NSV at the mall
So, out of desperation, I finally went clothes shopping yesterday. Even though I work from home most of the time, I can no longer live on one pair of pants, one work-appropriate shirt, one pair of workout pants and a few tee shirts. I hate the mall, but took my wife Haley with me, and made it though ok. Went into some stores that I never thought were for me. Some still aren't, and some I'm not even sure what they are for, but I went in none-the-less and checked out what they have. After all, all I've worn is polo shirts and jeans for the past several years, so I don't even know what I want. The intimidation factor was huge, but lessened as the afternoon wore on.
Here are my stats: BEFORE vs. AFTER surgery
Pants: Size 22/24 -> Size 8. crazy.
Shirts: Size 2X -> MEDIUM
Bra: 42H (what the hell is "H"?) -> 34D
Since 1/3/13, when I started working out:
Neck: 15.75" -> 14.25" (started at 19", which was the size of rented tux I got 2 years ago)
Shoulders: 43.5" -> 39.25"
Waist: 37.5" -> 32"
Hip: 43.5" -> 38.5"
Bicep: 11" -> 11" no change but now they are full of muscle!
I can't believe it. Really, every time I walk by the mirror I stop and oogle. I just can't believe it's me. If I hadn't been working out the past five months, I'd probably be a size bigger but even that would be fine with me. It's great to be "normal".
Just wanted to claim a public victory for myself. Thanks for reading.
Ginger
VSG 10/26/12 • HEIGHT 5'4"
GW = 140 lbs met Month 9
CW = 133 lbs
Loss per Month: 8 > 9 > 7 > SURGERY > 15 > 10 > 10 > 10 > 7 > 5 > 6 > 6 > 5 > 5 > 0
It works if you work it; it sorta works if you sorta work it; and it doesn't work if you don't work it.
