Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 In a message dated 10/24/99 11:56:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: << I have lost a total of 5 3/4 inches!! >> Thats fantastic Penny!!! I never did measure..... Guess I could always start!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 In a message dated 10/24/99 11:56:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: << I have lost a total of 5 3/4 inches!! >> Thats fantastic Penny!!! I never did measure..... Guess I could always start!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 In a message dated 10/24/99 11:56:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: << I have lost a total of 5 3/4 inches!! >> Thats fantastic Penny!!! I never did measure..... Guess I could always start!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 , I never did either, Lyndia inspired me too, I just wish I knew I was measuring right!! 5 inches sounds right to me! LOL Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 !!!!!!!!Go Braves!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 , I never did either, Lyndia inspired me too, I just wish I knew I was measuring right!! 5 inches sounds right to me! LOL Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 !!!!!!!!Go Braves!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 , I never did either, Lyndia inspired me too, I just wish I knew I was measuring right!! 5 inches sounds right to me! LOL Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 !!!!!!!!Go Braves!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 In a message dated 10/25/99 12:08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: << I just wish I knew I was measuring right!! 5 inches sounds right to me! LOL >> Sounds good to me....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 In a message dated 10/25/99 12:08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: << I just wish I knew I was measuring right!! 5 inches sounds right to me! LOL >> Sounds good to me....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 In a message dated 10/25/99 12:08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: << I just wish I knew I was measuring right!! 5 inches sounds right to me! LOL >> Sounds good to me....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Penny -- Congrats on those inches! Occasionally, I also measure for bra band size -- you know, where the band of your bra goes. Just so I have a clue, when I'm ready to buy a new size. Hugs, Gail Chicago In a message dated 10/24/99 10:56:27 PM Central Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: > Well today I decided to measure myself. The first time I measured was Oct > 8th, I just measured tonight and I have lost a total of 5 3/4 inches!! Where > > do y'all measure, I measured my bust, hips, waist, thighs, calves, and upper > > arms. Is that where you are suppose to measure, am I missing anything?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Penny -- Congrats on those inches! Occasionally, I also measure for bra band size -- you know, where the band of your bra goes. Just so I have a clue, when I'm ready to buy a new size. Hugs, Gail Chicago In a message dated 10/24/99 10:56:27 PM Central Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: > Well today I decided to measure myself. The first time I measured was Oct > 8th, I just measured tonight and I have lost a total of 5 3/4 inches!! Where > > do y'all measure, I measured my bust, hips, waist, thighs, calves, and upper > > arms. Is that where you are suppose to measure, am I missing anything?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Penny -- Congrats on those inches! Occasionally, I also measure for bra band size -- you know, where the band of your bra goes. Just so I have a clue, when I'm ready to buy a new size. Hugs, Gail Chicago In a message dated 10/24/99 10:56:27 PM Central Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: > Well today I decided to measure myself. The first time I measured was Oct > 8th, I just measured tonight and I have lost a total of 5 3/4 inches!! Where > > do y'all measure, I measured my bust, hips, waist, thighs, calves, and upper > > arms. Is that where you are suppose to measure, am I missing anything?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Penny -- Measuring is a great idea. I measure every Monday, when I weigh myself. I also keep a chart, so that I can track my body fat percentage (you only need hip and abdomen -- which is different fro waist -- measurements for that). The basic idea of measuring is to keep the tape measure snug but not so that it's cutting in (making a dent in your skin), and keep it level to the ground (except when you're doing an abdomen measure when it might not be parallel to the ground). I hope this helps. If I've just managed to confuse you, let me know, and I'll try to be clearer. Hugs, Gail Chicago In a message dated 10/24/99 11:01:29 PM Central Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: > I never did either, Lyndia inspired me too, I just wish I knew I was > measuring right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 1999 Report Share Posted October 24, 1999 Penny -- Measuring is a great idea. I measure every Monday, when I weigh myself. I also keep a chart, so that I can track my body fat percentage (you only need hip and abdomen -- which is different fro waist -- measurements for that). The basic idea of measuring is to keep the tape measure snug but not so that it's cutting in (making a dent in your skin), and keep it level to the ground (except when you're doing an abdomen measure when it might not be parallel to the ground). I hope this helps. If I've just managed to confuse you, let me know, and I'll try to be clearer. Hugs, Gail Chicago In a message dated 10/24/99 11:01:29 PM Central Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: > I never did either, Lyndia inspired me too, I just wish I knew I was > measuring right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 In a message dated 10/25/1999 3:56:32 AM !!!First Boot!!!, Shadcat708@... writes: << I just measured tonight and I have lost a total of 5 3/4 inches!! Where do y'all measure, I measured my bust, hips, waist, thighs, calves, and upper arms. >> Wow Penny....5 3/4 inches, that is AWESOME!!! ) My instructor usually measures everything on your list except the calves, but I have not idea what the correct measuring protocol is!!! LOL Again, congrats on the inches lost...that is sooo wonderful!!! Marilyn 152/131/125 7/1/99 Homestead, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 Gail, The part about a abdomen comfused me, but I am not worried aobut it, I think I did it right by the way you told me. So at least if I didn't lose pounds, I lost inches. ) Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 !!!!!!!!Go Braves!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 Congrats Penny! Hearing the news was inspiring. Haven't been able to weigh today still on road but I did feel good enough when I tried on some suits and dresses and they fit so nicely. Even the bras are fitting better. Went a little spree, hubby is going to shot me. lol. Been sticking closely to diet so I can weigh Wed. at home. I think I will try to measure especially my ankles cause I would love to get rid of these tree trunks I have for legs. Cyndy Fort Walton Beach (via Philadelphia today) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 In a message dated 10/25/99 11:19:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, kathy10@... writes: << I started measuring on the 20th October, and I know I lost inches before, but it still shows a loss of inches yesterday. >> Thats great Kathy!!!!!! I know that makes you feel good!!!!! Keep it up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 Penny -- I apologize. I just should have posted what I meant. It was late. I was tired. Mea culpa. OK. Measuring your abdomen can be tricky, if your waist is like mine. (I don't know if menfolks have this problem... hmmmmm?) Anyway, I digress..... So, the problem starts with your waist (OK, MY waist, but let's not get personal here). My waist isn't parallel to the ground. It rises in the back, along with my butt. (A sad fact I hope to eliminate on this WOL.) When you're measuring your waist, you should measure the spot where the waistband of your pants or skirt naturally falls, even if it's not parallel to the ground. Make sense so far? OK. Not the abdomen measure. You should draw the tape around you across your belly button. Keep the tape parallel to the ground. It won't necessarily be snug all the way around. If you're rump (or something else, I suppose) rises, then the tape may not follow snugly and parallel. opt for parallel here. The only reason I can see to take an abdomen measure is if you're keeping body fat percentage numbers. HTH. Hugs, Gail Chicago In a message dated 10/25/99 8:30:30 AM Central Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: > > The part about a abdomen comfused me, but I am not worried aobut it, I think > > I did it right by the way you told me. So at least if I didn't lose pounds, > I > lost inches. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 I started measuring on the 20th October, and I know I lost inches before, but it still shows a loss of inches yesterday. On induction I only lost one pound. But I lost considerable inches. I should have started measuring then. But my clothes fit so much better. Now they are roomy so even if the scale does not show any movement the tape measure does. Just my experiences. Re: measuring From: GSchiesser@... Penny -- Measuring is a great idea. I measure every Monday, when I weigh myself. I also keep a chart, so that I can track my body fat percentage (you only need hip and abdomen -- which is different fro waist -- measurements for that). The basic idea of measuring is to keep the tape measure snug but not so that it's cutting in (making a dent in your skin), and keep it level to the ground (except when you're doing an abdomen measure when it might not be parallel to the ground). I hope this helps. If I've just managed to confuse you, let me know, and I'll try to be clearer. Hugs, Gail Chicago In a message dated 10/24/99 11:01:29 PM Central Daylight Time, Shadcat708@... writes: > I never did either, Lyndia inspired me too, I just wish I knew I was > measuring right!! Being Big and Beautiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 Kathy I wish I would have measured in the beginning too, I also had that same experience with my clothes. I feel like if I measure I can tell if I am losing also, gives me 2 different ways to check, or obcess about, depends on how you look at it!! ) Hugs Penny---Ohio 173/157/130 Goal for Oct 31st-----155 !!!!!!!!Go Braves!!!!!!!!! List Co-Moderator---ICQ#51429926 http://members.xoom.com/Shadcat708/LC.html http://www.geocities.com/shadcat708/The__Home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 1999 Report Share Posted October 25, 1999 Sure does, but I knew I was loosing inches by the way my clothes fit me. It's just great to button the waist of a band that was tight. Now is roomy Re: measuring From: IAMAngel00@... In a message dated 10/25/99 11:19:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, kathy10@... writes: << I started measuring on the 20th October, and I know I lost inches before, but it still shows a loss of inches yesterday. >> Thats great Kathy!!!!!! I know that makes you feel good!!!!! Keep it up!!! Being Big and Beautiful is a state of mind, Never let anyone tell you different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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