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you've got the gist of it. other things are changed too sometimes (like they will re-cut the pattern to make it more simple), but it depends on the designer/production house.

fashion size is the size on the runway. the size models wear. it's usually called 2 sizes smaller than what is sold as ready to wear in stores (i.e macy's, tjmaxx, etc.). so a 6 runway is a 10 ready to wear, 8 is a 12, etc. I'm not talking about specialty boutiques, they carry whatever they want, it depends who they buy…

the main difference is that runway is completely architectural and generally does not have all the fixtures of normal clothing. also, runway is single items produced individually while ready to wear ("normal") clothes are mass produced, generally by machines, for the public to purchase. runway is also usually all hand…

you're completely right, not even sure why I tried. at my fittest I was a 4/6 in normal people clothes, but in fashion sizes I was still an 8/10. people just don't look into it. it's completely different. literally all of the measurements are different when you go from ready to wear to runway. it's not even remotely the…

A fashion size six is a size ten sold in stores. Just so you know. If that helps at all. I go to fashion school, so I figured I would chime in.

I wake up between 545-7am so I usually have my first meal by 730 at the latest. And dinner is usually at 5-6pm, or whenever I get home from work. I like eating early because for me it feels like I have a kick off to my day. It gets me energized and ready to go. I eat at that time for dinner because I don't like to go to…

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Frozen veggies are always a good bet for very cheap vegetables. Just look out for sales. Also, try to buy in season! For example, watermelons are coming into season and clementines are not (where I live anyway, CT).

bolthouse.. mmmm

although most of them are pre-cooked, this made me cringe. but hey, to each their own! I don't really think I have weird ways about eating anything.. I'm not really a picky eater haha

your face will thin with weightloss, and maybe that will make your nose look smaller?

thisss. except a grande mocha light.. mmm

When I realized I was looking in the mirror everyday and hating my reflection. As an extremely positive person, that really takes a toll on your self-esteem and self-worth. I couldn't take it anymore and finally decided enough was enough.

Yup! Whenever I workout in the morning I always eat when I come back, not before.

OMG I forgot about funyons... Why am I reading this thread it's 10pm I need to go to bed and not snack... Yikes xx

I'm currently a camp director for a children's camp and I really think I would love to teach someday. I only have one year left in college, and I'm still trying to decide what I want to do... sigh.

I feel so much better when I exercise during my TOM. It decreases bloating and I just generally feel less sluggish (like the rest of the month...) I actually call my TOM my friend Sally. As in, "Sally's here for a visit, and she's being a total *****".:laugh:

I'm lucky.. I can generally control myself around most things. However, sea salt or garlic bagel chips are my downfall. I ALWAYS, without fail, eat the entire bad within 24-36 hours.

Anytime I put on a bikini.

:wink: :drinker:

Also- as an alternative: Reset your sleeping schedule with melatonin! It's something your body naturally creates to help you feel drowsy, but if you don't feel drowsy at night you might not be producing it correctly or enough! By taking melatonin an hour to two hours before you want to fall asleep each day for two weeks,…

Never have.. But it makes sense. My mom just recently lost a bunch of weight but had steadily gained before that and was an avid before bed benedryl taker. I wonder if that's one of the things she changed.. I've never had an issue with it being an athlete, but I know it makes me feel sluggish the next morning so that could…

Wow, no offense but you seem to be picking guys who are *kitten*. You're pregnant, so you're going to gain weight. Yes there are workouts you can do, but if you push yourself more than you're used to it could hurt the baby... I think it would be best if you worked on your confidence first and worried about what the guy…

Supermarkets may not know what they contain. I've worked at a supermarket for over 4 years, and my mom has for 25, and although our store has never had an outbreak, many e. coli outbreaks are discovered in the supermarket THEN tracked back to their origin based on where the orders came from in the past week. But on that…

me toooo :bigsmile:

Just had this happen. Continued to get more and more sick until I could not eat/swallow or sleep (from pain). I ended up having some sort of hybrid of mono and cmv and developed strep because of a weakened immune system. DO NOT wait like I did to see the doctor. Get tested now.

2003 Mitsubishi Galant LS. I don't really know what we have in common but I love that car.

Stella and Grace :) They're the names of Dave Matthew's twin daughters (my mom and I are huge fans). Generally when we call them we refer to them as "Gracie Lou" and "Stella Bella" however haha

You and your other family members who are looking to be healthier sound like you're doing great! I totally understand about the heavier people saying you don't need to lose weight, I've experienced it too. It's definitely a pain. However, look forward to your success and keep your goals in mind and let those negative…

You look fantastic :) congratulations!