Don't Forget Those Measurements!
 

Sometimes I think we get caught up on the numbers on the scale without realizing that there are other ways to track weight loss progress (clothes fitting better, more energy, comorbidities being reduced). I cannot stress enough the importance of body measurements.

I started Curves about 2 years before starting WW, but because I was not a diligent Curver (or eater, lol), I gained my customary 10 lbs in my first year.

Yesterday I made an official loss (net) of 100 lbs. with Curves. I am more impressed with my measurements. Note: "Then" is June 2003. "Now" is November 2006.

You will notice that in the beginning I was a proverbial apple shape (i.e., my waist was bigger than my hips). I am especially happy to have reversed these proportions!

I hope these numbers will give some of you who have hesitated to exercise that final needed boost!

BUST
Then: 64"; Now: 46.75"

WAIST
Then: 55.5"; Now: 41.25"

ABDOMEN
Then: 58.25"; Now: 46.5"

HIPS
Then: 51.25"; Now: 45.5"

THIGHS
Then: 33.75"; Now: 24.5"

ARMS
Then: 18.5"; Now: 14"

Total Inches Lost: 78
Total Pounds Lost: 101.5 (again, net)
Body Fat Pounds: 71.01

Best of luck to all!

Also, this week I was able to wear size 16 non-stretch jeans for the first time since 1989! I am psyched!

^^^^^^ You're doing it REAL BIG GIRL!

Wow, how come I've never looked in this thread!
Congrats to everyone and their weight removal plan (see I said weight removal, cuz I know no one is trying to find any weight they've lost).
I too am on a weight removal program through WW and so far so so.

I did SB from Nov. 03 till April/May 04 and dropped 50lbs and have kept off about 20lbs of it. The one thing I realized was that if you don't watch your carb intake, you will put it all back on and then some.
But now that I'm on WW, I'm a lot more aware of other issue with my food like fiber in take. I thought I knew a lot about food, but I didn't know diddly! So since June, I'm down 16lbs and one dress size (aint seen since high school)!
Keep up the good work everyone, and I'll be participating in these discussions..support is the best thing to weight removal :D

PP&D
 

Hey y'all!! Just poppin' in to say heeeeeeeeyyyyyyy and congrats to all on the losses! Glad everyone made it thru the holiday unscathed, lol. I actually lost a pound last week! Can't believe it! Still strugglin', though. I don't know what's wrong with me on the exercise tip, I really don't. At any rate, I hope everything is well with everyone. I haven't read all the recent posts, but I did see BabyBlue's news!!!! GO 'HEAD GIRL!!!!

The highlight of my life right now as it pertains to weight loss? I went thrifting and bought a size 12 pair of pants!!!! They're designer, but SO WHAT!!!!;) I ain't know what to do with myself!!! I'ma wear them to bible class this coming Sabbath! :D

Keep up the good work ladies, and stay encouraged! :)

Today I reached Onederland for the first time in 16 years (yep, since my late teens). I almost cried at the scale, and the two WW staff came and hugged me, as did several members.

I simply cannot believe it. I went through college and my entire career (so far) in my 200s (and later 300s). I am sure that everyone in my circle is going to take time to adjust to my new physique.

May you all have a blessed holiday and healthy goals for 2007!

Congrats, Soror!! I'm so happy for you - I'm checking out Curves now.

Congrats BabyBlue, and keep up the good work, and stay motivated....and ummm when we gone get some pics:D

Congrats BB91, that's great!
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Dayum BabyBlue! I've got to get my stuff together. Congratulations!!!!

Congrats on all your hard work!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
 

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back!!! Girl, congratulations!!!!! I feel you on the tears. I think it's because I never thought I'd see ONEderland ever again, and to be here . . . it's ONEderful, lol. Girl, our stories are almost mirroring one another's. It's been 14 years for me, since I was 18. And I am NEVER leaving ONEderland again, you hear me? NEVER!!! Because trying to get BACK is too hard. Staying here is even harder. I have so much to say on this subject, but I'ma put it in My Fantastic Voyage. Right after I leave GC. :)

What's your favorite . . .
 

Exercise DVD?

Fitness magazine?

Healthy treat (dessert-wise)?

Healthy snack?

Healthy meal (at home)?

Healthy meal (dining out)?

Weight-loss website?

"Trick" to stay on plan?

(I know we've shared some of these, but I wanted to put it all in one post cuz I'm lazy and don't wanna look thru all the posts. :) Feel free to add more when you answer. I'll post my answers in a little bit.)

Exercise DVD? A Walking DVD that incorporates weight training. It's low-impact, but I sweat!

Fitness magazine? Shape

Healthy treat (dessert-wise)? Weight Watchers English Toffee Crunch Ice Cream

Healthy snack? Quakers caramel and apple rice snacks

Healthy meal (at home)? Baked chicken and some vegetable

Healthy meal (dining out)? Applebee's WW menu: Steak & Shrimp kabobs

Weight-loss website? Weight Watchers

"Trick" to stay on plan? I have a sign placed right by my bed that says: "Wake your fat arse up and work out!" That works! Also seeing pictures of my past and comparing them to current pics.

Yes you have to keep it in FOCUS!


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August


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November

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July 2005

Exercise DVD? Turbo Jam Cardio Party Mix 1

Fitness magazine? Weight Watchers Magazine and Looking Good Now! (sadly, this mag is discontinuing publication)

Healthy treat (dessert-wise)? Jello FF/SF Chocolate Pudding with Cool Whip Free Topping

Healthy snack? Fresh fruit (apples, grapes)

Healthy meal (at home)? Steamed broccoli with lean chicken or shrimp

Healthy meal (dining out)? Wendy's Large Chili, Side Salad

Weight-loss website? Weight Watchers,

"Trick" to stay on plan? I reward myself after every 25 pounds. I put a photo of my next reward on the fridge and do a countdown of how much I need to lose to get it. When I lose, I cross out the previous number and write the next number below it. When I get to the last 10, I write the numbers in red.