Monday, June 29, 2009
Waistline
If you are working out or beginning to work out regularly be sure to measure your body. The inches will fall off when the weight seems to remain the same. There were several times when I mad because the scale didn't budge but went to wear a pair of pants only to find I was swimming in them. It really is a trip but in a good way. When you exercise remember you are losing fat and gaining muscle and that can explain plateaus in weight some times. The areas to measure for certain are your waist, your hips, your thighs, your busts and your arms. I lost over 28 inches total from my body and I'm still amazed it. I kept a belt I wore when I was a size 18 as a reminder to tell myself how far I've come if I am ever doubtful. As a matter of fact I remember telling a co-worker how much I couldn't wait to go out and buy some really cute belts because I didn't mind tucking in blouses when I first met my weight loss goal. I used to always wear big tops or wear blouses on the outside because I wanted to make my mid-section less noticeable. I have tons of belts now and still as always looking for some really cute ones in all colors and designs. It is so much fun a a belt can change a dull outfit in a flash!
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Good Morning all Fatt2fab bloggers! This morning's blog was so true and helpful to me as well. I remember when I first started my regimen back in January and weighed in weekly and thought what the heck is going on with this scale...sliding it onto a different block of tile of the bathroom floor thinking maybe the tile was crocked or something...only to learn the needle still didn't move after I moved the scale...then I had to snap out of it and remember what fatt2fab once told me "you're losing inches even though the scales needle hasn't moved" - which I found quite encouraging. I now find myself punching holes in my belts since they are too big...great feeling. Yes, clothes are so loose, e.g., this morning's skirt use to be so tight that I could not sit down with it on...mermaid style but, this morning I can slide my entire arm down inside of the skirt. So, don't be discouraged at that scale...concentrate on those inches. Still waiting for some new bloggers to join us in Saturday's spin class. Last Saturday's class was awesome, substitute instructor and we still left out drenched! The riders crotch is a thing of the past. What better to do on the morning of the 4th than hit the gym before you indulge in those 4th of July cook-outs? Sincerely, 6'& Sexy :o)
ReplyDeleteThat's great advice! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYes I will be spinning on Saturday morning! I hope they still have the class! i am excited about you sliding your arm down the side of the skirt I know you were amazed that had to have been a great feeling! Keep it up!
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