Think Slinky!! CurvyKaren's Diary

[CurvyKaren]

mind me asking how you cooked your cod - what did you cook it in and did it end up bland and tasteless?? mine normally does!

We steam ours Vicki It hasnt got too much taste to be honest but hubby has a bit of salad cream with his (weird?) and I have brown sauce on the side as you know.

To be honest - I'm at a point where as I dont really care what some things taste like - I just want to feel full enough so I can lose weight. Is that too random? haha. I feel like through the day I have lots of scrummy things that I dont mind missing out on the things i'd normally add on etc (extra cheese, etc)

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[CurvyKaren]

Weight related but random post...

I'm going to throw this out there... It's been my biggest concern and I know no one will have a definite answer but...

I'm really worried about getting a saggy stomach. I'm 26 and started off at 19st 4. I'm only around 5 foot 3 / 5 foot 4 and I do have a little overhang now when I'm stood up, maybe an inch(?)

I just feel like when I was at my biggest I'd see people who lost alot of weight and that they were unhappy with lose skin and I'd think to myself "just be grateful you've lost the weight! You cant tell when you've got clothes on!" but now I KNOW this is going to happen I can understand that you feel like you've gone through a major battle... To then be left with a reminder would be upsetting after all of your hard work.

I'm kinda looking to see if any of the target members / lost a similar amount of weight can reassure me that they were ok? I'm not expecting washboard stomachs! No way but just not overhang.

Is this a stupid post? I'm really sorry and i certainly don't mean to offend anyone but I feel if I don't put that out there to you all then I can't get a respond.

Anyway - I've been moisturising my stomach and hips religiously although I'm not sure if that will change my fate?!

x

 

[vickidyers]

Sorry about the long response, but this is going to take some explaining:
8 years ago I had 7 stone to lose - I started at bang on 20 and was aiming for about 13 stone (I was 25 then). This over hanging skin was a big concern to me and I told my consultant this. She suggested that I should try and exersize to minimise the chances. Being that over weight if I had tried running/going to the gym I would have given myself heart attack!! So I went swimming once a week.
The first few stones droped quite easily, the last two stones were hard work - really hard work, each week losing 0.5lbs per week is tough, but as everyone says its a small step in the right direction, they all add up to get to your target weight.
When I got to 13 stone (bearing in mind my height!!) I was a size 12 and feeling good - I had NO hanging skin, just a flat stomach (with a few stretch marks if I'm honest - they faded in time)and got invited to do a two page spread in womans own magazine, I got paid for it too!!
I think I got away with it because I was young (and still consider myself young I would like to add!). Long story short, you are young and your skin is still very elastic, you'll be fine. I think the swimming did help to get that flat stomach though!

If I work up the courage I will post the pictures of me in womans own - but I find those pictures very upsetting. I spent the following 7 years putting most of it steadily back on. This is hard for me to type as I know I only have myself to blame for this and it makes me angry, but thought I should share with you as it CAN be done, I am proof that you will be fine x

 

[CurvyKaren]

Sorry about the long response, but this is going to take some explaining:
8 years ago I had 7 stone to lose - I started at bang on 20 and was aiming for about 13 stone (I was 25 then). This over hanging skin was a big concern to me and I told my consultant this. She suggested that I should try and exersize to minimise the chances. Being that over weight if I had tried running/going to the gym I would have given myself heart attack!! So I went swimming once a week.
The first few stones droped quite easily, the last two stones were hard work - really hard work, each week losing 0.5lbs per week is tough, but as everyone says its a small step in the right direction, they all add up to get to your target weight.
When I got to 13 stone (bearing in mind my height!!) I was a size 12 and feeling good - I had NO hanging skin, just a flat stomach (with a few stretch marks if I'm honest - they faded in time)and got invited to do a two page spread in womans own magazine, I got paid for it too!!
I think I got away with it because I was young (and still consider myself young I would like to add!). Long story short, you are young and your skin is still very elastic, you'll be fine. I think the swimming did help to get that flat stomach though!

If I work up the courage I will post the pictures of me in womans own - but I find those pictures very upsetting. I spent the following 7 years putting most of it steadily back on. This is hard for me to type as I know I only have myself to blame for this and it makes me angry, but thought I should share with you as it CAN be done, I am proof that you will be fine x

Awww thanks Vicki. I appreciate you sharing this with me - it means alot. I know no one can guarantee what's going to happen but it's reassuring that you lost an awful lot of weight and managed to have a good figure at the end of it. That's amazing that you were in a magazine proud moment I'm sure.

Although I'm sure it's hard for you to think of... In one respect it is proof in your mind that this is not impossible, you can lose that much again and have that figure back.

I put my target as 12 stone on everything because thats when I felt slim and I feel I won't be able to get further than that although for my height it should really be 9 stone (half my current weight - eek) but I'll have to see when I get "there"

What sort of time period did it take you and how did you manage it?

x

 

[CurvyKaren]

Evening everyone!

I feel like I've been a little bit more hungry than usual but that's probably because I've been home all day and a little bit bored...

I've done 4x short jogs on the wii fit and a couple of the other games. I want to keep on track with building up my fitness a little.

In total I've had 6 syns today. It's more than I intended but i figured it's not that bad considering how bored I was!

I took those "before" photos. They're not quite before but I can assure you that I look terrible in them!

Ive just got out of the shower and I have one of those wrap around towels that has Velcro on them. Previously when I was at my biggest the only way it tied was if I fastened it under my boobs but now it fits if I wear it properly! Yay! (just a random fact for the day)

I haven't noticed much difference in clothes yet really and I don't expect to for a little while yet so I'll look forward to it.

I'm really looking forward to weigh in on Tuesday. It's a total different feeling to last week because I know I've been particularly good this week plus I've introduced a little bit of exercise.

Anyway - thats enough babble for a little while

x

 

[CurvyKaren]

Another random post... (oh come on! You're all used to this by now!)

When I go to the supermarket now I often like to gaze at my trolley and think "god - everyone who sees my trolley will know I'm really healthy!"

You see I used to wonder if every check out person was judging me... Wondering if I'd left the vegetables and fruit out by mistake as there wasn't a trace of it.

Now I just look down and go "ahhh! All that is good for you"

So here's my trolley for reference(!)

x

 

[gl12282]

Weight related but random post...
I'm going to throw this out there... It's been my biggest concern and I know no one will have a definite answer but...

I'm really worried about getting a saggy stomach. I'm 26 and started off at 19st 4. I'm only around 5 foot 3 / 5 foot 4 and I do have a little overhang now when I'm stood up, maybe an inch(?)
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Sorry, I have cut your post but just to remind me of what you said. I think a lot of this is down to genetics. When I look at some of my flabby bits, they are much flabbier than some people that I know who are much heavier than I am/was. I think I knew that even before I started to lose weight. If you don't have much of an overhang now, hopefully things will settle down. Exercise will definitely help.

I put my target as 12 stone on everything because thats when I felt slim and I feel I won't be able to get further than that although for my height it should really be 9 stone (half my current weight - eek) but I'll have to see when I get "there"
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12 stone is a great target - at least to start with. I'm not much taller than you and just over 12 stone. I feel great. Although I'd like to lose more it would be ok with me if I didn't lose any more. In fact when I was talking to someone today who asked me if I'd been on a diet - he said I looked great and when I said that I'd like to lose a bit more but it didn't matter if I don't, he said no don't, really, you look great as you are. I think he really meant it which I find a bit scary ! So you will feel fab. When you get there you can decide if you want to lose any more.

Glad you've had a good week. Hope it continues

Gail x

 

[CurvyKaren]

Sorry, I have cut your post but just to remind me of what you said. I think a lot of this is down to genetics. When I look at some of my flabby bits, they are much flabbier than some people that I know who are much heavier than I am/was. I think I knew that even before I started to lose weight. If you don't have much of an overhang now, hopefully things will settle down. Exercise will definitely help.

12 stone is a great target - at least to start with. I'm not much taller than you and just over 12 stone. I feel great. Although I'd like to lose more it would be ok with me if I didn't lose any more. In fact when I was talking to someone today who asked me if I'd been on a diet - he said I looked great and when I said that I'd like to lose a bit more but it didn't matter if I don't, he said no don't, really, you look great as you are. I think he really meant it which I find a bit scary ! So you will feel fab. When you get there you can decide if you want to lose any more.

Glad you've had a good week. Hope it continues

Gail x

Thanks for that Gail. You're right - hopefully I've got springy genes. I think I'm more afraid because I've seen people on "Embarrassing Bodies" with huge aprons but looking at myself now I don't think there should be a problem, I'll just keep bathing in moisturizer!

I can't wait to feel fab and have people tell me! Haha.

It's good of that man to say little boost isn't if? I suppose you truly know when you're done. For me, anything past 12 stone would be amazing!

x

 

[JackieN]

Another random post... (oh come on! You're all used to this by now!)

When I go to the supermarket now I often like to gaze at my trolley and think "god - everyone who sees my trolley will know I'm really healthy!"

You see I used to wonder if every check out person was judging me... Wondering if I'd left the vegetables and fruit out by mistake as there wasn't a trace of it.

Now I just look down and go "ahhh! All that is good for you"

So here's my trolley for reference(!)

x

Karen
I've been trying to catch up with your diary this week and read most of it you are doing really well

This post made me giggle as I have this same random thought. I never used to eat fruit and veg and now will nip in waitrose (i dont shop there just veggies) just to pick up different veggies :8855:

I like the fact waitrose sell unusual veggies. That again is weird for me as never tried new things like that before

jackie
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[CurvyKaren]

Karen
I've been trying to catch up with your diary this week and read most of it you are doing really well

This post made me giggle as I have this same random thought. I never used to eat fruit and veg and now will nip in waitrose (i dont shop there just veggies) just to pick up different veggies :8855:

I like the fact waitrose sell unusual veggies. That again is weird for me as never tried new things like that before

jackie
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Hehe.

I'm up north and I don't think they have Waitrose here

My mother in law has just been in to have her nails done and the girl I work with has just let slip I'm on Slimming World I wanted to surprise everyone and she's apologised but my mother in law can't keep her mouth shut although I've asked her not to tell other people from the family

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[vickidyers]

NO waitrose up north?? How do you guys buy vegtables and wine!!??

I've tried finding my old diary - it is still here somewhere stashed away, but I cant seem to find it today. From memory it took just over a year, the first 4 stone shifted quitre easily, the next 2 where tough and the 7th just wanted to stay on!! When I find my diary I'll let you know if my 'from memory' statement is correct!!

Don't forget exercise!! I'm sure that helped (and shhhhh.... I used moisturising shower gel too!!!)

 

[CurvyKaren]

NO waitrose up north?? How do you guys buy vegtables and wine!!??

I've tried finding my old diary - it is still here somewhere stashed away, but I cant seem to find it today. From memory it took just over a year, the first 4 stone shifted quitre easily, the next 2 where tough and the 7th just wanted to stay on!! When I find my diary I'll let you know if my 'from memory' statement is correct!!

Don't forget exercise!! I'm sure that helped (and shhhhh.... I used moisturising shower gel too!!!)

Haha - we have Asda, Tesco and Morrisons for that!

I can imagine it's going to get harder as I "slide" down the scales.

How did you manage it Vicki? Did you do slimming world then?

x

 

[CurvyKaren]

I just posted on the '18st to 17st' thread and thought I'd update here too...

You're all going to kill me but I hopped on the scales this morning (weigh in is Tuesday) and I'm 17st 13 according to my scales (my rubbish scales normally weigh me a pound or two than what I am)

so unofficially... Im in the 17s!

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[vickidyers]

yey!!! But I will only fully party for you on your weigh in day!!! (Tuesay??) I know how you feel though, it's exciting to see the weight drop off - big thing for me today as I fitted nicely into a brand new pair of jeans in a size 20, I know that seems big to most - but it's a massice achievement for me starting at a 24/26. Cant wait until I'm an 18 woooooooooooo!

yes I lost the weight with slimming World - I only ever had red days (EE wasn't about then), but the girl I did the photo shoot with was a veggie and she had also lost 7 stone only ever doing green days. So this time I'm doing a mixture of both.... I'm scared of EE! x

 

[CurvyKaren]

Random post again(!)

God I'm hot. That's one thing I look forward to... When it heats up a little I'm sure when I was younger/thinner I never used to feel so hot. It makes sense really - you've got a lot more to keep you warm just like anorexics always feel cold as they dont have a lot to warm them.

I look forward to warm weather and hopefully not being as hot inside this "non-removable body suit"

I actually can't believe when my mother in law found out that she didn't say "good for you/congratulations on losing over a stone.". I don't need her support really - I have hubby, friends and all of you guys to cheer me on.

Right now all she's bothered about is hubby's younger brother who managed to meet a girl and get a pregnant within a month (they're both very immature) She's due next week so MIL has been going on and on about it and no doubt this is what it will be like for the rest of my life.

Part of my upset is that I've been with hubby for 6 years - we bought a house - got engaged and married and she's never shown an ounce of excitement but a baby...! Oh well she's almost wetting herself with excitement. It's just a little knife in my back because hubby and I tries to conceive for just over a year and although I knew I was big and it wouldnt be easy, out comes my brother in law having a baby with someone he hasn't known a year yet.

I've given up on the baby trail for a while... I know once I get nearer my target it's going to be an awful lot more likely to happen so we're taking precautions because I want to get "there" first.

It's a bit warped really... Desperate for a baby and now it's like "nah - not now" but now I'm in the frame of mind that I CAN do it then I want to be very healthy first and I also want to enjoy a little while with my figure first(!)

Anyway - I've totally rambled on. You should meet me - I'm the same in person! Ha

Think slinky everyone - once you're mind is focused you can live your dreams x

 

[JackieN]

sweetie its often the way. We do things the 'right' way and nobody bothers, others do it all back to front but remember we here are your extended family and all understand exactly where you are coming from and will be here for you every step of the way :grouphugg:

when the time is right I am sure you will have a little one and be very very happy. Let MIL get on with it, while shes weeing herself about them she won't be bothering you sweetie :8855:

xxxxxx

 

[JackieN]

ps I meant to say I am absolutely baking today. Feel like I'm having a hot flush all day its so horrid isn't it, but hopefully as you say when we are slim we won't get this anymore

 

[CurvyKaren]

sweetie its often the way. We do things the 'right' way and nobody bothers, others do it all back to front but remember we here are your extended family and all understand exactly where you are coming from and will be here for you every step of the way :grouphugg:

when the time is right I am sure you will have a little one and be very very happy. Let MIL get on with it, while shes weeing herself about them she won't be bothering you sweetie :8855:

xxxxxx

Awww thanks for being so sweet

I've just changing my facebook status to "stick a fork in me - I'm done!" which has got a couple of thumbs up!

MIL just gets on my nerves every now and again. When I qualified and gave up a full time job... She still booked nail appointments with her old nail tech knowing hubby & I could really do with the money. That soon changed when he went mad at her!

I have just got a wedding invitation through for March next year - it's a week after my birthday and I'm gonna be slinky! Yay

x

 

[JackieN]

You will never change people like that so I tend to stop worrying what they think and do and let them get on with it. I have a mother like it. I try to look at it that its her loss not mine

:bliss: be exciting going to a wedding all skinny and definately doable xxxxx

 

[CurvyKaren]

You will never change people like that so I tend to stop worrying what they think and do and let them get on with it. I have a mother like it. I try to look at it that its her loss not mine

:bliss: be exciting going to a wedding all skinny and definately doable xxxxx

I know exactly what you're saying - sometimes it's hard though when you just can't understand someones "logic"

Yes - I shall be delighted to go to the wedding. I'm not so keen on the bride - she's a funny one really but the groom is hubby's cousin. She's about my size now and I know she won't lose any weight for the day (in fairness I didn't for my wedding) but ill be grinning from ear to ear knowing I've gone through a transformation!

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