Took my measurements! You were right!

[write2thepoint]

Hey, I just wanted to let those of you who kept saying to check our measurements after induction to do so! At first I was a bit upset to have lost only 10 pounds in three weeks, BUT, I checked my measurements and this is where I am at. I am really excited--you were all right, it IS the measurements that are most important! Thanks to all who are so encouraging!

7-20-08
bust 40
waist 38
hips 45
upper arm 14
thigh 25
neck 14

8-8-08
bust 37 1/2
waist 36 1/2
hips 44
upper arm 13 1/2
thigh 24
neck 12 1/2

[not2late]

Re: Took my measurements! You were right!

Congrats on the 10 pound loss----that's a TERRIFIC amount of weight to have lost during Induction. We can all expect to lose between 5-10% of the weight we need to lose during the first 2 weeks of Induction. Since you have a 40 pound weight loss goal, you exceeded that expection completely, because you lost 20% of the weight you need to lose!

For me, losing inches is better than the scale weight. Losing inches means you look smaller and can fit into smaller clothes. Who cares if the scale says 140 pounds, if you can fit into a size 8 or 6!

[Debie]

Re: Took my measurements! You were right!

That is really impressive, I can not wait for my measurement day (Aug 24), this gives me some encouragement.

GREAT JOB!!!

[write2thepoint]

Re: Took my measurements! You were right!

Thanks for your sweet comments, both of you. I was just dumbfounded when I took them because I guess I really didn't believe the book in that inches would come off even more than the weight. Yes, my goal is to get back into a 6--but believe me, I will settle for an 8 over the 12 I started with. I certainly didn't want to go back to my all time high of 238 and a size 24W so it is great to see my weight begin to go in the right direction again. I am so glad we can encourage each other!