I am perplexed

TANNER'S MOM wrote: Well I am always bordering 154 to 152 for the last couple of weeks. But for some reason I am loosing clothes sizes big time. I don't understand. Is that I changed my work out some. I don't know. I was a 10/12 and now I am a 8/10 with most 10's just hanging off me unless they are somethign like AE or Union bay or Mudd..then they are snug. I am confused.

My scale is my friend and I feel betrayed by my friend!

A&A'smommy replied: hmm maybe you are just loosing inches right now are you doing toning exercises? That is STILL good Mel

moped replied: I would say at the point you are at, maybe don't look at the scale so much but fouc on the toning and exercise - who cares what the scale says it you are in an 8!!!!!!!

Maddie&EthansMom replied: What is your exercise routine? You said you changed it and I know you were walking everyday...what does it include now?

I'm just curious b/c I was in an 8 at my h.s. reunion and sort of fell off the wagon (so to speak), but really didn't gain much weight back. I did gain inches, though. So, while the scale didn't show a gain...I could really tell that by not exercising I had gained my inches and hurt myself in that way.

I bet the exercise is what is doing it. Like the others said, dont' pay attention to the scale.

I cannot stress enough how proud you make me and how much you inspire me to keep going at this!!!

Kaitlin'smom replied: I agree sounds like iches are be losed and your toning up. Dont worry about the scale as much now you have lost so much and in an 8 I cant waite to be there with ya. I need to do meaurements myself cause while my scale is not moving much I have noticed a change in my tummy so I am thinking I am loosing inces over the weight and hopefully the lbs will soon fall off

TANNER'S MOM replied: Well I had to get fit enough by walking daily to take my exercise a step further. I walk for 30 minutes a night..and then I do 30 minutes of either Yoga or a Low Impact Cardio work out. I like the Yoga..but I try to do it just 3x a week.

I went Sat and Sun of last week with out working out. I hate that! But I have been back on the wagon.. I did my normal workout last night and I pumped to go tonight.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Hang in there, Mel. You are doing everything right.

coasterqueen replied: Sounds like it was the change in exercise that is helping you lose inches. I know for me it totally depends on the workout whether I see results or not. I see more results when I do taebo versus walking. But inches is GREAT! Especially if you are in a size 8!


Seriously I'm in a size 10/12......I WANT to be in a 6/8. But for me I'd have to lose a LOT of inches to get there.

Keep up the great work!

CosmetologyMommy replied: I wish that was me!

TANNER'S MOM replied:
You are doing so good Karen. I am happy in an eight. I want to lose about 5 more lbs and maintain..and work on my tummy.

I think we are just built different. I bet you get really cute shirts that I can't wear..and I am so jealous of that!

moped replied: You have nothing to be jealous of Mel!!! We are jealous of you!

coasterqueen replied:
Thanks Mel, but I have to say what makes you think I can wear cute shirts...they don't make cute shirts for DD women! Those "cute" shirts are for women in the itty bitty you know what committee or unless you want to go busting out of them.

I love seeing your pics because you always where the coolest/hip shirts.

BTW, I think you are right, we are built different. I have the widest hips ever and too much baby got back. The problem always is getting a pair of pants up over my hips because I have a fairly tiny waist. That's like I can actually fit into my size 6 pants now but can't buttom them because of my broad hips.

You should be VERY happy at an 8 because you look absolutely G O R G E O U S!!!