OT ~ I'm down 8 pant sizes!

[SandraC]

Hi All ~ I just bought size 16 jeans! When I started this diet, I was size 24! YIPPEE FOR ME! Sandra

 

[Eeyoreloverforever]

I would have to chop off a leg to accomplish that!!

What have you been doing? I really should lose weight, but just can't seem to bring myself to do it.

And how do you go from couch potato to exercising?

 

[brighteyes]

Wow! Sanda WTG!!! That is sooo awesome! Good for you, I know that is hard work.

Keep it up. It is soo exciting to be able to fit into a new size.

Stephanie

 

[highland3]

Awesome!!!!

 

[SandraC]

I was surprized about the size 16's too! I went to Walmart and tried on size 19's....hoping to get into an 18.....the 19's were too big....the 18's were too big....the 17's were too big! SOOOOOOO.....I walked out of the PLUS sized section to the regular section and picked up a bunch of 16's. Most were pretty tight, but I did buy a pair of jeans and a pair of brown cotton pants. I tried on a top too....just to check the size. It was a size large and was a little tight. I am top heavy in the chest and shoulders so I'm not going to buy shirts until I'm smaller.

What have I been doing?.......Well, I do 3-8km a day on my treadmill.....usually 5km really. I do 3km in the afternoon and then 2km more at 7pm while watching Corrie. I lift 5-8 pound weights 2-4 times a week. I take bellydancing class on Friday night. I REALLY watch my food intake. No more than 1400 calories per day and all good food. Breakky is usually 2 slices of whole wheat toast with 1-2 tsp.'s of jam. 10am snack is fruit. Lunch is usually a large sandwich; 2 slices of whole wheat bread, 1 tsp light mayo, 1 slice 30 calories swiss cheese, half a red pepper sliced up on the sandwich, about 7 slices of cucumber on the sandwich and a giant fist of fresh baby spinach to top of the sandwich. It's HUGE and YUMMY! If I don't have that sandwich, I like tuna or a little chicken. About 2 or 3pm I'll have some veggies or melba toast. Dinner can be a HUGE salad with light dressing or Lean Cuisine and salad or a homemade hardy soup....stuff like that. About 8-9pm I eat a cup of blueberries. Sometime I'll snack on crackers and a little peanut butter if I'm really hungry....but usually I'm not very hungry because I'm eating 6 times a day. I drink lots of water and tea too. I liek Crystal Light in my water sometimes. I'll drink Red Rose with a little milk and sugar or Earl Gray or green tea. A decaf sometimes too.

I'm looking forward to seeing size 10-12 again in the summer.

Sandra

 

[Momto4boys]

That's awesome!!! WTG!! Your post is motivating too. I just starting doing Tae Bo and eating better using the WW points system for now. I'm a size 12 hoping to be a size 8 by the summer!

 

[brighteyes]

I was surprized about the size 16's too! I went to Walmart and tried on size 19's....hoping to get into an 18.....the 19's were too big....the 18's were too big....the 17's were too big! SOOOOOOO.....I walked out of the PLUS sized section to the regular section and picked up a bunch of 16's. Most were pretty tight, but I did buy a pair of jeans and a pair of brown cotton pants. I tried on a top too....just to check the size. It was a size large and was a little tight. I am top heavy in the chest and shoulders so I'm not going to buy shirts until I'm smaller.

I'm looking forward to seeing size 10-12 again in the summer.

Sandra

Sandra have you tried the Lee Rider jeans? They are comfy, and I am petite so I didn't have to get them hemmed just bought the petite size.

I couldn't fit into any regular sizes ANYWHERE and plus sizes were too big for me but when I started losing weight I went to Old Navy and looked at a size 14 shorts, too big, asked to exchange for a 12 and wore them and they were falling off, then for the heck of it tried size 10 and they fit!! I was soo excited that I fit into a 10 till my friend said Old Navy sizes are big I didn't care because I was still in a much smaller size. lol So give Old Navy a try, you might be in an even SMALLER size than Walmart. That motivated me even more. AND they have awesome sales. I got tank tops for 2.99 and my shorts for 12.99 regular 40.00 I think.

At this rate, it might be sooner. Congrats, and you are more motivated than I am, and your food sounds yummy.

Stephanie

 

[SandraC]

oooooooooo....I might have to visit Old Navy soon! Thanks! Sandra....

off to the treadmill! S

 

[mollyseven]

WOW.....good for you.
I have been working my butt off...ha ha i wish ...also. Its good to hear how someone is doing so well....as I sit here hungry.....
We go to disney next week and although I have said I am eating everything and anything i want...especially a choc. coated marshmallow stick covered in smarties from Goofy's candy company and dessert every night...I also dont want to undo all my hard work since Jan. 1st training and eating right for 10 days of eating at disney.
I want to be at goal by June.
Good Job for you......keep it up you are motivating all of us others in the same struggle......
O.k I am making coffee and going to watch the street also!!!
Denise

 

[sweetascanbee]

Congrats on the weight loss...I agree NOTHING tastes as good as thin feels!!

Becky

 

[SandraC]

Becky! You have done great! How long did it take to lose 160lbs? S

 

[Tantor]

WAY TO GO SANDRA!!!!!!

 

[sweetascanbee]

Becky! You have done great! How long did it take to lose 160lbs? S

I started last June, so about 8 months. I still have 38 lbs to go.
There is no motivation like results is there?

I have also been taking photos on the first of every month. The results are harder to see in the mirror, but pictures don't lie.

I changed the way I eat....it's all about the protein baby!!
I also started exercising. Gradually of course. Now I do Aquafit 4 X a week, Ellipitical trainer 2X a week ( It makes my thighs scream) and I power walk at least 3 times a week...more as the weather gets nicer.

We have a trip to WDW planned for 2009, I can hardly wait to fly without a seat belt extender, fit into ANY ride and be able to walk around without having to sit down every 30 mins.

Sandra you are doing great and I applaud you!!!

Becky

 

[MJGirl]

Congratulations Sandra ... that is awesome! I can't wait for the day I too can shop in the regular section!!!

Congratulations Becky .. That is an awesome weight loss!

Take care ladies ... keep up the good work!

 

[7165red]

What a great feeling! Priceless!

Good for you!

 

[KiKi Mouse]

Hi All ~ I just bought size 16 jeans! When I started this diet, I was size 24! YIPPEE FOR ME! Sandra

Wow. That's awesome! HIGH FIVE!

 

[debbiet1]

Thats terrific!! Congrats to everyone on the weight loss. I too am on the quest to lose. Hopefully I can have some results like everyone else here.

 

[tinkerbeth]

Wow!!! You totally rock.

I am feeling very motivated to get EXERCISING. I have about 25 pounds that I'd like to carve off my own Canuck Carcass...I gained 85 when preggers with DD and she is now 20 months old....hmmm...

Thanks for the kick in the proverbial pants!

 

[lizzyb]

Thats awesome! Congrats!

 

[debbiet1]

lol want another kick in the pants? Have you ever watched Biggest Loser? I always want to work out after watching it. lol