bummed after mall shopping

agreed, 7lbs gone for good is awesome work :happy:

hey im stil 30+lbs away from bein where u r lol chin up and dont give up

best wishes
Kirstie xx

You have done a great job. A clothing size is just a random number. Try on a 10 for now and in a month or two, try on the 8.

Old Navy is guilty of vanity sizing. Their size numbers are BS! I Never Never shop there because their sizes are so wrong that it always depresses me.

To heck with Old Navy, congrats on your losses, it's NOT you, it's THEM!!!

BUMP!!!

Lately I've been hitting the gym on the weekends and burn 500 each time, but seriously, my usual weeknight work out is like 150-300 calories per work out.

When I first started here, ALL I did was walk, so that was like 150-200 per work out and I was consistently losing. I don't want to make light of working out because I certainly think it's very important, but because MFP builds in a calorie deficit to your program, sticking to your calories is the biggest thing that will help you lose weight. Yes working out gets your body stronger and healthier, but since you should be eating the calories back anyway, the main part of losing weight on MFP is eating less and eating healthier. Do what you can, stick to your calories and the weight will come off. You've already had great success, you've just got to be patient.

And PS, shopping for new clothes can make or break your day. Women's clothing is sized differently depending on what store you go to, so don't let that get you down!

I have a similiar issue with clothes. Body type plays into how clothes fit also. So many stores cater to a little girls body. Look for a brand/store/style that is more forgiving.. You are doing great! Keep up the good work!

Old Navy is guilty of vanity sizing. Their size numbers are BS! I Never Never shop there because their sizes are so wrong that it always depresses me.

To heck with Old Navy, congrats on your losses, it's NOT you, it's THEM!!!

I agree, I've bought shirts from there that were 3XXX. Now come on, I am NOT a triple X. Target can be that way too, most other stores my pants are a size 12 but at Target my pants are between 16 and 18. Way to make you feel like crap, lol.

For me, it takes a while for the actual size of my body to change as I lose weight. Losing inches is the best way to see how your overall body size is progressing. Also, you are at about 7lbs lost...as the weeks go by you'll continue to lose and soon those clothes will be fitting perfectly. I have lost 13 lbs and still haven't tried shopping for new clothes yet. I want to hit at least 20 lbs lost before I see how new clothes fit. I feel better, I eat healthier foods, I exercise more than I ever dreamed I'd consider and I know what I am doing is for my overall health...not just my size (although I am looking forward to those new smaller sizes).

Don't worry...getting weight off is a work in progress and it takes time. I gained weight over a ten year time frame (once I was a petite 104 lbs) and I was averaging close to 10 lbs per year! What took me ten years to gain will take close to a year or better to take off. I've set mini-goals and as I achieve each I feel closer to my goal. Better health=better clothes I've found it is a slow process but I am seeing those numbers on the scale going down all the time! So will you!

we are all working hard, some of us may burn extra calories than you, but we also have more weight to lose.

i know this journey can be frustrating and hard, but 7lbs is a great loss, and things dont happen overnight, stick at it,

and remember, a lot of shops sizes differ, i range between four sizes, it doesn't mean your not doing great!

partialy paralised? still exercising?


3 brain operations?

you have overcome somethings alot bigger than weightloss dont let it beat you, you clearly have a fighting mentality!!!!

Hells yeah! And besides that, I agree with the Old Navy being crazy sizing. In fact all brands are not reliable sizing, even within the same brand. Get that tape measure out and measure every month neck, chest, waist, hips, leg, upper arm, calf. Or whatever! Every pound and every 1/4 inch is hard work. It seems easy when other people do it, but it's not easy for anyone. Do not discount that you are working at it and having success!!

What a very motivational thing it is to have you post and let us all see how hard you are working. You never know who is watching and being inspired. They may not say so, but you create ripples just by moving around in the world. You are rubbing off in a positive way to other people all the time, and that bounces from them to others. So there's another success. You are a positive influence in this tired world. Keep that up girl!

I also wouldn't focus on the size of those clothes. Currently my wardrobe consists of clothes sizes ranging from size 8 through to 16! And I fit into all of them! Every store is different. The main thing is that you buy clothes that fit your body perfectly (no matter what size it is) and if it fits properly then it will make you look slimmer.
I've lost count of the amount of people I know who SQUEEZE themselves into small clothes just so they can say 'I fit into a size 8'!!! They would look soooo much slimmer if they actually wore clothes that fit them. So dont focus on the size all that matters is that you look good and Im in no doubt that you do

I have a similiar issue with clothes. Body type plays into how clothes fit also. So many stores cater to a little girls body. Look for a brand/store/style that is more forgiving.. You are doing great! Keep up the good work!

I don't know whether you have a smart set or not near you... but their sizes are very gracious... It was the first non-plus store i found something i could fit in... and it continues to be my favourite store!

7lbs is great! But I know how you feel. I've lost 13lbs so far but don't really see improvement. I just got a dvd from JM called "no more trouble zones". I hope it works, I hate my stomach after having 3 kids

I've had three kids as well and gained the baby belly. I want you to know that you will love the results from No More Trouble Zones! It's a killer but you will love the strength you gain from it!(And it will definitely tone up the mid section) Belly busting is a combo of cardio, ab work, and good eating.

To the original poster...you are doing fabulous! Our bodies are just weird, we will lose inches but no weight or lose weight and very little inches! Just keep doing what you are doing and just like another poster said...try another size in a couple of months...I bet it fits then!

partialy paralised? still exercising?


3 brain operations?

you have overcome somethings alot bigger than weightloss dont let it beat you, you clearly have a fighting mentality!!!!

Well said!!! You are awesome in my eyes! Keep up the good work.

like everyone else said 7Lbs is good but, I did notice on your food diary that you have a lot of days your not hitting your 1200 or just right on the edge of it, have you tried eating a bit more? it mite help you out.

This is very true. Once i started eating more it actually got easier. Last year I darn nearly starved myself and exercised 3 months and never lost a thing. MFP goals are good, but you need to eat up to the goal, and I eat all my exercise calories, too. Occasionally I will overeat, and that also only seems to help sometimes. If you are always eating under, or under by hundreds your body may be trying it's best to hold on for the famine! Just like when you drink more water, you don't hold onto as much water, if you eat more calories you will also let go of some fat while feeding muscle.