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  • Labarum
    Moderator
    • Mar 07, 2004
    • 2686
    #1

    Good for the ego

    It's a lovely summer's day here in my part of Germany and until half an hour ago I only had one pair of summer weight trousers - and those my brother in law gave me when I lost weight and he put in on. (Ouch)

    So I'm just back from the High Street where, in the smarter of the two department stores in our tiny town, I was spoilt for choice. Trousers (pants) were all marked in English sizes and I could find any number that fitted - 38" waist 34" leg - in England 33" is normally the longest!

    I tried on a 38" waist pair and found it too big - so I have come a way with one pair 36" and one pair 38". Trousers can vary a lot in cut, as we all know. Clearly I am right on the edge of achieving my ambition to get back into 36s.

    It's a good day!
    Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
    he said, 'Don't count calories.'
    --------------------------------------
    Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
    Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
    Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
    Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


    http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum
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    • Richt
      • Jan 08, 2004
      • 14844
      #2
      Re: Good for the ego

      Its always nice to get one of those little ego boosts, isnt it Brian. I am pleased for you. Do we get to see the pics!?

      Rich
      sigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o

      It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!




      I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!

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        • Scooterjam
          ADBB Admiral
          • Apr 20, 2006
          • 1760
          #3
          Re: Good for the ego

          Great job!!! I'm jones'n for 36's, just got into 38's comfortably, but have my eye on the ball!!! Woo Hoo....great job!!
          Scooter







          Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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            • Labarum
              Moderator
              • Mar 07, 2004
              • 2686
              #4
              Re: Good for the ego

              Originally posted by Richt
              Its always nice to get one of those little ego boosts, isnt it Brian. I am pleased for you. Do we get to see the pics!?

              Rich
              Pics? You've got pics of me in cycling shorts, Rich. You want more?
              Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
              he said, 'Don't count calories.'
              --------------------------------------
              Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
              Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
              Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
              Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


              http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum

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                • SandyL2002
                  ADBB Admiral
                  • Apr 05, 2007
                  • 3361
                  #5
                  Re: Good for the ego

                  That is awesome..Congrats!
                  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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                    • apple
                      ADBB Admiral
                      • Apr 26, 2007
                      • 3158
                      #6
                      Re: Good for the ego

                      Smaller pants and bigger ego. Nice

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




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                        • dreamof145
                          ADBB Admiral
                          • Apr 14, 2004
                          • 5955
                          #7
                          Re: Good for the ego

                          Congratulations on the smaller size pants. Whoopppee!! Glad you're having fun in Germany...
                          Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                          Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                            • skinnymom!
                              ADBB Advocate
                              • Apr 12, 2007
                              • 514
                              #8
                              Re: Good for the ego

                              HOORAY!!! I too had a great moment as I tried on a pair of jeans that have NEVER fit me (bought them last year as motivation, ha ha, then I just gained weight) and they fit!!

                              Keep going, those 36's are in your grasp!
                              SLIM IN 6!
                              Week 1 DONE!
                              Week 2
                              Day 1 DONE RIU
                              Day 2 DONE RIU
                              Day 3 DONE RIU
                              Day 4 DONE WIU/Limber
                              Day 5 DONE RIU
                              Day 6


                              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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                                • Theperfect10
                                  ADBB Admiral
                                  • Apr 11, 2007
                                  • 1175
                                  #9
                                  Re: Good for the ego

                                  Isn't it amazing the difference 5lbs can make. You look so much smaller in those 203lb photos. Well done! Bring on those 36's....
                                  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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                                    • MorningGlory
                                      ADBB Admiral
                                      • Mar 28, 2005
                                      • 1163
                                      #10
                                      Re: Good for the ego

                                      Hi Brian,
                                      You're clearly on the right path....your pics are great! Congrats.
                                      sigpic

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                                        • ValidRouge
                                          ADBB Admiral
                                          • Sep 30, 2003
                                          • 8853
                                          #11
                                          Re: Good for the ego

                                          I know how good that feels. Congratulations.
                                          ~Joy

                                          Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
                                          268.5/196/185
                                          QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


                                          Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
                                          http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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                                            • D14965
                                              ADBB Advocate
                                              • Feb 17, 2007
                                              • 534
                                              #12
                                              Re: Good for the ego

                                              WELL DONE BRIAN! feels great doesn't it?
                                              Donna
                                              F ~
                                              SW 93 kilos
                                              CW 64 kilos
                                              GW 65 kilos http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/gallery/files/1/3/8/4/9/ADBBGOAL.jpg[/img
                                              It does not matter how slow you go so long as you dont stop .....Confucious

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                                                • Elizellen
                                                  Moderator
                                                  • Apr 22, 2004
                                                  • 16700
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Good for the ego

                                                  Congratulations on achieving the 36's, Brian
                                                  Keep up the good work!
                                                  Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                                                  Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                                                  Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                                                  F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                                                    • Labarum
                                                      Moderator
                                                      • Mar 07, 2004
                                                      • 2686
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Good for the ego

                                                      Thanks. things are never as they seem though, are they? I said I had bought two pairs of trousers - one 36 the other 38. I measured them as an old tailor once showed me - button up the fly at the top and measure across the inside of the waistband - double that measurement. Result.

                                                      The labelled 38s measure 38.25in
                                                      The labelled 36s measure 38.00in

                                                      Vanity sizing?

                                                      But I am still well pleased - they are low rise modern cut trousers for the trimmer figure, and they fit me well with my shirt ticked in. what more can a man ask for?
                                                      Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
                                                      he said, 'Don't count calories.'
                                                      --------------------------------------
                                                      Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
                                                      Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
                                                      Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
                                                      Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


                                                      http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum

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                                                        • sallyseachange

                                                          Moderator Emeritus
                                                          • Jan 15, 2005
                                                          • 12313
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Good for the ego

                                                          Congratulations on welcoming in the 36s Brian!!
                                                          Before and after:






                                                          PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                                                          Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                                                          Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                                                          F/56yrs/5'.4"
                                                          SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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