Thought i would measure myself after 5 weeks since last time...shocker increase on my bust! haha

[alwaysstartingagain]

Hello everyone,

So its 7 weigh ins today and i nearly...very nearly got my target to mini goal. (missed it by 0.5lb). I decided to lose 1 stone 6lbs in the summer holidays and i lost 1 stone 5.5 so am happy. I will find it easier when i am in a routine next week and i intend to start walking somewhere...even if its to a shop.

I have set myself another target of 1 stone l lb by November 20th, which is more than do able in 11 weeks. That is when i am seeing my son again and he has no idea i have started to lose weight and he is the reason i finally kicked myself to do so. His disappointment and worry only reflected what i felt for myself and i have worked hard on the mental side of things since undergoing a lot over the last 4 years.

Anyway, the purpose for this post was to see if i have made any difference in the inch department. So here goes.

5 weeks ago i measured....53 hips today i measure...50.04...nearly 3 inch loss

44 and a bit waist ...today...42inch...2 inch loss

44 bust ...today ... ermm put on 1 inch?? haha...45 inch

15.4 arm ....today...14.2 inch

and 29 leg.....(my old waist size!!! ) today... 27 inch...2 inch loss

so 5 weeks loss is 8 inch...plus the one gain...7 inch overall...not bad going

I am now in a size 18 stretch jeans (don't think 18 jeans will fit but i will try them and see) and a 20 top is getting a tad big but not in a 18 yet.

This post will just show me my progress on the way and i will do another one on the 1st October after 4 weeks of routine.

[nteapea]

You are achieving wonderful things alwaysstartingagain well done😀

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to nteapea]

Thank you....it will take a year but i am staying x

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to alwaysstartingagain]

Taking a long term view is perfect alwaysstartingagain 😊 Your son will be so proud ❤️

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to IndigoBlue61]

I so hope so, I cant wait to see his face again x

[IndigoBlue61]

It's really interesting to see how the inches disappear!! Very well done alwaysstartingagain 😊

I don't mean to disillusion you but my boobs look even bigger now there's less of the rest of me!! Lol 😂 My bra size has gone from a 40c to a 36e for eeeeek!!

Clothes sizes are also interesting, it's great to see smaller clothes isn't it?

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Oh boy, lol...I have always had a chest I try and hide, to think of it growing hahaha. Smaller clothes are great, now to get them 16s which I intend to be when I see him x

[RG07 Maintainer]

congratulations to you I'm sure your son will be proud of you when you next meet up

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to RG07]

Just to see him see am trying and I want him to be proud of me as I am him will be enough. I don't think he will be proud until I show I have got to goal and stayed there but I think he will be impressed and less disappointed for sure x

[Dipper in reply to alwaysstartingagain]

I'm sure he will be really proud of you x

[Hidden]

You have done a fabulous job!!!! So proud of you! 😀

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to Hidden]

Aww thank you Mel, that means a lot x

[Dipper]

Hey alwaysstartingagain that is great well done, it must give you such a boost. By the time you see your son again you will notice even more of a difference.

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to Dipper]

Hey dipper,

I am sure it was you who suggested the photo and measurements, its a good job I listened because I don't feel or see a difference yet but knowing its off the inches and scales shows its working...so thank you x

[blackbeauty99]

You have done fantastic, well done!!!

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to blackbeauty99]

Thank you x

[ArgyllGirl Healthy BMI]

Fantastic achievements in the inch loss and weight loss departments. I'm sure your son will be amazed when you see him. Keep up the great work.

[DRS54]

Very well done! Maybe you just measured slightly differently upstairs today - or if you are doing weights, maybe things have perked up a bit? Anyway, a shining example for perseverance - bet your son will be very surprised - you could always take him shopping for a new outfit for you! All the best for the next stage.

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to DRS54]

Thank you DRS54, the next clothing I get will be 16s that way I wont waste my money when am not in 18s for long x

[DRS54 in reply to alwaysstartingagain]

So here's to the 16s for when your son gets back!

[Iwilldothisthisyear Restart March 2024 Host Restart Oct 2024 Restart Feb 2024]

Well done xxx

[Hidden]

You are doing really well - yep I agree it is easier when you are in your routine - I was out of mine last week and it show

[alwaysstartingagain in reply to Hidden]

Well we can all get back on it this week and hopefully it will reflect in next weeks weigh ins. x