone will be so busy with Christmas that nothing derogatory will even come up (and RawrGirl has come to the conclusion to never discuss religion or politics with her mother/sister ever again), so it will most likely be an enjoyable 3 days. But at the same time, she just hopes there is no tension in the air.
After those 3 days, we are spending 5 days in Kansas with Prince Charming's parents who make RawrGirl feel unconditionally loved even if/when they disagree with her on things. So RawrGirl is looking very forward to seeing them, as they always make her feel wanted and accepted just as she is! Perhaps RawrGirl's mother/sister also love her unconditionally, but it doesn't often feel that way.
No matter what though, RawrGirl is going to feel awesome in her new clothes!
squishymcfatterson
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A visit sounds awesome! Think how slim we'll be by then if we keep losing at the same rate?! We'll probably have disappeared!!
I think your decision not to discuss religious beliefs etc. with your mum and sister is the right one. A kind of silent "agree to disagree". I hope there won't be any tension. It will help if you arrive bright and breezy and as if all is well, rather than acting nervous or uncomfortable. They will most likely mirror your attitude! Besides that, it sounds like you have a lovely Christmas lined up so focus on all the positives and you'll be fine. At least you have the cosy comfort of your in-laws to look forward to afterwards! X
I think your decision not to discuss religious beliefs etc. with your mum and sister is the right one. A kind of silent "agree to disagree". I hope there won't be any tension. It will help if you arrive bright and breezy and as if all is well, rather than acting nervous or uncomfortable. They will most likely mirror your attitude! Besides that, it sounds like you have a lovely Christmas lined up so focus on all the positives and you'll be fine. At least you have the cosy comfort of your in-laws to look forward to afterwards! X
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
Measurement Update
* Started VLCD / joined Minimins
**Road-trip Gain
Ok seriously...RawrGirl is dumbfounded...in a good way. She dropped a whole inch in my hips and half an inch in my waist in one week. Doesn't weight loss slow near the end. This is amazing. RawrGirl is chuffed, and DYING to know what she weighs. But she will of course wait one more week as planned.
Waist: 27.75
Navel: 33
Hips: 37.5
Lost 1/4 in my arm and thighs STS...which is ironical, because RawrGirl is mostly happy with her waist and hips, and just wants to lose in thighs and arms. So far her chest has stayed the same, because once she loses there, she is stopping her diet no matter what her thighs look like, lol.
Oh...here is a pic of her in the new jeans she bought a few weeks ago which now have a gaping hole in the waist, and here she is in her Jay Jacobs jeans (sucking in for day life) w/o muffin top.
Best part of today...picking up boots and handbag from layaway...RawrGirl will post pics when she gets back!
PS -- Check out RawrGirl's Jay Jacobs Album to see the progression.
| Date | Jan 2010 | July 2 2012 | July 13 | July 20 | July 27 | Aug 24* | Aug 31 | Sept 14 | Sept 28 | Oct 5 | Oct 19** | Oct 26 | Nov 2 | Nov 9 | Nov 16 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 | Dec 21 | Jan 11 | Feb 15 | TOTAL | Goal |
| Weight | 172 | 162? | 158? | 155? | 155? | 150? | 148? | 143? | 139? | 138.5 | ? | ? | ||||||||||
| Waist | 32.5 | 31.75 | 31.25 | 31.25 | 30.75 | 30.5 | 30 | 29.75 | 29.5 | 30 | 29.75 | 29.25 | 29 | 28.75 | 28.25 | 27.75 | -4.75 | 27/26 | ||||
| Navel | 39 | 38.5 | 37.5 | 38 | 37.75 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34.5 | 34 | 34 | 33 | -6 | n/a | ||||
| Hips | 41.5 | 41.5 | 40.75 | 40.75 | 40.75 | 40.75 | 40 | 39.75 | 39.5 | 39.75 | 39.5 | 39.25 | 38.75 | 38.75 | 38.5 | 37.5 | -4 | 37/36 | ||||
| Arm | 13 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.25 | 12 | 12 | 11.75 | 11.5 | -1.50 | 11/10 | |||||||||
| Thigh | 24.75 | 24.25 | 24.5 | 24 | 23.75 | 23.75 | 23.75 | 23.75 | 23.5 | 23 | 22.75 | 22.5 | 22.5 | -2.25 | 22/21 |
* Started VLCD / joined Minimins
**Road-trip Gain
Ok seriously...RawrGirl is dumbfounded...in a good way. She dropped a whole inch in my hips and half an inch in my waist in one week. Doesn't weight loss slow near the end. This is amazing. RawrGirl is chuffed, and DYING to know what she weighs. But she will of course wait one more week as planned.
Waist: 27.75
Navel: 33
Hips: 37.5
Lost 1/4 in my arm and thighs STS...which is ironical, because RawrGirl is mostly happy with her waist and hips, and just wants to lose in thighs and arms. So far her chest has stayed the same, because once she loses there, she is stopping her diet no matter what her thighs look like, lol.
Oh...here is a pic of her in the new jeans she bought a few weeks ago which now have a gaping hole in the waist, and here she is in her Jay Jacobs jeans (sucking in for day life) w/o muffin top.
Best part of today...picking up boots and handbag from layaway...RawrGirl will post pics when she gets back!
PS -- Check out RawrGirl's Jay Jacobs Album to see the progression.
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squishymcfatterson
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Wow! Well done you! Aren't inches funny?! My hips have been STUCK at 35 for weeks and weeks. So much so that I had resigned myself to the fact that this was my natural size. But then this week they dropped to 34, just like that! Crazy. But hey, not complaining!
Oooh I can't wait for your weigh in next week! You are doing so well. I also can't wait to hear your family's reaction!!
Will be checking in a lot this evening until you post pics of your shopping!!
X
Oooh I can't wait for your weigh in next week! You are doing so well. I also can't wait to hear your family's reaction!!
Will be checking in a lot this evening until you post pics of your shopping!!
X
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
So sorry Squishy, just saw this now! Have been busy with errands and stuff. Ended up going to Goodwill today today as RawrGirl realized she is NOT a size 8 (which is the size she just bought jeans in), she is a size 6! Not that she is complaining, but there was a bit of stress and not having enough time to return the jeans (without a receipt, she can return them but must wait till a gift card for the store is mailed back to her!), and the eight's are too big and frumpy looking which kind of kills the idea of showing off the new figure. So anyway...RawrGirl made out at Goodwill and now has 5 fab outfits to wear so she will def post pics of all 5 of them tomorrow -- promise!!!
Squishy, you are a dear friend...you've totally made RawrGirl's night just knowing that you want to see her new outfits! <3
squishymcfatterson
Likes to post frequently
Look at you go Skinny Lady!! I am so proud of you! And yet again we are so alike- today I had to wash my recently purchased (very cheap thankfully!) size 12 (US8) jeans to try shrink them a little because they are getting too baggy! So I must be a 10 (US6) too! Yippee!
So glad we found each other here. You have made my journey so much easier. It's hard to share dieting stories with skinny friends who don't understand, so I just log on here instead. I don't want to become one of those diet bores but sometimes I just want to shout from the rooftops because I'm so proud of what I've finally achieved. I always said to hubby that if I lost weight I would be a much happier person, and I am. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. My excess weight was like a rain cloud always following me around.
Sorry, went a bit preachy there, don't know what came over me. But go team RawrGirl and Squishy. We've done great
So glad we found each other here. You have made my journey so much easier. It's hard to share dieting stories with skinny friends who don't understand, so I just log on here instead. I don't want to become one of those diet bores but sometimes I just want to shout from the rooftops because I'm so proud of what I've finally achieved. I always said to hubby that if I lost weight I would be a much happier person, and I am. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. My excess weight was like a rain cloud always following me around.
Sorry, went a bit preachy there, don't know what came over me. But go team RawrGirl and Squishy. We've done great
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
RawrGirl is waiting for her hair to dry and then will model outfits for Prince Charming who is going to take pics.
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RawrGirl is waiting for her hair to dry and then will model outfits for Prince Charming who is going to take pics.
Dry hair, dry!!
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
Photos!
Okay...as promised...
Not sure how well the colors will come up, but the first 3 are with my black boots, and the last 2 are in my brown boots.
Okay...as promised...
Not sure how well the colors will come up, but the first 3 are with my black boots, and the last 2 are in my brown boots.
Flabuless Mama
Postpartum Mama trying to conceive
2 more
Here's one wearing my new coat with my new handbag, and the other is of my newest hoodie, lol.
Here's one wearing my new coat with my new handbag, and the other is of my newest hoodie, lol.
