Getting closer to 199 (kinda long)!

I know it, thanks!

"beeswing" wrote in 199 is in spitting distance, now.

beeswing

Thanks Paul

"Paul" wrote in message
...
Hi Perple,

I'm so proud of you. You becoming a lean mean fighting machine. I have
no doubt your about to break the two hundred barrier. You should be so
proud of yourself. Keep up the great work on losing weight, gaining
muscle,
and getting healthy.

Your TX supporter,

Paul

"Perple Gyrl" wrote in message
...
I was excited to see a number on my scale that I haven't seen in a
while.
I
weighed in at 210 this morning! I am getting closer to being under 200!
74
lbs gone since August 2003!

I've been working out extra hard on the weights, trying to build
muscle...
or at least keep what I have toned and not lose any. Tonight at the
gym,
I
actually leg pressed 315 lbs! I used six 45 lb plates + the 45 lb
platform.
I did 2 x 12 at 315 and 2 x 15 at 225! The muscular guy using the leg
press machine next to me was watching me with awe (or at least what I
assume
awe looks like) as I pressed as much as him! My thighs, calves and butt
are
getting so strong and I love it! Since I can't squat, I've been
focusing
on
using different leg press machines every time I do lower body.

Another unique thing I've noticed is that I don't get fatigued at the
gym
as
easily as I used to. I can do more reps and heavier weights and not be
sore
in the morning. I bet the fact that I am eating more calories then I
used
to helps with this immensely. I can do the elliptical at a higher
resistance and not get as winded. I can do the treadmill at a higher
incline and feel like I can go forever. I feel great! I've lost 9.5
inches on my waist since August 2003. I am still in shock about that
number.

I bought size 14 pants at Avenue last week too! I know that their sizes
run
big... so it is probably equivalent to size 16 at regular stores. I
have
to
start shopping at regular clothes stores. I don't know where to start.
I
don't know where to buy. I don't know what to buy. It was easy when my
choices were limited to Avenue and Lane Bryant. I am kinda scared and
excited at the same time thinking about it. There are so many choices
for
"regular" sized people. I already shop at target and walmart for basic
jeans, etc. I need to buy business atire. I am overwhelmed and
elated.....

Perple
284/210/199 (mini)
324 in 1999
(new picture next week!)
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On Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:26:32 -0600, "Perple Gyrl"
wrote:

Thanks for the ideas, Chris! I will shop around this weekend and see what I
can find... What size did you go from to?


In my life I've been as high as a 26, but when I began this, at 262
lbs., I was pretty much a 22. (When I was a 26 I was not a lot
heavier than that but didn't work out and thus didn't have much
muscle. When I was at 262 and started this diet I was a serious
weightlifter.)

Now I'm a size 12, for the most part. I'm finding that some size 10s
fit me now as well. I started shifting from the plus size stores when
I got to wearing some 16s.

Chris
262/164/???

"Perple Gyrl" wrote in message
...
I was excited to see a number on my scale that I haven't seen in a while.
I
weighed in at 210 this morning! I am getting closer to being under 200!
74
lbs gone since August 2003!


Keep up the great work. Getting below 200 was very emotional for me. Enjoy
it when it comes

Jenn

I need to do the same thing... However, I am kinda nervous about shopping at
a regular store. I can't explain it and it sounds silly... It is almost
like I don't feel like I belong. Sometimes I forget that I am just about
out of plus sizes... until I catch a glimpse in a mirror or a shadow. Then,
I am like "wow", I can't believe it. Do you know what I mean?

"Chris Braun"

Now I'm a size 12, for the most part. I'm finding that some size 10s
fit me now as well. I started shifting from the plus size stores when
I got to wearing some 16s.

Chris
262/164/???

Getting to 210 was emotional enough! Thanks

"JMA" wrote in
Keep up the great work. Getting below 200 was very emotional for me.
Enjoy
it when it comes

Jenn

Yes.... I notice that all of the time, exactly!

"Chris Braun"

I still have exactly that experience :-). Sometimes when I look at
myself critically in the mirror at home I feel like I look about like
I always did. But I can catch a glimpse sometime and almost not
recognize myself.

Chris

"Perple Gyrl" wrote
I was excited to see a number on my scale that I haven't seen in a
while. I weighed in at 210 this morning! I am getting closer to
being under 200! 74 lbs gone since August 2003!

I bet we'll be able to hear you "woo hooing" all the way to Maine the day
your scale reads 199! Go for it PG, it feels wonderful every day.



--
Walking on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03

Awesome, PG!

Martha


"Perple Gyrl" wrote in message
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TY, Glo!

"Gloria" wrote in message
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You are doing a really great job PG!!
I'm excited for you and I KNOW that you soon will be at that 199 !! I
know how it feels!
Ciao,
glo

Thank you! I know I will keep it off this time too... It is what keeps me
going.

"SnugBear" wrote in
I bet we'll be able to hear you "woo hooing" all the way to Maine the day
your scale reads 199! Go for it PG, it feels wonderful every day.



--
Walking on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03