2010 Beat Belly Bulge!!

[mauimagic]

Pam I just started the sugar habit after DD was born 24 years ago - before that I never craved sugar and hated chocolate. Now everything is messed up and has stayed that way. Let's work on this together!!

[peanut]

I'm afraid to measure myself. I'm actually waiting until the 15th to do a measuring session. I need DH or someone to help me. I haven't been doing well. The sugar craving for me comes from my meds. They set up real carb cravings. And this time of year is bad. I try to limit as much as possible, and use artificial or natural sweeteners if I need them. And I try to eat fruit when I first get the cravings. Sometimes that stops them...sometimes not. Apples and grapes are my favourites. Sometimes oranges.

I have not been getting enough exercise. Today I was fighting a cold bug of some sort and didn't get my exercise. I am trying to do at least 10 minutes a day of something...even if it's just walking around the house, up and down stairs...whatever...just 10 minutes non-stop with my heart rate elevated.

[mauimagic]

Peanut, sometimes when we are not feeling well it''s hard to do anything physical. As long as we are doing the best that we can everyday - we cannot ask anything more of ouselves!! And look at all the great things that you do!!

[ruderring]

Keep working at it you can do it. We are here for you. Sounds like you are really trying and that is excellent. I haven't measured in quite a while. I guess I should. My meds are just about done. Yeah!! 2 more weeks of steroids and then I can go off of them unless I have an other episode with my eating. Weird allergies are causing some of my weight problems and now I am starting to lose because I know what I am allergic to. Almost to the 5 pound mark. Hopefully this week I'll make it. Hope everyone else is doing well. Blessings to all, Becky

[mauimagic]

Great going Becky!! It really does help to have support!!

[peanut]

Well I finally measured myself!

Waist: 38"
Bust: 43"
Hips: 46"
Upper Arm: 13.5"
Thigh: 24.5"
Calf: 16"

Weight: 182.2 lbs.
Height: 5'1"

Now I can see exactly how chubby I am! Having said that, the measurements are either less than or the same as this spring. Mostly less than. So that is good. And my weight is finally going down again.

I find if I get in my exercise clothes first thing in the morning I'm more likely to exercise. I've done that for the past two days. Today I had an appointment first thing, so didn't do it. But I'm off now to change and work out!

[Mrs.Mayhem]

Hello i am new to Frugal Village and I started the Lose a Lb a week challenge today so I will check my measurements weekly. Today I measured my waist and it is 36 inches. No wonder I have the muffin top hanging over my belly. LOLOLOL

[QM]

I'll join this challenge too. I couldn't find the right kind of sewing ruler thingy, so I took a piece of thread, measured it around me, cut it where the ends joined and measured it with a ruler. I'm 33.5 inches around my waist. Do you measure it just under the belly button where the bulgey area is? I'm about 5'4-3/4" in height. I'd like to go down an inch or two to flatten my belly.

[peanut]

QM: I measure level with my belly button. I used to measure the narrowest part between my bust and my hips, but that has shifted upwards over the years. So now I measure level with the belly button.