The Skinny on Me

As I like to say, I have certain size stigmas, also known as I won’t buy clothes unless I can buy them in certain sizes. 

Case in point, the perfect New Year’s Eve dress that I found at H&M (I would totally post a pic, but it was no where to be found online). Being the optimistic person that I am, I tried it on in a size 10. It didn’t fit, at all. Well, it fit over my fat ass, but did not, I repeat DID NOT, come anywhere close to zipping up. So, rather than trying it on in a 12, I can’t get it, because the number 12 seems too big. 

Last night, I finally got around to taking my measurements, and first thing this morning, I stepped on the scale. 

• Current Weight: 174 lbs (-2lbs)
• Neck: 14”
• Bust: 41”
• Chest: 35” (below the breast)
• Waist: 33”
• Hips: 44” (maybe 41” — I’m not quite sure where if the first number was taken too low, taking part of my ass into account)

Now that I actually know the numbers, I’ve been perusing the sizing charts of several stores. It’s embarrassing. 

• Forever 21 — I don’t actually shop here anymore after a sales associate told me to shop in their plus-size section (talk about rude). According to their size chart, I’m too big for their normal line (by 1-2 inches, depending on chest, waist, hips, etc). But get this, I’m too f-ing small for their Forever 21+ sizes (by, wait for it, 1-2 inches.) 
• Old Navy — Working our way up, according to their size chart, I would wear somewhere between 12, 14 and 16 (based off waist and hip measurements) for bottoms. Ouch, a 14. (Going back to my size stigmas, I never, ever, ever buy anything over a size 12).  For dresses, tops and outwear, I’d wear either a size 14 (L) or 16 (XL). Their bra measurements are just wacko. According to their measuring guide, I’d wear a 40A, when I know for a fact that I wear a 36DD. 
• H&M — For tops and bottoms, I’m looking at a solid large (16). Bummer. 

Wow, just wow. The more I look at this, I’m stunned that I even have clothes that still fit. My two go-to pair of jeans are sizes 11/12 and 12. My skirts are typically around a size 12 (Hell, the one I’m wearing today is a size 8, but I’m wearing it at my waist) My tank tops are all larges. 

On a positive note, I went for a three mile run/walk last night in 41:00 at a 13:34 min/mile pace, AND I weighed in at 174 this morning, meaning I lost two pounds! 

My goals this week:

• Lose 2 pounds (come on 172, I want to be <170lbs by Thanksgiving)
• Stick to no more than 2 drink per night rule (I may have gone a wee bit overboard Saturday night)
• Eat out less
• Complete C25k Week 2 (if running after work, continue run/walk for three miles)
• Walk three miles/workout to workout video after work 2 nights this week
• Drink more water!

Happy Monday everyone! What are your goals for the week?

Don, don, doooooooon

Let’s be real, the scale is an evil, evil thing. It may seem all nonchalant and carefree, but don’t let it’s sweet facade fool ya, it’s evil. Unfortunately, it’s a necessary evil, especially when it comes to our weight-loss goals and overall health. 

That being said, I try to limit my one-on-one time with the scale. I find that either I become obsessed with the numbers, more than the actual weight-loss progress, or that seeing little to no change only discourages me from keeping on healthy town train. 

My Plan:

Weight myself once a week using Wii Fit to help monitor/track my progress

Yea, I don’t actually own a real scale either. But with Wii Fit, you get the visual mortification of watching your Mii plump up as the scale shows your weight. It’s horrible. 

Hopefully, this works. I really don’t want to have to a) buy a scale or b) use Wii Fit all the time for daily weigh-ins. Also, I really want to avoid being consumed by the number. It’s not about the number; it’s about the look and feel of the new you! 

Starting weight: 176 lbs (on Oct. 30)
Height: 5’6.5”
BMI: 28 (yikes!) 

My Overall Goals:

• To be happy with the way I look
• To get a better handle on my blood sugar issues (I’ll get into that one later)
• To weigh below 150 
• To change my life for the better