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Dressing Room Disaster...
It happened again. After inhaling french fries, pizza, wine, cookies, cakes, smoothies, ice cream and other calorie laden foods that normally go right to the back of my thighs, I am once again facing a weighty problem. Translation - I need to go on a diet.
The icing on the cake, so to speak, took place yesterday at an outlet mall. While vacationing with friends, the hubbies dutifully took the kids to a water park while my girlfriend and I decided to hit our favorite stores. But a funny thing happened on the way to J Crew and Banana Republic. Either they've started to cut their sizes a lot smaller than they used to, or my tush is now about the size of Delaware. Either way, when I excitedly grabbed an adorable selection of outfits to try on at Banana, I had a serious wake up call with my dressing room mirror when nothing, and I repeat NOTHING fit properly. The skirts were all snug around my hips, the shirts pinched my flabby arms and even my middle - which normally is flat, hung out of a dress that I thought would look so cute on me at a Bar Mitzvah we're attending next week.
Recently, I read a blog post about how dressing room disasters usually cause women to go on diets immediately after they stare at their cellulite ridden thighs. Well, I have to agree, my rude awakening in the Banana Republic dressing room has left me with no choice. It's time to either hit Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, the Zone, Atkins or some other cockamamie diet so I can be thin by Christmas.
There honestly is no justice when it comes to me and weight loss. I'm always chubby in the summer and then I slim down in the winter. And so, here I am again, with a few more french fries and barbecues to inhale before the official end of my personal chow down.
If you have any suggestions on how I should attack my weight loss this time around or if you're facing a weight loss crisis, or if you believe that Banana Republic and J Crew are intentionally making their sizes smaller to make me feel fat, then weigh in now!
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That's the worst feeling.
(((((((((HUGS)))))))))
I've been doing Weight Watchers for about 18 months now and have been a lifetime member for over a year. I did WW after having my first son, 6 1/2 years ago, and dropped weight, but I made one fatal error - I looked at it as a "diet" and a quick fix and I didn't keep the weight off.
I love WW because it teaches you to maintain a healthy weight and a healthy lifestyle in a way that's reasonable and achieveable. Does that mean I always forego the chocolate cake? No way. I still struggle with emotional eating and my weakness for good wine and dark chocolate, but I always feel like I can get back on track, thanks to WW (and no, I don't work for them!).
My advice is always leave one bite on your plate. I once saw something on it and it says over a years time if you leave ONE bite of everything, you save about 10 pounds of food you dont eat. So no matter what it is...there has always been one bite left on my plate.
trisha
Been there, done that! That is the worst feeling EVER!
This summer I've been losing weight by simply walking every day and cutting calories. And I had to cut out soda and sugary drinks.
I did WW online and it worked, i really didn't need to lose a bunch, but just cutting out the sweets and snacks REALLY helped. i am not eating well right now, but training for a half marathon, so i feel i am ok with the food BUT exercise alone does not make you lose weight, i am running a ton of miles but have gained weight b/c i am eating poorly.
I think it's both. Materials now hug the waistline due to the combination of material and the style that says "tight" is better. I might love a shirt, but when I put it on (my size), it clings where I don't want it to.
But as moms and women, we also battle the bulge as we mature. Babies change us. Walking knocks the calories off of hubby, but just keeps us in maintenance mode. For me, I have a 98% rule. 98% of the time I eat healthy (not diet) and I don't skip meals, and then I enjoy with 0% guilt the 2% time that I eat cheesecake or have authentic queso at a Mexican restaurant. It helped me lose those extra few pounds, maintain, and not see food as the enemy. I also swim four times a week and walk a couple of times a week, again not to put me in a diet mode, but to enjoy the swim or to enjoy the walk with a friend or loved one. : )
I can totally relate. I was in denial about my 10 lb. weight gain although the fact that my clothes were no longer fitting me properly was a big red flag. After months of trying to exercise more but still unable to slim down, I relented and joined Weight Watchers. I lost the 10 within 3 months and have been able to keep it off- even during the tough summer months of grilling, picnics and going out for ice cream(which I didn't do much of!). Their program is very sensible and one that you can tailor to your lifestyle and eating needs. Good luck!
I don't think this will come out right, but you would think, that in order to sell their clothes, these stores will adjust the lighting to be flattering and design their clothes so they fit.
I can't believe people actually buy stuff they try on in dressing rooms! From the mirrors to the lighting, they are AWFUL! And I'm sorry, but I don't need to see myself from 80 different angles, like I'm not self-conscious enough with the 2 angles I can see!
I don't have any sage wisdom because I face the same issues. Pregnancy added 70 lbs last year, birth and the ensuing months only removed about 30-35. So....nothing fits, I refuse to buy bigger clothes and I gave away my maternity clothes.
I may need to consider mu-mus...
Good luck!
WW keeps me honest - when I make the time to record what I'm eating, my weight always drops. Gained 70 while prego with twins - now stay within 5 pounds up or down of my best weight. Exercise helps - -I'm learning that strength training makes a big difference, too. Check out the Abs Diet for Women
But have certainly endured my own dressing room disasters through the years. Totally ego crushing -
Best wishes to you - you can do it!
Another vote here for Weight Watchers Online! It's a great program, and the site is full of tips and recipes, too.
It's so funny...I'm just the opposite...I tend to lose weight in the warmer months/ gain it during the colder ones.
I recently lost some extra weight that I had been carrying around. The great thing about it was that I still ate the yummy foods that I like (Shake Shack!)…just in smaller portions and less frequently. On the exercise side, Tae bo & Wii Fit (when they worked in my schedule) coupled with “running” around the city with two kids (that has to count as strength training and aerobics!) was it.
I follow a 1200 to 1500 calorie a day lifestyle. It is really hard for the first 2 weeks, after that your body will naturally follow it. It is the same as WW in essence, but without "points". It works for me. It allows me to eat whatever I want, as long as I'm willing to sacrifice later. It helps to keep me satisfied because it doesn't put restrictions on what foods I can or can't eat.
I have had many dressing room disasters in my day -- they are miserable experiences. Sorry you went through that! I hate the feeling it creates in the pit of your stomach when you realize something doesn't fit. Bleh. Good luck!
I've posted twice recently about dieting and a new exercise pill. The posts are too long to repeat here, so I'm including links. (Hope that's okay!) "Bulking Up" is at http://blondesherry.blogspot.com/2008/08/bulking-up.html and the other, "Couches, Mice, Potatoes & Pills" is at http://blondesherry.blogspot.com/2008/08/couches-mice-potatoes-pills.html.
I really wish the world slogan could be "Healthy is Heavy!"
Oh, beware of the dressing room mirrors that are tilted on the bottom! Those give you a false "thin" look. Of course, a temporary "thin" look is ego-boosting, but I wonder if stores do this to get you to think, Hmm, that outfit looks good on me and I'm gonna buy it.
I do believe that Banana Republic, J Crew, and Old Navy are intentionally making their sizes smaller to make us feel fat!
Forget the diet! Go to stores with Vanity Sizing!! Then you can wear a full size smaller without any suffering! I like Old Navy and Express. I'm telling you, you will lose a size without even trying!
Ooh can I relate! I'm feeling good... lose a couple pounds... maybe a new outfit to celebrate! Off to the store... into the dressing with arms full... out of the dressing room and store arms empty... home to the 800 number... HELP ME ANY DIET CENTER!
I'm not really good at advice, but I do know that several smaller meals is the best thing to do. There are tons of free resources out there for exercising & diets. Good luck to you. I'd like to lose a few pounds, my problem is it is all in my belly area which for me is the hardest to get rid of!