The Pants Challenge!!

[lil mermaid]

Here's a recent photo of me wearing my "before" pants, LOL. Just a little inspiration that seemed well suited for this thread/challenge! I'm not quite at my goal yet, so I think I will join you--I have lost a lot, but still have a couple pants sizes to go.

Again, amazing - how did you do it??

 

[bailey2007]

This past weekend I was able to comfortably wear two pairs of jeans that 6 months ago were too tight to sit down in. They are still size 16s but fit me much better. Hopefully I will eventually get down to the 14s that are in my closet.

 

[corinnak]

way to go, Judy! That is great news! You will make it to those 14's - I just know it.

I tried mine on this morning and noted that the muffin top is drastically reduced. It is now the kind on the little muffin that was made of the remaining batter and not quite as full as the others. I'll take it!

I am doing the band workout on the days that I am not running, which seems to work out pretty well. The band I have is probably not the ideal amount of resistance for me, though - it's a little light, but I'm working around it.

My best friend said I was looking "skinny" this weekend. Well, I don't think I'd go that far, but it's nice to hear anyhow. The scale isn't going down, but maybe I am reshaping anyhow.

I lost my focus a little over the weekend, but I think I've got my eyes back on the prize, once again.

 

[kimwim8]

What is it about weekends?? I struggle so much with being good on the weekends.

Back on track, though.

Although...I haven't tried on my clothes yet. I think I'm scared to know.

 

[corinnak]

My theory, Kim, since you asked, is that it is not only the change in routine from the usual weekday thing, but there is also a sense of kicking back and relaxing a little in general OR ELSE a frantic going from event to errand to event sort of thing, neither of which is conducive to just plodding along with any kind of food plan.

I think you should go ahead and try your clothes, Kim! I bet it won't be as bad as you think, and if it is, that is a kick in the right direction, right?

Last night, I was at a meeting and there are always lots of snacks for the break in the middle. Last night there were brownies and a pumpkin cake and I had decided before I went that I was going to pass on all the goodies this time, and you know what? It was hard, cause that crusty corner brownie looked so good, but I didn't have any! It was a small victory in favor of the pants, but a victory nevertheless! I always kind of scoff at that feeling terrible when you give in and feeling good when you don't - cause wouldn't I have enjoyed that brownie? But I do feel kind of good for passing on it.

Pants, here we come.

 

[corinnak]

Hey there - it's Thursday! Did anyone try on their pants today?

 

[corinnak]

Hey there Pants friends! Today in my mailbox, I got a message from Sparkpeople about the challenge of the weekend, so I thought I'd pass the link along.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=466

 

[kimwim8]

I think you should go ahead and try your clothes, Kim! I bet it won't be as bad as you think, and if it is, that is a kick in the right direction, right?

Ok, I did it. Today. Got that kick in the right direction I need.

Time is of the essence for me. Pressure's on. I know for a fact (proven by history) that if I am GOOD with my eating, then I will lose a few pounds the first week, and probably another 1 or 2 the second week. That would put me 2 days away from my trip. This is it, girls....do or die. (I guess I don't have to be that dramatic...how about do or "be uncomfortable and squish myself in my shorts while at WDW". )

I see the ortho on Friday, so no running or even walking for me this week. But my plan is to hit the Bean every day (I mean, come on, it takes me maybe 5 minutes), do arm weights every other day, and do a pilates or yoga workout at least 3 times/week.

WISH me luck.

 

[corinnak]

Somehow, I've managed to miss something - what is the Bean?

I went to the preschool camp out last night and have been exhausted and munchy all day. And then I uploaded the photos from the camera. Some of them are ones my 4 year old took of me about a month ago, and I can not believe how blobby my torso is when sitting down. It is unreal. I can't tell if I still look this way or not. I should post it, but it is just too horrible.

On the PLUS side, I decided to upgrade the resistance band portion of my workout lifestyle and got a full set of them (plus a DVD that I haven't looked at yet) and I can sure feel the difference with the heavier bands. Now it really feels like a WORKOUT.

 

[corinnak]

Oh, and Kim, one more thing. It's tough without the running and walking, I know, but you can still do this. The food is more than half of the challenge, for sure. Hang in there. The prospect of being squished into shorts....I am sure you could still have fun, but man, that is an uncomfortable way to spend a vacation. Ask me know I know. I don't want to leave this on a fat note - You still have time. Let's rock these pants!

 

[katerkat]

Corinna, are those pants going to fit on Friday?

I don't know how I've been doing since The Pants are at my parents'. Of course, my sister had to ruin it for me by telling me she hates those pants and they have a tapered leg. How would I know? I haven't worn them in three years!

I'm taking a lot of the same clothes to WDW this trip as I did in December, so I hope I'll see some difference in the pictures! I know one shirt is a LOT less clingy at the waist.

 

[corinnak]

Yes, I don't have much time left. The pants fit better than they did when I started, so that is something. I'm not sure they are looking great yet, but better is better. I guess the test is to put them on along with a snug shirt and have my preschooler photograph me sitting down.

 

[kimwim8]

I guess the test is to put them on along with a snug shirt and have my preschooler photograph me sitting down.

Now you've taken it too far. I thought it was about the standing up fit of the pants. You're a brave, brave woman.

I'm just joking around. Seriously, you've been doing GREAT! And yes, fitting better is wonderful!!! No one said you're pants had to be falling off of you in a few short weeks.

 

[corinnak]

Oh, but wouldn't it be NICE if they were falling off after 3 weeks? Yes, the standing up fit of the pants is what I have been going by, too. I hadn't thought that I might look truly, truly scary when sitting down.

 

[kimwim8]

I hadn't thought that I might look truly, truly scary when sitting down.

Awww, that's not what I was insinuating. I just know that's the last position I'D want my pic taken in.

I'm SO jealous you guys are leaving me!!

 

[corinnak]

I'll be here a few more days, and really, I won't be gone long at all. Kat, on the other hand, seems to be already on her way. Usually I bring a computer along, but this trip is sooo short for me, I don't think it's worth the trouble.

 

[corinnak]

Well, I wore the pants yesterday. I don't know about "no overhang" but I got through the day without unbottoning the top, so that is a victory of a sort.

 

[kimwim8]

Well, I wore the pants yesterday. I don't know about "no overhang" but I got through the day without unbottoning the top, so that is a victory of a sort.

That's a victory!!! Congrats, girl!

I have some on today that are almost "too big" for me to wear anymore. Probably just the timing of the week of the month I'm in. But I'll take it!

Have a GREAT trip, girls!!

 

[corinnak]

Nice to have pants that are getting too big, Kim!

My shorts are fitting GREAT, which will be nice for the weekend. I have been in and out of these shorts a couple of times. That's how bad things have been. Now they fit and are comfortable. Not sure if I am going to bring THE pants on the trip. I am wearing 14's today that fit a little better than those, so I may go with these instead.

 

[lil mermaid]

Okay, so I took the pants out and they fit. In all actuality, they could be a little bit looser, but they fit!!! Unfortunately, part of that is due to a nasty stomach bug that hit our house last week...