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legaldiva · Nov 6th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Nooch--if you're feeling bloated, munch on cucumber or cataloupe when you need a veggie or fruit fix. Natural at de-bloating.

I got it from "Naturally Thin," which had some great food choice advice I've been following lately. Keep up the inspiring work!!!!!

nooch · Nov 6th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Thanks for the advice! I am not a huge cantaloupe fan but cucumbers are great and you get to feel like you're crunching something!

Haircut went GREAT! I am so happy

bnjj · Nov 6th, 2009, 07:24 PM

Melons are very high on the glycemic index and are like eating sugar water. I stay away from them.

VanessaJean · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Any pics of the new do nooch? I got my hair cut and colored today too and I love it!!

nooch · Nov 7th, 2009, 01:39 AM

Yup, I posted them in the thread I linked on the last page - SO HAPPY WITH IT!!!

Did you make a major change, or just time for a cut & color?

amy.rachele · Nov 7th, 2009, 03:09 AM

^^You look absolutely gorgeous! The haircut really suits you.

VanessaJean · Nov 7th, 2009, 11:34 AM

I made a major change. When we got engaged I started growing my hair out and I haven't colored it in about 3 years. It was down to my bra strap and now it's an A line bob with dyed black with red shimmer and fushia highlights. :)

nooch · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Ooooh, that sounds hot

VanessaJean · Nov 7th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Thanks! I love it! Yours is gorgeous as well!

nooch · Nov 7th, 2009, 04:40 PM

Thanks! It's amazing how different I feel with such a small change! I kind of feel like I look less fat, too, but that might be all in my head.

So I mentioned that I can wear the size 20 jeans from the gap as of a couple of weeks ago, but what I did not mention is that I have a pair of Old Navy jeans (also in size 20) that I could not wear because why would sizes be standardized anyway? How silly.

Anyway. I decided that now that I'm down to 285 which was the upper limits of size 20 for me last time, I should try on the Old Navy jeans again.

SCORE! I can wear them! And I still have one pair of 22s that fit, leaving with me FOUR pairs of jeans that fit! (This is four more pairs than I have had in awhile.)

Next good coupon I get I am gonna buy a pair of 18s to start trying on.

Also, stupid question - where else can I shop once I hit 18 comfortably? I have not been there in so long that I don't know anywhere to shop except torrid/LB/avenue/gap/ON. Do any other stores carry 18s? I feel so silly but I don't even know where people in their 20s looking for jeans and t shirts and other cute casual things shop!

Vintage Leather · Nov 7th, 2009, 06:20 PM

I love the Michael by Michael Kors line - they have a lot of really cute tops and some comfy jeans.

I also like NYDJ (Not Your Daughters Jeans) - they are fun embroidered jeans in a variety of materials - and they look good on someone with a round backside!

Lauren by Ralph Lauren makes some fun outfits - they might be a little older than you want to look, however.

Calvin Klein now makes size 20-24w. There are some really pretty dresses.

All of these are available at Macy's and Nordstroms!

bnjj · Nov 8th, 2009, 12:07 PM

That's awesome, Nooch. I wish sizing was more consistent across brands.

nooch · Nov 8th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Weigh in day!

284.2 today! Yay! I completely forgot what I weighed last week and was initially bummed but when I went to enter it I realized that I was down 1.4 this week even with all the salt so I am perfectly cool with that!

I usually eat pretty much zero salt - I don't cook with salt really, I don't add salt to things, I don't even like salt (except on tomatoes). So my body is like WHAT IS THIS SALT?!?!?

But yeah, looking like I will be able to get under 280 (and by under 280 I mean 279.9, cheap or not I will take it!) by the time I leave for NY! And I absolutely DO NOT plan on gaining in NY - I only gained a drop in Florida and I ate like absolute crap - if I am careful in NY I should be fine!

Vintage Leather · Nov 8th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Yay! Congratulations!

talexs · Nov 8th, 2009, 05:58 PM

Congrats!

Nov 6th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#466
legaldiva Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,445	Nooch--if you're feeling bloated, munch on cucumber or cataloupe when you need a veggie or fruit fix. Natural at de-bloating. I got it from "Naturally Thin," which had some great food choice advice I've been following lately. Keep up the inspiring work!!!!!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#467
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	Thanks for the advice! I am not a huge cantaloupe fan but cucumbers are great and you get to feel like you're crunching something! Haircut went GREAT! I am so happy
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Nov 6th, 2009, 07:24 PM	#468
bnjj ♪ Jovi Junkie ♪ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Bon Jovi Blvd. Posts: 5,578	Melons are very high on the glycemic index and are like eating sugar water. I stay away from them.
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Nov 7th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#469
VanessaJean Tattooed Princess Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,958	Any pics of the new do nooch? I got my hair cut and colored today too and I love it!!
	__________________ November Goals: 1. No shopping!- Bought a couple things... No more shopping. Failed- Banned!! 2. Make a XMas budget and stick to it. 3. Pay 400.00 on cc debt. - 293.00 paid 4. Lose 2lbs.- 1.6 lost!!

Nov 7th, 2009, 01:39 AM	#470
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	Yup, I posted them in the thread I linked on the last page - SO HAPPY WITH IT!!! Did you make a major change, or just time for a cut & color?
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	__________________ Come cheer me on at my weight loss thread - http://forum.purseblog.com/health-an...re-488893.html

Nov 7th, 2009, 03:09 AM	#471
amy.rachele Member Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 109	^^You look absolutely gorgeous! The haircut really suits you.
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Nov 7th, 2009, 11:34 AM	#472
VanessaJean Tattooed Princess Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,958	I made a major change. When we got engaged I started growing my hair out and I haven't colored it in about 3 years. It was down to my bra strap and now it's an A line bob with dyed black with red shimmer and fushia highlights. :)
	__________________ November Goals: 1. No shopping!- Bought a couple things... No more shopping. Failed- Banned!! 2. Make a XMas budget and stick to it. 3. Pay 400.00 on cc debt. - 293.00 paid 4. Lose 2lbs.- 1.6 lost!!

Nov 7th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#473
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	Ooooh, that sounds hot
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	__________________ Come cheer me on at my weight loss thread - http://forum.purseblog.com/health-an...re-488893.html

Nov 7th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#474
VanessaJean Tattooed Princess Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,958	Thanks! I love it! Yours is gorgeous as well!
	__________________ November Goals: 1. No shopping!- Bought a couple things... No more shopping. Failed- Banned!! 2. Make a XMas budget and stick to it. 3. Pay 400.00 on cc debt. - 293.00 paid 4. Lose 2lbs.- 1.6 lost!!

Nov 7th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#475
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	Thanks! It's amazing how different I feel with such a small change! I kind of feel like I look less fat, too, but that might be all in my head. So I mentioned that I can wear the size 20 jeans from the gap as of a couple of weeks ago, but what I did not mention is that I have a pair of Old Navy jeans (also in size 20) that I could not wear because why would sizes be standardized anyway? How silly. Anyway. I decided that now that I'm down to 285 which was the upper limits of size 20 for me last time, I should try on the Old Navy jeans again. SCORE! I can wear them! And I still have one pair of 22s that fit, leaving with me FOUR pairs of jeans that fit! (This is four more pairs than I have had in awhile.) Next good coupon I get I am gonna buy a pair of 18s to start trying on. Also, stupid question - where else can I shop once I hit 18 comfortably? I have not been there in so long that I don't know anywhere to shop except torrid/LB/avenue/gap/ON. Do any other stores carry 18s? I feel so silly but I don't even know where people in their 20s looking for jeans and t shirts and other cute casual things shop!
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	__________________ Come cheer me on at my weight loss thread - http://forum.purseblog.com/health-an...re-488893.html

Nov 7th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#476
Vintage Leather Dreamer and Shopper Joined: Jan 2007 Location: US Posts: 743	I love the Michael by Michael Kors line - they have a lot of really cute tops and some comfy jeans. I also like NYDJ (Not Your Daughters Jeans) - they are fun embroidered jeans in a variety of materials - and they look good on someone with a round backside! Lauren by Ralph Lauren makes some fun outfits - they might be a little older than you want to look, however. Calvin Klein now makes size 20-24w. There are some really pretty dresses. All of these are available at Macy's and Nordstroms!
	__________________ My Grail Scarf: Les Trois Mousquetaires Everything with Turtles!! Grail Bag 32 cm 1963 black box kelly... HERMES TAMBOUR! Any colour, any leather - I'm not proud

Nov 8th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#477
bnjj ♪ Jovi Junkie ♪ Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Bon Jovi Blvd. Posts: 5,578	That's awesome, Nooch. I wish sizing was more consistent across brands.
	__________________

Nov 8th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#478
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	Weigh in day! 284.2 today! Yay! I completely forgot what I weighed last week and was initially bummed but when I went to enter it I realized that I was down 1.4 this week even with all the salt so I am perfectly cool with that! I usually eat pretty much zero salt - I don't cook with salt really, I don't add salt to things, I don't even like salt (except on tomatoes). So my body is like WHAT IS THIS SALT?!?!? But yeah, looking like I will be able to get under 280 (and by under 280 I mean 279.9, cheap or not I will take it!) by the time I leave for NY! And I absolutely DO NOT plan on gaining in NY - I only gained a drop in Florida and I ate like absolute crap - if I am careful in NY I should be fine!
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	__________________ Come cheer me on at my weight loss thread - http://forum.purseblog.com/health-an...re-488893.html

Nov 8th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#479
Vintage Leather Dreamer and Shopper Joined: Jan 2007 Location: US Posts: 743	Yay! Congratulations!
	__________________ My Grail Scarf: Les Trois Mousquetaires Everything with Turtles!! Grail Bag 32 cm 1963 black box kelly... HERMES TAMBOUR! Any colour, any leather - I'm not proud

Nov 8th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#480
talexs I Love It!!!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: always in the office :( Posts: 1,492	Congrats!

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