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    I went shopping today...

    Well, I totally ditched out of work early to go look for a dress for my brother's wedding on the 16th. I went to one of our "fancy" malls. Holy cow. I just have to say this is probably the first time I have had fun shopping in at least 3-4 years! I shopped at Christopher & Banks, Ann Taylor Loft, Dillard's, etc. I could choose clothes at all of those shops and fit into them and feel good in them! It was amazing. I couldn't decide what to get, so I bought two outfits... One is a size small dress. The other is a size small top and a size 8 skirt. The skirt fits, but it is somewhat loose... I know it will be too big soon (at which time I will give it to a friend).

    Anyway, I know this is a very self indulgent post, but I just had to share how great today felt. I have dreaded going shopping for the last couple of years. It always made me feel so crappy and depressed! A lot of the time I was wearing clothes that were too tight on me simply because I couldn't bring myself to shop for that bigger size... Now I will have to shop for smaller sizes soon! Today I walked out of the mall with a smile on my face!
    Ann
    started Atkins on 6-7-03
    156.2/129.8/120
    Restarted Atkins on 3/25/07
    F/32/5'3.5"
    181.6/146.0/140?
    1st Goal: BMI under 30 - recommended by RE for fertility issues - MET!! 4/22/07
    2nd Goal: 156.2 - MET!! 5/30/07
    3rd Goal: Size 8 for my brother's wedding (6/16/07)MET!!
    4th Goal: 143 --- to be within healthy weight range
    Labor Day Challenge Goal: 138.2




    WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge
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  • #2
    Re: I went shopping today...

    Isn't it GREAT?!??!! I am LOVING shopping again for the first time in years! Congrats, and enjoy
    SLIM IN 6!
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    Berry Rung

    Goals: Stay cheat-free, exercise at least four times per week, drink at least 100 oz of water per day :walking

    Rewards: new clothes, new bathing suit and a happy me!:guns:




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    • #3
      Re: I went shopping today...

      Woo hoo, Ann! Congrats!

      My bro is getting married the same day...the 16th and I'm having the very same delima of finding something to wear. I hope I'm as luck as you...and wishing what I get is a size 8...LOL>

      April 2007: 212
      Today: 190:D :walking
      1st Goal 189
      Goal: 165




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      • #4
        Re: I went shopping today...

        That is wonderful that you are enjoying shopping.. I can't wait until I get there
        Sandy
        40th birthday June 27,2009


        Starting Weight 293 Highest Weight
        Current Weight 271
        Goal Weight 150
        Female/40

        Mini Goals
        #1-Get into 260's-
        #2-Get into 250's-
        #3-Get into 240's
        #4-Get into 230's



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        • #5
          Re: I went shopping today...

          What fun! I'm certainly not a size small, but I've been shopping online this week and having a great time. I can't wait until I reach goal and can really shop! Glad you had such a good time.

          female/48yrs/5'5.5"
          start date 03/20/07
          hw255/sw250/cw189/gw148

          restart 01/04/10
          hw255/sw238.5/cw222.5/gw148

          mini goal #1-199.5 (under 200lbs)
          mini goal #2-188.5 (under where I left off)





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          • #6
            Re: I went shopping today...

            awesome...what a great day for you...i am looking forward to this myself.
            jen
            "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin
            female/40 years/5 feet 5.5 inches
            original starting weight=245
            bw=194 (07/09/08 - restart)

            goal 1=clean induction

            245 180

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            • #7
              Re: I went shopping today...

              you are NOT being self indulgent girl!!! you are just CELEBRATING and that is what we are all here for!!! let's CELEBRATE those "small victories" that are really big one!way to go!





              started atkins 2/18/07
              5'7"........193/150/150

              "it's not having what you want; it's wanting what you've got"
              "you can't control the ocean but you can learn to ride the wave."

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              • #8
                Re: I went shopping today...

                beautiful pic misplaced southerner! congrats on your upcoming wedding AND being only 1 pound from goal!! you rock!
                jen
                "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin
                female/40 years/5 feet 5.5 inches
                original starting weight=245
                bw=194 (07/09/08 - restart)

                goal 1=clean induction

                245 180

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                • #9
                  Re: I went shopping today...

                  how wonderful for you ann!!! you deserve every bit of satisfaction you felt, trying on those size 8's....we are nothing but proud of you!!!
                  HW223/CW150?/GW135

                  Mini Goal: Clean Induction MET 6/10/07
                  Mini Goal: Ext Induction MET 6/30/07
                  Mini Goal: R-N-R Half Marathon MET 9/3/07
                  Mini Goal: 170 MET 10/3/07
                  Mini Goal: 165 MET 11/27/07
                  Mini Goal: 160 MET 12/11/07
                  Mini Goal: 155 MET 2/11/08
                  Mini Goal: 150 MET 2/24/08
                  Mini Goal: 145 MET 3/1/08
                  NEW Mini Goal: 145
                  FINAL GOAL: 135




                  START 223.......... DURING 180........ NOW 140

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                  • #10
                    Re: I went shopping today...

                    That was not a self indulgent post, you should be proud, you worked hard to get to that moment, and I say good for you, you should celebrate !! That is a moment we are all looking forward to and you should enjoy every minute of it and you have earned bragging rights !!! I am very happy for you !!!
                    Stephie
                    Stephie

                    242 /start weight/ currently 231
                    first goal
                    219 , that will be very exciting !!

                    We have a tendency to overestimate what others can do and underestimate ourselves !! author unknown
                    Not anymore !!!

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                    • #11
                      Re: I went shopping today...

                      Wow. You guys are so great. Thanks for all the support!
                      Ann
                      started Atkins on 6-7-03
                      156.2/129.8/120
                      Restarted Atkins on 3/25/07
                      F/32/5'3.5"
                      181.6/146.0/140?
                      1st Goal: BMI under 30 - recommended by RE for fertility issues - MET!! 4/22/07
                      2nd Goal: 156.2 - MET!! 5/30/07
                      3rd Goal: Size 8 for my brother's wedding (6/16/07)MET!!
                      4th Goal: 143 --- to be within healthy weight range
                      Labor Day Challenge Goal: 138.2




                      WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge

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                      • #12
                        Re: I went shopping today...

                        Am jealous, I am about the same weight and hight as you but am wearing a tight 12.
                        wish I was wearing a size 8 too. I would love to be a size 10.
                        Start Date 1/15/07
                        174.5/164/140


                        female

                        Hello, my name is SpeedyTurtle and I'm a Sugarholic.
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                        • #13
                          Re: I went shopping today...

                          Congrats on those 8's. If you can't share your excitment here with us, where can you! We are all so proud and happy for you!
                          Carmel, F36, 5'10

                          SD - 11Apr07, 239/224/185
                          Inch loss to date - 47.8"

                          MG - Trip to Barcelona 9/5, 215.
                          MG - Trip to Berlin 11/5, 205
                          GOAL – Christimas 07, 185!

                          Visit my journal ajourneyofathousandmilesstartswithonesmallstep
                          Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world in the eye.


                          -Helen Keller


                          Challenges – Loose 15lbs by 4th July, Labour Day Challenge, Pedometer Challenge

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                          • #14
                            Re: I went shopping today...

                            Ah yes! I remember that feeling. Thanks for sharing. Last time I had success on this WOE it was a blast to shop. Hopefully I will be there in the fall when I need new winter clothes because what I have will be too big! Way to remind us all how wonderful this adventure can be.

                            Thank YOU.

                            Candy
                            Candy
                            female/age 48 restart date 4/30/07
                            mini goal 180 by 7/28/07 achieved!
                            mini goal 170 by 11/1/07


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                            • #15
                              Re: I went shopping today...

                              Speedyturtle --

                              Are you exercising? Atkins is the way to drop your weight, but exercising is the way to change your body. Don't get me wrong, I still have my wobbly bits, but I am much, much more toned than when I started. I love and adore Pilates for tightening up the midsection. I also do elliptical for cardio. We may also just have different body shapes. I am very, very straight up and down. Like, 12 year old boy straight up and down.

                              Keep up the good work. You can get to whatever size you want!
                              Ann
                              started Atkins on 6-7-03
                              156.2/129.8/120
                              Restarted Atkins on 3/25/07
                              F/32/5'3.5"
                              181.6/146.0/140?
                              1st Goal: BMI under 30 - recommended by RE for fertility issues - MET!! 4/22/07
                              2nd Goal: 156.2 - MET!! 5/30/07
                              3rd Goal: Size 8 for my brother's wedding (6/16/07)MET!!
                              4th Goal: 143 --- to be within healthy weight range
                              Labor Day Challenge Goal: 138.2




                              WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge

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