Category Archives: size 8

Progress pics

Just a couple progress pics. Since I talk about my size 8s, here is one. Ignore the goofy smile. I actually took these of myself, after finally figuring out how to do the auto picture taker on my camera (2 years later).

We all know how much I love this photo:

From the other day. I have to say that I still don’t see it completely. I know that I am a lot thinner. 110 pounds thinner.

I really don’t know how to make my mind’s eye change. Does anyone have any suggestions on how you did it? And also note, to anyone who is afraid of strength training – I love to lift, but I don’t look hulky, and I am totally in love with my biceps! LOL! In fact, I know that strength training is what got me to size 8, even though I am still 5 pounds above goal, and according to BMI – I am overweight. Gotta love BMI.

Who's a size 8?? I am!!!

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This is why I take measurements every month. With my new workout program, the scale has stayed put this month. However, I got out my incentive pair of size 8 black jeans – and they fit! I didn’t have to lay down to zip them up, or get out the Spanx (I don’t even own any LOL). Starting size – 24, now ****ing size 8. SIZE 8!!!!!!!!!

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New clothes

Well, the Good Will shop got bumped up to today, since we needed to get our supplies earlier than expected! John dropped me off at Good Will while he picked up our stuff.

Shopping was a bit frustrating. Pants are a real problem. I can’t find pants that don’t gap a lot at the waist. I can use a belt, but sometimes the gap is so much that the fabric gets all bunched up with a belt. Anyway, I got a pair of size 12 shorts, and then 2 pairs of pants. One a size 10!! These went on a bit tight, but they are 10 petite, so the length was perfect. I should be fitting in those nicely in a few pounds (or another 6 5Ks LOL!). I also put on a pair of size 8. I could not believe it! Those were pretty snug, but I bought them anyway, since I will be in those in the fall when it is cooler. Couple pairs of incentive pants! I also bought a shirt. All this for less than $18!! And the shorts were brand new. Pretty cool.

Bowflex workout today:
Arms:
Seated Shoulder Press: 3 sets, 10 reps each at 30 pounds
French Press: 3 sets, 10 reps each at 25 pounds
Lying triceps extension: 3 sets, 10 reps each at 30 pounds
Standing Bicep curls: 3 sets, 10 reps each at 30 pounds

Chest/abs:
Bench Press: 3 sets, 10 reps each at 45 pounds
Ab Crunch: 3 sets, 10 reps each at 35 pounds