I have to share! (my thrill of the day)

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I have to share! (my thrill of the day)
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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 3:34pm
My 44th birthday is just around the corner, and you may remember my post last year about two very beautiful items I got that didn't even begin to fit. Both fire engine red, Asian inspired. One was a long dress with slits up the side (that would work WELL for a Hong Kong theme gala coming up) and the other was the same color, different pattern but a little Asian top sleeveless with mandarin collar.

I assumed last year when neither would even begin to zip up (my sister was trying her best, felt like a scene from Gone With the Wind when Scarlett was trying to fit back into one of her gowns post-baby) I'd just keep them as museum pieces in my closet, or give them away to a tinier friend.

ONE year later---------->no loss on the scale. I just got my black satin assymetrical holiday skirt in the mail. I tried on a sleeveless holiday sweater I wore last xmas that I was so happy in..and it was too big!

I thought this skirt needs some PIZZAAZZZZZZZZZZ and oomph---I'll just put that Asian red top on just to see how the color works (knowing that I couldn't zip the thing up).

Ok--the best part. Put on the top...and ZIP........ziipppity zip. It zipped right up!

I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it..LOL....

NOW of course I'm back to my original problem when I got these in the first place. I sweat so much, these are silk and cut close to my under arm....and I'll be gross gross sweaty in no time :(.

Deb

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 3:42pm
Deb, that is fantastic!!!You should be excited and proud!!I'm so proud of you and excited for you!!!We need to take care of that sweat problem for you so you can enjoy those clothes.Ever think about asking a Dr or dermatologist(sp).Or even stop at at a pharmacy and ask.My sister has that problem more now and she swears it's a hormone thing.Is there nothing our hormones effect????

Miss P




 

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 3:45pm
That is so AWESOME Deb! You are going to look gorgeous for your big gala and your birthday, not to mention the holidays. What a testament you are to the benefits of fitness! Wish I lived near you so I could try to keep up with you. Looking forward to photos.
Katherine (Kat)
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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 4:04pm

You're having better luck than I am.

Live With Passion!

Phyllis

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 4:46pm
Deb,

I feel thinner just reading your post! Congratulations on the great body shape! With an average of 3 hour daily workouts you deserve the great results!

PS...I'm agree with Kat, I can't wait to see the photos!

Margie


Edited 10/14/2003 4:48:47 PM ET by eclectic5777

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 5:23pm
Ooooh - my favorite color and everything! Congrats - I'm sure you'll look fabulous!

Anna

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 7:02pm
That’s terrific Deb! Definitely something to be proud of but I have no idea about conquering the sweat-battle and believe me, I know all about that. If you do find the answer, please share with me!

Debra:^)

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 7:11pm
Yes--that sweating problem is an issue. Last night at the dinner meeting I felt myself getting hot hot and hotter and perspired through my sweater. It was in the vault of an old bank now a restaurant. I was relieved when leaving thinking it was just me..I asked my car mates if they were warm YESSSSSSSSSSSS they said.

Anyway, he did give me a prescription last time which irritated my skin, everything irritates my skin boo hoo. I don't even take baths with anything in them anymore like salts oils etc...just wonder if my allergies, my asthma, and the skin stuff is all related somehow.

I bought something called Certain Dri that I've seen mentioned in magazines to help with severe perspiration. Going to give it a try.

Deb

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 7:13pm
Kat--we'd have fun working out together, because it should be fun.

I just wanted to share my story so people know that there are more victories than what the scale says. Fitness does wonders for a body. Oh--LOL healthy eating helps too.

Deb

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 7:27pm
I posted something yesterday on sizes. Aren't they for the birds? I wear a size 8 skirt, a 10 pants, and a 10 or 12 in very fitted (like beaded no give) dresses. Anything that doesn't have give in it dress--I have to go up.

I also think that items are sometimes tagged wrong, even from the maker. That 12 could've been a 6!

Deb

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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 7:29pm
Margie-----------I only do 3 hr days 2x a week....Sundays I rest! Tue Thu 2 hrs...Fri and Sat just one hr :o)

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