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[Asa]

Oh my good you wonderful people! You are writing such great posts, I just keep reading and thinking. Have been typing on a post for some time now (a few breaks), and it just keeps coming more and more great stuff to respond too .

Contrarytintagel, I love your list of why you want to be slim. That is really great, I hope I can feel exactly the same really soon!!!

Claira, wow, you look great!!! You have come a long way! Those trousers look crazy big on you. Can't imagine they were only 17 weeks ago! Your list of reasons to be slim is a real powerful one. congratulations on the pooh by the way !

Zoe, great sale for you! Are you saving the money to put to your future slim wardrobe? How is the biking coming along?

Alipalli, I want to be slim so I can get pregnant. I also want to be slim to look good, be able to wear clothes in normal shops (not the plus size ones). I want to be able to move about with ease, and also while traveling, fit into the seat and such. I will think some more about this though! And perhaps come up with a little more background.

Bethan, omg you are doing so well!!! Size 10 is amazing! I think I am going to agree with you (once I get near goal weight), that it will be some challenges trying to figure out what fits you, and what you want to wear (as suppose to what looks slimming ). So, another 13 lbs, you will be there in no time and you will be maintaining when we meet! I love your posts today! And the shop experience when you didn't recognize yourself - I guess it takes time to adjust! I don't
get those aha moments yet. But I do find every day life easier. I also love your post on reasons why doing this! That is so constructive and a go-getter. Ah, I can't explain what I mean , but I respect you for taking a good look at your life, seeing what is wrong, and then make a plan to make it right, and the JUST DO IT! I am so inspired. You will meet that man of your dreams in no time! Just keep your eyes open, even now!

I didn't weigh in today. One reason is that we spend the night away. But that is not the entire truth (since I could have brought my scale). I thought I would give it one extra day, and WI tomorrow. And spend this day drinking water like crazy . I have had lots of extra carb and calories this weekend, and I am really hungry now!!! Was very close to taking a break from CD, but didn't. I just thought about the fact that I am very in between sizes now, the big ones I can take off without unbutton them, and the next size is still tight - I DEFINITELY want to move in the direction of the smaller size . I got my period today as well. So I hope that was the reason for some water retaining.

Now I will continue reading the newest posts .

 

[broxi]

Wow Asa, I'm reading your losses since you started back too. They're great. Have you managed ok since starting back? I couldn't get back on it but I'm day 2 today and do feel more motivated than before. The last time I was on it I had swine flu but the minute felt better just ate but hopefully this time I'll do it. Is it easier or harder than first time?

 

[Asa]

Claira and Broxi, I have 48 lbs to loose, so I am almost where you are too! We have similar BMI as well Broxi. I am dreaming about being done by Christmas (what a perfect Christmas present for myself!).

If I don't gain any at tomorrows WI, then 48 lbs in 16 weeks will be an average of 3 lbs per week! That is doable! But, I will really have to think about my three trips away this fall! Can't take completely breaks like I planned too!

Broxi, I can't really give any advice on the eating/shopping compulsion you are feeling. I can relate to the eating thing of course, but not the shopping one. It is hard to change a behavior when one doesn't know the reason for it, right?

 

[Asa]

Hi Broxi, in a way it is harder this time (never should have gotten off SS , getting on after breaking is the hardest!), but mostly it is the same or easier. I know what to expect. I do the 810 plan (or I would guess something like it). With three shakes/bar and a meal a day.

 

[claira07]

i need to do the same, if i feel down first thing i do is turn to food, or if im bored, actual i just always turn to food.
i also have an obsession with buying things, anything. it makes me happy. then deppressed when i realise what i could have done with the money instead of wasting it on useless **** lol.
and always how much can io get for my money, like if a tops in the sale i will buy it in every colour cos its cheap and never wear any, where as if i spent more money i might 1 thing thats really nice and wear all the time lol
saw a green leather jacket in karen millen its £299 i would never dare buy it but i said to matt when im at goal there is no reason why i couldnt save up and have it but one instead of 10 crap ones at £30.
im also very impulsive, so it will do me good to really think about things,
going to contact gok. xxx

 

[broxi]

Claira, you sound like me. I would never save up for expensive jacket but buy lots of cheap nothing special ones. I don't think I've saved for anything in my life. I buy ok cheap clothes but now only want to buy really really nice things. What/who is gok?

 

[Asa]

Asa - Start-size 50(22), now size 46/48 (18/20), end-size 42(14)
Bethan- Start-size 18, now-size 14/12, end-size 12 bottom, 10 top
claire- start-size 22, now-size 12/14, end sz 8-10 bottom, 10-12 top


This is my guess anyway . I have never bought much clothes since I was always just going to loose weight first... That has made me clueless about fashion and what suits me as I never wanted to buy clothes. When I got down to a bit under BMI 25 (just a few years ago), I bought some more clothes, but not a lot, as I still wanted to loose some more... CRAZY stupid as I think back at it.

Now I have extremely little clothes, and find it hard to find something. I haven't worn jeans in years. I have four trousers that are too big to look nice in, and only one pair of black trousers that fit me!!! I need to buy some more before selling of the old stuff. I bought a pair of gray trousers that were really nice the other day, in 46, which is usually the biggest size before heading up to plus sizes. But, it is way too tight right now. And in the plus size department I couldn't find any (and to be honest, don't want to buy another pair!!!). I will look for a pair of trousers this week too.

Oh, I am rambling on too. What I was going to say is that I have no idea what size I will end up wearing. But I am looking forward to when I get there!

 

[claira07]

gok wan from how to look naked, i just emailed and said i want help to buy a new wardrobe and learn about key pieces, im also going to email this morning and trinney and susannah again. i like being on tv lol, i want to be pampered when i get there, i think we all deserve it.
asa broxi and claira (me), all have 3st to loose lets say by 7th dec, so we need to loose 14lb every 30days approx thats about 1/2 lb a day or 3 1/2 lb a week. i think we can do it, if we ss and then if there are days we need to socialise have a small low fat low carb meal. and keep our water intake to 3-4 litres a day. xxx

 

[Asa]

7th of December sounds great! But not doable for me . I did step up the plans, and right now I want to keep it that way, so that I can continue with my aerobic classes that I love. Three times a week. I couldn't go back to SS of three shakes. So, it will have to take a little bit longer for me to get there , but I will be right behind you all the way !

 

[claira07]

ur alot taller asa look at your last 2 losses 2lb and 4lb thats a 3lb avarage, keep drinking the water and i think you'll be right there with us xxxx

 

[Zoe.D]

Evening girls,

Broxi, I used to be like that with food to. If I was down- turn to food and if happy the same-food and drink. I think by the time I have finished cd and return to normal food my train of thought will have changed towards my old habbits, it has alot already. When I cook food for my Hubby and kids it doesn't interest me anymore. I did them a roast today and can honestly say I wanted my veg and quorn more. I think it may be because I have realised how unhappy I used to be and how much better my health and well being is since losing the weight so the thought of eating the rubbish again doesn't interest me as it means back to that place in my life which I never want to be at again.

I bought a pair of jeans today in a size 20 which is great for me as I started at a size 28. You skinny beans are buying 12's etc and here's me pleased at a size 20 lol. Anyway I felt great in them so I'm not complaining- the 12's will come for me soon i'm sure.

Everyone is doing so fantastic and congrats to every one on your achievements this week- there have been so many. Well done girls.

Claira, I will have to watch ebay and buy your clothes, I am desperate for more but can't buy all new as I am not in them long enough lol

 

[claira07]

you will be in size 12 by october i reckon the way your going, i have started all my jeans at 99p so feel free to have a peak if you like im purpledog2005. just listed 14 and 16s doing 18 and 20 next want them all on tonight xxxxxx

 

[Asa]

Thanks Claira! I will do my best to keep up with you both!

Zoe, that is an amazing drop in sizes!

 

[Zoe.D]

Thanks Claira and Asa,

Claira I will definately have a look. Going onto ebay now lol.

 

[Zoe.D]

Claira, how do I find you on ebay? Can you look up by seller or what should I search under ie plus size clothing, evans etc. I just looked can't find you.

 

[claira07]

think you can search someone try size 18 jeans dorothy perkins and you should find me on some for about 3 days or 2days 10hrs x

 

[claira07]

thats 18s done just the 20s to do then im going for a lovely bath x

 

[claira07]

all jeans on will do tops tommorrow lol,
well i am bloody ravenous, and pissed of cos im hungry. so ate 1/4 of a cucumber. want to eat something else so bad, annoyed cos i feel like ive let you down broxi. i will ss just finding it hard to get back into it xxxx

 

[claira07]

i had my lovely soak in the bath, and when i sat up and let the plug out the water went down the drain, duh i hear you saying where else would it go..... well it used to stay behind me and when i stood up it would go wooooosshhh and nearly knock me over. this time when i stood up there was a tiny puddle.

then i went to get my pjs on and matt had found the tiniest thong i own (i dint wear them, to much flabby belly) and put it out on the bed with some black patent heals and my red lipstick. lol
i came down luaghing my head off and asked what was he thinking (actually i can imagine that) but i meant what planet was he on, he would never do anything like that, hed usually get me some trousers a t shirt and a great big dressing gown, no flesh on show. but he said he was just having a laugh and thinks id look sexy now. bless him, he is not romantic, or thoughtful, or even interested in sex, usually unless i make the move. so although it mind sound crude to some of you, to me he was being really romantic.
so feel a bit happier now and having my soup, but im not wearing the thong heals or lippy. got my fluffy dressing gown on lol xxxxx

 

[Zoe.D]

Claira, it doesn't sound crude, that was really sweet of him. That must have made you feel really good about yourself - bless him. You will have to surprise him one night and take him up on the offer lol.

I am going to have another look on ebay now and see if I can find you.