Re: HUGE Non-scale victory today

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OH MY GOODNESS 16's WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! UGH I cant wait until I can see a 16. That is so great. congrats to you!!!

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aewsome job!!! That's GREAT news!iwalk4tnt@... wrote: Well, I had to go to Wallyworld to get some stuff for my dad today. While I was there, I decided to try on some jeans. I bought a really comfy pair there a couple of months ago, but, they're sliding off my butt (Lee Riders, size 18 Tall)....so...I decided to try on some 16's....16's ALWAYS seem SOOOOOO much smaller than 18's to me.........I was honestly & truly doubtful that they'd even pull up over my thighs................well...........they didn't have any 16 Talls....only 16 average......and.....................for the first time in 24 years......I got into a size 16 comfortably! And was able to breathe!!! It was pretty awesome....until I noticed

that they were just a bit too straight legged for me...and were too short. But, heck............it was a size 16.....huge motivator!! I turn 40 on Friday...it's pretty cool to be fitter at 40 than I was at 16 or 18 or whatever....Just had to share! SandiLive, Love, Laugh

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In a message dated 3/9/2006 4:05:16 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Jase4567@... writes:

Way to go girl. Did you buy them? Do you mind if I ask how much you weigh? I have been between 208 and 230 and seem like I have been in the same size forever. 20. I have a pair of 18 set aside to use as motivators.

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Hi ,

Nope, I didn't buy them, they were too short. I'm 5'10" and 267 lbs., my highest was 380 lbs. & size 30/32. I was in a 20 forever, too....trust me....then over the last few months, my best buddy (and walking partner) kept nagging me that my pants were too baggy...she asked what size they were...I told her 18's or 20's.......so, she bugged me to try on some 16's......and amazingly they fit! They were Lee Riders from Wal-mart. But, as I said....too short....so, while I was out shopping today, I went to Burlington, and they had a huge rack of jeans on sale for $19.99. So, I tried on different brands (Gloria Vanderbilt, Levi's, and Bill Blass). The Levi's were mid cut, and I just felt like my underwear were showing in the back and the thighs were cut too skinny, so I didn't get them....the Gloria Vanderblahblah's felt like they showed every lump & bump....so I didn't get them....and I just didn't care for the Bill Blass ones (which surprised me...they used to be my favorite brand of pants)....

Even though I didn't buy any pants, I still felt the victory of getting into all 3 pair of 16's...like I said...it hasn't happened since I was 16...it's sure helping me to cope with 40 tomorrow, lol... =)So, to make a long story short....keep on trying....don't give in....even if it's a pound a week or a maintain, you're heading in the right direction...eventually you'll get to goal....and even when you're not losing, you can still be toning up. I promise!

I know that I'll hit 199 some day...and I'll be thrilled when it happens....but, until then, I'm going to celebrate each victory...scale or non-scale....

Sandi

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In a message dated 3/9/2006 4:49:23 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, justmyssi@... writes:

OH MY GOODNESS 16's WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! UGH I cant wait until I can see a 16. That is so great. congrats to you!!!

Thanks! You'll do it! I have faith in ya!

=)Sandi

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In a message dated 3/9/2006 4:59:20 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bryefield@... writes:

aewsome job!!! That's GREAT news!

Thanks! I'm still doing the happy dance! And......I know it's not a fluke...I went to another store today and tried on 16's in 3 other brands...all fit...but, wasn't crazy about them....I'll find the right ones soon....who knows....maybe I won't until I hit the 14's.......

::insert evil laugh::....... ;D

Sandi

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In a message dated 3/9/2006 2:39:30 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, brgk44@... writes:

WOW, Sandi--16's! *grins* You must be on top of the world! Good foryou. You've worked very hard, lady, and look where it's gotten you :)You're such an inspiration. I love reading everyone's victories on here!-Bonnie

Thanks Bonnie! That's so kind of you to say! Yup, I'm still floating on cloud 9!

Sandi

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In a message dated 3/9/2006 6:25:11 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, brgk44@... writes:

My upper arms have always been large, as well as my bust. *shrugs* It's like you said, you just have to stick to it and you'll get there eventually.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, you just hit my rough spot!!!! I have, without a doubt, the BIGGEST arms on the planet! And, it's hereditary. Even pictures of my skinny grandma, once heavy aunt, and my mom prove it.....I've told my husband that I wear the loose skin on my stomach as a badge of honor for having a 10 lb. son and the twins, and I don't have any major problems with it, but, man oh man, I HATE my upper arms. I haven't worn a sleeveless shirt (even around the house) since I was about 15 or so. They just hang...for inches.........UGH....I hear "Oh, do toning exercises".....I don't need to tone them...I've got massive muscles under all of that extra skin from carrying the extra 10 lbs. in each upper arm all of the time. I just need the skin chopped off....period...so, YES, I can TOTALLY identify with you!

And, I've was between an 18-20 for probably 1 1/2 to 2 years. Don't give up! =)Ok...gotta help my son finish his homework....a travel brochure for ancient Egypt...fun fun fun!

;D

Sandi

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Yay Sandi!! That is exciting!! I can't remember when I was a 16 last, I can't wait...

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That is so inspiring Sandi.... I know I will get to the size 16s... 14s....12s (LOL) ok, I am dreaming big now!! All in due time!!

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Sandi, this message was so inspiring. I went down to comfy 28's,

26's, and 24's pretty quickly, but it was a longer haul to 22's and

about another 9-10 weeks to 20's. I'm still a 22 or 22/24 in tops.

My upper arms have always been large, as well as my bust. *shrugs*

It's like you said, you just have to stick to it and you'll get there

eventually.

I'm just so happy for you--16's! I'd be walking around with a big

goofy grin for ages if I were you!

And in case you're interested, JCPenney's has a good sale this

weekend on jeans and they have a huge selection out here. Good luck

finding some great pants! Have a fantastic birthday!

-Bonnie

> Even though I didn't buy any pants, I still felt the victory of

getting into

> all 3 pair of 16's...like I said...it hasn't happened since I was

16...it's

> sure helping me to cope with 40 tomorrow, lol... =)

>

> So, to make a long story short....keep on trying....don't give

in....even if

> it's a pound a week or a maintain, you're heading in the right

> direction...eventually you'll get to goal....and even when you're

not losing, you can

> still be toning up. I promise!

>

> I know that I'll hit 199 some day...and I'll be thrilled when it

> happens....but, until then, I'm going to celebrate each

victory...scale or non-scale....

>

>

> Sandi

>

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In a message dated 3/9/2006 6:39:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ABrite@... writes:

Yay Sandi!! That is exciting!! I can't remember when I was a 16 last, I can't wait...

Thanks !! =)Sandi

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In a message dated 3/12/2006 3:54:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, bryefield@... writes:

I was thrilled to get into a 24 with a zipper! LOL.

OMG I so totally know what you mean (sorry for the valley girl talk)

I was thrilled to get into my 24s with a zipper too!! And belts.... and tucking shirts in!! Love to be out of the stretchy clothes phase.

Today while shopping, I was looking dreamily at the "normal" women's clothes vs the "plus" size clothes.... some day.... some day....

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1st - hope you had a great birthday! I'm pretty sure the Lee's have a tall - I used to buy talls - it appears that I'm shrinking though -I was walking on the hem of my last pair Just my size come in tall but I don't know if the come in 16's. Man, talk about different shapes - when I hit 265 at 5' 7, I was thrilled to get into a 24 with a zipper! LOL. Nope, I didn't buy them, they were too short. I'm 5'10" and 267 lbs., my highest was 380 lbs. & size 30/32. I was in a 20 forever, too....trust me....then over the last few months, my best buddy (and walking partner) kept nagging me that my pants were too baggy...she asked what size they were...I told her 18's or 20's.......so, she bugged me to try on some 16's......and amazingly they fit! They were Lee Riders from Wal-mart. But, as I said....too

short....so, while I was out shopping today, I went to Burlington, and they had a huge rack of jeans on sale for $19.99. So, I tried on different brands (Gloria Vanderbilt, Levi's, and Bill Blass). The Levi's were mid cut, and I just felt like my underwear were showing in the back and the thighs were cut too skinny, so I didn't get them....the Gloria Vanderblahblah's felt like they showed every lump & bump....so I didn't get them....and I just didn't care for the Bill Blass ones (which surprised me...they used to be my favorite brand of pants)....Live, Love, Laugh

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In a message dated 3/13/2006 5:16:25 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bryefield@... writes:

love coldstone! Thank goodness it's too expensive to get very often That's willpower. I'm also 'big boned - I'll never make dainty and petite - but that's ok. Broad shouldered - size 12-13 feet - big hands 52-50-56 - not exactly sure what 'body type' that is. I just can't do capris, even though most of the time I have decent ankles - childhood 'floods' flashbacks LOL. Keep up the good work!

My son's high school baseball team just got finished selling discount cards for Coldstone & Mt. Mikes Pizza....basically buy one/ get one free until September. I've gotten to where I can stretch my "Love it" size to 3 servings. It's all about portion sizes.

It's tough being the big boned one (my sister says that I don't look "big boned" to her...just "STRONG"!....but, she's a little thing of 4'11"....and small framed like our mom was.

I had to literally laugh out loud at my friend this morning. We were talking about clothes & our body types (she's about 5'4" and weighs about 160...so, next to me, she's tiny)...well, she was saying that the top she had on was too small because it shows her fat belly. I had to try to convince her that she doesn't have a fat belly (she wears a size 12). She's got a tiny little pooch, but, she's also had 2 children...you're supposed to have a little pouch...it's like a badge of honor or something. Anyway, back to the thing that made me laugh..........she said (I'm laughing as I type this).....at least I don't wear my pants too baggy like you! You're just hiding your "LITTLE BIRDIE LEGS"! Oh My Goodness! I've never been told that I have birdie legs in my life, it was hilarious! Ok...so it doesn't sound quite as funny when I type it, but, man, in person it was hilarious! She was grabbing the sides of the thighs of my jeans and pulling them out like a clown. I was dyin!

Time to head off to get the youngest one at school...have a good afternoon ladies!

Sandi

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In a message dated 3/14/2006 5:40:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, bryefield@... writes:

I laugh everytime I see them because I wonder how she keeps her body from falling down!

LOL! Sounds like my neighbor...she calls herself a penguin (and collects them because of it).

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now that's a great fundraiser <GBG> I just keep thanking my lucky stars that I'm not short like my mom, her sisters etc. I have one sister who's about as short as your sister, a brother who's only about 5'5 - the rest of us girls are all over 5'6. Bird legs - I love that and I can totally visualize it - my stepmom is 5'3ish - 220 pounds - she has no butt and these teeny, tiny ankles - I laugh everytime I see them because I wonder how she keeps her body from falling down! iwalk4tnt@... wrote: My son's high school baseball team just

got finished selling discount cards for Coldstone & Mt. Mikes Pizza....basically buy one/ get one free until September. I've gotten to where I can stretch my "Love it" size to 3 servings. It's all about portion sizes. It's tough being the big boned one (my sister says that I don't look "big boned" to her...just "STRONG"!....but, she's a little thing of 4'11"....and small framed like our mom was. I had to literally laugh out loud at my friend this morning. We were talking about clothes & our body types (she's about 5'4" and weighs about 160...so, next to me, she's tiny)...well, she was saying that the top she had on was too small because it shows her fat belly. I had to try to convince her that she doesn't have a fat belly (she wears a size 12). She's got a tiny little pooch, but, she's also had 2 children...you're supposed to have a little pouch...it's like a badge of honor or something. Anyway, back to the thing that made me laugh..........she said (I'm laughing

as I type this).....at least I don't wear my pants too baggy like you! You're just hiding your "LITTLE BIRDIE LEGS"! Oh My Goodness! I've never been told that I have birdie legs in my life, it was hilarious! Ok...so it doesn't sound quite as funny when I type it, but, man, in person it was hilarious! She was grabbing the sides of the thighs of my jeans and pulling them out like a clown. I was dyin! Time to head off to get the youngest one at school...have a good afternoon ladies! SandiLive, Love, Laugh