Good morning all!
I've been lurking and not checking in lately -- sorry! I was a samer weight wise on Friday (and the Friday before if I didn't check-in), but I'm seeing a big difference in the way my clothes are fitting. Thus, I figure I'm doing some good! I tend to go in cycles -- lose big lbs for two weeks, then nothing while my body catches up.
I'm starting a new position at work at the end of the month and will need more suits and jackets and such, so I went clothes shopping on Friday. BECAUSE none of my old suits fit!!!

I started this journey 11 months ago at a size 26

scared1: ... think that's the first time I've put that out there) and I am now officially out of the womans sizes on top and almost out on the bottom. I'm wearing a 14/16 in jackets and an xl in sweaters. I'm in that grey middle ground on the bottom -- womens sizes are too big, but the misses don't have enough hip room. The 16 bottoms are still a bit tight, but I'm buying them when I see them on a really good sale because I think I'm about 3 -4 weeks from getting in them!!! Now these aren't great sizes to some, but I'm pretty psyched. My ultimate goal is around a size 8-10, so I have a ways to go, but this is momentous for me.
Some things that have been working for me:
1. Reverse sit-ups: to tone up my non-existent abs, I've been doing what I call "reverse sit-ups." I sit on the edge of my ottoman, lay back, then bring my legs up as far as I can (keep them straight), hold, then let them all the way down to the floor. I try to do 4-5 sets of 15 every other night. They are killer, but I've noticed a huge difference in my middle since I started them. Once you've got the hang of them, do a crunch and hold with your upper body at the same time. I find they are easier on my back than traditional situps and crunches and much more effective!
2. To help combat the cottage cheese thigh problem and loose skin, I've been using Nivea Reshaping Treatment and Nivea Skin Firming lotion. I didn't think they'd work, but had to give something a try. I can't believe how well they work for me...
Have a great day peeps!