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Skinny report
It’s been a while, so I decided to do a quick and dirty photo shoot this morning to document my ongoing Weight Watchers progress. Warning: these photos aren’t very glamorous… this is raw DD on a random Saturday morning. Enjoy. : )
First up, the scale: I weighed in this morning at a shockingly low (for me) 122.5 pounds. At 5’8″, even I will finally admit that I’m looking pretty thin at this point.
I busted out the tape measure and came up with the following measurements:
- 34.5 (widest part of bust)
- 26.0 (smallest part of waist)
- 35.0 (widest part of hips/butt)
The size 6 cargo pants that I bought in the spring (right before WW when none of my regular size 4 pants fit me anymore) can now slide on and off without even undoing the button/zipper. Needless to say, these are way too big for me to wear anymore.
The size 4 work pants that I wore to the office yesterday are sitting very low on my hips… so low, in fact, that I’m debating whether I can still wear these to work without exposing my ass every time I bend over. Also, even with my highest (4-inch) heels, I’m still stepping on the hem when I walk.
And the extra room at the waist:
My skinny jeans (size 28 waist, which I’d say is about a small size 4) fit comfortably but are no longer tight, and I wouldn’t really call them “skinny” anymore. They fit well, but after wearing them all day, they stretch out and I get a saggy butt – eww.
And there’s a bit of extra room at the waist:
I’ve been getting pretty excited about all the loose pants (and my new size 2 shorts that fit like a glove), but I kinda feel bad for one of the few victims of this transformation – my boobs. Yes, I’ve been losing boobage just like I’ve been losing weight everywhere else. Before WW, I was popping out of my A-cups and fitting comfortably into a B-cup. Now, sadly, I can’t even fill up the A-cups and my bras are hanging off me! It’s hard to see in the crappy photo below, but the black space between my boobs and the edge of the bra is just empty space that was once filled by boobage. How sad!
I’m not sure how much farther I really want to go (I’m happy with how I am now, believe it or not), but I’m absolutely terrified of gaining anything back. I’ve slowly been eating a few extra calories per day (an extra cookie here and there, dessert at a restaurant if someone will split it with me), so hopefully I’m loosening the grip on my food intake. But with that said, I’m SO happy I took the plunge and made a change – I feel like my old self again (physically anyway), feel more confident about my body, and have been eating much, much healthier than before.
Unexpected side effects (both good and bad) of the weight loss/dieting include the following:
- Digestive happiness
- Significantly clearer skin (I can count the number of zits I’ve had in the last 4 months on one hand)
- Significantly stronger nails
- Healthier hair (less breakage, less hair in the drain after a shower)
- Bony shoulders, ribs, and hips
- Loss of some muscle mass (my groceries seem heavier these days)
- Somewhat screwed up menstrual cycle (although it’s getting better)
- Heightened understanding of nutritional needs and mechanics
Overall, I think this was definitely a positive change in my life. If only I had the extra cash lying around to buy myself a whole new (smaller) wardrobe!
DD, congrats on all the positive changes that WW brought you (such as clearer skin and stronger nails). However, I hate to say this, but you are beginning to look emaciated.
And for all those who are going to say I am just jealous or whatever, I am not. I am happy with my body.
August 29th, 2009 at 11:56 amGlad that you’ve lost some weight, feel happier about your body, and got some positive changes out of it. It takes great discipline and you must feel good about yourself
I have to chime in and say, though, that you definitely should not lose anymore weight!! The biggest red flag is that you’ve started to have irregular menstrual cycles because of it. It is also a alarming that you’re feeling terrified of gaining back anything (even though a few extra lbs would look great on you) and that you’re not sure how much farther you want to go…meaning, you’re thinking about losing even more?! Losing more would make you look too bony, imho, and you’re tall too.
Good luck!
August 29th, 2009 at 2:42 pmdon’t lose any more, hon. at my leanest I was 122lbs but I’m 5’6″… I know how painful it was to get there. You are puh-lenty lean right now. If you lose more you stand the risk of just looking skeletal.
and that’s not to say “congrats on the success and all the hard work that led to success”.. you’ve done more than most of society is capable of. You deserve kudos for it.
now, its no longer about appearance but about health, right? Maintain your health. At the end of the day, its all any of us really has.
have you considered taking up some weight training to get a bit of definition on that now lean form? I’d highly recommend it (go check my blog if you haven’t already, check out the other pages (about, contact, etc), I have some other pics up on those pages). Guys seem to really dig women with some muscle definition, too!!
luv
August 29th, 2009 at 3:22 pmGWNN
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Wowza.
I’m at 133.3 as of this morning (5’3″). Of all the things I’m afraid of, losing boobs is the biggest – I’m currently a D cup, and I don’t want them to go away!
August 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pmHoney´s last blog ..A Love Styles Exercise
Overall, like you said, it seems to be working out for you! You look fabulous if not a teeny bit on the too-tiny side, but it’s nice to hear you recognize that you need to stop at some point and let yourself have the lovely guilty pleasures sans the guilt. It’s always good to see people losing weight and getting healthy the right way. And you don’t look too bad in the boobage area either, considering! I was well into the pre-teen training bra stage when I was in the 120s (I’m not even two inches shorter than you), and a little is enough if that’s what you’re rocking! And so much kinder on the back, lol. Maybe it’s time to invest in a nice belt or two instead of a full-on new wardrobe?
August 29th, 2009 at 7:03 pmIf you’re careful about coming off the diet, then trust me the weight *will* stay off.
The yo-yo effect is probably at the back of your mind. I don’t think that will happened because (in your own words) you’ve gained a heightened understanding of nutritional needs.
And speaking as a guy I do agree that you are looking mighty lean now.
Also the picture where your knickers are peeking through is damn hot.
~ Tony
August 31st, 2009 at 6:05 pmI want to do deliciously dirty things to you every time you post photos — and I’m talking just released from prison and am told I only have 4 hours left to live dirty things.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:41 amAll – Thanks for the compliments on my newly-lean body and for the concern about my health & wellness. Trust me, I am certainly aware of the fact that I’m starting to get kind of bony and a little “too thin,” but I’ll be the first to admit that losing weight seems to be an addiction that I just can’t shake. I know that I’ve developed a bit of an unhealthy attitude about food, and I know that I have to work to change that. It’s much easier said than done. However, I *have* started to make small changes and hope I am on the right path… we’ll see how it goes. : )
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I love that when you click on the pictures, they open another page with an even bigger pic. Hee hee, if I click on the boob shot, it takes up MY ENTIRE SCREEN. Awesome.
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You look hot!
August 20th, 2010 at 6:24 pm