I got big news to share....err maybe I should say little new

redefiningmyself

So I've been struggling for 2 months to get over my plateau. I tried some of the tricks people posted and it didn't work, so I had a chat with the owner of the gym who taught me some ways to increase the quality of my workouts. And I talked to my doctor who tweaked my diet choices and voila - off came another 9 pounds in the last 3 weeks. woo-hooo

so I decided I deserved a bigger reward since it took 2 months and A LOT of perseverance. so I took myself shopping for a new workout outfit. (I figured it would inspire me to keep going if I felt pretty while working out instead of looking like a sack of potatos.)

So off to the big girl store I went. I tried on a really cute top but it was slightly too big. So I asked the sales lady for the next size down and then I found out..... the shirt I had on WAS THE SMALLEST THEY SELL!!!!!!!!

That's right people! I somehow have shrunk almost all the way out of the big girl store and soon will be shopping in regular people stores!!!!!!

I'm sooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

High five please!

pretentiouskate

WOO! What a great feeling

wiggleroom

That's awesome!

So ... what were the tweaks that got you through your plateau?! Do tell!

Chiquita_Banana

high 5! great job!

themommie

CONGRATS thats awesome, You should be really proud of yourself for sticking with it. Can you please share your secrets to success ?

leomom72

ha ha..regular people store..;) congrats, must feel terrific

WonderNoodle

:drinker: ^5

xtina11179

****HIGH FIVE**** That is fantastic!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!! I know we all are!! Keep up the great work!! :drinker:

pftjill

A huge high five to you. That is great news. I never shop in the big lady stores even though in the past I have been big enough to. I always know when I am not able to shop in those stores and it makes me happy. Keep up with your progress-sounds like you are doing amazing!!!

chrissy_824

Congratulations! That's awesome!!

Kalee34

Hurray for you!! Such a wonderful feeling!

foxxybrown

Good job! I'm also curious of the things you've changed to overcome your plateau. I think that will help a lot of us.

KickassYas

this is a huge goal for me! you are an inspiration!!! i cannot wait to be where you are today

Fat2FitChick

Great feeling!!!

lenwie

Excellent good job on perservering! Good things come to those who wait

I too would be interested in the tweaks.

redefiningmyself

The gym owner told me to change up my routine. Previously I'd been doing about a half hour of cardio and then weights. She told to me to change it to 10-15 minutes of cardio - as hard and as fast as I could, then switch and do weights for 10-15 minutes. Then repeat that schedule throughout my gym time.

The doctor told me that even though I was eating under my carb alotment - most of it was coming from refined flour products, which apparently will keep the weight on even though your under your count. So she had me change it to 20% flour products, and the other 80% of my carbs is from fruit and veggies. Plus she said previously I'd not been eating enough protein or fat to compensate for my workouts, so now I'm to eat my full protein and fat calories every day. She said to acheive that I need to be eating a bit of protein every time I eat anything. It's not been easy getting those changes done, but I can't argue with the results.

young1726

Congratulations! Keep up the GREAT WORK!

maggieschuck

Congrats! That's such a good feeling to go down in sizes. What did you do to break through? I have added running and rowing plus I increased my calorie intake (from 1200 to 1500). I eat most of my carbs in the am and keep a close eye on the sugar. I was able to loose 1 lbs last week after being stuck for 6 weeks.

Keep up the good work! Persistence pays off. :flowerforyou:

Shellndub

GREAT JOB!!!! Keep up the hard work!!!

rugrat200324

Two high fives for you!!!! Great job!!!!

Angela4Health

That is amazing! Great job!!!

redefiningmyself

Thanks everyone... It sure put a smile on my face.... and I'm actually excited to go the gym tonight with my new clothes.

Its just a shame I'm going to have sweat in them. hee hee

A_New_Horizon

Wow. That is great. Keep up the good work.

Katz85340

I'm so proud of you!

spackham

You deserve it!!!! Thanks for being such a good example to persevere. I have been stuck at this week for 2 weeks now. Thanks for the motivation to keep going.

janemartin02

What a good feeling!!

bryantraymond

That is awesome..... Keep it up!!

EricJonrosh

Congrats! My mom calls it the "tent shop." Glad you busted through the plateau. Just as I thought: make your workouts count more and refine the carbs. There's nothing tricky or mysterious about it. Here's to the next 9 pounds!
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

redefiningmyself

Thanks everyone for all your great comments. Its almost embarrassing to admit I shopped at the "Big Girl Store" but lets face it anyone who looks at me know I don't swap clothes with Angelina Jolie.

Nikstergirl

You're going so great!!!! I love the tips too, keep 'em coming!!!

Congrats on your loss... keep it up!

kimpenny

well done you!