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Post by melodyesch on Mar 25, 2016 14:27:59 GMT
We're going to France in 2 months for vacation and I was pulling the clothes out that I want to wear and realized that I can't button the pants. They fit everywhere else but the button just won't quite make it. Close, but no cigar. Not only that my rain coat is a tad snug in the arms.
DH and I had decided we really need to step up our walking so that we'll be more acclimated when we get there, but now I'm going to have to really get on the stick with eating right. Surely in 2 months I can do well enough to be able to fit comfortably in my clothes??? I DO NOT want to have to buy new clothes.
So wish me luck, please.
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Post by scrapperal on Mar 25, 2016 14:30:49 GMT
Good for you for planning ahead! Two months is totally doable. Good luck!
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 25, 2016 14:34:57 GMT
Good luck!
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Post by gar on Mar 25, 2016 14:35:24 GMT
You can do it:smile:
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Post by Mary_K on Mar 25, 2016 14:43:27 GMT
12 pounds in 2 months - YOU CAN DO IT!  Mary K |
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 25, 2016 14:47:37 GMT
You've got this! 2 months is totally doable!
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Post by MaryMary on Mar 25, 2016 14:48:59 GMT
I've lost 15 pounds since February, so totally obtainable.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 25, 2016 14:51:25 GMT
Cut down salt, carbs and dairy. Up the veggies, salad and lean proteins. You will be able to button those pants in no time! Have a great trip!
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Post by Basket1lady on Mar 25, 2016 15:09:36 GMT
Two months is very doable. And it's smart--there is so much walking over there, even using the metro. You will be glad that you did it.
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 25, 2016 15:15:05 GMT
Two months is totally doable! Get into a walking routine now, plus cut out most of the extra carbs -- the ice cream, chips, crackers, that kind of stuff. Don't give up wine (if you drink it) because you are going to France after all!  But cut down. Like if you usually have two glasses then have only one. If you usually have two pieces of toast then have only one. Rice and stir fry? Add extra veggies and eat half the rice you usually have. My philosophy is not to totally give up anything (unless of course a doctor told me to), but just to cut out most "bad" stuff (I still eat chocolate, just in smaller amounts) and cut down on the other things. Also, if you are so inclined you could start doing some crunches, pilates type exercises... Toning up those muscles really helps how everything looks. |
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Post by KelleeM on Mar 25, 2016 15:20:51 GMT
I'm confident that you can do it!! We'll be expecting pictures of Paris!
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Post by chaosisapony on Mar 25, 2016 16:24:19 GMT
Ugh I hate that! Two months gives you plenty of time to fit back into your clothes. I started dieting and doing light exercise Jan 5th and by early February all of my clothes that were tight were fitting great and now in March I have gone down one size. |
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Post by melodyesch on Mar 25, 2016 16:47:15 GMT
Thanks for all of the responses. I feel like I should be able to do it. I have worked at home this week because I haven't felt well and I never do as well when working at home. So Monday I will be back in the office working and I'm much better about regulating food then since I only eat the healthy food that I pack.
I am so excited about this trip but know I have got to seriously increase my walking. We've been once before and the amount of walking was just unbelievable. We'll be one week in Normandy/Brittany and one full week in Paris. Eeek!
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Post by sugarmama on Mar 25, 2016 16:52:44 GMT
I got the app My Fitness Pal and have been logging my food. It's an eye-opener--especially the calories from eating out! Anyway, like you, I put on a pair of pants and couldn't button them. One week later, I could button them, but not comfortably. I exercise regularly, so in my case, it was all about the food. I love to snack throughout the day, so I'm trying to cut down on that and make better snacking choices, in addition to better choices at meal times.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Mar 25, 2016 16:57:12 GMT
they still fit you, just not as comfortable as you'd like-- you certainly can do it!  And good on you for planning ahead and checking your wardrobe, etc. now, so you can make sure you have everything you need / want to take. We never think to do things like that ahead of time, and end up scrambling to shop for something specific at the last minute... |
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Post by jayfab on Mar 25, 2016 17:18:32 GMT
You can do it!!! I second the My Fitness Pal app. It really holds me accountable.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 25, 2016 17:20:11 GMT
not only can you do it but your pants might be roomy enough to make up for all the yummy French treats you will be having!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 17:20:20 GMT
You can do it or you could just move the button!!
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Post by anniefb on Mar 25, 2016 17:44:35 GMT
You can definitely do it!
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Post by lindas on Mar 25, 2016 19:46:40 GMT
We're going on vacation in early June too and I need to drop 8-10lbs by then. I know I can do it and so can you!
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But cut down. Like if you usually have two glasses then have only one. If you usually have two pieces of toast then have only one. Rice and stir fry? Add extra veggies and eat half the rice you usually have.
