Wear a ? challenge April 5th, 2013. Who's with me? - Page 9

Kissa · 03-18-2013, 02:43 PM

Ann I always said I didn't mind my face, the lines there told the story of my life. But there is no character in a wattle.

jdforshort · 03-18-2013, 03:56 PM

I tried the "challenge" top yesterday and it fits really well! Now, I just want it to hang loose!

SlimNana, I have the same problem!

I had a fat deposit removed from there quite a few years back (but not a tuck) and the doctor had said then that it might come back! And it has! That's why I am thinking of Neck/face lift!

SlimNana · 03-18-2013, 04:32 PM

I think my wattle may have come from a goiter and nodules that I had on my thyroid years ago, when I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism.

Carly · 03-18-2013, 04:43 PM

The 2P Alfani skirt was dropped off at the dry cleaners on Saturday. DW, bless her heart

said don't rush this stuff is spring clothes

. I may not get to try it before the big day, but I think it will be a go

jdforshort · 03-19-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carly

The 2P Alfani skirt was dropped off at the dry cleaners on Saturday. DW, bless her heart

said don't rush this stuff is spring clothes

. I may not get to try it before the big day, but I think it will be a go

Oh la la! le petite, mon cheri!

SlimNana · 03-19-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jdforshort

Oh la la! le petite, mon cheri!

I read a rumor that it was your 60th birthday, if it's true...

jdforshort · 03-20-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SlimNana

I read a rumor that it was your 60th birthday, if it's true...

Thank you, SlimNana! it was! and you'll see the celebrations reflected in tomorrow's weigh in!

I am sure I'll be paying for it for the next few days!

But what the heck, I had a great time with my Lovely Daugher and hubby!

hot-in-texas · 03-20-2013, 09:56 AM

happy belated BIRTHDAY!!!

Yennie · 03-20-2013, 10:02 AM

First, also let me say

I was able to get up & on (without popping seams or straining the elastic, lol) the one pair of pants I really wanted for this challenge, but they're still a good 2" from being button-able.

I have a second pair of riding pants I also really like that I pulled right up and buttoned & zipped with no issues at all! Yay!

They're one of my favorite pairs that I could not wear last summer.

The jacket still doesn't button, a good 2-3" there as well but the arms are looser and when I put it on, I can now move my arms without feeling like I'm going to tear the sleeves off. It was probably more like 4-5" from buttoning when the challenge started.

If I can't wear it by 4-5, that's ok. Its been fun to think about and I'll set a new goal timeline for myself: 7-23 as that's when we head to Montana for a really big show & I'd love to be able to wear this ensemble when I ride. And, by really big, I mean Olympians from many countries ride at this show. Not against me, I'm at too low a level but its really fancy & fun to see all the "big guns" there!!

SlimNana · 03-20-2013, 10:08 AM

WTG Yennie!

Every inch closer to your goal counts.

Ann

sorenkkg · 03-20-2013, 10:54 AM

Ann-- I love your guinea pigs!!!

do you have one as a pet, or just thought they were cute?

SlimNana · 03-20-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sorenkkg

Ann-- I love your guinea pigs!!!

do you have one as a pet, or just thought they were cute?

No, just that ever since I began IFing as a WOE, I've been feeling a lot like a guinea pig.

They're my IF mascot!

sorenkkg · 03-20-2013, 01:32 PM

^^^

very cute!

In line with our own Yamster (aka Yam-Yam), I now give you Ann's dancing guinea pig:

hot-in-texas · 03-20-2013, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yennie

First, also let me say

I was able to get up & on (without popping seams or straining the elastic, lol) the one pair of pants I really wanted for this challenge, but they're still a good 2" from being button-able.

I have a second pair of riding pants I also really like that I pulled right up and buttoned & zipped with no issues at all! Yay!

They're one of my favorite pairs that I could not wear last summer.

The jacket still doesn't button, a good 2-3" there as well but the arms are looser and when I put it on, I can now move my arms without feeling like I'm going to tear the sleeves off. It was probably more like 4-5" from buttoning when the challenge started.

If I can't wear it by 4-5, that's ok. Its been fun to think about and I'll set a new goal timeline for myself: 7-23 as that's when we head to Montana for a really big show & I'd love to be able to wear this ensemble when I ride. And, by really big, I mean Olympians from many countries ride at this show. Not against me, I'm at too low a level but its really fancy & fun to see all the "big guns" there!!

woohoo Jen, you are getting sooo close.!
I can put my challenge dress on, but still need to lose at least 12 pounds to wear it in public! Not so sure that is gonna happen in 16 days!!

hot-in-texas · 03-20-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sorenkkg

^^^

very cute!

In line with our own Yamster (aka Yam-Yam), I now give you Ann's dancing guinea pig:

too funny Soren!!

TryingJudd · 03-20-2013, 02:20 PM

My pants suit is sooo not happening by April 5th

Too much spinning my wheels and re-losing the same pounds in the last couple of months. I think it's hormones. Menohell is really messing with me!

SlimNana · 03-20-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TryingJudd

I think it's hormones. Menohell is really messing with me!

You're not alone in Menohell! As the old saying goes, misery loves company. I'm just grateful to have found this WOE before I reach the other side of this so-called change of life.

Keep on keeping on, the best is yet to be!

Soren, thanks for the dancing guinea pig... (it takes one to know one)

Ann

Kissa · 03-20-2013, 04:30 PM

Happy, happy 60th JD, I promise you that is when life begins... If you are JUDDDing.

Everyone is working towards the 5th April goal, and if it takes a little longer, so what?

jdforshort · 03-20-2013, 11:29 PM

Thank you Yennie and Sher!

Kissa I hope you are right, I guess I am healthier than I was 10 years ago and to be honest, I feel great!

JUDDDing has given a new meaning to my life. Let's hope I stay the course.

Carly · 03-21-2013, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdforshort

Thank you Yennie and Sher!

Kissa I hope you are right, I guess I am healthier than I was 10 years ago and to be honest, I feel great!

JUDDDing has given a new meaning to my life. Let's hope I stay the course.

Hope your birthday was great!!!

jdforshort · 03-21-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Carly

Hope your birthday was great!!!

Thank you darling! it was!

LoCarbGal · 03-22-2013, 10:02 AM

Yeah, I'm not meeting my April 5th goal either, but I'm okay with it. It was pretty optimistic anyway. I'm still excited to get into those jeans though, and when I do, I'll sure be letting y'all know it!

hot-in-texas · 03-22-2013, 11:53 AM

dang, shouldn't have made such a lofty goal for myself. I still am going to take a chance on Aprill 5th, I will prbably still wear a dress, it just might not be that dress. The problem is, my calves are too big for the rest of my body and it makes me self conscious. I don't want to sit through a whole day at work self conscious. I am hoping being part of the JB walking club is going to help burn off some of the calf fat

Kissa · 03-23-2013, 01:07 PM

Sher, I bet others see those calves as shapely! We are all so hard on ourselves.

Kismet311 · 03-23-2013, 01:23 PM

I can not believe it is almost April 5th!!! I will be off from work that week so I have plenty of time to work out and squeeze myself into my challenge outfit LOL

hot-in-texas · 03-23-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kissa

Sher, I bet others see those calves as shapely! We are all so hard on ourselves.

Thank you for the optimistic outlook on that Cindy!

kgirlpure · 03-24-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hot-in-texas

The problem is, my calves are too big for the rest of my body and it makes me self conscious. I don't want to sit through a whole day at work self conscious. I am hoping being part of the JB walking club is going to help burn off some of the calf fat

I think I mentioned I have the same problem! I started doing calve raises every morning and night...and within just 3 weeks of that and I can get into 2 pair of boots that I haven't been able to get into. one was a pair of high healed black boots, with a zipper...zipped right up! the other boots were my farm muck boots. when putting these on the rubber tops just squished down...now they fit with no squish down( but still cant tuck pants into them yet). I always walk but now I am doing a program to start running. when I did this years ago my leg fat just melted away! hoping for the same effect!

my legs are still big in comparison to the rest of my body...looks really bad in the mirror...but I will be covering them up too...just hoping to see results for the summer. I am not expecting swim suits, but would love to wear shorts and not capris. good luck! I so feel your pain...we can do this!

kgirlpure · 03-24-2013, 07:49 AM

Hi all! I am not so sure I will make it to my size 10 jeans....my 12s are a bit saggy, and the size 10 are on but I have a 2 1/2 inch gap to get zipped. hoping to at least get them zipped even if it squeezes the life out of me...HE HE HE...but still have some time...fingers crossed...

Yennie · 03-24-2013, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgirlpure

I think I mentioned I have the same problem! I started doing calve raises every morning and night...and within just 3 weeks of that and I can get into 2 pair of boots that I haven't been able to get into.

This is an awesome idea and very easy to do - no special equipment needed. I guess I never thought of myself as having overly fat calves but I'm always having to stuff myself into tall boots or order wide calves on tall boots. They'd probably be normal, proportion wise, if I wasn't 5'2"!

Love this! Thanks!!!

hot-in-texas · 03-24-2013, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgirlpure

I think I mentioned I have the same problem! I started doing calve raises every morning and night...and within just 3 weeks of that and I can get into 2 pair of boots that I haven't been able to get into. one was a pair of high healed black boots, with a zipper...zipped right up! the other boots were my farm muck boots. when putting these on the rubber tops just squished down...now they fit with no squish down( but still cant tuck pants into them yet). I always walk but now I am doing a program to start running. when I did this years ago my leg fat just melted away! hoping for the same effect!

my legs are still big in comparison to the rest of my body...looks really bad in the mirror...but I will be covering them up too...just hoping to see results for the summer. I am not expecting swim suits, but would love to wear shorts and not capris. good luck! I so feel your pain...we can do this!

What are calf raises?? I always feel like if I do a calf exercise it will just make my calves bigger, but I'm willing to give it a try.

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03-20-2013, 10:02 AM	#249
Yennie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 1,013 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'2" 34yo 199/sig/130 ~*~ 5# until no longer obese WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed Start Date: 2013 is the year of the weight loss!	Tried on my stuff First, also let me say I was able to get up & on (without popping seams or straining the elastic, lol) the one pair of pants I really wanted for this challenge, but they're still a good 2" from being button-able. I have a second pair of riding pants I also really like that I pulled right up and buttoned & zipped with no issues at all! Yay! They're one of my favorite pairs that I could not wear last summer. The jacket still doesn't button, a good 2-3" there as well but the arms are looser and when I put it on, I can now move my arms without feeling like I'm going to tear the sleeves off. It was probably more like 4-5" from buttoning when the challenge started. If I can't wear it by 4-5, that's ok. Its been fun to think about and I'll set a new goal timeline for myself: 7-23 as that's when we head to Montana for a really big show & I'd love to be able to wear this ensemble when I ride. And, by really big, I mean Olympians from many countries ride at this show. Not against me, I'm at too low a level but its really fancy & fun to see all the "big guns" there!! __________________ ***************************************** 15-Feb-2013: down 10# & 10.5"; 31-Mar-2013: down 20.9# and 17.5"; 15-May-2013: down 30# & 23" Next big goal: 163.5# (total loss of 35.5#) = BMI 29.9 & no longer "obese" for the first time since 2009. My Potato Hacking Journal All I ask is that you lead an evidence-based life.

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03-18-2013, 02:43 PM	#241
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Ann I always said I didn't mind my face, the lines there told the story of my life. But there is no character in a wattle.

03-18-2013, 03:56 PM	#242
jdforshort Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 219 Gallery: jdforshort Stats: 221/168/136, 5'4", 60yrs WOE: Atkins/PPower/Mod Carb/JUDDD Start Date: LC 3/23/12, JUDDD 6/2/12	I tried the "challenge" top yesterday and it fits really well! Now, I just want it to hang loose! SlimNana, I have the same problem! I had a fat deposit removed from there quite a few years back (but not a tuck) and the doctor had said then that it might come back! And it has! That's why I am thinking of Neck/face lift!

03-18-2013, 04:43 PM	#244
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,225 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	The 2P Alfani skirt was dropped off at the dry cleaners on Saturday. DW, bless her heart said don't rush this stuff is spring clothes . I may not get to try it before the big day, but I think it will be a go

03-20-2013, 09:56 AM	#248
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	happy belated BIRTHDAY!!!

03-20-2013, 10:08 AM	#250
SlimNana Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 485 Gallery: SlimNana Stats: Age 54 5'6" WOE: IF 16/8	WTG Yennie! Every inch closer to your goal counts. Ann

03-20-2013, 10:54 AM	#251
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,598 Gallery: sorenkkg Stats: 2013: 253.4/236.8/160 WOE: JUDDD 2174/435 Start Date: LC Jan 2003 restart Jan 2012- JUDDD start 04/2012	Ann-- I love your guinea pigs!!! do you have one as a pet, or just thought they were cute?

03-20-2013, 01:32 PM	#253
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,598 Gallery: sorenkkg Stats: 2013: 253.4/236.8/160 WOE: JUDDD 2174/435 Start Date: LC Jan 2003 restart Jan 2012- JUDDD start 04/2012	^^^ very cute! In line with our own Yamster (aka Yam-Yam), I now give you Ann's dancing guinea pig:

03-20-2013, 02:20 PM	#256
TryingJudd Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,683 Gallery: TryingJudd Stats: Started Judd on 3.26.12 WOE: Judd Start Date: 3.26.12	My pants suit is sooo not happening by April 5th Too much spinning my wheels and re-losing the same pounds in the last couple of months. I think it's hormones. Menohell is really messing with me!

03-20-2013, 04:30 PM	#258
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Happy, happy 60th JD, I promise you that is when life begins... If you are JUDDDing. Everyone is working towards the 5th April goal, and if it takes a little longer, so what?

03-20-2013, 11:29 PM	#259
jdforshort Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 219 Gallery: jdforshort Stats: 221/168/136, 5'4", 60yrs WOE: Atkins/PPower/Mod Carb/JUDDD Start Date: LC 3/23/12, JUDDD 6/2/12	Thank you Yennie and Sher! Kissa I hope you are right, I guess I am healthier than I was 10 years ago and to be honest, I feel great! JUDDDing has given a new meaning to my life. Let's hope I stay the course.

03-22-2013, 10:02 AM	#262
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,889 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/206/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 58 lbs	Yeah, I'm not meeting my April 5th goal either, but I'm okay with it. It was pretty optimistic anyway. I'm still excited to get into those jeans though, and when I do, I'll sure be letting y'all know it!

03-22-2013, 11:53 AM	#263
hot-in-texas Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,689 Gallery: hot-in-texas Stats: 190/155/135;43 yrs, 5'51/4 WOE: Atkins 12/18/12 lost 10lbs Start Date: then JUDDD 1/11/13	dang, shouldn't have made such a lofty goal for myself. I still am going to take a chance on Aprill 5th, I will prbably still wear a dress, it just might not be that dress. The problem is, my calves are too big for the rest of my body and it makes me self conscious. I don't want to sit through a whole day at work self conscious. I am hoping being part of the JB walking club is going to help burn off some of the calf fat

03-23-2013, 01:07 PM	#264
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	Sher, I bet others see those calves as shapely! We are all so hard on ourselves.

03-23-2013, 01:23 PM	#265
Kismet311 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 894 Gallery: Kismet311 Stats: 161/131.4/125 WOE: TOPS/Juddd	I can not believe it is almost April 5th!!! I will be off from work that week so I have plenty of time to work out and squeeze myself into my challenge outfit LOL

03-24-2013, 07:49 AM	#268
kgirlpure Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: maryland Posts: 175 Gallery: kgirlpure Stats: ( 5'5")181/155/130 age 47 WOE: modified Atkins w/ Juddd Start Date: january 2013	Hi all! I am not so sure I will make it to my size 10 jeans....my 12s are a bit saggy, and the size 10 are on but I have a 2 1/2 inch gap to get zipped. hoping to at least get them zipped even if it squeezes the life out of me...HE HE HE...but still have some time...fingers crossed...