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

redefiningmyself
redefiningmyself Posts: 476 Member
edited September 25 in Success Stories
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!
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  • pretentiouskate
    pretentiouskate Posts: 186
    WOO! What a great feeling :)
  • wiggleroom
    wiggleroom Posts: 322 Member
    That's awesome!

    So ... what were the tweaks that got you through your plateau?! Do tell!
  • Chiquita_Banana
    Chiquita_Banana Posts: 500
    high 5! great job!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS thats awesome, You should be really proud of yourself for sticking with it. Can you please share your secrets to success ?
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    ha ha..regular people store..;) congrats, must feel terrific :D
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
    :drinker: ^5
  • xtina11179
    xtina11179 Posts: 352
    ****HIGH FIVE**** That is fantastic!!! You should be so proud of yourself!!! I know we all are!! Keep up the great work!! :drinker:
  • pftjill
    pftjill Posts: 488
    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
    chrissy_824 Posts: 23 Member
    Congratulations! That's awesome!!
  • Kalee34
    Kalee34 Posts: 674 Member
    Hurray for you!! Such a wonderful feeling!
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    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
    KickassYas Posts: 397 Member
    this is a huge goal for me! you are an inspiration!!! i cannot wait to be where you are today :D
  • Fat2FitChick
    Fat2FitChick Posts: 451 Member
    Great feeling!!!
  • lenwie
    lenwie Posts: 240
    Excellent good job on perservering! Good things come to those who wait :wink:

    I too would be interested in the tweaks.
  • redefiningmyself
    redefiningmyself Posts: 476 Member
    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
    young1726 Posts: 347 Member
    Congratulations! Keep up the GREAT WORK!
  • maggieschuck
    maggieschuck Posts: 174
    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
    Shellndub Posts: 72
    GREAT JOB!!!! Keep up the hard work!!!
  • rugrat200324
    rugrat200324 Posts: 128 Member
    Two high fives for you!!!! Great job!!!!
  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    That is amazing! Great job!!!
  • redefiningmyself
    redefiningmyself Posts: 476 Member
    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
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    Wow. That is great. Keep up the good work.
  • Katz85340
    Katz85340 Posts: 206 Member
    I'm so proud of you!
  • spackham
    spackham Posts: 252 Member
    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
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    What a good feeling!!
  • bryantraymond
    bryantraymond Posts: 27
    That is awesome..... Keep it up!!
  • EricJonrosh
    EricJonrosh Posts: 823 Member
    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
    redefiningmyself Posts: 476 Member
    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
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    You're going so great!!!! I love the tips too, keep 'em coming!!!

    Congrats on your loss... keep it up!
  • kimpenny
    kimpenny Posts: 18 Member
    well done you!
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