Spring PANTS challenge...
 

Hey Ladies,
The Pants challenge is still on...just not an every week type of challenge.
Let's get those pants out on Feb. 1st and see how it's going!!!:carrot:

Hi,

What is this challenge about?

Lynn

This is a challenge to move down in pants size by spring. I have pull on stretch denim pants that fit, stretch zip pants that go on but the exploding bagel top means not for public display (yet) and a pair of regular denim pants that I can't even get up over my thighs and butt......so

for all any of you ladies that have a pair or two of pants in your closet that "I'm saving for when I lose weight" this is your challenge....but if you don't going shopping for a smaller size works too!

It's one of the non-scale victories that isn't anything close to "instant gratification" type of things. It helps me to focus that this WOE is long term not just a day or week or a month.

Join us if you think it will help you stay motivated.:carrot:

OK - I'll have to go buy a pair - good thing everything is on sale. OK, so after I buy my too-tight pants, where is the thread to communicate & when/where do we check in with our progress?

We'll check back in on Feb. 1st and see whats happening with everybody.....

On this 50+ Forum?

yes!:carrot:

I like the idea of this challenge so count me in. I have a pair of jeans hanging on the back side of my bathroom door calling my name! I think it's going to take about 15 pounds.
I have set mini goals with my exercise. I started out swimming 15 min. at a time and I am up to 25 min stretches. Before swimming I ride the stationary bike for 15 min. and work with free weight for about 15 min. So far with my schedule I'm able to do this only twice a week. I need to add two more days and I need to work on my diet. I try to eat healthy but with my busy schedule ( I work 3 jobs and babysit my granddaughter) I give in to "EASY & QUICK" too often. I keep telling myself - one step at a time!
I would love to hear your goals and how you are getting there.
I'm off to do some housework and then to work for a few hours. Have a great day!
Jamz

I have my skinny jeans hanging there, looking at me.

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Hi ladies,
I am quite new (3 days) to 3FC and have just joined the 50+ group.:)
The Spring Pants Challenge really appeals to me, one of the reasons I finally got on the stick to do something about my weight is that, having had weight issues since puberty, I finally got fed up recently with never being able to get into the clothes I would like to wear.
So this is a great motivator.
Count me in!:carrot:

Welcome everyone,
I hope this helps us focus on a "long term" non-scale victory LTNSV<----ha!
I tend to get focused on the scale and lose site of reality.
Specifically:
1. The reality that I didn't become obese over night so nothing magical is going to happen in one month.
2. At the age of 50 it's going to take a bit longer to reach goal.
3. There is no magical pill, food, web site etc. that will allow weight loss. It takes less calories in and more exercise.

and I it's motivating to think about fitting into the pants!

ONWARD and DOWNWARD all you losers!:hyper:

I am new to this site.......and yessssss i have smaller pants...and a need for change

OK - I bought my "too-tight" pants - size 12 petite. On sale at Talbott's. When do we next try them on?

We shall try them on the first of each month.....so everybody post on Feb. 1st........

I tried on some size 12s today. They zipped up, but would not be comfortable to wear all day. I still remember those size 12 days! I will get there again!

I bought a pair of size 12 pants in late December but they don't fit yet. Maybe by February 1st!

Cute challenge!

I'm starting a little late in the game here, but my jeans aren't as comfortable as i'd like them to be. Right now I kind of feel like a sausage link! So, count me in.

OK, I'm jumping in here. I have 2 pair of cords that are way too tight to wear in public or private. I think the last 10 or 15 pounds will get them fitting just right. They won't be spring pants but our winter lasts forever so they'll be fine to wear right up to the last of May and even on cool summer days.

Hi Freda & Isabella,

So glad you're joining in the fun!

Lynn

Way2, you and me have almost the exact same weight and goal. Please tell me if you don't mind too much, what size pants are you going to try on, and when exactly is the try on day? Sometime in April maybe I'm guessing but I seem to do better if I have exact guidelines to follow.

All I wear around the house anymore is XL sweatpants or p.j.'s, but I wear size 18 - 20 elastic waist denims when I go out of the house.

There's several pairs of too small pants in my pants drawer, haven't seen the light of day in YEARS :o

I will sure try this challenge. Good luck to everybody here!

I'm in (tears) Ladies. I've got a pair of lovely blue dress slacks I'd thrill to get in and look good in. Please help me get there!

Oh, Sea, don't cry! We're here for you. You can do this and before you know it those pants will not only fit but will be too big.

:hug: This hug's for you!

Thanks, Lady Lynn and Isabella. The last few days were hard. I ended up stressing out and then binging yesterday. That made me sick (diabetes) half the night. It has my emotions spiraling from my blood sugars getting so high. That's the last thing I should have done and I know it. I'm trying to get back on track today.

Sea, get out those pants and hang them up where you can see them and next time you're ready to binge go look at the pants. Get rid of the binge food too. If it's not there you can't eat it.

Sea, you can do this! I am a stress eater too, and am working on it all the time. Get rid of the trigger foods. Now if I stress out I end up eating apples or fruit. You can stress and eat a lot of apples and not do much damage!

Thanks Ladies. I've been needing the encouragement. I made the mistake of telling DH I was about to clear out the cocoa, etc. and he told me not to. (I think he was afraid of paying for me to buy it again. I admit I've done that. He means well, but I have a real problem with some foods and snacks.) Well, you cannot help a drug addict by leaving narcotics around, and it doesn't help me to leave chocolate around. I went ahead and cleared the kitchen yesterday while he wasn't here. It helps my stress levels just to have those temptations removed. Some of the items I removed were 3 dishes of candy, a canister of cocoa, a bag of powdered sugar (bought it for making quick fudge), and a large container of chips. Getting rid of it all was like finding that inhaler when you're in the middle of an asthma attack, all panic, and then hope and relief.

Sissy - We're getting out of these sweatpants! Let's do it!

Sea, you've accomplished so much just by getting rid of those trigger foods. You'll do just fine. Those cravings don't last forever especially if you replace them with something else like a hobby, exercise, taking a walk, watching tv, phoning a friend, etc.

I tried on the pants last night just to see exactly where I am in terms of fitting into them. I can zipper them up but......it's not a pretty sight. What gets pushed up over the waist band is not for looking at. My stomach is all giggly and it kind of folded in the front and it looked like I had a bum on the front of my body! :D :lol: :o

Sissy,
Sorry didn't have time to check this thread. I'm "wearing" 16's now, but the exploding bagel top is inappropriate for public viewing so I'm REALLY wearing those elastic top pull up "yes I'm really too fat for zip jeans" things. I have some Gloria Vanderbilt "forgiving" stretch zip jeans that I can get over my badonka donk in size 16 and a pair of non-stretch zip jeans that won't even go over land of lard!!! ;) I carry most of my weight in my hips and thighs (think pear) but after turning 50 it's all going to my abdomen. YIKES! So unhealthy that!!! Jennifer Lopez got junk in her trunk? I have the landfill!

Sea,
We are right here with you darlin.....hang in there! Give yourself mini goals with nice treats that are non-food related. Be kind to yourself....look in the mirror - tell yourself you are a wonderful person and that you deserve good health! You can make this happen. You have lost 11 pounds already! No turning back now!
:carrot:

LOL, Hello Ladies can I join? I will be 51 in April? LOL

I was reading Way2Fluffy about her 'Landfill' and really had a great laugh! Thanks, as I feel the same way.

I too am a stress eater or should I just say huge emotional eater? My problem is my husband, who I do love dearly, is an enabler and it makes it so difficult. He needs to lose alot of weight and is trying in his own way, but he does by the chocolate, sweets and other snacks. I do fine, but then when I am emotional I get into his food. UGH! He doesn't pig out like I do, and can have a few bites then leave it for days. How does he do that? I can't.
I have my healthy foods everywhere and would only grab those if they were the only food in the house, but unfortunately their not.

You all are doing great on your weightloss - :congrat:

Sandy
blog = mygritsconfessions.com

Ladies, thank you so much. I was feeling very alone in this struggle. I really don't have anyone else I can share this with. My ds takes after the anorexic (literally, some of them) side of the family, and my best friend panics when she gets 2 pounds over optimum. They are loving, but cannot comprehend this. You ladies are real blessings.

Fluffy -- You have such a wonderful visual sense of humor.

Well I'm right with you on the emotional out of control eating. I'm not one to push my WOE on anyone but I'll tell you what is working for me this time (this five minutes anyway).
I'm doing low carb, moderate protein and high fat (good fats). I'll be honest the first week was TOUGH! Going through carb/sugar withdrawal was not pleasant but doable. Much harder quitting smoking for sure, but still hard.
The next week wasn't as bad but still I wanted to "pig out". Evenings have been my downfall for FIVE long years. I would start eating and then just eat and eat and eat and eat....I never have figured that out. But with this WOE, low carb, I've finally got over that pattern of behavior that has sabotaged me.
I did WW for five plus years and I have gained 35 pounds......Don't get me wrong. I'm not bashing WW at all. In fact my DD is trying to drop a few pounds and she is doing it on line. I think it's very healthy doable way.....just didn't work for me.
I think I may be one of those "carb addicts". I could eat a whole bag of microwave popcorn and still feel hungry. On WW I felt deprived and needing to eat all the time. With this WOE, I actually have less cravings and feel satisfied. I think I'm just going to have to say no the the processed food for life. I finally finally finally feel in control of my eating. The weight isn't exactly "flying off" but what do I expect at my age? At least the scale is headed in the right direction.
The control of eating is a huge huge hurdle for me.
Let me add that I also have banned alcohol until I'm no longer obese. This is a wait and see item. If I find that I can't control my eating with alcohol, then I may have to cut back or eliminate that also (I really am hoping I don't have to give up wine, the martinis would be easier, but please not the red wine!!!!LOL).
Well, I'm blabbering, But I just wanted to share what seems to be working for me. This time (after a bijillion "restarts") it finally feels like I can stick with this WOE for the long haul.
This is usually the time (around the 4 wk mark) when I step on the scale, see no progress and gradually give up. But not this time. I'm not as discouraged because I can see that the old over-eating in the evening is FINALLY under control.
Have a great day losers!
Eileen:dizzy:

Yesterday, I thought the pants I had on were 16s because they were loose, but they were 14s! That made me feel good. Those 12s are almost here! I know I will still have extra weight on me for 12s, but my hip bones won't go much smaller. I used to wear 12s when I was at my average weight.

Please let me know if I can join in, if not I wish you all the best!! Your doing really great!

Sandy

Sure you can join in Sandy.......We are going to try on our pants on Feb. 1st and see if we've shrunk into them.:)

Thanks way2fluffy, I just didn't want to intrude if it was a small private group.

LOL, I don't know about fitting into my pants on Feb 1st, but I will cheer you all on!

Sandy

myblog = mygritsconfessions.com

Starting weight 270
Current weight 222 (1/24/09)
Goal weight 150

Sandy<----you loser
everybody is welcome
i doubt i'll be making it into the smaller pants this month either BUT this is a long term goal type challenge ... something to brag about this summer I'm thinking:yes:

Sandy I don't think most of us will be fitting into our pants by February 1. It's just the date that we're going to use as a comparison from last time we tried on the pants. I just joined this week in this challenge so I'll only have a 1 week comparison but by the next try on date I hope to see some changes in my pants.

So you try on your pants today if you want and then again on Sunday as an official try on.

I'm still in my nightgown and it's almost supper time. Must be winter blahs. But brighter days are coming. I have a dental appointment out of town on Friday and I get to go there all by myself and get a chance to do some "on my own" shopping!! Don't you just love the dentist and the opportunities they afford. :D