Re: Little Things Mean a Lot - A Brag

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This morning I noticed one of those small signs that my body is changing.

I am now able to 'comfortably' wear a pair of panties that I had previously

relegated to the " too small " drawer. What a great feeling!

Yeah Sandy...pretty soon you'll have a big box of clothes and such to give away

because they are in the too baggy category!!!

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In a message dated 02/07/2000 8:45:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,

diamonique@... writes:

<< What kind of little signs have you noticed lately? >>

well, other than losing a ring, pants, and panties

I fit into a neat Large exercise top comfortably that was on sale whereas I

would only try an extra Large before

Barb

who hasn't worn my rings much since and what is really sad and ironic, I had

them resized larger last winter.

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In a message dated 2/7/00 8:45:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,

diamonique@... writes:

<< This morning I noticed one of those small signs that my body is changing.

I am now able to 'comfortably' wear a pair of panties that I had previously

relegated to the " too small " drawer. What a great feeling!

We all get these little signs. The ones that others can't see but they

really give us motivation to keep going. Having to tighten your bra straps

or move the snaps over a notch. Moving a belt over a notch. Going down

one size in our pantyhose, or our pantyhose no longer roll down from the

waist -- ugh! I hate that!

>>

WAY TO GO! This weekend my sister and I got together for the first time

since the holidays. My mom told her that I definitely started to look like I

was losing weight and to top it off my sister (who is 5 " taller than me) and

I had to trade clothes - she went up a size and I went down one - we swapped

our entire wardrobes (I'll just have to get everything hemmed now!)

Jenn

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In a message dated 02/07/2000 6:08:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,

Cheyenne20003831@... writes:

<< WAY TO GO! This weekend my sister and I got together for the first time

since the holidays. My mom told her that I definitely started to look like

I

was losing weight and to top it off my sister (who is 5 " taller than me) and

I had to trade clothes - she went up a size and I went down one - we swapped

our entire wardrobes (I'll just have to get everything hemmed now!)

Jenn >>

this is huge

way to go

Barb

whose older sister is shorter and thinner (but not for long on the latter)

AKA: POMBarb, Mad-Dame Yenta, Tae-Bo Barb

" It's hard to be a cheerleader when the kid won't be a player "

<A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/horsemom2/myhomepage/index.html " >Barb's

Places on the web</A>

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In a message dated 02/07/2000 6:40:15 PM Central Standard Time,

srferron@... writes:

<< I gave away my larger clothes. One dress I was really sorry to part

with...I loved it! Anyway, when I held up my size 22 jeans, I was

amazed. I was amazed because I realized that when I wore them they

didn't seem so big, but now they seem huge. I realized then that I

have lost one foot off my hips! That's a big sign, isn't it? LOL I

still have a skewed sense of my size, usually reaching for things that

are too large for me when thumbing thru the racks.

;-)

F >>

WOW! I can't even picture you in a pair of Size 22 jeans!!! That's amazing!

Susi

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Oh, the little things!! OK for me so far, it has really been when I put on

these pair of pants that I have and they were sticking right to my skin.

They actually hung off a little. My thighs are not as flabby...lol

> What kind of little signs have you noticed lately?

>

> -- Sandy

> Sannicron Web Design

> http://www.sannicron.com

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> This morning I noticed one of those small signs that my body is

changing.

> I am now able to 'comfortably' wear a pair of panties that I had

previously

> relegated to the " too small " drawer. What a great feeling!

>

> We all get these little signs. The ones that others can't see but

they

> really give us motivation to keep going. Having to tighten your bra

straps

> or move the snaps over a notch. Moving a belt over a notch. Going

down

> one size in our pantyhose, or our pantyhose no longer roll down from

the

> waist -- ugh! I hate that!

Sandy,

Good for you! You have been working so hard at this, and it is good

to know that you are taking the time to enjoy the journey along the

way. The little things do mean a lot. And most of us seem to consider

some pretty big accomplishments as little things. We all need to learn

to keep our eyes on the goal..but to enjoy the personal accomplishments

along the way.

-who DIDN'T lose her balance working out today when

mentioned it.

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In a message dated 2/7/00 6:40:23 PM Central Standard Time, srferron@...

writes:

<<

I gave away my larger clothes. One dress I was really sorry to part

with...I loved it! Anyway, when I held up my size 22 jeans, I was

amazed. I was amazed because I realized that when I wore them they

didn't seem so big, but now they seem huge. I realized then that I

have lost one foot off my hips! That's a big sign, isn't it? LOL I

still have a skewed sense of my size, usually reaching for things that

are too large for me when thumbing thru the racks.

;-)

F

>>

No way!!! You were not a size 22! I dont believe it you are so tiny now.

That is amazing. I dropped one size and we started around the same time. I

know I was closer to my goal....but <thud> (sound of jaw dropping to the

floor) That is really something . Maybe I should just give up fried

chinese food ...lol.

Who is totally dumbfounded

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sandy fields <diamoniqu-@...> wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=10792

> This morning I noticed one of those small signs that my body is

changing.

> I am now able to 'comfortably' wear a pair of panties that I had

previously

> relegated to the " too small " drawer. What a great feeling!

>

> > Sannicron Web Design

> http://www.sannicron.com

Way to go Sandy. I know that is a great feeling to have!! Keep up the

excellent work.

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<< What kind of little signs have you noticed lately? >>

I gave away my larger clothes. One dress I was really sorry to part

with...I loved it! Anyway, when I held up my size 22 jeans, I was

amazed. I was amazed because I realized that when I wore them they

didn't seem so big, but now they seem huge. I realized then that I

have lost one foot off my hips! That's a big sign, isn't it? LOL I

still have a skewed sense of my size, usually reaching for things that

are too large for me when thumbing thru the racks.

;-)

F

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In a message dated 2/7/00 11:58:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, srferron@...

writes:

<<

LOL! No, a, I didn't lose it all in the last year. I had started

Tae Bo when I was about 8 pounds more than what I am now. It was 3

months after going on Weight Watcher maintenance. I had, at that

point, lost almost 60 pounds in about 14 months. As of now, I have

lost a total of 70 pounds. >>

That is amazing !!

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" susan ferron " <srferro-@...> wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=10836

> << What kind of little signs have you noticed lately? >>

>

> I gave away my larger clothes. One dress I was really sorry to part

> with...I loved it! Anyway, when I held up my size 22 jeans, I was

> amazed. I was amazed because I realized that when I wore them they

> didn't seem so big, but now they seem huge. I realized then that I

> have lost one foot off my hips! That's a big sign, isn't it? LOL I

> still have a skewed sense of my size, usually reaching for things that

> are too large for me when thumbing thru the racks.

>

> ;-)

> F,

Yep, I would say that is a big sign. That's outstanding!

-who is headed to the vault to reread your story..and one day

will conquer this *CRS* thingy.

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LOL...Barb taught me this so I suspect it is Yentanese. CRS= can't

remember stuff.

" susan ferron " <srferro-@...> wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=10846

> Ummmmmm....what's CRS?

>

> " carrie " <mood-@...> wrote:

> original article:tae-bo_on/?start=10839

> >

> > will conquer this *CRS* thingy.

> >

>

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LOL! No, a, I didn't lose it all in the last year. I had started

Tae Bo when I was about 8 pounds more than what I am now. It was 3

months after going on Weight Watcher maintenance. I had, at that

point, lost almost 60 pounds in about 14 months. As of now, I have

lost a total of 70 pounds.

;-)

F

galofgo-@... wrote:

original article:tae-bo_on/?start=10844

> >>

> No way!!! You were not a size 22! I dont believe it you are so tiny

now.

> That is amazing. I dropped one size and we started around the same

time. I

> know I was closer to my goal....but <thud> (sound of jaw dropping to

the

> floor) That is really something . Maybe I should just give up

fried

> chinese food ...lol.

>

> Who is totally dumbfounded

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I'm still impressed though!!!!!! I just got on the scale (always a mistake

there) and I gained back three of the pounds I lost. But I'm still at 137 so

maybe I di really break the 140 barrier after 3 years of trying. I'm not ready

to claim victory yet though. When I'm PMS-ing and still in the 130's then I'll

celebrate.

Who's fiance almost hit a cat (narely missed) and is still breathing heavy

....Phew!!!!!

In a message dated Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:58:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, "

Ferron " <srferron@...> writes:

> LOL! No, a, I didn't lose it all in the last year. I had started

> Tae Bo when I was about 8 pounds more than what I am now. It was 3

> months after going on Weight Watcher maintenance. I had, at that

> point, lost almost 60 pounds in about 14 months. As of now, I have

> lost a total of 70 pounds.

>

> ;-)

> F

>

> galofgo-@... wrote:

> original article:tae-bo_on/?start=10844

>

> > >>

> > No way!!! You were not a size 22! I dont believe it you are so tiny

> now.

> > That is amazing. I dropped one size and we started around the same

> time. I

> > know I was closer to my goal....but <thud> (sound of jaw dropping to

> the

> > floor) That is really something . Maybe I should just give up

> fried

> > chinese food ...lol.

> >

> > Who is totally dumbfounded

>

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> " We are all athletes in training for life rather than overweight folks trying

to drop some pounds temporarily cuz Haste doe not make a Waist "

>

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In a message dated 2/8/00 10:28:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Siberianbaby3@... writes:

<< I am having wonderful results too. I lost 5lbs

in one week. I know that panty feeling. Keep up the good work.

Amy Foust

>>

That is great Amy! Congratulations!

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In a message dated 2/8/00 10:28:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Siberianbaby3@... writes:

<< I am having wonderful results too. I lost 5lbs

in one week. I know that panty feeling. Keep up the good work.

Amy >> >>

that is great Amy but don't expect that rate of weight loss to last

Barb

who believes 2 pounds a week is about the highest realistic weight loss

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In a message dated 02/08/2000 11:29:16 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Horsemom2@... writes:

<< hat is great Amy but don't expect that rate of weight loss to last

>>

I know it is mostly water. It makes me feel good though but thing thing is I

have lost 6% body fat over the past week. Does that also have to do with

water weight loss or what? Still trying to figure that one out. I am also

eating really healthy and drinking lots of water. I know it is really

unrealistic to think that this will continue. I would be glad to lose like

2lbs a week. We will see what happens.

Amy Foust

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In a message dated 02/08/2000 11:35:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,

Siberianbaby3@... writes:

<< . I know it is really

unrealistic to think that this will continue. I would be glad to lose like

2lbs a week. We will see what happens. >>

just don't make any changes and if you do, make them gradually

if it ain't broke, don't fix it!!!

Barb

who wishes I had made changes more gradually :::sigh:::

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Amy said:

<< I am having wonderful results too. I lost 5lbs

> in one week. I know that panty feeling. Keep up the good work.

Barb replied:

>that is great Amy but don't expect that rate of weight loss to last

>

>Barb

>who believes 2 pounds a week is about the highest realistic weight loss

So true. It's realistic, it's healthy, and it's less likely to be gained

back so quickly.

Obviously, though, Amy has been doing something right and should keep doing

it -- even though her weekly losses in the future won't be as great.

-- Sandy (Amy, you go girl!)

Sannicron Web Design

http://www.sannicron.com

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In a message dated 02/08/2000 4:32:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,

mmgraves@... writes:

<< Doesn't it seem like people who have higher body fat seem to lose

the inches faster? (And the body fat faster?) If I'm wrong someone correct

me, but it sound logical for some reason.

>>

It sure does. My husband has like 20% body fat but cannot lose the inches. He

is having a really hard time. I told him to keep doing the tae bo and cut the

beer.<g> That definetly would help. Don't you think? Hmmm. He does try to eat

healthy but well we won't even go there. Anyway where is that website. I

would love to see how they calculate that.

Amy F

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In a message dated 02/08/2000 4:32:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,

mmgraves@... writes:

<< Doesn't it seem like people who have higher body fat seem to lose

the inches faster? (And the body fat faster?) If I'm wrong someone correct

me, but it sound logical for some reason. >>

I think you are very right

guess the body isn't as worried about famine

Barb

who thinks %bodyfat could be another theory for why plateaus happen or don't

happen

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Amy,

Last week I lost 3% body fat. I went from 46% to 43%. Actually I went

from 46 to 43 in about 4 days. I went to a site that gives you your body fat

from your weight, hip measurment and waist measurment. I have a therory

though: Doesn't it seem like people who have higher body fat seem to lose

the inches faster? (And the body fat faster?) If I'm wrong someone correct

me, but it sound logical for some reason.

Re: Little Things Mean a Lot - A Brag

> In a message dated 02/08/2000 11:43:21 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> diamonique@... writes:

>

> << Amy, how/where did you get the information that you had lost 6% body

fat in

> a week?

>

> -- Sandy >>

> I have a scale that measures body fat. It compares your

> weight with your height and measures your body fat. It is a really wierd

> looking scale. My mother in law bought it for me for a christmas present.

> That and I go up to the gym that is like a block away and get myself

measured

> there too. I am at like 39%body fat right now. I was at about 45% body fat

> about a week to a week and half ago. The thing is I also speen walk and

> skijor with my dogs. So I know it isn't all of the tae bo but alot has to

do

> with it. The walking and skijoring wasn't doing enough and I needed to get

my

> heart rate up. That just doesn't cut it when your walking your dog and

Hmmmm

> I have to pee can we stop. You have to slow down. Granted they are big

dogs

> but still it is nothing like tae bo.

> Amy F

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> " We are all athletes in training for life rather than overweight folks

trying to drop some pounds temporarily cuz Haste doe not make a Waist "

>

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I think it true about men too..Mike has a body fat of 21% and even though he

isn't totally losing the love handles (what little he has) I can tell that

he is firming up some. I think losing the beer would help LOL The web site

URL is:

http://top.monad.net/~vsi/java/bfc.html

They have two seperate calculators, one for men and one for women.

Men's body fat is calculated by weight, wrist measurment and waist.

Women is by weight, hips and waist measuments.

Oh and you know what? I am still going to do the Intro tape tonight with

Mike, Tae-Bo twice a day!! Don't I feel stong, you know I do!!

Re: Little Things Mean a Lot - A Brag

> In a message dated 02/08/2000 4:32:41 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> mmgraves@... writes:

>

> << Doesn't it seem like people who have higher body fat seem to lose

> the inches faster? (And the body fat faster?) If I'm wrong someone

correct

> me, but it sound logical for some reason.

>

> >>

> It sure does. My husband has like 20% body fat but cannot lose the inches.

He

> is having a really hard time. I told him to keep doing the tae bo and cut

the

> beer.<g> That definetly would help. Don't you think? Hmmm. He does try to

eat

> healthy but well we won't even go there. Anyway where is that website. I

> would love to see how they calculate that.

> Amy F

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> " We are all athletes in training for life rather than overweight folks

trying to drop some pounds temporarily cuz Haste doe not make a Waist "

>

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Yah, maybe the body thinks that it will not be starving soon.

Who thinks that her body will hit a plateau someday!

Re: Little Things Mean a Lot - A Brag

> In a message dated 02/08/2000 4:32:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> mmgraves@... writes:

>

> << Doesn't it seem like people who have higher body fat seem to lose

> the inches faster? (And the body fat faster?) If I'm wrong someone

correct

> me, but it sound logical for some reason. >>

>

> I think you are very right

> guess the body isn't as worried about famine

>

> Barb

> who thinks %bodyfat could be another theory for why plateaus happen or

don't

> happen

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> " We are all athletes in training for life rather than overweight folks

trying to drop some pounds temporarily cuz Haste doe not make a Waist "

>