A community of 30,000 US Transcriptionist serving Medical Transcription Industry

I finally fit in my skinny jeans - WOOHOO

Posted: Oct 15, 2011

Well at least they are skinny jeans to me :-) I have been losing weight (could be something to do with my monikers name LOL) and can't tell you how excited I am. 4 years ago I was up to 200 pounds. I stepped on a scale and I finally hit in the 150s (159.8) actually. Gotta love that .2 pounds that brought me into the 150s which is a huge high for me. I never thought I'd see the 150s again. I think 1998 is when I weighed this much. I've been saving my favorite pair of jeans that are brand new (worn once or twice before I gained), so didn't think I'd be able to fit yet, but was curious. Last time I tried them on they only came up to my knees. And low and behold viola! They fit and I could zip them up and I'm TOTALLY excited. I spent the morning dancing around my house jumping up and down. :-) Also I have just noticed my psoriasis behind my ear is gone and I looked and I don't have a double chin anymore. These are things I didn't notice over time because I just don't spend a lot of time looking at myself in the mirror (except to brush my teeth). - Okay sorry if I bored anyone, just had to write to someone and tell them. Now if I can just get enough energy to exercise I might lose more, but 29 more pounds and I will hit my goal.

Nite all -

;

Congratulations!! - Ayn

[ In Reply To ..]
I've got a couple pair of those skinny jeans waiting in my closet too. In another month, I hope to be moving them into my dresser :-) You'll be an encouragement as I work towards my own fitness goals.

Again, congrats and way to go!!!

So happy for you !!!! - loser wannabe

[ In Reply To ..]
So proud of you! I just started a couple of days ago on a low-calorie diet and weigh about the same as you and wanting to see the 150s again!

My daughter is needing surgery and doctor has put her on the HCG 500-calorie diet, plus B12 shots. I decided I could lose with her; not the HCG diet, but below 1000 a day.

Doing the happy dance for ya (sm) - AnaPhylaxis

[ In Reply To ..]
My epiphany occurred 3 years ago. I had bought a pair of 7 For All Mankind jeans, ungodly expensive at the time, as my "inspiration." My boyfriend (now hubby)moved in with me a few months later and took over all the cooking. He wasn't used to "filler" food, so we ate primarily beef, chicken, lots of fish and salmon, salad, fresh veggies and occasionally fruit. I also started walking about 1-2 miles per day, 5 days per week.

Man oh man, that weight just literally MELTED away. Within 6 months, I put them on just to check my progress and, well, ended up wearing them to work (in-house) that day with a pair of designer loafers, a blazer and a pretty tank top. Most comfortable jeans EVER, and didn't stretch out or become "saggy" anywhere as the day wore on.

The downside is I tried them on a week or so ago and *gulp* I can't zip them now. My eating habits haven't really changed, but I have cut back on the walking because of summer's 110+ degree heat. So, back I go to walking because I LOVE those jeans! Just for added inspiration, I've ordered my little dog the cutest little harness vest and leash so it looks like I'm walking my dog instead of walking off that added MT belly bulge, LOL!

I felt just like you did when I zipped those babies up and walked out the door wearing them...It's a total adrenalin rush, isn't it?

Congrats, and you go, girl! I'll be back in mine before Christmas (I have them out on a hanger as a daily reminder, LOL!).

calories - beware

[ In Reply To ..]
I was on a diet 500 calories a day, and almost ended up in the hospital with ketosis and walking into walls because I was dizzy. Too low calories and mine was doctor-assisted also. I was losing muscle while on that few calories.

Any diet that is so low-cal that it discourages - exercise is a a VERY bad idea.

[ In Reply To ..]
It's a gimmick and I don't care whether or not a doctor advocates it. It is unhealthy. The best way to lose weight is with diet AND exercise. If you are on a diet that excludes exercise, something is wrong. I think I would find a different doctor.

Just eating healthier (and less) can produce weight loss - Maggie May

[ In Reply To ..]
You don't need to starve yourself or go way low-calorie, and even if you just move a little more (take the stairs, park farther away, etc.) that will help even without actual planned "exercise" although that will help. I believe she said she needs to "get in some exercise," not that she was on a diet plan that excluded exercise. Sometimes it's easier to lose a little weight first because then you will be more ABLE to exercise (walking, etc.)

Ummm, I never said I was restricting calories...Huh? - AnaPhylaxis

[ In Reply To ..]
I can't tell if this post and the one below it were insinuating I somehow drastically cut calories or my diet didn't include exercise or not but in case there's some..."comprehension" issues with my post, I ate all I wanted. I just cut out all the starchy filler food that so many people overdo it on...potatoes, rice, etc. I hate VERY healthily with lots of grilled meat/fish, fresh veggies and salads. I thought my post made that pretty darned clear.

And, just because I chose to not walk 1-2 miles per day during 110-plus degree heat doesn't mean my doctor told me not to nor did I say anywhere that I was on some crazy diet during the summer months, either. I said now that the cool weather was here, I could start walking again as I had put on a bit of weight over the summer and was buying my dog a cute little harness so I'd have a reason to walk.

I dunno...I'm beginning to think some people either don't bother to read an entire post or have EXTREMELY selective comprehension.

Bada bada bing, ladies!

Think those posts were both meant - Ayn

[ In Reply To ..]
for the post above yours - loserwannabe. ... the HCG diet restricting calories to 500 and no exercise.

Ahhhh, okay, that makes more sense (sm) - AnaPhylaxis

[ In Reply To ..]
Thanks for clarifying that, because I'd NEVER advocate not eating as a way to lose weight. I'd never survive on 500 calories per day...I love my food too much, LOL!

No. My post was actually referring to the one above it and that one to - the one above yours.

[ In Reply To ..]
Calm down. Nobody was saying anything about you. I was commenting on the one above mine, which might have been mis-filed, but it's all okay. :)

Grazi...I would never advocate starving as a means of weight loss - Anaphylaxis (who loves my food, LOL!)

[ In Reply To ..]
I even re-read my post a couple of times to make sure I hadn't inadvertently conveyed the idea that I (or ANYONE) should starve to lose weight or that I advocated not exercising. Not that I'm a complete health freak, but I don't think it's healthy for anyone to try to exist on 500 calories a day with no exercise; it might work for some, but if I even tried that, not only would I fail on about day #3 but I just find "quick fixes" mean one normally gains the weight back soooo quickly.

Quick story but I worked with a very large woman who went on the MediFast liquid diet (this was about 20 years ago and all the rage). She talked about it CONSTANTLY. Well, when it came time for her to be able to start to slowly begin eating solid food, I went up to her desk to give her a project one day and she was eating Twinkies. Without even thinking, I said, "Oh, wow, that's so cool that you're allowed treats now!" Man oh man, if looks could kill, she'd have murdered me on the spot. She said, "NO, those AREN'T allowed on my diet but I'm under stress, so I wish everyone would just SHUT UP ABOUT THAT DIET ALREADY!!!" Whoa...She put back on the 60 pounds she had lost within about 6 months, sadly enough, but I darn sure never mentioned Twinkies around here again :P

Anyway, thanks for clarifying that for me!

Congrats, Bad Cook - BTDT

[ In Reply To ..]
That is so awesome for you. I was up to 185, am 5 feet 4 inches, and ate out a lot. I started Weight Watchers when a friend was head of the local group but stopped after a few weeks when I got the calorie/plate size counts down. It took us a few yrs, but between the bike (which I hate and do not do religiously) and the food choices, I've lost 70 and he has 50, though I've found the Little Debby packs he sneaks in. :)

Mmmmmm... Fudge Rounds - - nm

[ In Reply To ..]
.

Similar Messages:

Jul 21, 2015
for the 5 servicemen killed in Chattanooga. Must have been hard for him to order it done. After all, he didn't light up the White House for INDEPENDENCE DAY in red, white, and blue. He only did it for the rainbow coalition.He still hasn't spoken to Kate Steinle's parents, nor has he spoken to any of the parent's of the servicemen killed 5 days ago. He did it quickly for the theater shooting, Ft. Hood, and other shootings. He was so quick to speak out about Professor G ...

Jan 24, 2017
**WOOHOO!! KS Pipeline BUILT WITH U.S. STEEL!!** - USJOBS LOVE IT! President Trump has INSISTED -- and made it a CONDITION -- that the Keystone pipeline be built with U.S. steel!! This will mean JOBS FOR U.S. STEELWORKERS in addition to the 28,000 KS pipeline NEW JOBS!! ...

Aug 20, 2012
LOL. That makes pubs 2 for 2 for the weekend. Nice job! http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/report-gop-lawmakers-reprimanded-for-drinking-skinny-dipping-in-israel/2012/08/19/e9139e42-ea5e-11e1-9ddc-340d5efb1e9c_blog.html ...

Sep 10, 2012
link ...

Jan 05, 2011
I just saw a commercial for pajama jeans - anybody tried them? Sounds interesting. ...

Jan 09, 2013
I'm having trouble finding a good fitting pair of jeans. I have a large waist with a small butt and hips. I am wondering if anyone else shaped like me could recommend a good fitting pair of jeans. If they fit around the waist, they are baggy in the butt and hips. Thanks! ...

Mar 29, 2013
As I have gotten a little older, I have more flab in the ab area and was wondering if anyone knows of jeans that are tighter on the hips and loser in the waist area. I actually got some jeans, that I think are irregular, becasue they fit just like that and I love them! I went to get the same brand again, but the others don't fit this way. Wish I could just get me some custom jeans made. ...

Feb 08, 2012
I finally split from my husband tonight. I finally had enough. I had had enough, but the last straw was tonight. He hasn't been providing for his family. We had no Christmas money, then my son's birthday come and no money for that. It takes all I can make to pay the bills and eat. He said he couldn't find a job but my stepdad told him about 2 GOOD jobs he could get on at and he wouldn't even go apply. The cell phones got cut off ...

Jun 11, 2011
...

Apr 09, 2011
Maybe there IS hope. ...

Jul 26, 2012
This clip comes from a new HBO series coming up, that I can't wait to watch. Sadly enough, it takes the entertainment industry to point out the truth. ...

Feb 23, 2017
Please share this with all your friends. Truly troubling what is going on in this country. They finally figured it out. ...

Jun 12, 2014
...but with the Muslim government dug in deep in the WH, it will no doubt fall on deaf ears.... http://www.wnd.com/2014/06/clooney-targets-muslim-government-in-sudan/ ...

Mar 22, 2016
Well, called my doctor's office again and they told me that my echo was okay. Still didn't have my CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis. I talked to the office nurse and she told me to go to the ER here and I did. My feet and legs did not get better at all with two pills of potassium. Okay, they did my potassium again in the ER along with other tests and found out that my potassium was down to 2.6 from 3 last Tuesday. Found out it was my current diuretic which was not a potassium s ...

Feb 14, 2012
Even though Limp Rushball disparages a mere $40 a month, I for one will be happy to have it. ...

May 01, 2011
President Obama to announce momentarily that Osama Bin Laden is dead and the USA has his body. ...

Jul 23, 2010
This is on jobless benefits and extension of same. He finally states where the problem lies and that it is an election ploy. (CNN) -- President Barack Obama urged Congress on Monday to pass an extension of unemployment benefits, saying that Senate Republicans have allowed short-term political concerns to trump the needs of the jobless. During an appearance in the Rose Garden, Obama argued that that the federal government has "a responsibility to offer emergency assistance to people who despera ...

Jul 19, 2012
Finally, we got the rest of our bedroom set. Never order from Cymax, as we waited 4 months, and they always had a different story and even lost our shipment. As soon as I canceled the order and ordered from another store, the shipment from Cymax came, so I was financially penalized and charged for shipping from the other company that did not even ship it. New couches came today and new desk. I am sure now that all has arrived, my workload will pick up, and who knows when I can get the old office ...

Oct 25, 2012
nm ...

Oct 29, 2012
"Girl raised in the South."I've been posting for awhile and meaning to get myself a name. You'll know me by my lame attempts at humor and leftie viewpoints. :) ...

Mar 06, 2013
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice sent shockwaves through the nation when Attorney General Eric Holder informed Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) in writing that the White House would be within its legal authority to execute an American citizen via drone on U.S. soil if that person was determined to pose a threat to national security. On Wednesday, testifying before a Senate panel, Holder was prodded repeatedly about this assertion by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Holder eventually admitted that it would not be ...

May 09, 2013
...

Feb 21, 2017
Liberals seeking refuge from reality now have a fake news website where they can pretend to live in a world where Hillary Clinton is president. More at link, including a video message. ...

Nov 01, 2013
I have had such a rotten day today, that I finally read something that just made me laugh out loud. Doctor stated: She recently had her flu shot. VR put: She was secretly shot. ...

Apr 06, 2014
o is never going to approve the Keystone Pipeline. He doesn't want jobs. Please, please, people, it's not rocket science. Look at his record. Job growth has gone DOWN, not up, since he came into office. ...

May 21, 2014
Some troops have been sent to Chad in an attempt to rescue the 300 girls. ...

May 29, 2016
Talk about waiting until you see which way the wind is blowing... ...

Nov 04, 2015
If the GOP takes away our insurance coverage after so many years of not being able to get it because of preexisting conditions, they will be making a fatal mistake. It will be the last nail in their coffin, which by the way is almost there anyway. ...

Jun 23, 2017
Can't wait! ...

Jan 24, 2012
to pay the child support he is behind on. He is supposed to be paying $450 a month and has only been paying $200. I finally got a court date for 02/15 at 9 a.m. Please pray something does not happen to get him out of paying this as he screwed me out of $5000 so far. Don't ask how plz. Way too long and emotional of a story. Please pray my 2 kids get finally what they need! ...