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SUNDOWNERSMILE
SparkPoints: (7,568)
Fitness Minutes: (0) Posts: 1,000 4/4/07 3:51 P
I feel my curse is big bust, back fat and blubber! But, as have been losing weight, went to get measured for bra and lovely lady who measured me told me I had "a lovely bust, which didn't droop". Woo hoo for gravity defying boobies (if only!!!). Shame she gets paid to be nice to semi naked ladies ...
Forget what we're told Before we get too old Show me a garden that's bursting into life
LARA_REBECCA
SparkPoints: (12,745)
Fitness Minutes: (9,069) Posts: 86 4/4/07 11:34 A
I think the best compliment I have ever recieved about my body was when I was able to keep up with my fiancee mountain biking, and at times, even surpassing him in ability. Just goes to show that hard work pays off. I like that he brags to his friends about his 'biker chick' girlfriend.
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LOVEBEINGMIMI
Posts: 1,483 4/2/07 10:02 A
Who are other people to give their opinion and judge how much we should weigh? I swear, some people just don't want you to look good because it makes them feel bad about themselves. I say ignore the naysayers and keep on getting healthy. No one else should be able to judge what's best for ourselves!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
"To reach the fruit, you have to climb the tree first."
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WENDY01162
SparkPoints: (0)
Fitness Minutes: (546) Posts: 616 4/1/07 9:57 A
I have family and friends who tell me that as I'm no longer fat (very obese), I don't need to lose any more weight. (I have a BMI of 26 now and want to get down to at least 24.9 Normal Weight for my height) but as I still have rolls of belly fat (curse of being an apple shape), I would like to get down to 105 pounds, what I used to weigh when I was healthy. They seem to view dieting and exercising to get down to the midway point of your normal weight, as being 'excessive' and dangerous. Quote your BMI health rating and improved health and appearance to counter their arguments.
Edited by: WENDY01162 at: 4/5/2007 (07:48)
Don''t give up, losing weight is like walking downhill and carrying a lighter load as you go. After a while, fill a carrier bag with the weight you have lost and feel good about yourself when you put it down. Eating healthy and drinking lots of water gives you beautiful skin and takes years off you.
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FISHERSWIFE
Posts: 2,403 4/1/07 9:15 A
A co-worker noticed that my new pants showed off my butt quite nicely.(they are a size 6) She is so nice. But every one keeps telling that I don't need to lose weight. In a way I have been "blessed" b/c I don't look as heavy as I am. Even when I was 245 pounds no one believed me. They all would say I was stretching the truth.They just don't get it. I may not LOOK very fat but I think and feel my weight is too much.
There are more important things to do than to worry.
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LOVEBEINGMIMI
Posts: 1,483 4/1/07 9:04 A
My 30 year old daughter hadn't seen me for a while and when she did she said my thighs were smaller than she had ever seen them before. She is right. I haven't weighed this since right after she was born!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
"To reach the fruit, you have to climb the tree first."
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NANDINI/PATTI
Posts: 10,113 4/1/07 2:52 A
All costumed up for our fire show tonight wearing leather Pendragon bodice and jeans - got told I looked HOT! Not bad!
Nandini/Patti SW - 156 10/20 - 123
Co-Leader - Sparkling Belly Dancers Co-Leader - Redheads Unite Co-Leader - Stepping for Health
SparkPoints: (7,942)
Fitness Minutes: (340) Posts: 340 3/31/07 10:40 P
Someone told me today that I have a tiny butt!!! What an awesome thing to hear!!
April Fool's Challenge - come join us at I Challenge You This!!!
April Goal - 6lbs lost to get to a healthy BMI!!!
SW: 142 GW: 136
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LOGDIVA
Posts: 3,330 3/31/07 6:26 P
A couple of men I work with have noticed...I wear a uniform every day so I would think it'd be tough to tell if I've lost any weight. Have lost 13 lbs, and it's pretty much all over, but my trousers are definitely looser and think that's where it was noticed. My sisters have said my legs and behind are slimmer. Hubby says I'm sexy-course he said that before I lost weight. At first I couldn't really see where I was losing the weight, but now notice I need new bras, my upper arms aren't so big, and my thighs don't rub together so much. YAY! I'm in a bit of a fitness slump this week tho. Gotta get back on track! ~Tika
Co-Leader of 'Runner Girls United Team'
'Don't let darkness of the present cover brightness of the future'
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NANDINI/PATTI
Posts: 10,113 3/30/07 11:48 P
My son's kung fu instructor noticed! Nice man!
Nandini/Patti SW - 156 10/20 - 123
Co-Leader - Sparkling Belly Dancers Co-Leader - Redheads Unite Co-Leader - Stepping for Health
SparkPoints: (39,114)
Fitness Minutes: (25,487) Posts: 617 3/30/07 9:16 P
My 9-yr old told me I was getting skinny.
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WENDY01162
SparkPoints: (0)
Fitness Minutes: (546) Posts: 616 3/30/07 9:46 A
From a couple of 7yr olds Lana, when she saw me in my clingy exercise clothes "Wendy, you're getting finner!".
Jack, when he saw me dressed for a night out "Wendy, you look great!".
And from my three envious and much younger friends when they saw 3 men chat me up one evening, "You are looking years younger now and you are getting all the attention from the men in here!".
I have even plucked up the courage to start looking for dates again.
Don''t give up, losing weight is like walking downhill and carrying a lighter load as you go. After a while, fill a carrier bag with the weight you have lost and feel good about yourself when you put it down. Eating healthy and drinking lots of water gives you beautiful skin and takes years off you.
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MSELADIN
Posts: 1,274 3/29/07 9:18 A
Let's see - skinny, lean, and thin. I'm still debating on the that says 'you are about to disappear.'
Call me 'E'
2009 Fitness Goals:
Run 1000 Miles Completed - 95
current weight: 121.0
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RUBIA_CHAVEZ
Posts: 1,049 3/28/07 5:17 P
Congrats. That's wonderful.
Debbie mother and best friend to Ashlee, 20, R22
You bet I'll go caching.
Sin inspiración ni experiencia, ningún entrenamiento da resultado.
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MRSMCGARRY
Posts: 1,627 3/28/07 8:57 A
I have less than 10 pounds to go. When I told my guy that, he said "I think that you have a great body". Considering he was the one that told me I needed to lose, it was nice to hear.
My daughters friend asked me why I exercised because I am already so skinny...
One of the men I work with told me that I look like I lost weight (ya, 22 pounds!)...
I will never give up... I will just keep searching for my diamond in the rough.
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NANDINI/PATTI
Posts: 10,113 3/27/07 11:22 P
I've had three or four people notice - one dancer in particular keeps telling me I'm shrinking. It's cool.
Nandini/Patti SW - 156 10/20 - 123
Co-Leader - Sparkling Belly Dancers Co-Leader - Redheads Unite Co-Leader - Stepping for Health
SparkPoints: (11,960)
Fitness Minutes: (4,763) Posts: 282 3/27/07 1:26 P
I've had a lot of comments from my freinds at work, as I've been on this journey for about 6 months. Yesterday, my supervisor advised that I should think about getting smaller scrubs - mine are too big. She said that if I wear clothes that actually fit, then people will REALLY notice how small I am.
I'm just not used to seeing all the curves, muscles and bone! Kay
Prepare and Prevent OR Repair and Repent! YOU CHOOSE!!
I think my best one was from my little nephew (age 7). He said Tia, you look different.
Out of the mouth of babes.
Debbie mother and best friend to Ashlee, 20, R22
You bet I'll go caching.
Sin inspiración ni experiencia, ningún entrenamiento da resultado.
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MHOULE
SparkPoints: (22,640)
Fitness Minutes: (26,561) Posts: 1,178 3/26/07 10:54 P
I found that very few people noticed for quite a while (or they didn't say anything)... then all of a sudden BAM! people began to notice and say something. One co-worker calls me skinny-minny now - a bit of an exaggeration, but it feels great.
Michelle
You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.
Rabindranath Tagore
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LORELEI_2
SparkPoints: (31,945)
Fitness Minutes: (120) Posts: 1,593 3/26/07 7:50 P
I'm thankful to have a hubby who comments daily on how my body is changing for the better.
I'm frustrated that more "outsiders" aren't saying much, though!!
A lot of posts on this group have been along the lines of how even a couple of pounds difference is commented on...I've lost FIFTEEN lbs and had hardly any comments made!! I guess it's because I truly do carry the weight all over, so I'm LOSING it all over. I'm only 4'11" and it's frustrating to see I still have 9 lbs to go, just to reach "overweight"...
Sorry, I kind of went into a rant there - at least my hubby notices and is happy, eh?!?!
SparkPoints: (82,747)
Fitness Minutes: (26,589) Posts: 19,468 3/26/07 7:09 P
Saturday night my DH and I are going out dancing. Man was selling roses on the street. Hubby buys me some and say's "Beautiful roses for my beautiful wife". Such a nice compliment!
Edited by: FLASUN at: 3/26/2007 (19:10)
"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart" Kahlil Gibran
"When things go wrong, don't go with them" Elvis Presley
"Truth is like the sun, you can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away" Elvis Presley
"Inner beauty should be the most important part of improving one's self. -Priscilla Presley"
Thank you SparkPeople for all your support!
Leader 50 Plus For All Team - And Out of the Box -co leader. Hugs, Janice
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TIFFANYWARD
Posts: 75 3/26/07 5:21 P
Right on, that is SO nice when people notice how hard you're working!
I just got glasses (mostly for driving, I don't need to wear them all the time)and my hubby said he doesn't like them, but everyone else I run into says they look great! What do men know about fashion anyways?? LOL
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VPRYSOCK
SparkPoints: (1,318)
Fitness Minutes: (917) Posts: 93 3/26/07 2:08 P
At work a lot of people have been coming up to me and said they notice that I am losing weight. I tell that I am and thank u. Even certain family members are noticing as well. That is making me work even harder now.
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NSINGLE1
Posts: 2,326 3/26/07 9:33 A
Just yesterday my on said "Mom you're skinny" I was glad to hear that since he is the one taht said " Mom are you having a baby" when he saw my stomach which made me join Spark.....
Nikki
Height 4' 11"
SW 138 CW 115.9 GW 105
April goals: Stretch 2x a day Cardio 3x a week 1 NutriBullet a day
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BODYLICIOUS
Posts: 619 3/26/07 7:22 A
I was out shopping yesterday and there were some young lads,and one said ''wow I love the hair you look great'' I blushed!!!
I was just wondering what compliments you have had from peeps you do or don't know?
love and smiles
:)
“The spiritual path -- is simply the journey of living our lives. Everyone is on a spiritual path; most people just don't know it.”
Marianne Williamson
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