Before and During...Not Done Yet!!!

4everSome1Else said:
It must feel great to have lost that extra baby fat. I know it's hard to lose that..but looking at your photo's
anything is possible =)
I also went shopping for new Jeans, a size 9 and 8! still too tight but it inspires me to keep going.
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I missed this before...sorry :)

I am so happy to get rid of the baby fat, and the early twenties fat and the high school fat...well I am still working on getting rid of the HS fat but at least I got rid of the other two!

Good buy on the jeans, I will occassionally buy something that is just a little too tight so I can surprise myself when it fits...that is so much fun.
 
Coffeebro said:
Losing 77lbs is an AWESOME feat! So yes you are awesome. Keep going you are looking good! :drool5: ;)
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Right backatcha!!! :D I still get surprised when people say that to me, I wonder if it will ever get old? Thanks for thinking so, I am a little slow to get a point sometimes but I will get this one eventually.
 
I was goiing to post my measurements again (1 week later) but after taking them at 930 at night (stupid mistake #1) after eating a late dinner (stupid mistake #2) on a day when my eating was all sorts of out of whack (stupid mistake #3) I decided that it wasn't such a good idea.

Increased measurements across the board, which I am praying are some sort of a fluke due to all of the above.

It is so hard to stay positive sometimes, I definately did not need this right now. I know it will keep moving, but there are days this sucks!!!
 
Dont take measurements right after eating. Geez Ali, even I know that:).

Take them after sleeping for 12 hours. Then and only then do you get accurate numbers :D.

You'll be fine, just having some valley after Sunday's peak.
 
that's why I said it was stupid...I was trying to pick my mood up after that dinner...it totally backfired :)

lesson learned.
 
ali.smedley said:
that's why I said it was stupid...I was trying to pick my mood up after that dinner...it totally backfired :)

lesson learned.
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Not stupid, Ive done it also.
Why I do not know. I know that things fluctuate to much during the day but I used to carry my measuring tape with me to measure my waist throughout the day and would wiegh myself 3 times a day. I would then get pissed and depressed for every upward change.
I know you are past that stage but still. Measure yourself tomorrow morning- those should be accurate. Even if they increased somehow it is still not the end of the world.
Again- I know you know this too.
 
Even knowing it, you still can be owned by it from time to time and that is the part that I hate. I cannot stand being owned by my body...90% of the time I have gotten past it, it is just when there is some sort of a slip or something that I get all hysterical for no good reason.

As bad as I looked in the bathing suit yesterday, I look that good w/what I am wearing today...I just don't get it sometimes.
 
Ok - here are my measurements - taken first thing in the morning before I ate - much smarter than my earlier attempt this week...

waist - 36 1/2" (-1/2)
hips - for now I have decided to ditch this measurement, I cannot get a consistent measurement because of my stomach issues. Maybe I will come back to it if there seems to be a noticable difference. If anyone disagrees, let me know and I will measure and post regardless of the results.
under belly (across pelvic bone) - 40" (-1")
right thigh - 23 1/4" (-1/4")
left thigh - 23 1/4" (+1/4") - how does this happen? Muscle? Dunno...
right calf - 16 1/4" (-3/4")
left calf - 16 1/4" (-1/4")
left bicep - 12 1/2" (no change)
right bicep - 12 1/4" (-1/4")
neck - 14" (no change)
bust - 43" (+1/2 - I think that this will be a floating measuremen, this one I took w/o a bra on so who knows, it doesn't bother me one way or the other.)
under breasts (band of bra) - 36 3/4" (-3/4")
ankles - 9" (no change)
wrists - 6 1/2" (no change)


Didn't check the scale, I am still on strike there - I honestly don't believe that there would be a change regardless. At least some of the measurements are moving...
 
Ok, I wanted to post a pic of me sort of dressed up - this is me at work last Friday in some of my size 14 acquisitions...
 
Awe - again with these words I do not associate with myself :)

Thanks, it means a lot to my battered sense of self-confidence...
 
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I make excellent cookies :D

Can I just say that it is almost midnight and there is no end in sight for me????

So sleepy.........
 
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Ali, you look fabulous darling! You are doing great. You encouraged me when I was frustrated now its my turn to return the favor. Hang in there! You are doing an amazing job and I will come off dont cave in, and dont make cookies ;). Maybe its time to change up your routine and see if that will get you going again. I had to do that just recently. You will do it, I know you will.
 
Hey Matt :)

I just saw this - it must have slipped past me...thanks so much!

The routine has been slightly modified and I upped my squats again today so hopefully that does something as well.

The picture below I took last night, I am starting to get a waist...I know the middle isn't pretty but I gotta get through it to get to the end...

I hope I am not destroying any illusions by posting this HAHAHA. I hate taking cell phone pics b/c you always look like you are looking at the floor :)
 
What are you, in an institution bathroom?? :D


You look good. You are getting a waist!
Wish I looked that good after working out- look like a wet freaking rat.
 
I hope I am not destroying any illusions by posting this HAHAHA.
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NEVER! You look awesome! You have completely changed from the start! Wow, Ali I wish I could be as dedicated as you are. You look wonderful.
 
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