Comments on: You can always bitch about something

By: PastaQueen

PastaQueen — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:43:17 +0000

yo – Hey, sorry I’m slow replying to you on this. I haven’t posted my meal plans or exercise routines anywhere. I believe everyone needs to tailor a diet and work-out routine that fits their life, so I don’t want someone to try exactly what I’m doing, have it not work, and then get completely discouraged. Plus I find those nitty gritty details make somewhat boring blog entries (as to apposed to the ones where I just whine, like this one :]). Thanks for the compliment though!

By: Rosemary Grace

Rosemary Grace — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:25:02 +0000

Oh, all legit whining.

I hadn’t thought of the BMR reduction thing, DAMMIT! Though it does give a numeric explanation as to why it’s so much harder to loose the “last” 10-20lb above goal weight (or for someone who’s only trying to loose that much total). I suppose we can all counteract the drop in BMR a little by doing muscle building exercise, which will help with the skin thing too.

By: amyt

amyt — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:25:05 +0000

i bought some new jeans last saturday. but thursday they didn’t fit anymore. you expect change but that was just cruel.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:30:27 +0000

I’ve found that my sewing box has become my best friend. We just don’t have much money, and certainly not enough to warrant buying new clothes very often. So, I had to sit down and begin altering my clothes, even my bras. Though it can take a bit of work, it has saved us lots of money, and I feel pretty happy to know that I downsized my clothes all by myself. (See, I’m not real great with sewing.) Maybe you could give it a try sometime? You might have some wonderful talent in your fingers! :o )

By: Melissa Turner

Melissa Turner — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:31:41 +0000

Oh, I can totally sympathize. I’ve lost 63 lbs. since last August, and I have a rule that I don’t spend more than $10 on any one item of clothing. I’m wearing a hand-me-down coat, because I’m not dropping a wad of cash for a nice wool one like I used to have, because, well, I won’t be able to wear it next year.

I bought most of my clothes from Lane Bryant in the past, but now, even their smallest size – 14 – is too big. I’m right now wearing clothes bought in the regular-size section of stores, and it’s a wonderful feeling.

And the eating thing – I’ve realized since I’ve been losing weight what a drug eating is for me – I’ve actually been sad that I couldn’t eat more. That pleasure response is a strong, strong motivator, and one that isn’t easy to break.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:02:25 +0000

I wish I had these problems. I hope to have them soon as I am despondant where I am now. Love your blog by the way….

By: kathryn

kathryn — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:36:19 +0000

When I was working in the city, there was a plus sized clothes near my tram stop and they would always have really cool clothes in the window. Because their sizing is so big, even the smallest size they stock is now way too big for me. You try bitching about that and getting sympathy!

By: kalmia

kalmia — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:22:43 +0000

That is so fabulous that you’re not hungry all the time. After a couple of years of eating well and exercising, you appear to have retrained your appestat. I’ve never known if that was possible, so it’s good news indeed to see that it can be done. You are forging new ground, and many of us here are following behind in your footsteps. I have never in my life got as far in a healthy weight loss plan as I am now. I attribute it to your example.

By: crankybee

crankybee — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:57:39 +0000

Hey, I was just whining the other day about this!!! I’ve only lost 13kg (er…I think that’s about 28 pounds?) but because I am actively tryingt to loose weight, I can’t just eat anything I want! I really miss eating as much food as I please!

And yo, “obsessed” with Pastaqueen’s website? Oh dear…that’s a bit…single white female! LOL!

By: yo

yo — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:43:12 +0000

Pastaqueen, I am obsessed with your website, but where can I find out what your exercise routine / general eating plan is?

Like, I know you do South Beach, but is there any post anywhere that has sort of, your ordinary meal plan from an ordinary day, and the sort of workouts you do?

You look so damn good!