I'm baaack
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I had a lovely 3-day weekend with my husband and I'm feeling so good! For several reasons:
- I bought an outfit in a size 20 and it fitted! Well, as I said earlier, the trousers were quite tight (what a euphemism
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) but the top was LOVELY. 18 was still a bit too small but not far off. The top half of my body has changed so much even I could see it this weekend!
- I had planned a weekend off the diet, which is why I only pledged Sole Source for 39 days to start with, thinking I would eat on the 40th and 41st days in prevision for our weekend away and MIL's garden party. I DIDN'T EAT A THING! It was torture but I managed it. I can't believe it.
- People commented and how healthy I looked (and that is despite the huge pimple that appeared on my chin, lol) and I was so happy. I haven't even lost 2 stones yet (4lbs to go!) but I feel so much better already.
Only negative points:
- I wasn't very good with my water intake. I'm supposed to drink 4 pints a day and I barely drank 2 a day these past 3 days. Not really good, I have to go back to drinking properly today. Already 1 pint down
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- I couldn't exercise so I think the shred will hurt today
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But I won't give up because I remember when I was last this weight, there is no way I could fit my big bum in a size 20 pair of jeans. So I must be more toned that I was before at the same weight.
Perpleo, did you have the "jelly arms" after the shred? I always have this after doing it, I can't do anything with arms
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And I know what you mean about the handweights
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I'm so glad I have tiny ones, there is no way I could train with 2kg or 3kg
Hi Anna and SugarPlum! I have a lot to lose as well, as you can see, but it feels good just doing something about it.
Fadingfast, I'm sure losing weight improves posture. I don't know if a lot of people "grow taller", so to speak, but apparently, a lot have smaller feet because they're not as flattened by the weight. I hope I don't lose a size, I like my shoes, and I'm "only" a size 7 for 5'9" so not too bad!
Hi RR!!! Yep, I haven't been feeling like that in ages. I actually liked the way I looked in my new clothes. I bought a lovely FLORAL TOP
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No, not something dark or with long sleeves. It truly was a summer floral top :flirt2: