What say my Juddd Buds?????

Carly · 02-04-2013, 04:28 PM

All the 4s fit and most of the 4Ps fit.
I said I'd call goal when I fit in all my clothes and I'm pretty much there.
The number is not quite what I thought I wanted to land at, but as we say...
The Pants Don't Lie (or in my case 4P Tahari Suits don't lie)!

So what do my Juddd buds say? Go to 117lb or just love wearing my 4Ps at about 126lb?

dawnyama · 02-04-2013, 04:41 PM

Oh, my. I thought with your pics you just posted....you are AT goal!! I say call it and stay there. You can see if anything more melts off, but you look smokin' hot and super fantastic already. And in a 4????!!!! WooHoo!!!!

Librarygirl · 02-04-2013, 04:44 PM

I think you look perfect right now!! I concur with Dawn, and say yes, call Goal!! 4P's!! Witwooooooooo!!!!

Becky · 02-04-2013, 04:49 PM

Stay where you are comfortable and can maintain with no issues. I'd love to get into 4's but havn't seen those (or my 2's) since the kids popped out.....18 years ago!

sunday · 02-04-2013, 04:51 PM

I agree! You are a 4 for goodness sakes!!!

Enjoy all of the clothes and especially your accomplishment! So happy for you!

calichris · 02-04-2013, 04:55 PM

Carly, I almost said on your "nearly goal" pictures post .... "You aren't at goal?" because you look like you're there! I say, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to, but I wouldn't worry about a number so much as when it feels right, and only you know that. All I can tell you is that this weight looks great on you!

Shari4 · 02-04-2013, 04:55 PM

I say you're perfect as you are!! But, only you can decide if that's where you want to be!!

Babsbabs · 02-04-2013, 04:56 PM

I agree with Dawn! Thought your picture looked like a great after photo. It is your decision but you do look to be a great size now. Size 4 is tiny!

Carly · 02-04-2013, 05:01 PM

I know I can get so focused on a number and miss the bigger picture. I didn't dream that I was even close to zipping those 4s. My memory is either incorrect about what I weighted before getting heavy or JUDDD has changed my shape, because I was sure I was no heavier than 115lb, but we always say the pants don't lie! I'll sleep on it, but I'm leaning toward calling goal. All I really wanted was to fit in my clothes and I CAN!

dawnyama · 02-04-2013, 05:11 PM

Carly--when my uncle died it was put into perspective. I was struggling on my WOE and going on and off and on and off plan (kind of like now!) and when he passed very unexpectedly and suddenly (heart attack--went without a stitch of pain) I thought "no one is going to post what I weighed in the newspaper. They are going to say what kind of person I was." So I then started to think about the number on the scale as not the whole picture of where I want to be. If my skinny jeans fit at a higher scale number, then that is OK. Not everyone is going to know, or care what number it is!! But size 4s are tiny and you look tiny!!! Super fabulous in my book

Librarygirl · 02-04-2013, 05:13 PM

For some reason I've always noticed that people who lose a lot of weight look smaller at a heavier weight than they did before they gained (and were at a higher weight). I don't know if that makes sense, lol.

svenskamae · 02-04-2013, 05:22 PM

I think you look absolutely wonderful just as you are. I'm about your height, and I start looking too thin if I go lower than your current weight. And you have a wardrobe of 4P (tiny!) that fits you now.

It isn't a decision that you have to make now and stick with forever. Let yourself stay where you are for a while and see how your body feels there. You can always decide to go lower later, but I can't see any reason why you should.

svenskamae · 02-04-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

For some reason I've always noticed that people who lose a lot of weight look smaller at a heavier weight than they did before they gained (and were at a higher weight). I don't know if that makes sense, lol.

Our bodies build up muscle to carry around our heavy weight, and stronger bones to carry around our heavy weight. So someone who was over 200 pounds and then gets back down to 125 will have stronger, denser bones and muscles than someone who never strayed from a weight of 125. So, yes, that makes a LOT of sense--those bones and muscles are heavy, but they don't take up a lot of space or make us look heavy.

Carly · 02-04-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenskamae

Our bodies build up muscle to carry around our heavy weight, and stronger bones to carry around our heavy weight. So someone who was over 200 pounds and then gets back down to 125 will have stronger, denser bones and muscles than someone who never strayed from a weight of 125. So, yes, that makes a LOT of sense--those bones and muscles are heavy, but they don't take up a lot of space or make us look heavy.

Well, gee, if you put it like that

I'll buy it.

mom23kids · 02-04-2013, 05:35 PM

The pants definitley don't lie

also, you'll probably lose a bit more as you transition into maintanance. I'd call goal

Librarygirl · 02-04-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenskamae

Our bodies build up muscle to carry around our heavy weight, and stronger bones to carry around our heavy weight. So someone who was over 200 pounds and then gets back down to 125 will have stronger, denser bones and muscles than someone who never strayed from a weight of 125. So, yes, that makes a LOT of sense--those bones and muscles are heavy, but they don't take up a lot of space or make us look heavy.

!!!!!! And Good News for all of us who aspire to follow in Carly's footsteps!

ETA: I meant to say in my original post "look smaller at a heavier weight than they did before they gained and were at a lower weight."

Cindy-lou · 02-04-2013, 05:58 PM

Carly you look completely amazing and a size 4 is also an amazing number

Sounds like a good goal to me

hot-in-texas · 02-04-2013, 06:14 PM

Yes, I say call goal. If I looked like you, I'd be dancing in the street! And again, if you change your mind, you could always go further later on. So happy for you!

KeirasMom · 02-04-2013, 06:43 PM

I think you're perfect as you are. Also remember, the next year your body will be reshaping and recovering from all the work you've put in getting where you are. I say call goal, see what happens to your body between now and next February, and reassess then. I bet you'll still be smokin' hot and tiny, but a bit happier with how you've recovered.

BTW, I called goal at size 12 (can get into some 10s) and am perfectly happy. You're a tiny little thing!

gotitnow · 02-04-2013, 08:04 PM

Carly...I feel the same as everyone else. You look fantastic.

Call goal, and then down the road, if you feel the need to go lower,

you are in control!!!

Now, we get to follow your maintenance with great interest and pleasure, sweetest "tiny" heart!

Phyl

Yennie · 02-04-2013, 08:38 PM

I think you're lovely just how you are - your pictures are gorgeous! If you're happy with the fit & feel, who cares what the scale says!
Congratulations!!!

sungoddess · 02-04-2013, 09:16 PM

Call it!!!!!!

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jaymar · 02-04-2013, 09:42 PM

Oh my goodness, Carly..you look absolutely wonderful...it looks like you didn't lose muscle...and the info about Juddd says you don't...I think that your woe was a perfect fit for you..you sure look like you're at goal, but like they say.you can always adjust it, if you want to..

Cindy,...I liked what sven said about the fact we have built up our bones and they're gonna be stronger when we get to goal...wow..that's really nice...I have
been telling myself all day....hey..I'm carrying around a refrigerator of extra weight..no wonder I'm tired...then I modified it...maybe it's only a room sized refrigerator...haha.

We are going to make it..we have so much help and support, and great role models.

sorenkkg · 02-04-2013, 10:11 PM

call it and i bet you lose a bit on maintenance anyway! Woo hoo! GoooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaL!

Carly · 02-05-2013, 03:46 AM

OK then...
Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! I did it!

Kismet311 · 02-05-2013, 03:54 AM

Great job, Carly! I agree with the others. Do what feels right to you. Don't worry about the numbers!

Flutter · 02-05-2013, 04:26 AM

:jumpjoy :

GIANT

and WOOOHOOOOOS to you!!!!!!!!!!!!

You look phenomenal and a size 4P, wow! Makes me giddy for you!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carly

OK then...
Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! I did it!

Sammyann · 02-05-2013, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carly

OK then...
Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! I did it!

Congratulations, Carly! Any idea what you are going to do for maintanence?

Flossyliz · 02-05-2013, 05:21 AM

Woohoo Carly. Goal!!

Congratulations!

Now let the great adventure that is JUDDD maintainance commence ........

KeirasMom · 02-05-2013, 05:24 AM

to maintenance!

02-04-2013, 04:28 PM	#1
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,199 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)	What say my Juddd Buds????? All the 4s fit and most of the 4Ps fit. I said I'd call goal when I fit in all my clothes and I'm pretty much there. The number is not quite what I thought I wanted to land at, but as we say... The Pants Don't Lie (or in my case 4P Tahari Suits don't lie)! So what do my Juddd buds say? Go to 117lb or just love wearing my 4Ps at about 126lb?

02-04-2013, 05:11 PM	#10
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,302 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Carly--when my uncle died it was put into perspective. I was struggling on my WOE and going on and off and on and off plan (kind of like now!) and when he passed very unexpectedly and suddenly (heart attack--went without a stitch of pain) I thought "no one is going to post what I weighed in the newspaper. They are going to say what kind of person I was." So I then started to think about the number on the scale as not the whole picture of where I want to be. If my skinny jeans fit at a higher scale number, then that is OK. Not everyone is going to know, or care what number it is!! But size 4s are tiny and you look tiny!!! Super fabulous in my book __________________ Dawn in SC

02-04-2013, 09:16 PM	#22
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02-04-2013, 04:41 PM	#2
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,302 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Oh, my. I thought with your pics you just posted....you are AT goal!! I say call it and stay there. You can see if anything more melts off, but you look smokin' hot and super fantastic already. And in a 4????!!!! WooHoo!!!!

02-04-2013, 04:44 PM	#3
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,784 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	I think you look perfect right now!! I concur with Dawn, and say yes, call Goal!! 4P's!! Witwooooooooo!!!!

02-04-2013, 04:49 PM	#4
Becky Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: MA Posts: 2,893 Gallery: Becky Stats: 172.8/170/140...47 years old WOE: Low carb/low glycemic Start Date: Start date: May 1, 2013	Stay where you are comfortable and can maintain with no issues. I'd love to get into 4's but havn't seen those (or my 2's) since the kids popped out.....18 years ago!

02-04-2013, 04:51 PM	#5
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,527 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	I agree! You are a 4 for goodness sakes!!! Enjoy all of the clothes and especially your accomplishment! So happy for you!

02-04-2013, 04:55 PM	#6
calichris Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,034 Gallery: calichris Stats: 273.7/207.9/135 5'3" 45yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 5/26/12 carb cycling, 7/11/12 JUDDD (start 262.3)	Carly, I almost said on your "nearly goal" pictures post .... "You aren't at goal?" because you look like you're there! I say, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to, but I wouldn't worry about a number so much as when it feels right, and only you know that. All I can tell you is that this weight looks great on you!

02-04-2013, 04:55 PM	#7
Shari4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 882 Gallery: Shari4 Stats: 200/140.4/140 63yrs WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Started JUDDD: 9/24/12 @181	I say you're perfect as you are!! But, only you can decide if that's where you want to be!!

02-04-2013, 04:56 PM	#8
Babsbabs Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 635 Gallery: Babsbabs Stats: HW203 SW163.8 CW145 5'8 1/2" Age 46 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: March 2012	I agree with Dawn! Thought your picture looked like a great after photo. It is your decision but you do look to be a great size now. Size 4 is tiny!

02-04-2013, 05:01 PM	#9
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,199 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)	I know I can get so focused on a number and miss the bigger picture. I didn't dream that I was even close to zipping those 4s. My memory is either incorrect about what I weighted before getting heavy or JUDDD has changed my shape, because I was sure I was no heavier than 115lb, but we always say the pants don't lie! I'll sleep on it, but I'm leaning toward calling goal. All I really wanted was to fit in my clothes and I CAN!

02-04-2013, 05:13 PM	#11
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,784 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	For some reason I've always noticed that people who lose a lot of weight look smaller at a heavier weight than they did before they gained (and were at a higher weight). I don't know if that makes sense, lol.

02-04-2013, 05:22 PM	#12
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	I think you look absolutely wonderful just as you are. I'm about your height, and I start looking too thin if I go lower than your current weight. And you have a wardrobe of 4P (tiny!) that fits you now. It isn't a decision that you have to make now and stick with forever. Let yourself stay where you are for a while and see how your body feels there. You can always decide to go lower later, but I can't see any reason why you should.

02-04-2013, 05:35 PM	#15
mom23kids Established Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The Library Posts: 2,491 Gallery: mom23kids Stats: Maintenance WOE: JUDDD for WL/5:2 IF for maintenance	The pants definitley don't lie also, you'll probably lose a bit more as you transition into maintanance. I'd call goal

02-04-2013, 05:58 PM	#17
Cindy-lou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NB Canada Posts: 354 Gallery: Cindy-lou Stats: 257/234/170 WOE: JUDDD-01/31/13 Start Date: Nov 7 2012 LC	Carly you look completely amazing and a size 4 is also an amazing number Sounds like a good goal to me

02-04-2013, 06:14 PM	#18
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	Yes, I say call goal. If I looked like you, I'd be dancing in the street! And again, if you change your mind, you could always go further later on. So happy for you!

02-04-2013, 06:43 PM	#19
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,328 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	I think you're perfect as you are. Also remember, the next year your body will be reshaping and recovering from all the work you've put in getting where you are. I say call goal, see what happens to your body between now and next February, and reassess then. I bet you'll still be smokin' hot and tiny, but a bit happier with how you've recovered. BTW, I called goal at size 12 (can get into some 10s) and am perfectly happy. You're a tiny little thing!

02-04-2013, 08:04 PM	#20
gotitnow Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 820 Gallery: gotitnow WOE: JUDDD	Carly...I feel the same as everyone else. You look fantastic. Call goal, and then down the road, if you feel the need to go lower, you are in control!!! Now, we get to follow your maintenance with great interest and pleasure, sweetest "tiny" heart! Phyl

02-04-2013, 08:38 PM	#21
Yennie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 1,006 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!	I think you're lovely just how you are - your pictures are gorgeous! If you're happy with the fit & feel, who cares what the scale says! Congratulations!!!

02-04-2013, 09:42 PM	#23
jaymar Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: central florida Posts: 366 Gallery: jaymar WOE: Atkins...Juddd Start Date: Nov 28 2012	Oh my goodness, Carly..you look absolutely wonderful...it looks like you didn't lose muscle...and the info about Juddd says you don't...I think that your woe was a perfect fit for you..you sure look like you're at goal, but like they say.you can always adjust it, if you want to.. Cindy,...I liked what sven said about the fact we have built up our bones and they're gonna be stronger when we get to goal...wow..that's really nice...I have been telling myself all day....hey..I'm carrying around a refrigerator of extra weight..no wonder I'm tired...then I modified it...maybe it's only a room sized refrigerator...haha. We are going to make it..we have so much help and support, and great role models.

02-04-2013, 10:11 PM	#24
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,590 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	call it and i bet you lose a bit on maintenance anyway! Woo hoo! GoooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaL!

02-05-2013, 03:46 AM	#25
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,199 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)	OK then... Goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow! I did it!

02-05-2013, 03:54 AM	#26
Kismet311 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 893 Gallery: Kismet311 Stats: 161/131.8/125 WOE: TOPS/Juddd	Great job, Carly! I agree with the others. Do what feels right to you. Don't worry about the numbers!

02-05-2013, 05:21 AM	#29
Flossyliz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: England Posts: 930 Gallery: Flossyliz Stats: start 150 now 126 WOE: JUDDDD Start Date: August 27 2012	Woohoo Carly. Goal!! Congratulations! Now let the great adventure that is JUDDD maintainance commence ........

02-05-2013, 05:24 AM	#30
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,328 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	to maintenance!