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Morning peeps...

I'm about to jumpstart into my new health perspective, okay it isn't "new" but you know I'm doing it by telling myself it is...and going to make myself a green smoothie to start my day. Working on various things today, making a to-do list for the week, doing some food prep later...etc.

Rainy today, but you know I can't wait until summer. Going to hopefully be in a size 22, but we'll see.

*HUGS*

Jacquie668 you can do it. 22 will be there soon! Promise.

And thank you. That gives me a great opening to post and share in this thread about something I spent the weekend contemplating. It is something I thought about last time I lost size/weight too...

I hit a Jones New York 22w this weekend and I was so excited. I often feel my clothing is a better representation of my own body and I have to admit I peek at others posts and when I see them set a size goal, or post a current size I then look to the left for height/weight. It keeps hitting home that size and weight are so very different for us all... it astonishes me at times. Part of me is fascinated by it and part of me is perplexed by it.

I mean... How do you deal with people who are weight oriented (one of the Dr's I have) that you would rather be size oriented instead? I've been so tempted to start a thread asking anyone willing to post clothing size/height/weight but I know many might not be up for that so I usually keep my pondering to myself on this.

Just a random thought...

S

Monday...Monday...a RAINY Monday to boot! I got halfway to the Lab to drop off my "specimen" and get my blood drawn and realized I did NOT have my paperwork for it! So I turned around and *finally* made it there where I happily handed over my "jug" and the lovely lady took 6 vials of blood.

I was hungry as I had to fast for the bloodwork! Oh well...ate my bfast as I drove into work to start my day. It will be interesting to see what these tests show.......

Happy Monday Ladies!! I trust you all had a good weekend! Just thought I would pop in before I head off to Curves!!

I do have one thing I wanted to mention...I don't know how everybody else is but the heavier I got, the more my feet would crack and hurt!! Don't know if you have tried it or even have a problem like that but I bought some of that Heeltastic when in TN and I have been using it every night for about a week! I LOVE IT!!! My feet look and feel soft and smooth and no more cracks! Anyway, I just wanted to throw that in. They have also started selling it in the as seen on tv isle at walmart! If you have foot problems like that, I would very much recommend it!

Ok, I'm through with my infomercial! Have a great day chickies!!

The scale was kind to me this morning. Even though I ate out for most of the weekend, I still remain hovering at 308lbs. That is better than gaining, I must admit.

My stomach has been bothering me (I think I haven't been drinking enough water or eating enough roughage), so I am hoping that when that is all sorted out that I will be lighter.

My goal is to be below 305lbs in the next week or so. Wish me luck!

Start of a new week. It's a heavy week for me because of church stuff. I have had two nosebleeds in three days. I don't have little ones either, I get gushers that scare the carp out of people. I've had them since I was 13 and crushed my nose and right cheek playing softball, so they don't bother me. I know this one was probably because of stressing out over my paper. I'm going to focus on getting it done today so that I can relax a bit. I swear I can give myself such a hard time about stuff.

Tori - I hope that your results turn out great!

Million - I'm glad that the scale has been nice to you Hovering is better than gaining! I hope it is as nice to me next week!

Catherine - Try not to stress! Everything will be ok I hope your week goes smoothly without a hitch!

I had a fairly good workout this morning! My mom has been having a problem with her foot so I gave my grandma a bath. I did everything but the hooha! I had to have some help with that (TMI?) weak stomach you know Anyway, finally got all that done, stopped by the grocery store on the way home and I am seriously contemplating a power nap

Tori - your tests will be great!

Million - hovering is definitely better than gaining! At least you dropped that one pound!

Catherine - take it one step at a time. You can do it!!

Stella - good job on the workout!

I had a busy morning. Had to be at the hospital at 6am to get the Vena Cava Filter placed. Surgery is tomorrow!!!

Hi all, I just realised that we are a day ahead here in New Zealand!!
Well today I started my calorie counting and high proteins to help the metabolism, and it's not at all bad, I love the 6 small meals a day, probably because I love eating!!

Went for a walk this morning and it was lovely, too hot though which I guess is good as you sweat more.

Jacquie - what a great idea about the sizing, I really want to be able to comfortably fit into my size 24, sz 26 is too big and sz 24 is a bit snug. You just can't win with sizing!

The weather is finally starting to cool down and autumn is on its way! We are pciking up some hens tonight so we will have fresh eggs, my son is so excited!

Jacquie- Wishing you the best of luck and I know you can reach your goals and see the 22 soon.

Cuter- You are right about the clothing size thing, it makes me curious also. I also focus on where I want to lose weight from. I know it will come off of wherever it wants to (usually the stomach last for me). It can cause us to wear different sizes at different weights.

Torister- Six vials of blood? You're a trooper, blood tests and needles make me queasy. I hope your labs come out good.

thinmint- I have not seen that cream but it sounds good. I might use something like that in the winter.

basketcase- Wishing you well for your surgery.

casey- I'm a little jealous, Autumn is my favorite season. Spring is pretty too though.

I got some more milk for my protein shakes and need to get some steam baggies for steaming veggies. I have a lot of frozen veggies in the fridge to work with and try some new things. I'm excited about the Holiday weekend and having some company over.

Thinking of you today, basket! Speedy recovery!

Hugs,
Ratkity

Still very down, trying Reiki tomorrow see if that helps me feel 'better'. My body is wanting a TOM, but after last month's NO SHOW, even on HRT (after 5-6 months of HRT & having regular TOM & feeling 'well') I'm thinking I may have to visit the Dr again....Sick of sweats & not sleeping then being tired & snappy/grouchy all day.
Anyway...Cuterwcurves I'm 5'8" and 280lbs, I wear size 20-22 MOSTLY 20s but that's UK sizes which are, I think, a size smaller than US? Anyway I'm a fellow size/weight/height 'wonderer' too. I see people being 170lbs & a size 16-18 but at 224 I( was a size 16! I KNOW I'll never be an 8, I'll be happy at a 14, or at least a weight where I can ride & be 'normal' sized.xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxx Sorry for the moan...I'm trying to be positive, I've got to day 2 of being OP, low carb, 2 meals replaced with soups/shakes & lots of lean protein, salad & low carb fruits,l hope I feel a bit more energetic soon! Feel like a slug going over salt at the moment! lol
Basket, no idea what your op is but hope it all goes well! xxxxxx
xxxxxxsharon

I hate needles! YUCK! I hope we can get some answers...something is amiss and I want to know why.

Basket....best of luck with your surgery. Sending healing, positive thoughts your way.

hehehe

Glad to know it is not just me that wonders then. I also actually ignore the BMI auto calculations. I refused to believe the charts, etc and when they actually hooked me to all the fancy machines a couple years back my chart BMI is what is showing now but my actual was 39.4. Go figure...

I am Canadian so I shop in UK, US, and European sizing depending on the store.

I went looking on the net for charts last night...

Let me see if I can take some mystery out of it (ditching the sizes under 6):

USA Women's Size Standards
US Sizes _____ 6......8......10......12......14......16......18.. ....20
Bust (inches) _ 34½..35½..36½...38......39½....41.....43......45
Waist (inches) 26.....27....28......29½...31......32½...34½...36½
Hip (inches) __ 36½..37½..38½...40......41½....43.....45......47
Bust (cm) ____ 87½..90.....92½...96½...100½..104....109....114
Waist (cm) ___ 66.....68½..71.....75......79.......82½...87½...93
Hip (cm) _____ 93.....95.....98....101½..105½...109....114....119

Women's Dresses and Suits (Misses Sizes)
European-36----38----40----42----44----46----48----50----52----54----56
UK--------8-----10----12----14----16----18----20----22----24----26----28
Japan-----9-----11----13----15----17----19----21----23----25----27----29
USA-------6------8----10----12----14----16----18----20----22----24----26
USLETTER-S-----M-----M-----L-----L-----XL----1X----2X----3X----3X----4X


And not to miss any - Only Plus Sizes in inches (pretty dead on to US sizing):

U.S. Sizes - 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 26 - 28 - 30 - 32 - 34
U.S. Sizes - 1x - 1x - 2x - 2x - 3x - 3x - 4x - 4x - 5x - 5x - 6x
Bust (ins) - 40 - 42 - 44 - 46 - 48 - 50 - 52 - 54 - 56 - 58 - 60
Waist(ins) - 32 - 34 - 36 - 38 - 40 - 42 - 44 - 46 - 48 - 50 - 52
Hips (ins) - 42 - 44 - 46 - 48 - 50 - 52 - 54 - 56 - 58 - 60 - 62


U.S. Sizes - 36 - 38 - 40 - 42 - 44 - 46 - 48 - 50 - 52
U.S. Sizes - 6x - 7x - 7x - 8x - 8x - 9x - 9x - 10x - 10x
Bust (ins) - 62 - 64 - 66 - 68 - 70 - 72 - 74 - 76 - 78
Waist(ins) - 54 - 56 - 58 - 60 - 62 - 64 - 66 - 68 - 70
Hips(ins) - 64 - 66 - 68 - 70 - 72 - 74 - 76 - 78 - 80

Oh and from what I can tell a W at the end is a vanity sizing thing so it can be anywhere from a half to whole size up from the number. Sort of like those who have gone to the same tailor for years to get pants and have been a 36 waist for 20 years but the pants are 2 inches larger around the waist now. ;-)