Motivation!!

So as you all know Dawn, Kelly (a bariatric nurse at RI Hospital) and I went shopping at Liz Claiborne yesterday. After we bought a ton of stuff at Liz Claibourne we decided to hit up Wrentham outlet as well. While at Wrentham we went into Anne Klein where everything in the store was 1/2 off  and I found This...... Regularly $170, marked down to $40. So that means I got it for $20!! The picture doesnt do this dress justice, I love it!! Its still too small now but I'm still losing pretty quickly. Its a size 14 and currently I'm in an 18 top, 16 pant so this is my summer motivation.  I WILL fit into this dress this summer! This morning I got on my treadmill and did something I havent done yet....I RAN! Granted, it was only for about 30 seconds, but none the less I did it. I've been gradually increasing my speed and incline, so I did a mile at 4mph on an incline of 3, then finished it off with about 30 seconds at 5mph and then 5 minutes of cooling down before stopping. I was exhausted and out of breath, but excited that I ran! I'm leaving this dress hanging out in my bedroom to help keep myself motivated, Is anyone else doing something similar? What's your motivation today?

GREAT dress! Whatta deal!!!   And FANTASTIC about your exercise advances!  That always makes me feel great when I make progress in my workout.  You go girl!!!!

Nothing particularly motivating for me right now, other than to get to my SURGERY!!!  Darn, the waiting is the hardest part!  I don't want to lose too much weight before my visit to Dr Pohl, and then hit a plateau just when he is expecting me to lose!  argh!!  So I am trying to hold my own until then.  I have lost two pounds but that took about a month.  I'm not really trying yet....but soon.  So I guess I am motivated to hold my own for now, and continue with my exercise regimen.

 

angela, i haven't had durgery yet but i did see a beautiful suit in kohl's that i want for whenever my husband and i go out to somewhere special. i plan on buying it as soon as i get my surgery date. or maybe even before that just in case they don't have them anymore. that is my motivation to start with. debbie

Angela...that dress is HOT! I cant wait to see it today! I'm so proud of you and your progress! You are truely an inspiration to me!

Thanks for your support in all areas right now, it really means a lot to me.

See you this afternoon.

LB

Angela! I can see you in that dress already! Wow! You are beautiful! You're doing so well and you're so committed, it's just a matter of time and that beautiful dress will have to be taken in! One of these days I will be joining you all for a shopping trip myself. Meanwhile, my motivation is to go through my closet as I lose weight and get rid of all my 'FAT' clothes as I go. I will be sure to post them on here as I go. Happy Sunday! Jules

I like the way you not only inspire yourself, but others. You will be in that dress before you know it! Just to fill everyone in on our shopping extravaganza. I will give you the Grand Total of How much my wardrobe is now worth and what exactly I paid for this wardrobe. Mind you, I have sizes that will take care of me all the way to half or through even further in my weight loss. Sexy, also  conservative clothing, even some every day wear. I have approx. 40 pieces. Grand Total of wardrobe: 1,642.00 My cost: 150.00 Please save your money up. This trip will be worth every penny you put out! Hope you all join us next time! We had a blast and will enjoy it even more with all of us going. ~Dawn

Angela, the dress is so cute...and what a bargin!!!  With the rate you are losing you probably won't be able to wear it for very long!!!  Nice Job!!!

Well.. my guess is that dress wont be on you very long.. cuz your hubby wont be able to contain himself...   woohoooooo

That's a great motivation tool Angela. I was in Walmart the other day and they had cargo pants on sale for $7, so I bought two of them.  One that will fit now and the next size down.  Not sure how many more sizes I will drop so I'm trying not to go too crazy.  I also tried on some suit jackets the other day.  I have a few social events in May and I just might pick one up for them. Dave

ok Angela- dibs on the dress when it is too big for you- that is adorable!!   What bargains you guys got!!  Sounds like the trip was a blast!   What motivates me- watching a big dog show like Westminster, and knowing that one day soon- I will be there in the ring with them- being able to run without being out of breath, and not bouncing everywhere.