Does having smaller sized clothing in your closet motivate you to lose weight? I purposefully bought a pair of really cute slacks that are too tight, thinking that it would spur me to lose those few extra pounds. Now I'm not too sure of my theory. :ilikefrenchfries:

Just wondering how you all think......

Does having smaller sized clothing in your closet motivate you to lose weight? I purposefully bought a pair of really cute slacks that are too tight, thinking that it would spur me to lose those few extra pounds. Now I'm not too sure of my theory. :ilikefrenchfries:

Just wondering how you all think......

life's too short...eat frenchfries...

That doesn't work for me. When I pull out my skinny girl clothes it just annoys me so I have to self soothe with some cookies. :drama: :lol:

The only thing that keeps me from really getting huge is that I am too lazy to shop for bigger clothes so if things start getting really snug I back off the feed bag for a while. :dance:

Does having smaller sized clothing in your closet motivate you to lose weight? I purposefully bought a pair of really cute slacks that are too tight, thinking that it would spur me to lose those few extra pounds. Now I'm not too sure of my theory. :ilikefrenchfries:

Just wondering how you all think......

I do that (of course not right now :lol:) But I would pick up a dress, pants, blouse etc... that was a bit snug and that was motivation for me. Especially if there was an upcoming function I wanted to wear it too.

Also when I lost a lot of my weight I would always get rid of the bigger clothes. Not box them up but actually get rid of them so that way if I ever started to slip I didnt have those to fall back on.

:ireallylikeBailey's&KaluahTrifleyumyum:

I have tons of small clothes from when I lost 60 pounds. I've gained some back...and I hate the way I look but I have very little motivation. I keep trying and failing. :mad:

All the great chefs have some meat on them (most of them, anyway). They like to cook and they like to eat.

This is my excuse :yay:

Does having smaller sized clothing in your closet motivate you to lose weight? I purposefully bought a pair of really cute slacks that are too tight, thinking that it would spur me to lose those few extra pounds. Now I'm not too sure of my theory. :ilikefrenchfries:

Just wondering how you all think......

I need a buff personal trainer that will make me cry daily.... :drama:

Does having smaller sized clothing in your closet motivate you to lose weight? I purposefully bought a pair of really cute slacks that are too tight, thinking that it would spur me to lose those few extra pounds. Now I'm not too sure of my theory. :ilikefrenchfries:

Just wondering how you all think......

Depends on how much you spend on them.. haha. Before you want to eat something "bad" like say, french fries, SIT naked infront of a mirror then decide if you still want the fries.

My most favorite jeans I bought either shortly before or after my oldest was born (i.e. almost 8 years ago). Three years ago I put on a honkin 20 lbs which is a lot on my frame. I refused to get rid of those jeans because I love them like no other. About 6 months ago I finally fit in them again. :yahoo: I purge clothes very easily. Too big or small I have no problem getting rid of them.

Depends on how much you spend on them.. haha. Before you want to eat something "bad" like say, french fries, SIT naked infront of a mirror then decide if you still want the fries.

This will really go over well at the McDonald's :yay:

This will really go over well at the McDonald's :yay:

:lmao:

I'm back in SIZE 4!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Yes and no.

I have a closet full of clothes from when I was down at my lowest. I gained weight and had to go up a few sizes. I HATE it with a passion. Working on losing it AGAIN...so I won't throw the smaller clothes away.

I'm back in SIZE 4!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Good on ya!:cheers:
I had to buy new tux after my 20lb drop.:getdown: Oh yeah it looks gooooood too.

My motivation to lose my weight this year was that I was just tired of looking like crap. I had always been very active and pretty fit but I'd let myself go over the past few years. I looked in the mirror while getting ready to get in the shower one day and was absolutely repulsed by what I saw. I have pics of me @ my heaviest (198) and it was all from my waist up to my chest :barf: It's mostly gone now but I've stopped working out and it's creeping back on me slowly but surely. I started playing rec league soccer this fall to help with the competitive juices that still flow and while my mind may think that I'm 25 my body tends to disagree so to that extent I'll be reclaiming my gym in a few weeks so I can get back to the workout habit that I was rocking earlier this year.

I'm back in SIZE 4!!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

:duel:

Rub it in!!

I don't buy smaller clothes to get into, but I will not buy a larger size, so that is my motivation. :lol: .

After 40, the metabolism catches up. I am not overweight, but have those target areas I need to work on by toning up, etc. I like to use different types of toning methods, but I am also a big fan of cardio type/aerobic exercise. I also watch what I eat so I don't overeat or pig out on a regular basis. :fairfoodthisweekend: :lol:

Anyhoo, I needed to boost what I did at home for exercise, so I joined Total Fitness For Women in PF. They have a special going on right now. I think it's only $79. until Dec. I paid $100. from Aug-Dec. AND I will only pay $20. a month after that - no contract - until whenever! That's a bargain!! I can take aerobic classes or use the weights, bikes, etc. I can already see some toning results from the aerobics classes, too. :yahoo:



*I am not affilated with TFFW in any way!

I have a pair of 34 Levi's I have had for 6 years thinking "one day". I think I will save them for Boy.

I have a friend with Breast Cancer and we signed up in January to do the 60 mile 3day walk (NEXT WEEKEND!!) so in January I started taking some awesome vitamins...walking and dieting...lost 43lbs in 4 months...127 lbs (I am happy staying there)...started running....I run one 5K race a month so I will keep it up. If I have a race coming I will run and try to get my best time so I won't slack off....do what is the best motivator for you. it is so worth it when you reach your goal weight and can keep it !. I am 42 ,had a hysterectomy at 38 ...metabolism was null...but with the vitamins and exercise I was able to get smaller than I have ever been.size 6!!

I have a friend with Breast Cancer and we signed up in January to do the 60 mile 3day walk (NEXT WEEKEND!!) so in January I started taking some awesome vitamins...walking and dieting...lost 43lbs in 4 months...127 lbs (I am happy staying there)...started running....I run one 5K race a month so I will keep it up. If I have a race coming I will run and try to get my best time so I won't slack off....do what is the best motivator for you. it is so worth it when you reach your goal weight and can keep it !. I am 42 ,had a hysterectomy at 38 ...metabolism was null...but with the vitamins and exercise I was able to get smaller than I have ever been.size 6!!

What types of vitamins are you taking?

I need a buff personal trainer that will make me cry daily.... :drama:

I can bop you in the nose daily??

Will that help?

These (http://www.bakerella.com/pumpkin-pie-bites/) look good. I want to make some!


And that is why it's hard for me to lose weight. :ohwell:

What types of vitamins are you taking?


They are called Vitality Essentials...( I take the vitality 4)

has a multi vitamin,calcium,florify(good digestion) and cell wise ( good antioxidant formula) they are geared for adults over 30 and those looking for maximum antioxodant support or those concered about nutrient absorption.they are 85% soluble in the intestine and are up to 10 times more suluble than one a day and centrum.also generates 5 times fewer free radicals than centrum and one a day...I like that I am getting the vitamins I am suppose to .....I get my moneys worth. My energy has shot through the roof.

[QUOTE=Cowgirl;3989794]These (http://www.bakerella.com/pumpkin-pie-bites/) look good. I want to make some!


I have a good low fat pumpkin muffn recipe if you want it.I make them into mini muffins 35 cal each

I can bop you in the nose daily??

Will that help?

Prolly would. Just make it hurt.

I recently went shopping for new jeans and found myself needing a size 4. I refused to buy them; I went for the 6. I've lost about 25 pounds in the last few months and I do not want to get any smaller.

I find myself stopping at Chipotle's about 2-3 times a week. The one thing I've noticed that not only is their food really good, but their customers are generally "big boned". :lol:

That doesn't work for me. When I pull out my skinny girl clothes it just annoys me so I have to self soothe with some cookies. :drama: :lol:

The only thing that keeps me from really getting huge is that I am too lazy to shop for bigger clothes so if things start getting really snug I back off the feed bag for a while. :dance:

Exactly. When my favorite jeans get too tight I slow down on the carbs.

When I beep while backing up I skip the mid afternoon Snickers

I refuse to buy bigger clothes. or any new clothes at all until I can fit into the ones I have. Buying bigger clothes is permission to get bigger in my eyes. So in college i went a whole semester wearing sweat pants until I finally fit in my jeans again. It worked though..going to a party in pj pants is a super motivator.

When I beep while backing up I skip the mid afternoon Snickers

I just heard a backup beeper...Pete are you in my 'hood? :eyebrow:

When I beep while backing up I skip the mid afternoon Snickers

I love the junk that's in your trunk.

I love the junk that's in your trunk.

I'm still amazed you were able to find your missing watch!

These (http://www.bakerella.com/pumpkin-pie-bites/) look good. I want to make some!


And that is why it's hard for me to lose weight. :ohwell:

ooohhh, do those look good, and they are so cute!!!

They are called Vitality Essentials...( I take the vitality 4)

has a multi vitamin,calcium,florify(good digestion) and cell wise ( good antioxidant formula) they are geared for adults over 30 and those looking for maximum antioxodant support or those concered about nutrient absorption.they are 85% soluble in the intestine and are up to 10 times more suluble than one a day and centrum.also generates 5 times fewer free radicals than centrum and one a day...I like that I am getting the vitamins I am suppose to .....I get my moneys worth. My energy has shot through the roof.

Where do they sell these? I am looking for a really good vitamin!

And lastly, food for thought.... (with thanks to Lenny for posting elsewhere)

These Bodies are Beautiful at Every Size: Health & Fitness: glamour.com (http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/2009/10/these-bodies-are-beautiful-at-every-size)

I was measured for my Tux back in March and decided I wanted to drop a few sizes and it worked. I had to get a smaller size a few weeks back.