I lost 2.6 this past week. I wasn't walking as much, as my dog tore her cruciate months back, and she is my walking partner. She started favoring it this week, so she's on limited exercise for a week. So I haven't walked much, but still had a good loss.
I got into a size 14 pair of cotton pant type jeans on Friday. That being said, my real 14 jeans don't fit yet. I bought them years ago, and they still have tags on. I'm assuming that I was hoping to lose weight to fit back into the jeans, back in the day. Luckily, they're not high waist-ed and tapered legs, so they'll do nicely once I lose a bit more weight.
I think my waist is finally going down some too, but it is no where near what it used to be at this weight either. My chest is larger than it used to be too. I hope both of those things lose some weight in this final 25. Not that this will help with the sagging in the chest, but oh well, that's what good support bras are for, right?
Hang in starshine the last few will have no choice but to get rid of the boob and ab fat.
I have been weighing myself daily since last wednesday, when i did not lose any weight. finally after 13 days of no loss, scale moved from 131.6 to 131.
So happy. will try to do limited strength and focus on cardio.
bought a size 10 dress yesterday for the christmas party friday
Hang in starshine the last few will have no choice but to get rid of the boob and ab fat.
I have been weighing myself daily since last wednesday, when i did not lose any weight. finally after 13 days of no loss, scale moved from 131.6 to 131.
So happy. will try to do limited strength and focus on cardio.
bought a size 10 dress yesterday for the christmas party friday
Thanks, Sonya.
Congrats on getting the scale to move! Those losses are great when you don't have much more to lose.
Wonderful on the new dress! You'll look so good for the party on Friday. How exciting!
Hello to all of you wonderful "Last 25 IPeeps!" I just discovered this thread today and am eager to join you if I can. I have 16 more pounds to lose and would love to do it with y'all!
I read every single post in the last nine pages and am so happy for the successes that have been reported in the last three months. I am also appreciative of the struggles because they are a real part of the journey that needs to be acknowledged. I especially love that you have shown how to overcome the temptations and slip-ups and have shown that life goes on after some of the ugliness and one just needs to get back on program and keep going. The results speak volumes to all of your hard work and dedication despite the temptations and struggles. Great job, everyone!
As for me, I am in an emotional state with my weight loss. I started this journey on September 5 with 41 pounds to lose. My motivation was my upcoming 40th birthday, which is tomorrow! I'm a little more than halfway to my goal. My losses have been slow but pretty steady. I am a shorty: 5 feet tall on a good day. I know that given my height, bone structure and my proximity to goal, it may only be slower but I'm okay with that, especially since I receive such wonderful support on this forum.
I have had similar issues as many of you, the incredibly shrinking boobs (they were nothing to brag about to begin with and now my 13 year old daughter and I may be able to swap bras!), the temptations of pre-IP life and going out to eat without worry, the struggle of staying OP through the holidays (Halloween, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
I have had some self-sabotaging, too. I think there's a big part of me that's scared to be the "better me" and I find myself constantly having to remind myself that it's okay to be better than I have been the last 20 years, emotionally, mentally, physically.
I think my biggest fear right now is that I will revert to old habits once I reach goal...which isn't too terribly far away. I remember thinking during Thanksgiving, "Gosh, if I wasn't on IP I'd be stuffing myself and be right back to where I started from." That really scared me....
Anyway, I think that's more than enough about me....just wanted to give everyone a chance to know me a bit since I haven't really posted much.
So, tomorrow's the big 4-0 and for my celebration, I am going to add a ticker to my profile and post some before and now pix!
Thanks for reading this...thanks for the support...thanks for walking this walk with me, albeit virtually!
My home scale says I have about 7 lbs to go, WI is tonight. My ISB (incredibly shrinking boobs) have gone from an A to an A without any fat content. Really really weird... But I think the good thing about that is when I do my monthly self breast exam (you all do that don't you??) there isn't fat hiding anything I might find! I've lost my weight from the top down. Face looks pretty good, neck now is crepe-y (need to up the collagen a bit), shoulders and collarbone? Love 'em!!! As you head south the last part I hope to lose fat from is my stomach area. Still a muffin top (that I always hide behind my clothes) and a tummy. I'll see how I like me at 135 and maybe try a bit below that.
I have 22 to lose until my first goal... 150! My ultimate goal is 135, but I think it's unrealistic to get there by February 16th (wedding day). So my wedding day goal is 145-150. I am on track and trucking along! Weigh in is tomorrow and I'm hoping for another 3 lb loss!
Hello to all of you wonderful "Last 25 IPeeps!" I just discovered this thread today and am eager to join you if I can. I have 16 more pounds to lose and would love to do it with y'all!
I read every single post in the last nine pages and am so happy for the successes that have been reported in the last three months. I am also appreciative of the struggles because they are a real part of the journey that needs to be acknowledged. I especially love that you have shown how to overcome the temptations and slip-ups and have shown that life goes on after some of the ugliness and one just needs to get back on program and keep going. The results speak volumes to all of your hard work and dedication despite the temptations and struggles. Great job, everyone!
As for me, I am in an emotional state with my weight loss. I started this journey on September 5 with 41 pounds to lose. My motivation was my upcoming 40th birthday, which is tomorrow! I'm a little more than halfway to my goal. My losses have been slow but pretty steady. I am a shorty: 5 feet tall on a good day. I know that given my height, bone structure and my proximity to goal, it may only be slower but I'm okay with that, especially since I receive such wonderful support on this forum.
I have had similar issues as many of you, the incredibly shrinking boobs (they were nothing to brag about to begin with and now my 13 year old daughter and I may be able to swap bras!), the temptations of pre-IP life and going out to eat without worry, the struggle of staying OP through the holidays (Halloween, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
I have had some self-sabotaging, too. I think there's a big part of me that's scared to be the "better me" and I find myself constantly having to remind myself that it's okay to be better than I have been the last 20 years, emotionally, mentally, physically.
I think my biggest fear right now is that I will revert to old habits once I reach goal...which isn't too terribly far away. I remember thinking during Thanksgiving, "Gosh, if I wasn't on IP I'd be stuffing myself and be right back to where I started from." That really scared me....
Anyway, I think that's more than enough about me....just wanted to give everyone a chance to know me a bit since I haven't really posted much.
So, tomorrow's the big 4-0 and for my celebration, I am going to add a ticker to my profile and post some before and now pix!
Thanks for reading this...thanks for the support...thanks for walking this walk with me, albeit virtually!
Blessings to all!
I too have 16 pounds to lose, let's do it together. I am a shortie too at 5'2.
Happy birthday to you.
Sorry about the boobs, I am waiting for mine to leave.
I understand your worry on gaining it back, this forum helps a lot, let's be around and stay accountable
My home scale says I have about 7 lbs to go, WI is tonight. My ISB (incredibly shrinking boobs) have gone from an A to an A without any fat content. Really really weird... But I think the good thing about that is when I do my monthly self breast exam (you all do that don't you??) there isn't fat hiding anything I might find! I've lost my weight from the top down. Face looks pretty good, neck now is crepe-y (need to up the collagen a bit), shoulders and collarbone? Love 'em!!! As you head south the last part I hope to lose fat from is my stomach area. Still a muffin top (that I always hide behind my clothes) and a tummy. I'll see how I like me at 135 and maybe try a bit below that.
Greatdane ooh so excited for you, let us know how it goes tonight. If I could I would give away all my boobs away
I have 22 to lose until my first goal... 150! My ultimate goal is 135, but I think it's unrealistic to get there by February 16th (wedding day). So my wedding day goal is 145-150. I am on track and trucking along! Weigh in is tomorrow and I'm hoping for another 3 lb loss!
I think my biggest fear right now is that I will revert to old habits once I reach goal...which isn't too terribly far away. I remember thinking during Thanksgiving, "Gosh, if I wasn't on IP I'd be stuffing myself and be right back to where I started from." That really scared me....
So, tomorrow's the big 4-0 and for my celebration, I am going to add a ticker to my profile and post some before and now pix!
Thanks for reading this...thanks for the support...thanks for walking this walk with me, albeit virtually!
Blessings to all!
Welcome, ablever! Congrats on your great loss! And Happy Birthday tomorrow! Do show us that ticker and some photos. I bet your look great!
I too worry about maintenance, as this week, I've had two dreams where I was eating candy/cookies. Following the candy dream, I ran into the exact candies sitting on a counter. I thought for a second and walked off.
I'm scared too, that I will get back to eating lots of junk chocolate. Hopefully, I won't!
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My home scale says I have about 7 lbs to go, WI is tonight. My ISB (incredibly shrinking boobs) have gone from an A to an A without any fat content. Really really weird... But I think the good thing about that is when I do my monthly self breast exam (you all do that don't you??) there isn't fat hiding anything I might find! I've lost my weight from the top down. Face looks pretty good, neck now is crepe-y (need to up the collagen a bit), shoulders and collarbone? Love 'em!!! As you head south the last part I hope to lose fat from is my stomach area. Still a muffin top (that I always hide behind my clothes) and a tummy. I'll see how I like me at 135 and maybe try a bit below that.
Congrats on getting so close, Great Dane! My neck is getting a bit crepe-y too. I've been taking collagen twice a day since I started, so i hope that it has helped. I hope I lose all that little fat under my chin, and the skin tightens up.
Good luck on the WI tonight!
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I have 22 to lose until my first goal... 150! My ultimate goal is 135, but I think it's unrealistic to get there by February 16th (wedding day). So my wedding day goal is 145-150. I am on track and trucking along! Weigh in is tomorrow and I'm hoping for another 3 lb loss!
Welcome, megscarles! Great losses so far! and good luck on the WI tomorrow!
I've been taking collagen twice a day since I started, so i hope that it has helped. I hope I lose all that little fat under my chin, and the skin tightens up. 
