Weight loss motivation

[dimplezusa]

So, in an effort to encourage my weight loss efforts, I pulled out the measuring tape. The results were rather disturbing for me. My chest, not a surprising 55" since it has never been smaller then 50" that I know of. However, my waist and hips were the more shocking and disappointing measurements. My waist has jumped to a MASSIVE 47" and my

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[26376]

47-57 doesn't sound massive an gigantic to me. :(

[jennilee_rose]

That's becuase you're used to me who actually is massive and gigantic. :'(

[dimplezusa]

I am comparing those numbers to what I was when I was pregnant. My waist was actually only 45 at that point and it was full of baby.

[sylvercheetah]

1) You can do it!
2) 1900 calories is GREAT! (One of the caloric calculators I use says that you should eat in the calories the weight you want to be, plus a zero at the end. I should aim for 1450... not going to happen anytime soon, heh.)
3) You can definitely do it!
4) You are beautiful no matter what.
:)

[dimplezusa]

Thank you my wonderful Pam! My dieticians say the same thing. Since I am shooting for 180-200 lbs, I should eat between 1800 and 2000 calories a day. But since my weight is currently so high, I can eat 2500 calories and still lose weight. Albeit much more slowly. Apparently, I killed my metabolism by dropping my caloric intake to 1200 calories a day without consulting my doctor first. :-( Cutting junk out of my diet has helped a lot. I've cut almost all sugar out of my diet barring the two servings of fruit I'm allowed a day and I've been careful to watch the size of my fruit portions too. A large apple has as many calories as a candy bar. How crazy is that? I really appreciate the support. Knowing that someone else has faith in me helps. :-D And you are the beautiful one, inside and out. Hopefully, I'll get to see you soon (crazy schedule as I'm sure you can appreciate).