Monday Morning Weigh Ins

Lindy...fantastic job on losing nearly 3 pounds...I loved those weeks. And, my gosh...what a tiny waist! I REALLY miss those days....

Wow girl, you have been dropping the lbs like crazy now!!!! What's your goal again? Congrats Lindy!!!!!!

Thanks, I know...I haven't figured out what the secret is...it's just happening for me. Doctor's goal for me before getting PG is 120. I am thinking that I am going to be lower than that, probably more like around 115-118. Not sure why I think that. I guess based on the results of 2 people in my support group who are 2/3 years out that have small frame like I do. One got down to 118 and the other like 113. Now, get this,my twin and I had lunch with a friend (who happens to work for my sister and is not a Weight loss surgery friend), she is 5'4" and only weighs 120. when I told them that I thought I needed to loose at least 10 more lbs to get to around 117 or so, they freaked out and said that I was already looking way too skinny. Now my question is why do I look so different from someone taller than me at 120 lbs. Now, granted, she did have a breast augmentation as part of a breast cancer related surgery, so she is more well endowed upstairs than me, but her arms were not bony looking like mine. I guess she has more muscle? Have you ever noticed this lately? Hugs, Lindy

See your doctors goal for you is 120 and you're 5'3 right? I'm 5'2 and weigh between 121-123 and people are telling me that I'm too skinny. I was even told yesterday I look unhealthy. I don't know if I need to lose more, stop losing, or what. Like you, I'm confused on the pant size as well. I wear a size 2 misses jeans or a 1 or 3 in jr's and I've seen women in the dressing rooms asking for another size or whatever and they are asking for a 8 and I know they are skinnier than me. A few people I know look smaller than I am wear a larger size. I know that everyone's body is different, but a size 8 is a big difference from a size 2, yet she looks smaller?

It is wierd Janie- I totally agree. My BMI sounds really low- (21.5) but I do not look that thin- I just look healthy. I took my husband to your site- I was showing him how successful some of the Jan folks have been and he was like- wow- she looks way skinnier than you. He wasn't judging or anything- he's been very supportive. I think it's just so wild how people carry weight differently. I was intrigued by Lindy's measurements so I did mine. I was wondering since you're a multiple mommy too- have you noticed changes in your body since having the twins? My rib cage is huge. I am actually a lower weight than I was when I wore this dress years ago and it fits everywhere but the ribcage- it's not even close and it really doesn't feel like i have anything to lose in that area. As far as the smaller woman asking for a size 8- some of that may just be you getting used to the new you. I ask my husband- do I look like her? Do I look like her? Sometimes I am so far off base he just laughs. Some days I still feel huge and then every now and then I have a day where i feel pretty good- but i'm still getting used to it too. Holly

Ok, I just looked at your pic and I think that was from Aug (have you lost anything since then?) and I could never wear a sleeveless dress, I am seriously never! You look thinner than me I think in that picture. Maybe it's our perception about ourselves because we've been heavy for so long? As far as has my body changed since having the twins. Yeah, my stomach seemed to hang more and everything went south. I am smaller now than I was ever since a teenager and I think I had a better body then, it was all tight. Now it's notl : )

Yes- I've noticed this too. It's hard for me to hear from people who weigh less than I do that I need to stop losing weight- granted I have only heard it from 3 different people and i am FAR from looking too thin. Do you think it's just cuz they're so used to seeing our old chubby faces? Maybe we lose it in the face first and it's more noticable there? I have a round face- so you can't really see it on me- but i definitely see it on your latest pics. I too hope that my lower half catches up with my upper. My muffin top used to be the worst- now it's my upper thighs- UGH- GROSS!!!! You inspired me to take my measurements too. My stomach just isn't what it used to be!!! I think it may be the triplets... hopefully you will have pregnancy to look forward to soon!!! Holly

Ok, I re-did my measurements again. Bra and Waist were correct...but I had my hips/stomach area off I am really a 36 1/2 and get this my legs are a whopping 21....only 7" less than my waist...How aweful is that? No wander I feel like they are giant bombs about to explode compared to the rest of my body....I am hoping getting back into the gym and treadmill / cardio will whip those suckers into shape. I think that should give me the motivation, considering how discusting that now really appears to me. I know others are probably reading, what the heck is she complaining about, but hey, we want to be equally proportioned too..right? I know, I shouldn't be so hard on myself, but it's hard not to be at this point. I am glad to report, I am already down another lb in just 2 days, not sure if that is good or bad though. Any thoughts??? My husband says that I am looking to thin and he liked me about 5 lbs ago. Not sure how to feel, since the dr wants me down to 120? Okay, enough whining...Have a good day! Lindy

Lindy- Look at the difference in your avatar pic and the current one with your friend- can you see the difference in your face? If more weight comes off your face- I would say you wouldn't want to lose any more. I love your avatar pic and you look beautiful in either pic- ... but maybe i can see a little of what your husband might be saying. My legs are 21" too- and they feel large to me too- that's where I wish my weight would come off but it doesn't seem to and I've logged almost 200 miles in the past 2 1/2 months- so if you find something that works let me know!!! Holly

Hello everyone...Happy Monday. HW 242 LW 145 CW 144 Loss of 1 lb...it was 2 yesterday But I'll take it! Have a great week buddies! I posted a 10 month before and after. I'm always updating pics I know, but it's the only way I can keep track of how my body is changing.