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Usually all companies create their own "industry standard" which is based off of what they choose to be their size 20, 22, etc. I know that all stores differ in size, but if you look on the customer service section of any of their sites, you can find measurements for what each of the sizes are. They strictly adhere to those standards (depending on the company.) Like Lane Bryant for example. Because they design their own label, all garments are designed in house to adhere to that pre-determined sizing standard. Stores that buy other brands do not do this. Hope that helps.

Quote: Originally Posted by OROBride1008 I'm so excited. I've never been at the top before. What I did differently this week was I started to count calories. It may seem like a pain in the but to measure everything out but I put myself on a 1500 calorie diet and I exercise and it is working. I have P90X so I do that. I also just ordered Core Rythms, the latin dancing dvds. I will let you know how it is once I get it. Thanks for all the support. I couldn't do this without you all. Let's keep it going ladies. We can do this!!! Congrats! Keep telling us your weight loss secrets! I need all the help I can get.

So, my ticker is finally correct for total loss. I originally lost 12lbs when I started working out 2 months ago. I hurt my knee so I couldn't work out for 2 weeks, and ate like a beast over Easter weekend, which made me gain back 7 lbs! Now because of this contest I "re-lost" the weight I gained back, plus an additional pound. So I have lost 13 lbs total, but only 8 of it was during this contest. Thank god for this as motivation!

What is my problem? I just ate Taco Bell. I need to think about that $600 bananas every time I pull up to the drive thru.

Quote: Originally Posted by paraisobeachbride2009 Ugh, are any of you girls short-waisted by any chance? I am and it is the bane of my existence, shirts always fit strange because of this and I basically look like I have no torso so I'm always trying to find clothes that will give me the "illusion" of having a long body. Short body, long legs....sigh, why can't I have both? I guess I'm borderline plus too, I can wear anything from size 8 to 12, it's so crazy! Hmmmm....I'm not sure. What about an empire waist. It will fit up on the bust area, then because it floats away from the body you won't need to worry about fit in the rest of the torso.

I am borderline plus size, so I get the advantage of shopping at both plus stores and regular size stores, since they plus stores start at size 12 and I'm a 14/16. Lane Bryant is awesome because they have really nice bras. You know....not plain grandma ones, or ones that your boobs spill out the middle when you bend over. I hate how bras are made for smaller people. They NEVER fit right! Also,definitely check out Torrid. They are owned by Hot Topic, and they carry more "edgy" stuff.

What about a cruise? That way you can keep it all-inclusive. Or maybe even Florida, like Key West. That way you know for sure that you won't run into any problems.

I ordered it on Amazon last week and it came in only 2 days. I did it Sunday and today, and I had to use the handicap bar in the restroom to lower myself to pee! My legs are KILLING! I can't wait to see the results after 30 days.

OMG Savannah, you always crack me up! I really need to start doing this. It breaks my heart, but I need to be able to resist his cries. I will let you know how it works out. Thank you for making me laugh!

Your pics are gorgeous! Has anyone ever told you that you look like Christina Applegate?

I'm also an October bride! My wedding is in Bermuda though. My colors are a little boring compared to everyone's fun, bright colors. I am keeping it mostly white, with accents in beige and brown. We are using all natural decor elements like bamboo, branches, raffia and shells. The girls' dresses are really light aqua. Congrats everyone! It's coming up very soon!

Ugh. I'm afraid too. I ate bad all day and drank Miami Vices. I can only imagine the amount of sugar in those bad boys.

Very pretty.I can't believe they did such a great job for so little $. It looks great on you!

Walks outside usually always work. He LOVES being outside. All I have to do is open the curtains and as soon as he sees the sunshine he lights up with the biggest smiles! It has been so rainy and crappy all month so I haven't been able to bring him for his walks. We do a 45 min walk before dinner when my FI gets home every day that it's nice out, and when it's rainy we go to the mall during the afternoon. Like I said, he still wants to be carried in my arms while we are there. I think my biggest problem is that we moved an hour away from our family and friends, and I don't know anyone in my area. If I found other kids for him to play with it would be a huge help. I am signing him up for daycare next week. He will be going 2 days a week at first. I'm hoping this helps the anxiety. Thanks for understanding and helping me feel like I'm not crazy.

It's nice to hear that other people have to deal with it too. It can be so frustrating. I have already tried a few of the things you suggested. Like putting him in his highchair in the kitchen when I cook or clean. He still screams. I have cartoons on all day. Doesn't help. About the only thing that occasionally helps is bringing him out to the mall to walk around and get a change of scenery. That was my only saving grace. I am ready to go crazy now because that isn't working anymore. He wants to be held while there too. So I end up pushing the stroller with one hand and holding him in the other. Don't get me wrong, he has the occasional good day where he barely cries or fusses, and will play alone for a short while. But overall he wants to be attached to me 24-7. I feel like I am losing my identity as a person.

I am at my wits end today. My son just turned 8 months old, and for the past few months separation anxiety has set in. It's bad. Like I can't even use the bathroom. If I am lucky enough to get a shower, I can barely wash the important parts before he is screaming again. I forgot what my hair looks like when it's not still wet and up in a clip. Or what I look like with makeup on and clothing other than sweatpants. I know he is teething, but it isn't that. I give him tylenol and that works for the pain part of it. It really is that he just wants to be held. He won't even sit and play with his toys while I sit next to him.I need to be actively playing with him for that to work. He HAS to be in my lap or being carried around. I have tried to just let him cry it out, but he will cry as long as I let him, to the point that he gets himself sick. If I pick him up, he stops that instant, and is all smiles. So thats how I know it's not teething pain. The worst part is that his father never has to deal with him like this. He isn't like that with daddy. He is a momma's boy to the fullest extent. If he is playing with daddy and I walk back in the room, the grabby hands go up and he starts crying for me. Has anyone else dealt with this? I have no idea what to do and it's starting to become so physically and emotionally exhausting. I try to explain this to my friends and they either think I'm exaggerating or that it's not that big of a deal. If I don't figure something out I am going to lose my mind!

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda BRING IT!!! J/k I really need the competition! I REALLY want to go back to my amazing body I had when I first met Joe! After i met him i spent more time w/ him than working out and then he just took me to eat at all these great restaurants all the time and i wasn't working out so I started to gain! I weigh less than I did pre-baby but must have had much more muscle cause my thighs weren't this big, my waist was only a tiny bit smaller, and my arms were MUCH smaller! I challenge you my dear to 11 more weeks of working out!!! Oh you're on! J/K. I really need the motivation. I also have some post baby weight that needs to go. The sad part is I did so great with not gaining weight while prego. I only gained about 24 lbs total. The prob is that because I was eating everything in sight and barely gaining any weight, I continued eating like that after he was born! Thats what got me to this point. Ugh...why can't chocolate brownie sundaes be calorie free?

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacilynda OMG OMG OMG!!! I was talking w/ Kimmy about my dress cause she's thinking of buying a knockoff dress from the lady who did mine. She asked me about sizing to see if she was on or off a bit. I couldn't zip up my dress before, and couldn't remember what her standard measurements for my dress were. So i pulled them and realized (I measured myself yesterday for my fitness chart) that my hips were the right size so I should be able to start zipping it up, I could always snap the top, and the my waist is 2" bigger than the measurements but its squishy (HA) so I should be able to suck it in and get it zipped. WOOHOO!!!!! Ladies that sucker zipped up!!!! Thank you BL!!! At least i know that I'll be able to zip it up on the day!!! Still need to work on the thighs so I can sit down in it, but WOOOO-FREAKIN-HOOOO! Now I just have to clean up a bit so i can pull it out and get real pics of me in my dress!!!!!!!! Congrats! I just ordered that 30 day shred video so I can keep up with you. Looks like you are going to be some serious competition!

So, just a suggestion for a get together since the weather is so great now. Anyone ever go to Tiki at the shore? I would def be in on that one.

Quote: Originally Posted by Adlergray well let us know if you find anything that works too! It sucks not being in control of your body! I def will if I do. So far the only thing I have read is specific to my combination of problems. I have the hypothyroid combined with hypoglycemia and high cholesterol, so I am seeing that they all kind of work hand in hand and make it difficult to lose weight. It's such a downer. At least exercising is making us healthier inside! Gotta stay positive!

I am having the same problem! I have Hashimoto's which is causing hypothyroidism. My synthroid dosage is still not right because my new birth control keeps screwing with it. I work my ass off and lose like 5 lbs the first week, then nothing after that. If you figure anything out that helps, please let me know.

They look very "vintage," almost pin-up. You are totally rocking that 1940's glamour hair and makeup. I'm jealous...

Wow! Those are hot. I love the cowboy hat pics. I think I may have to suck it up and do this too. (If I win the $ from Biggest Loser here, that will be my reward!)

I have never done this yet, so here is my contribution... Mrs.---was already mentioned above B2B---Billy's Bride (because her posts crack me up!)

Welcome! I am also a Bermuda bride from PA. Also going via cruise! I can recommend my wedding planner if you need one! She's the best.