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bikinibound
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Ha! I think I was about the same age as you the last time I saw that number on the scale.
bikinibound
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I can certainly see why seat size is important to Rod, after our little trip across the pond. 
Although when the flight is as short as London to Greece, that helps tremendously. However, I'd much rather be in a roomier seat for 4hrs than a cramped one.
I think you did an amazing job of keeping your weight in check over the past month considering all the birthdays, trips, etc involved. And at this stage in your project the weight will come off even slower than before. When you only have 7lbs to go before goal, I wouldn't expect to lose more than a few lbs per month when you don't have distractions taking place, and even less when there are.
Your Greek friends are going to be shocked when they see you. If it wasn't for Rod at your side, I'm sure they wouldn't even recognize you at second glance, much less first. They are going to be so thrilled for you--but I fear they will try to fatten you back up.
Although when the flight is as short as London to Greece, that helps tremendously. However, I'd much rather be in a roomier seat for 4hrs than a cramped one. I think you did an amazing job of keeping your weight in check over the past month considering all the birthdays, trips, etc involved. And at this stage in your project the weight will come off even slower than before. When you only have 7lbs to go before goal, I wouldn't expect to lose more than a few lbs per month when you don't have distractions taking place, and even less when there are.
Your Greek friends are going to be shocked when they see you. If it wasn't for Rod at your side, I'm sure they wouldn't even recognize you at second glance, much less first. They are going to be so thrilled for you--but I fear they will try to fatten you back up.
Hi Margaret! Another new low - WOW!!! I agree that your friends would likely not recognize you without your beloved nearby! you have done such a great job, and it must feel incredible to be so close to your goal! I am sure it is a bit frightening, at times, too - though I am not sure why. I guess I am speaking for myself. The losing has been relatively easy - it is the maintaining that can be tricky! I feel that I am well on my way, however, as we just got back from Dairy Queen (a major sweet/ice cream shop in Canada) and after eating half of my parfait, I simply threw the rest in the trash! LOL
DH and my kids nearly fainted at the waste of it, but I thought better to waste than stretch my own waist! hee hee
Talk to you soon, keep up with the great work.
ABBA
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Anke
Thanks for the encouragement. Weight currently 9st6.0 which is a pound up from my low weight earlier in the week. This is down to the normal daily fluctuations.
Becky
It is so surreal that I am this weight. I double take - every time I go into the kitchen after dark - because the glass door to the garden turns into a mirror in the darkness. It seems so wierd seeing a reasonably slim person that I know to be me. I think that my Greek friends will get a surprise.
Dawn
I havent had this weight (or anything like it) in 22 years either. All my weight went on in mid 1986. It is really not long since I was your current BMI - if you just retain focus you will bring your BMI down here too. It's hard work for us all - but if we stick together we can work miracles.
Kimberly
Well - your weight is set to go up for the nicest of reasons - so your BMI will not be down here quite as quickly. I know that you will stay focused to give your baby the very best possible start. You have your own little miracle going on.
Stanstead is currently the most likely option - because there is much to be said for more comfortable seats.
Weight is a tricky issue at the best of times. If only it was as simple as some folk would have us believe - you know the thing - eat sensibly and exercise and the weight is guaranteed to drop. It just isnt like that these days! That is part of the story - but there are other things too.
There is every likelihood that I will put on weight when I am in Greece - but I accept it - and there is a limit to how much weight I can put on and I know that it will come off again if I am strict when I get back. People will feed me some very fattening things - that will be impossible to refuse.
Janice
You are so right - maintenance is something that concerns me a lot too. My WW leader says that someone on maintenance gets 6 extra points per day on points - and the weekly points allowance goes up if you are on core. Apparently there is a book on maintenance that you get when you get to goal.
You did so well in throwing away half your treat - I dont think that I could do that (I am so much better at total denial than portion control). We do not have DQ over here - but I have heard a lot of it about on this forum. There are people who have fantasies about blizzards that you get there. I am probably very lucky that DQ is not here so I do not face that temptation.
Take care
Love
Margaret
Anke
Thanks for the encouragement. Weight currently 9st6.0 which is a pound up from my low weight earlier in the week. This is down to the normal daily fluctuations.
Becky
It is so surreal that I am this weight. I double take - every time I go into the kitchen after dark - because the glass door to the garden turns into a mirror in the darkness. It seems so wierd seeing a reasonably slim person that I know to be me. I think that my Greek friends will get a surprise.
Dawn
I havent had this weight (or anything like it) in 22 years either. All my weight went on in mid 1986. It is really not long since I was your current BMI - if you just retain focus you will bring your BMI down here too. It's hard work for us all - but if we stick together we can work miracles.
Kimberly
Well - your weight is set to go up for the nicest of reasons - so your BMI will not be down here quite as quickly. I know that you will stay focused to give your baby the very best possible start. You have your own little miracle going on.
Stanstead is currently the most likely option - because there is much to be said for more comfortable seats.
Weight is a tricky issue at the best of times. If only it was as simple as some folk would have us believe - you know the thing - eat sensibly and exercise and the weight is guaranteed to drop. It just isnt like that these days! That is part of the story - but there are other things too.
There is every likelihood that I will put on weight when I am in Greece - but I accept it - and there is a limit to how much weight I can put on and I know that it will come off again if I am strict when I get back. People will feed me some very fattening things - that will be impossible to refuse.
Janice
You are so right - maintenance is something that concerns me a lot too. My WW leader says that someone on maintenance gets 6 extra points per day on points - and the weekly points allowance goes up if you are on core. Apparently there is a book on maintenance that you get when you get to goal.
You did so well in throwing away half your treat - I dont think that I could do that (I am so much better at total denial than portion control). We do not have DQ over here - but I have heard a lot of it about on this forum. There are people who have fantasies about blizzards that you get there. I am probably very lucky that DQ is not here so I do not face that temptation.
Take care
Love
Margaret
CONGRATS!!! Marg, on the new low!! This is so uberly exciting not only for you, I'm sure, but also for all of us who keep up on your journey!! You're going to impress the socks off of your friends!! Theyr'e going to say "Where's Marg? What have you done with her?" lol....
You're certainly right, hon, it is a good thing you don't have a DQ over there. Trust me. I can't resist eating the WHOLE blizzard myself. If I could handle it, I'd eat one everyday but I have a fear of packing back on the pounds I went through hell to lose. I'm sure you've this same mindset.
I'm so very happy for you, deary. I'd give you some words of encouragement and tell you to keep it up, but I know I don't have to. You're so accomplished already, that I've no doubt you're going to remain motivated in this journey. Much love to you, Marg!! ((((Big hugs)))
You're certainly right, hon, it is a good thing you don't have a DQ over there. Trust me. I can't resist eating the WHOLE blizzard myself. If I could handle it, I'd eat one everyday but I have a fear of packing back on the pounds I went through hell to lose. I'm sure you've this same mindset.
I'm so very happy for you, deary. I'd give you some words of encouragement and tell you to keep it up, but I know I don't have to. You're so accomplished already, that I've no doubt you're going to remain motivated in this journey. Much love to you, Marg!! ((((Big hugs)))
bikinibound
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I can certainly see why seat size is important to Rod, after our little trip across the pond.
I wondered if you took this the wrong way. I meant that as uncomfortable as I was during our flight, I can see why anyone would be concerned about seat comfort. I didn't mean having crossed the pond and seen Rod, I could see why he would be concerned about seat comfort.lol. After reading that again, that's how it came off to me, so I wanted to clarify that.
You'll be fine in Greece. I'm not a bit worried, as I also know that any weight you might put on will soon be taken off upon your return.
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Rae
As soon as Janice mentioned DQ - I thought of you and the way that you rate blizzards. You have given them such a good rep that when eventually I get round to visiting your continent (never been there yet) I will have to try one for myself.
You are one of a very small number of people in a similar situation to myself. We can lose a lot of poundage - but we carry the spectre of it still with us. We cannot afford to slip up now. We dont think that we will - but the fear of it never really leaves.
Kimberly
Dont worry! In fact - I was just checking my diary and Rod looked over my shoulder. He saw your comment and wanted to check out the previous couple of postings to see the conversation thread on Greece. He laughed and said that I should tell you not to worry. The fact is that there is some validity in both the intentional and inadvertant interpretations that you point out. I am sure that you would notice a distinct lack of space on your recent long flights - as I certainly did on our last flight to Greece. You have to remember that was some years ago as we drove out there in more recent years. Truth be told - now that you have been here you also know that I was not kidding when I said that Rod was cuddly and has a tight squeeze fitting into plane seats - I am not some sort of eccentric that pretends that they and theirs are bigger than they really are!!! I am sure that you will realise that if you noticed a distinct lack of comfort - someone Rod's size would have problems.
Well the plane seats are booked. We are flying Aegean from Stansted via Athens - flying out on 27th August and returning 13th September. We have also booked the parking at the airport. I am really looking forward to it.
In some ways it will appear silly to fly from Stansted when Heathrow is so close - but when we weighed everything up it seemed to be the best option for us.
Take care
Love
Margaret
Rae
As soon as Janice mentioned DQ - I thought of you and the way that you rate blizzards. You have given them such a good rep that when eventually I get round to visiting your continent (never been there yet) I will have to try one for myself.
You are one of a very small number of people in a similar situation to myself. We can lose a lot of poundage - but we carry the spectre of it still with us. We cannot afford to slip up now. We dont think that we will - but the fear of it never really leaves.
Kimberly
I wondered if you took this the wrong way. I meant that as uncomfortable as I was during our flight, I can see why anyone would be concerned about seat comfort. I didn't mean having crossed the pond and seen Rod, I could see why he would be concerned about seat comfort.lol. After reading that again, that's how it came off to me, so I wanted to clarify that.
You'll be fine in Greece. I'm not a bit worried, as I also know that any weight you might put on will soon be taken off upon your return.
Dont worry! In fact - I was just checking my diary and Rod looked over my shoulder. He saw your comment and wanted to check out the previous couple of postings to see the conversation thread on Greece. He laughed and said that I should tell you not to worry. The fact is that there is some validity in both the intentional and inadvertant interpretations that you point out. I am sure that you would notice a distinct lack of space on your recent long flights - as I certainly did on our last flight to Greece. You have to remember that was some years ago as we drove out there in more recent years. Truth be told - now that you have been here you also know that I was not kidding when I said that Rod was cuddly and has a tight squeeze fitting into plane seats - I am not some sort of eccentric that pretends that they and theirs are bigger than they really are!!! I am sure that you will realise that if you noticed a distinct lack of comfort - someone Rod's size would have problems.
Well the plane seats are booked. We are flying Aegean from Stansted via Athens - flying out on 27th August and returning 13th September. We have also booked the parking at the airport. I am really looking forward to it.
In some ways it will appear silly to fly from Stansted when Heathrow is so close - but when we weighed everything up it seemed to be the best option for us.
Take care
Love
Margaret
Omega
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Going out there on 27th August. I cant wait.
My new bathing costume deserves to visit a Greek island.
Curvie Girlie
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Oh you are so lucky! Me too, though, I shall be in Hawaii then. Yay for vacation!!! 
Glad you hit the low, but I have every faith in you not to let cereal beat you at this weight loss journey! LOL!! You rock!
Glad you hit the low, but I have every faith in you not to let cereal beat you at this weight loss journey! LOL!! You rock!
douknowjello
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Hey Margaret, I just wanted to stop by and say hi. I'm all moved and almost unpacked but haven't started back up yet. I haven't gotten on the scale either but my clothes don't feel any tighter so hopefully I won't have a bad shock. I was reading back to see what I missed on your diary and wow...131! That is so exciting! I'm sure you've heard this a hundred times but you are such an inspiration to me that it can be done, especially having some of the same obstacles. Having you to talk to is one of the reasons I keep coming back to this forum, I'm very glad you're here Gratz again and hope you have a wonderful time on your trip ~Lisa
Gratz again and hope you have a wonderful time on your trip ~Lisa
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Valerie
We deserve to bask in the sun and enjoy our holidays. While two and a half weeks just isnt long enough to do it justice - it will be well worth having.
I really do have to watch the cereal though.
Lisa
I am so pleased that you came back and have sorted out from the move. I know just how hectic (and diverting from thoughts of weight) all that can be. You have done really well to have avoided tighter clothes. In all honesty - I cannot say that I have ever managed to do that. My success thus far has never been tested in such a manner.
It is great that you benefit from my experiences. I just wish that I had believed that I was trying to do something that was indeed possible when I was a lot younger. I have to admit that I was inclined to get confused between "impossible" and "very very very difficult / unlikely". I have said it before and will say it again - I will never get confused by such things again - which I know makes me a more difficult person for some people to deal with. I do not take no for an answer easily and find that I am much more driven about such things.
I am convinced that you can do this too. I will still be here on the forum- because I know that for me - the project will continue for ever. Maintenance is not something that will just happen - I will have to work for it in a way that many people that I know can just take things for granted and they will continue to look "normal". I think that it will be the same for you.
Take care
Love
Margaret
Valerie
We deserve to bask in the sun and enjoy our holidays. While two and a half weeks just isnt long enough to do it justice - it will be well worth having.
I really do have to watch the cereal though.
Lisa
I am so pleased that you came back and have sorted out from the move. I know just how hectic (and diverting from thoughts of weight) all that can be. You have done really well to have avoided tighter clothes. In all honesty - I cannot say that I have ever managed to do that. My success thus far has never been tested in such a manner.
It is great that you benefit from my experiences. I just wish that I had believed that I was trying to do something that was indeed possible when I was a lot younger. I have to admit that I was inclined to get confused between "impossible" and "very very very difficult / unlikely". I have said it before and will say it again - I will never get confused by such things again - which I know makes me a more difficult person for some people to deal with. I do not take no for an answer easily and find that I am much more driven about such things.
I am convinced that you can do this too. I will still be here on the forum- because I know that for me - the project will continue for ever. Maintenance is not something that will just happen - I will have to work for it in a way that many people that I know can just take things for granted and they will continue to look "normal". I think that it will be the same for you.
Take care
Love
Margaret
bikinibound
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That's brilliant you booked the trip to Greece. I don't blame you for flying out of Stanstead--you know how miserable I was during the flight to and from London..lol
I'm glad you and Rod didn't take it the wrong way. Honestly, anyone larger than a child can hardly be comfortable in economy..lol. David is not a large person by any means, and he wasn't comfortable. I don't know how people over 6ft stand it.
You are very wise to fly business class. 
I'm glad you and Rod didn't take it the wrong way. Honestly, anyone larger than a child can hardly be comfortable in economy..lol. David is not a large person by any means, and he wasn't comfortable. I don't know how people over 6ft stand it.
You are very wise to fly business class. 
iLikeMyUserName
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Thanks Margaret,
I can't wait to get my exam results, getting a bit nervous now though! I gave the chocolate my mum got me to my brother and she was fine with that so we're okay now.
That is the one thing I really can't wait for - people just asuming I was always slim. People tend to assume that overweight people are just lazy or soemthing which obviously isn't the case , but it will be nice to introduce myself without all of that. I'm so excited =D
I can't wait to get my exam results, getting a bit nervous now though! I gave the chocolate my mum got me to my brother and she was fine with that so we're okay now.
That is the one thing I really can't wait for - people just asuming I was always slim. People tend to assume that overweight people are just lazy or soemthing which obviously isn't the case , but it will be nice to introduce myself without all of that. I'm so excited =D
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Anke
The rewards are indeed great - but sometimes the temptations are pretty noticeable too!
Dawn
I am doing fine - looking forward to my holidays is something that guarantees to make things brighter. I will be there in less than three weeks time.
Kimberly
In some ways it seems like a lot of money to spend - but for us as we currently are - I think that the choice boiled down to business class or not to go at all. The only real alternative is driving - but that takes too long (5 days each way would take up too much of the holiday - you would no sooner get there but have to leave again). I think that it is stupid that they make plane seats so cramped in economy. Then they wonder why people get drunk and give their staff a hard time.
Amber
I am looking forward to my holiday in Greece - it will be really nice to catch up with my friends there.
I have to admit that I am pretty pleased to have got to a healthy weight. It really feels like a bit of a miracle for me (albeit one that I have worked hard and continue to work hard for). These final pounds are for the "nice to haves" - I would really like my wedding ring to fit such that I can wear it all day long. I can get it onto my finger on a good day - but it is too tight to wear. After 22 years of marriage - I finally want to be able to wear it.
Becky
It was a great move to give the chocolate away to your brother. It would just sit there and tempt you. I am sure that you will get the exam results that you are looking for.
A lot of people do make rediculous assumptions about people based on things like weight. I suppose that those of us who have been bigger have an advantage over many "life long skinnies" in that we know that is just not true. We would never make that kind of mistake.
People will assume that you have always had a slim and healthy figure at college. They might not believe the truth even if you told them. I find that people look at me in disbelief if I mention what I used to weigh.
Take care
Love
Margaret
Anke
The rewards are indeed great - but sometimes the temptations are pretty noticeable too!
Dawn
I am doing fine - looking forward to my holidays is something that guarantees to make things brighter. I will be there in less than three weeks time.
Kimberly
In some ways it seems like a lot of money to spend - but for us as we currently are - I think that the choice boiled down to business class or not to go at all. The only real alternative is driving - but that takes too long (5 days each way would take up too much of the holiday - you would no sooner get there but have to leave again). I think that it is stupid that they make plane seats so cramped in economy. Then they wonder why people get drunk and give their staff a hard time.
Amber
I am looking forward to my holiday in Greece - it will be really nice to catch up with my friends there.
I have to admit that I am pretty pleased to have got to a healthy weight. It really feels like a bit of a miracle for me (albeit one that I have worked hard and continue to work hard for). These final pounds are for the "nice to haves" - I would really like my wedding ring to fit such that I can wear it all day long. I can get it onto my finger on a good day - but it is too tight to wear. After 22 years of marriage - I finally want to be able to wear it.
Becky
It was a great move to give the chocolate away to your brother. It would just sit there and tempt you. I am sure that you will get the exam results that you are looking for.
A lot of people do make rediculous assumptions about people based on things like weight. I suppose that those of us who have been bigger have an advantage over many "life long skinnies" in that we know that is just not true. We would never make that kind of mistake.
People will assume that you have always had a slim and healthy figure at college. They might not believe the truth even if you told them. I find that people look at me in disbelief if I mention what I used to weigh.
Take care
Love
Margaret
maverick2
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Congratulations on your trip to Greece! That sounds fabulous!!
I feel you about the "people assuming you were always slim" thing. It will be awesome to have people not automatically make judgements about my personality because of my weight. I'm sure that you will enjoy it!
I feel you about the "people assuming you were always slim" thing. It will be awesome to have people not automatically make judgements about my personality because of my weight. I'm sure that you will enjoy it!