Marchies in June

[LLSibley 1]

I've seen all 3 of those items one people lately. I think they're good to go. Of course it's been years since I've been concerned about what's in fashion. I just wanted what fit.

[newfie boy 0]

Banded on March 27 in Toronto, pre-surgery weight 420 lbs present weight 337.50lbs. My clothes is all hanging off but I feel great - lots of energy. Another 67.5 lbs to go. Marching to a new me.:clap2:

[newfie boy 0]

Hi Guys:

Banded in Toronto on March 27/07. I have lost 83.5 lbs and looking foward to losing the next 67.5lbs. Clothes look terrible but my energy is great. Can't wait to reach that final goal......marching to a new me.

[OH Juli 15]

Newfie

Welcome. You're just knocking those pounds off! Dude, get some new clothes, at least a one or two things. It really help you appreicate how good you are looking!

Congratulations.

[OH Juli 15]

Okay Gang

I spent the weekend at the pool, at the zoo and for a bike ride dragging the kid behind me. Whew.

But Friday I bought a new bike. A road bike with skinny tires...etc. Saturday I bought bike shorts with the pad, and gloves and an odometer and a mirror and and and....hehehe.

I've hooked up with a group of women riders and they've been very welcoming. I go out with them on Tuesday for my first group ride! Tomorrow I'm going to shoot for 20 miles, I've only done that amount once before and I was beat afterward. I'm hoping the new bike will help make it easier.

I'm still fill less but I'm keeping my 2.5 pounds a week average going.

Have a great week everyone!

XO Juli

[Rosi 0]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go newfie boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are doing so great! Keep up the graet work. I wish my scale was down that much.

[Rosi 0]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go newfie boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

You are doing so great! Keep up the great work. I wish my scale was down that much.

I keep playing with the same 3 lbs for about a month now. Go for a fill in 2 more weeks, but some days I can hardly get anything down and then the next I have no limit it seems. Very confused????????? Plus I am am having some real problems with being backed up. Had a very painful week end and then when things did get moving I felt even worse??? :omg: I eat a lot of things with fibre and such (I though) but I do have trouble getting in a lot of Water. Need to start taking benifiber every day I guess. Any other sugestions. I find it really hard to get much fruit or veggies in I just don't have the room. This week I did eat a lot more fruit and vegies than I have been and look what happen, do you all think it is connected?? I am very confused as to what to eat.:help:

[OH Juli 15]

Rosi

If you want some real suggestions about what to eat post a typical day's meals so we can offer some.

Sorry you're having issues.

Juli

[Hazelbunny 0]

Please be honest. Are the following still appropriate/fashionable?

1) Skorts - shorts in back/skirt in front-kaki

2) Capri overalls - denim and kaki

3) Denim mini skirts - above the knee

If you want honesty here goes - I only like skorts on children under 10. There are some really cool running skirts that have shorties underneath. Running Skirt, GymGirl, MarathonGirl, Nicole DeBoom, SkirtSports, TRIKS But the skirt in front and shorts in back just screams suburban mom.

capri overalls - no - especially not in denim. Again really cute on children under 10 and worn constantly by suburban moms (although not as cutely)

Denim mini skirts - this is where age comes in. Are you in your young 20's? in that case then I see a lot of girls wear calf length tights under denim miniskirts - it looks cute. If you are older than say 28 I would pass on the denim miniskirt.

I know none of us wants to drop a fortune on clothes as we are losing weight. But you know what - most of us got fat because we put ourselves last on the list or we dropped completely off the list. Even if you just pick up a few stylish items from Target it will make you feel so much better.

[Nikki 0]

Now that I'm thinking about it, maybe I shouldn't wear some of these clothes. I'm a little out of touch with fashion, I've just been wearing what I have or get from someone else.

Please be honest. Are the following still appropriate/fashionable?

1) Skorts - shorts in back/skirt in front-kaki

2) Capri overalls - denim and kaki

3) Denim mini skirts - above the knee

I'm not trying to be a fashion icon or anything, but I don't want to be totally out of it. I need to look at some magazines!

Sophie-

Your instincts were right. You are right on the money to think that these things are outdated.

They are. I have to agree with Hazelbunny's assesment.

There is nothing wrong with being a suburban mom ( I'm a suburban mom LOL); I don't think that is the main reason not to wear these things.

The main reason, in my humble opinion is that these otems are ok for children but not for an adult.

#1 - two tone multi shorts not ok.

#2 - overalls of any kind not ok - unless your a farmer

#3 - mini skirts-not ok if you are over 30, try a more flattering length, like right below the knee or right above it -depending on fabric and cut

Hurrah for you! Congrats on your weight loss! Treat yourself to a couple of new "staple items" you deserve it!!!! Ilove watching shows on TLC like What not to wear, etc. They have real people, with real shapes on the show. They show them what types of things look best with their shape, size, coloring, etc. Also, a freind of mine at work said that Oprah had a great show about what looks best on what body types, maybe you can find some tips on her site. Thanks for being so brave!!

[thickchickTEXAS 0]

Morning ALL!!!!

Did'nt do much this weeked just cleaned and went out for a couple of drinks on Friday and Sat. ate Sushi a little of fried rice the shrimp got stuck ouch!!!!!I love Tornado Rolls and Crab Ragoon!!!!!

Did'nt drink much Water this weekend so I'm on first 1st bottle now, as far as exercise NONE!!!! Each time I went out my apts I ran up and down the stairs...

That jerk called me back and he sounded like he was loaded, my fathers day sucked as usuall my daddy is in heaven

I had to cancell my 3rd fill appoinment my car is still down but I'm getting it fixed before the weekend for sure!!!

I'll check back in with ya'll later

[Hazelbunny 0]

I am a suburban mom too. I guess I was referring to the stereotypical suburban mom - ie - I pour every ounce of myself (finances, energy, and time) into my children and can't be bothered to consider anything other than comfort and cheap price when it comes to my own clothes.

Another way to describe it - if you arrive somewhere and your children look like they came in a limo and you look like you got dragged in by the Greyhound bus - then you are a victim of suburban mom syndrome.

[OH Juli 15]

I was thinking some suburban moms where going to be offended.

I was a party with some citified, dressy women, they were talking about "mom jeans" and I was like, "what's that?" and they said, "you know when a woman just gives up and leaves the house wearing old, tired jeans."

I was wearing old, tired jeans.:embarassed:

Hopefully soon gone will be the days when "clean and not stained" are not the only concern I have for how I dress. I hear people try on different pairs of the same kind of clothes, like black pants, to see which one they prefer. I'm used to buying whatever I could get to fit!

As an aside, I was wearing some new shorts, in a new size. After I left the potty, I had to double check that I had them fastened. Why? They felt like they were going to slide off me, but they were buttoned and zipped!

I'm a bit scared to buy the next size down, but I need to get a few pair for vacation in August. I worry that if I wait until then there won't be any in the stores! Also, I want to pick up a few things a week between now and then instead of going hog wild...

Oh the problems of having to buy clothes! I'm so happy to have such problems.

[Sophie248 0]

Thanks guys! You spared me from making some major fashion fouls. I was so excited when those things fit again - but then I got to thinking - I was in my late 20's when I wore those things!! I appreciate the advice. Now I need to think about those "mom jeans". How will I know??

[Rosi 0]

Ok...This is what I have eaten in the last few days:

Breakfast: coffee w/milk or whitener

4oz sugar free yougart w/ berries

Lunch: 2oz turkey breast

1/4 cup coleslaw

1/4 cup potatoe salad

2 tbsp cooked Beans

Dinner: 2 sausages 4oz each

3/4 cup ceseaur salad

2 slices tomatoes

3 tbsp of lemon merange pie

coffee with lite cream

48 oz Water thoughout the day

Snack: 10 fruit snack chips

Breakfast: 8 oz vanilla Protein shake with 1/2 a banana & 2 tbsp benefibre

Small coffee w/ cream

Lunch: 10 light whole wheat crackers

1/4 cup cream cheese & bacon spread

Dinner: chicken leg

3/4 cup sautied mushrooms

2 small pieces of frenchloaf brushetta bread

Decaf coffeew/cream

Snack: 4 oz light vanilla pudding

Water: 50 oz ( 1 bottle with added benefibre)

So marchies what am I doing wrong? I haven't gone since Friday evening. Not having the incredible pains I had on the weekend but I still haven't moved either. I am soooooooo open to suggestions. Isn't anyone out there having problems?