Wear a ? challenge April 5th, 2013. Who's with me?

[LoCarbGal]

I'm in! I would love to be in my size 16 Levi's. I'm not sure if that's going to be possible, because I'm just now in my 20's. So 2 sizes in 2 months. Hmmm....

I am contemplating doing a potato hack, or maybe two if it really works for me. Maybe one in Feb and one in Mar. So, I'll try for it!

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by SlimNana

OMG! The size 6 dress fits!!! I just went to find it in my closet to dust it off, and try it on to just see if I could even get it zippered up...and fit!

Sounds like you have been losing inches even when the scale didn't cooperate Slimnana. You look great! I especially envy your slender waistline.

[SlimNana]

The inches lost must be from the combo. of doing pilates on the rebounder/reformer machine, along with IF.

Keep on keeping on JBs! Trust the process. It's all about progress, not perfection.

Ann

[hot-in-texas]

LowCarb Gal is in!
So far we have:
Me-dress(size extra large, looks like large though)
Rebecca-cool long shirt
Nancy-TBD
Mom23-7/8 dress, or smaller:-)
Nana-size 6 jeans with a tucked in short sleeved T-shirt
Carly-size 4P, comfortably
Sunday-TBD
Mella-pair of jeans ordered online
Flutter-capris/shorts (I added you, i hope you don't mind!)
LG-size 14 jeans
Demonica-size 6 jeans
Trying Juddd-TBD
Yennie-white riding breeches and wool coat to ride in
Kgirlpure-size 10 jean
Calichris-size smaller dress
Debra-size smaller top and pants, possibly capris
Kissa-her tiniest jeans
Sven-increase weights to 10 lbs
2f2f-adorable dress 2 sizes smaller
Rosey-special pair of size 12 jeans
LowCarbGal-size 16 Levis

[Yennie]

This is really exciting. I tried to take a picture, but I can't figure out how to post it. I borrowed the pictures of my horses from my Facebook page, which I figured out how to do, but I'd just as soon not post a picture of me not fitting into my clothes on FB only to post them here.
Maybe once I have a few more posts under my belt, I can put up pictures. Still waiting to be granted the ultimate gift of a signature.

[hot-in-texas]

Originally Posted by Yennie

I. Still waiting to be granted the ultimate gift of a signature.

Me too! I have 2 or 3 more days I think.

[LoCarbGal]

Yes, the signature is a long-awaited privelege. I couldn't wait to get my ticker on there! You guys seem like old friends - I can't believe you're still waiting to be full members. That's the beauty of this place, we virtually bond quickly here!

[SlimNana]

What's funny Tex is that you have posted more in your first month, than I have in almost three years.

[Carly]

I'm feeling a bit like slim nanna is the fact that my scale may be dishonest regarding inches lost. This weekend I'm going to whip out a few 4Ps. I may be closer than I think- or I may not be. The 6Ps popped out of no where. I was wearing a few and thinking they were 8Ps. I love that kind of "mistake". The thing is that these clothes were all purchased between 2003-2006. A 4P was smaller then than it is now. I'm wearing an XSP in some things that are recent purchases, but those things are bigger than a SP from 8 yrs ago
I have some MP from back then that are still snug- vanity sizing is something else!

[hot-in-texas]

Originally Posted by SlimNana

What's funny Tex is that you have posted more in your first month, than I have in almost three years.

I think I might be co-dependent here

[SlimNana]

Tex, we were posting at the same time. I'll never catch up to you!

Carly, I'm looking forward to seeing you wearing your size 4Ps!

I think trying on smaller size clothing that you have already, and know didn't previously fit, is the best measure of your progress. The best after photos are the ones where the thinner person is wearing their old larger size clothes that used to fit tight, and now they're hanging off them.

Ann

[Kismet311]

I'm in! I was hoping to be at my goal by my bday in March but we will see how it goes. I will have to think of something awesome to wear by April 5th!

[hot-in-texas]

Kismet is in!
So far we have:
Me-dress(size extra large, looks like large though)
Rebecca-cool long shirt
Nancy-TBD
Mom23-7/8 dress, or smaller:-)
Nana-size 6 jeans with a tucked in short sleeved T-shirt
Carly-size 4P, comfortably
Sunday-TBD
Mella-pair of jeans ordered online
Flutter-capris/shorts (I added you, i hope you don't mind!)
LG-size 14 jeans
Demonica-size 6 jeans
Trying Juddd-TBD
Yennie-white riding breeches and wool coat to ride in
Kgirlpure-size 10 jean
Calichris-size smaller dress
Debra-size smaller top and pants, possibly capris
Kissa-her tiniest jeans
Sven-increase weights to 10 lbs
2f2f-adorable dress 2 sizes smaller
Rosey-special pair of size 12 jeans
LowCarbGal-size 16 Levis
Kismet-TBD

[Yennie]

Originally Posted by LoCarbGal

Yes, the signature is a long-awaited privelege. I couldn't wait to get my ticker on there! You guys seem like old friends - I can't believe you're still waiting to be full members. That's the beauty of this place, we virtually bond quickly here!

Ahh, thanks! It's so amazing to have a place to come where everyone gets it. No negativity, no trolls, differences of opinions can be expressed politely...seriously this is awesome. I'm kinda sitting here thinking - where has this been all my life?
I want the little ticker with the horse on it...shocking, I know.

[kgirlpure]

So what is the signature about? and the weight ticker? When/How do I get them on here. Beautiful day here today. should reach 70 degrees today! but back down to the 20ties tomorrow...yuck. I am out early to feed the animals and cold weather makes it miserable. but today was a pleasure. makes me want spring to hurry up and get here! have a good day all!

[KeirasMom]

I'm a little sad I called goal and don't have any cute clothes to try to get into. Okay, not really sad, but you know what I mean.

[2f2f]

Great job on the weight loss Dawn!

[SlimNana]

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

I'm a little sad I called goal and don't have any cute clothes to try to get into. Okay, not really sad, but you know what I mean.

How about if you be the JB to dare to wear a bikini this summer? I bet you could do it too!

[KeirasMom]

Bahahaha! That will NEVER happen. This saggy belly is never going to see the light of day. After a C-section and then carrying over 100 extra pounds for a bunch of years, it's not pretty.

[SlimNana]

Now that I have a 6" scar on my right hip from my replacement, I'm sentenced to wearing a skirted bathing suit for the rest of my life.

I'm not one of those women who are comfortable enough in their own skin to expose their scars & stretch marks as a badge of honor either.

[Yennie]

I'd like to wear a bikini again some day, but may have to have surgery first. Started lying the groundwork with the hubbs...we kinda talked about if I can hit my goal weight/size and keep it for a year, maybe. If its needed. I'm kinda hopeful that maybe I won't need to. I used all the creams, etc during & after pregnancy so I'm hoping things will go back the way they were. I've never been a string bikini kinda gal so if there is a little pooch to hold in with a higher waisted pair of bottoms, I'm ok with that.
I had surgery on the top half in 2006, to go down, so I've been under the knife before (twice if you count the c-section). The first 2 weeks sucked, and for my breast surgery I wasn't allowed any narcotics in case they made me sick, so all pain control was "accomplished" with liquid Tylenol & ice packs. Not sure I'd like to do that again but you gotta do what you gotta do!
Dawn - go shopping!!! Perfect excuse!!!!! Congratulations again. Lily is adorable.

[2f2f]

This is the dress I bought that is two sizes to small. I am having to suck in just to get the belt to the first hole - the belt really doesn't fit and is killing my stomach because it is so tight. Actually - the entire dress is tight! Fingers crossed.

[TryingJudd]

OK - found my goal when trying on too small clothes in the closet. A very chic navy pantsuit in a size 10 that has been in my closet with the tags on for years. I can *just* button the jacket but the pants are threatening to split if I force them on. It might be unrealistic for April but let's go for the gold!! ( or navy as the case may be)

[Carly]

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Bahahaha! That will NEVER happen. This saggy belly is never going to see the light of day. After a C-section and then carrying over 100 extra pounds for a bunch of years, it's not pretty.

Girl- you are not alone!!!! I didn't even have a C-Section and my flabby, saggy stomach is terrifying!

<------ the flabby arms are conviniently not in this avi either.

[SlimNana]

Clothes shopping for a smaller size in your own closest is the best, especially when you find something that still has its tags on!

Sure wish we had a cheer leader smiley with pom-poms for you all in taking the first step in selecting a non-scale motivation item, and taking before photos too! WTG

I can't wait to see everyone's before & afters, while they're wearing their goal item in a couple of months.



Ann

[brehede]

I would like to join this challenge too - I have been seriously losing motivation since Dec 1st. I have lost 60 pounds and feel better but need to remember how much I still need to lose.

I have old work clothes from c. 1998/1999 pre children! They are 14W and 16W and include suits with skirts! They may be too out of date to actually wear at work (shoulder pads!) but I would love to fit into them.

Dee

[calichris]

Originally Posted by SlimNana

OMG! The size 6 dress fits!!! I just went to find it in my closet to dust it off, and try it on to just see if I could even get it zippered up...and fit!

WOW! what a fun surprise!

[Kismet311]

Originally Posted by SlimNana

Clothes shopping for a smaller size in your own closest is the best, especially when you find something that still has its tags on!

I just found a sweater in my "extra" closet that still has the tags on it. I forgot when I bought it but I know I tried it on last winter and it didn't fit. I took it out of the closet yesterday and it fits! It might actually be a bit big but way smaller than my other sweaters so I think it will look ok, at least this winter. I'm hoping to be a much smaller size next winter!

[hot-in-texas]

Brehede is in!
So far we have:
Me-dress(size extra large, looks like large though)
Rebecca-cool long shirt
Nancy-TBD
Mom23-7/8 dress, or smaller:-)
Nana-size 6 jeans with a tucked in short sleeved T-shirt
Carly-size 4P, comfortably
Sunday-TBD
Mella-pair of jeans ordered online
Flutter-capris/shorts (I added you, i hope you don't mind!)
LG-size 14 jeans
Demonica-size 6 jeans
Trying Juddd-chic size 10 navy pant suit
Yennie-white riding breeches and wool coat to ride in
Kgirlpure-size 10 jean
Calichris-size smaller dress
Debra-size smaller top and pants, possibly capris
Kissa-her tiniest jeans
Sven-increase weights to 10 lbs
2f2f-adorable dress 2 sizes smaller
Rosey-special pair of size 12 jeans
LowCarbGal-size 16 Levis
Kismet-TBD
Brehede-pre children work clothes

[hot-in-texas]

Originally Posted by 2f2f

This is the dress I bought that is two sizes to small. I am having to suck in just to get the belt to the first hole - the belt really doesn't fit and is killing my stomach because it is so tight. Actually - the entire dress is tight! Fingers crossed.

You are going to look so cute in that dress!! I am changing my goal dress to a smaller one so it will be more challenging-proud of you for going 2 sizes by April 5th.
I don't know how to put a picture in a post, but here is a link to a picture I took of myself in my goal dress. I couldn't get my whole body in the picture so you have to look at both pictures to get the whole idea, my top half is average while my bottom half is extra large lol
You have to scroll down to see the 2nd picture
http://imgur.com/xTNzsHX
http://imgur.com/oK2bFDm