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Congrats!!! I’ve lost 17lbs since last May and dropped 2 sizes. Very few people have mentioned it, even though it’s noticeable. I think it’s because it’s no longer PC to comment on someone’s weight, as if saying you look great might be taken as you looked horrible before the weight loss. I wouldn’t mind more compliments…

Thanks for the links — I’m going to try those. This is a favorite easy recipe and last all week. It’s still chilly here so I’m still making it. Lemony Chicken Orzo Soup https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a11152/lemony-chicken-orzo-soup-recipe-wdy0514/

H: 5’ 6” SW 161 (5/17) SBF% 25.28 CW — fluctuating between 144-147 CBF% 21.70 April goal: 142 Ultimate goal: 139-136lbs (fluctuating) BF% Goal 20% April 6: 145 BF% 22.24 April 13: 146 BF% 21.70 Started the week at 144, but had some sodium heavy snacks and a heavy meal last night. I’m excited to see some number proof that…

13 years from my CSection and while I don’t have the pouch I can’t do a sit up, or V up. I can’t feel the connection to the abs that activate those moves. It’s really weird, but a calorie deficit has made the area much flatter.

I am a Pure Barre fanatic. Map My Walk says I burn 400 calories per class, but I think that is way overestimating. MMW syncs the calories to MFP and I only eat 200 back mostly for help with recovery.

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These are my favorite too—their high waist style. I bought them at Marshall’s and now I’m going to amazon. Lol

H: 5’ 6” SW 161 (5/17) CW — fluctuating between 144-147 BF% 22.24 April goal: 142 Ultimate goal: 139-136lbs (fluctuating) BF% Goal 20% April 6: 145 I learned a couple of things recently that have made me accept my weight fluctuations more readily. My menstrual cycle has gotten shorter since I started working out last May.…

Adorable!!!!

I agree with the other comments—something is off here—but I wanted share a recent NSV that opened my eyes about my waist size. I generally track three measurement bust, natural waist, and hips. (36-29-36) I was trying to figure out why I felt smaller, but wasn’t seeing a loss in measurements or on the scale, and I was…

I do 16/8. It works well for me and helps me stay within my calorie goals. I’m a woman and have heard women may do better Fasting for 15 rather than 16 hours, but I’ve tried both and didn’t notice a difference.

H 5’6” W 144 Bust 36” Waist 29” Hip 36” Upper Thigh 20” Mid Thigh 17” BF% 22.24 Congratulations on your progress!!

I went over because “they’re mini” ughh—and felt sick after. Curse you, Easter Bunny! I did stay within maintence though. Lol And this morning I’m 1lb down ?! SMH.

Although I do believe that size 2 is the new size 4 and that sizes have changed/inflated over the years I don’t think the size you currently wear is vanity sizing since the sizing has inflated across the board for at least two decades now. In fact I think it’s a better indicator that a number on the scale is just that —a…

I don’t drink alcohol because I don’t like to drink alcohol, but I’ve noticed that when socializing other people are taken aback if I don’t drink. For some reason it makes them uncomfortable? And they are constantly trying to push a drink on me —to stop that I usually have a glass of water/seltzer with a lime and others…

@jenilla1 I’ve been trying to figure that out myself especially when I see other people’s stats. My hips are 36”, bust is also 36”, and my natural waist is 29”. I do have long legs and they are super lean. I have a short waist. I know it’s def. vanity sizing because I could never fit into a 90’s size 2 and I was 18lbs…

Congratulations on your weightloss! WTG! Here are my stats- also same brand jeans/pants 5’ 6’ 168 size 6 155 size 4 144 size 2 So it looks like every 10lbs I go down a size. I have a banana shape A lot depends on where you hold your weight. I would love a tiny waist, but it’s never gonna happen because of my body…

H: 5’ 6” SW 161 (5/17) CW 144 BF% 22.24 March goal: 142.5 Ultimate goal: 136lbs BF% Goal 20% March 1: 145 March 8: 146 March 15: 144 March 22: 147 (TOM) March 29: 144 Well, it doesn’t look like I’m hitting my goal this month, but a pound down is a pound down. I am celebrating my NSV though including a sudden overnight…

Bump. Because it’s so good.

What happened to the NEAT group. Did you create one?

I’m so glad I asked. Thanks so much for all these eye opening stories!

@DomesticKat WOW! Guess I’m hitting Target tomorrow and picking up a food scale! Thank you for sharing your story. :) <3

It’s so tough to be patient!! I was just giving myself a slow and steady pep talk. You must have read my mind. Lol!

Height: 5' 6 HW: 168.0 lbs (4/2016) CW: 145 bs BF% 22.24 March goal: 142.5 Ultimate goal: 136lbs BF% Goal 20% March 1: 145 March 8: 146 March 15: 144 March 22: 147 (TOM arrived today. Ugh) March 29: I’m trending .23 for fat loss. Jeez. OTOH this week I noticed my biceps are popping and I have shoulder caps!! Sculpted arms?…

I’m in!

I’m probably going to get woo for this, but this used to happen to me too. After some trial and error I found that eliminating wheat and dairy from my diet solved the problem.

I hate the gym, but I’ve found that I love studio type classes. When I finally found something I love doing I found myself eager to go and devasted if I couldn’t. Just sharing what worked for me.

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Thanks so much for the responses everyone. Your thoughts & advice really helped with getting some much needed perspective. I really appreciate this community!

Height: 5' 6 HW: 168.0 lbs (4/2016) CW: 145 bs BF% 22.24 March goal: 142.5 Ultimate goal: 136lbs UBF% Goal 18% March 1: 145 March 8: 146 March 15: 144 March 22: March 29: Almost spring! Although you wouldn’t know it here in the north east.