BIKINI BY THE SUMMER !!!

**Shortee** · March 11th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Who wants to hit the beach this summer? We have a few mths to go to get there. So who's with me? It's not too late to join. What you can do is calculate losing 2-3 lbs per wk. & that is how you can determine losing your weight by the summer. I AM VERY EAGER TO LOSE 40 LBS BEFORE THE SUMMER. IM WORKING ON LOSING MY WEIGHT AT A MODERATE, SAFE PACE SO I CAN KEEP IT OFF. FOR ANYONE ELSE WANTING TO BE IN A BIKINI BY THE SUMMERTIME PLEASE POST HERE! WE NEED TO HAVE A GROUP OF SUPPORT FOR MOTIVATION TO GET THROUGH THIS. IT'S TOO TOUGH TO DO ALONE. I am 5'3. I started my weightloss this year at 167.5 lbs & have my current weightloss listed on my tracker below. I am eating lowfat everyday. I drink 6-8 glasses of 8 oz water daily. My phen was started on 3-7-09. I take 37.5mg but only half a pill a day. I am trying not as much in hopes that I can get off of them within my last couple of weeks of weightloss. I encourage everyone to do 30min. cardio daily (walking, jogging, swimming, etc) or at least 45min cardio 4 days a week. Please share your stories. Good Luck to ALL !!!

**LGY** · March 11th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Ok, you've convinced me....I too would like to be in a BIKINI BY THE SUMMER!!!

**Shortee** · March 11th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Yay! LOL I need all the help I can get. I know there has got to be many others that want to hit the beach this summer, just getting them to join is the hard part. I Wish you the Best of Luck! I will be checking in on your progress

**2004BREVEN** · March 11th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I AM SO IN. I HAVE ABOUT 28 LBS TO GO.

**Marie Anna** · March 11th, 2009, 05:45 PM

Count me in.

**Shortee** · March 11th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Welcome aboard!

We need all the support we can get. I'm sure all of us could use it since we've been struggling with this weight for too longgg! I wish all of you the Best of Luck ! I will be coming on here 4-5 times throughout the week to check on each of your progresses. It's good for inspiration & it's a good support system.

**SummerAngel73** · March 11th, 2009, 06:05 PM

Being in a bikini by Summer has been one of my goals since I started...however, now that I'm near goal, my thing is that I want to LOOK GOOD in a bikini by Summer!!! So, I've been working it hard at the gym doing both cardio and resistance training and I've been serious about this for about 6 weeks now. Due to my gym not having very user-friendly childcare hours, I am only able to go every other day, but I workout for about an hour and a half on those days. The in between days I just allow my muscles time to recover. Now that the weather is starting to get nicer, I'm planning to start running on the in between days, at the football track near my house and taking my toddler with me. I don't know how well that will work, but there is usually no one out there and it's fenced in, so I'm hoping he'll just play in the grass in the middle while I run. I'm hoping that will help with toning and sculpting my hips and thighs to be more bikini-friendly by Summer!!! I just started tanning yesterday, too, (no hate replies please, I'm sensible about it and I'm a Cosmetologist by trade, so I use the highest quality products with antioxidant and anti aging components as well as keeping my skin well hydrated)

I was looking at the new Bikini's at Dillard's yesterday and WOW, I can't wait! It's been YEARS since I could pull that off and actually look good in one!!! It's a GREAT feeling to take your body back!!!

**Mommy2Belle** · March 11th, 2009, 07:04 PM

YAY i cant wait for this summer i started my journey July 8th at 210lbs and as of Thanksgiving iam 136 ( goes up and down) Right now iam 141 but my goal was always 130 we can so do this! espically with support

**elemteach5** · March 11th, 2009, 08:27 PM

I really, really want to be in on this, but I'm just afraid I can't do it. I'm seriously lacking motivation right now and my doctor just upped thyroid meds b/c my count was so off this time when he did my bloodwork. Maybe this is why I haven't been losing???? I have 25-30 pounds to lose at least. If ya'll can help me kick my butt in gear I'll try to join in. I need some major pushing though!!!!

(is 41 to old to even think about a bikini. I usually wear a tankini)

**SummerAngel73** · March 11th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by elemteach5

I really, really want to be in on this, but I'm just afraid I can't do it. I'm seriously lacking motivation right now and my doctor just upped thyroid meds b/c my count was so off this time when he did my bloodwork. Maybe this is why I haven't been losing???? I have 25-30 pounds to lose at least. If ya'll can help me kick my butt in gear I'll try to join in. I need some major pushing though!!!!

(is 41 to old to even think about a bikini. I usually wear a tankini)

Heck no, girl!!! My aunt is almost 47 and can rock out a bikini like no 20 year old I've ever seen!!! LOL! You can do this!!! I have faith in you. Sorry to hear about your thyroid but maybe that is what the hangup is. Wish you lived close so we could be gym buddies. I would LOVE to not have to go by myself!!!

**Chrijodo** · March 11th, 2009, 08:45 PM

Well I have 40 lbs to go still until I hit goal so I doubt I'll make it into a bikini by summer but I'd still like to feel confident enough to get into a bathing suit.. period... by summer.. so can I still join??

**waiting2xhale** · March 11th, 2009, 09:41 PM

I don't know about a bikini this summer, but I'd love to wear this sexy size 12-14 bathing suit I saw today. Count me in!!!

**shortyluvsjr0830** · March 11th, 2009, 09:58 PM

count me in too...

**Hellcat07** · March 12th, 2009, 09:02 AM

I want to be in a bikini by my birthday July 7th. That is my goal. I want to be able to have a birthday party by the river and should I so choose to do so, have JUST MY BIKINI ON when I jump in!!!...NOT SHORTS AND A FRICKIN SHIRT. It is SO hard to swim with all that crap on!!! I REALLY want to wear one of those little ones with the cute little ties on the side and not worry if my thunder hips are gonna roll over top of them!

**newdaniela08** · March 12th, 2009, 09:08 AM

What tha heck! I need any support and motivation I can get! Count me in too. I've always wore a swimsuit in the summer months but never a bikini. We Can Do It!!!!!

**2004BREVEN** · March 12th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Chrijodo

Well I have 40 lbs to go still until I hit goal so I doubt I'll make it into a bikini by summer but I'd still like to feel confident enough to get into a bathing suit.. period... by summer.. so can I still join??

Hey Cheli,

Please tell me your secret to how you are able to loose about a lbs a day. I am on my third week of phen but the first 14 days I only lost 4.5 lbs on the scale gaining 1/2 lbs of muscle and 1/2 lbs of water. But I swear I count my calories and I have been going to the gym 4 days a week burning about 300 calories each time I go. Tell me what you eat or whatever your secret is. Our starting weight wasn't too far away from each others and you are really on the ball. You go girl! I am sooo envious!!! Please help! lol

**LGY** · March 12th, 2009, 10:35 AM

I say bikini and you say tankini....

Its all the same. Not to hijack the thread but I think its the spirit of feeling good in a swim suit, not the actual suit.

So one piece, two piece it doesn't matter...the more the merrier!

**cherokee girl** · March 12th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Count me in I havent worn one in awhile least not in public. I'm so there. I have a gym right downstairs from my office and I try to go 2-3 times aweek and ride my bike everyday. Ireally need to step it up. I am in a person office so there is not motivation except here Thanks Guys.

**brittsmile** · March 12th, 2009, 02:56 PM

I am so in. I was actually just looking at myself in the mirror in disgust of my hanger hips.
I definatley would like to loose at least 25 more lbs by may 31st...my 23rd birthday!!
thats my short term goal for now!! however, i go back in for my next weigh in tomorrow & i'm
not sure i've lost much since 2 weeks ago...today is my 12th day doing tae bo workouts,
I can definatley tell i've gained muscle because my biceps are rock hard, and i can even see
some definition forming in my calves. I want to rock a bikini this summer & I want all you
ladies to be there with me!! Even you ElemTeach =] & Cheli!!! We can do it !!!

**Chrijodo** · March 12th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by 2004BREVEN

Hey Cheli,

Please tell me your secret to how you are able to loose about a lbs a day. I am on my third week of phen but the first 14 days I only lost 4.5 lbs on the scale gaining 1/2 lbs of muscle and 1/2 lbs of water. But I swear I count my calories and I have been going to the gym 4 days a week burning about 300 calories each time I go. Tell me what you eat or whatever your secret is. Our starting weight wasn't too far away from each others and you are really on the ball. You go girl! I am sooo envious!!! Please help! lol

Oh I'm no where close to losing a lb a day. I don't think.. Since starting phen on 2/5 I've lost 18.4 lbs. The 42 lbs lost is since I started losing weight in April of 08. As for what I do.. I'm drinking about a gallon of water a day. I don't count calories anymore.. I started off that way and was obsessing about it way too much. Either worrying I wasn't getting enough or worrying I was getting too much. And worrying can make you gain weight so... I do try and be mindful of what I eat though. I don't do alot of carbs but I'm by no means on a no/low carb diet. I do lots of fish and chicken. If I crave something, I eat a small portion of it... I don't ever deny myself what I want eat because then I just go over board when I finally give in. Umm as for exercise I am at the gym 3 to 4 days a week for 1-2 hours each time. I do mostly cardio treadmill with incline mostly. And burn roughly 500 calories each time I do it. I know they say not to do strength training until you are closer to goal but I do about once or twice a week.. just the circuit that works the whole body in 30 minutes or whatever. I take my pills 1/2 at 11am and 1/2 at 4pm for a week and then a whole pill at 2pm for a week and go back and forth that way and it keeps my body from knowing when to expect the phen so I always get the boost. And to keep me motivated.. I take a picture of my scale once a week so I can see the progress. I take 2 Essential Fatty Acids supplement which is 1000 mg of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and 20 units of vitamin E (67% of daily value) 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening as per my doctors suggestion. Along with that I take something called Ultra-Plan with Chromium and Selenium. Both are by Live Well Essentials. That's about it

**alykat06** · March 12th, 2009, 08:32 PM

I would love to wear a bikini by the summer but I doubt I will have the courage to do so..these thunder thighs have a long ways to go before I feel comfortable in a bikini lol. My bottom half wont fit in any of those cute bikinis, they are never big enough for my butt and hips..or my boobs for that matter lmao. I would be happy just to look good in any swim suit. I am aiming to fit in some board shorts and a bikini top if I dont like my bottom half by then lol. I have 25 lbs to go to reach my goal..but at this point I am not really focused on weight since I am getting leaner and more muscular now..who knows..maybe its only a few more lbs to go haha.

**elemteach5** · March 12th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Thanks Britt for the boost!!! I'm gearing up to go full force next week!!! I'm not taking my phen again until Monday, then I'm starting on Alykat's low carb plan. AND~ I'm going to exercise every day and drink more water!!! I'll be on spring break so I figure it will be a good excuse to get use to low carbs and exercise since I'll have plenty of time. I'm going to give it my best shot. Since they increased my thyroid meds I feel like it will help.

Alykat~~ girl, as HOT as you are looking you better set your goal for a bikini!!! I think girls with your shape look great in the bikini that ties on the side. Not the string, but the one that has the thicker ties. AND your stomach is so nice!!! Show it with pride!!!!

**alykat06** · March 12th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Thanks elemteach lol, I am very self concious, I dont see myself the way you guys see me lol. I know the top half looks great its just my hips that I have problems with when it comes to bikinis..when I try to put those ones that tie on the sides on it tends to squish my hips making them look a lot worse than they are lol..Im looking into some full figured bikinis (good luck to me lol..full size to most people means plus size..yeah right 2 different things here!) and hopefully I can see myself in it..for now I am just working my butt off to feel good and look good for germany lol.

**elemteach5** · March 12th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by alykat06

Thanks elemteach lol, I am very self concious, I dont see myself the way you guys see me lol. I know the top half looks great its just my hips that I have problems with when it comes to bikinis..when I try to put those ones that tie on the sides on it tends to squish my hips making them look a lot worse than they are lol..Im looking into some full figured bikinis (good luck to me lol..full size to most people means plus size..yeah right 2 different things here!) and hopefully I can see myself in it..for now I am just working my butt off to feel good and look good for germany lol.

You'd better start seeing yourself like we see you!!! HOT MAMMA!!!! The key to those ties, is to not tie it to tight. Ohh, those with the gold circles on the side would look good too!!! Your hips are NOT that big. The good thing about now-a-days is that they sale them seperately so you can actually get the size you need for top and bottom. I'm a D cup so I have to get a huge top part and I need a smaller bottom. (I've only been brave enough for a tankini though) Now go look in the mirror and tell yourself how hot you are!!!

**alykat06** · March 12th, 2009, 09:10 PM

haha, I would do that, but then my coworkers might look at me strange..considering the only mirror we have around here is either the reflection in a vehicle or the small mirror in the portapots lmao.

**allylynn** · March 12th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Well, I'm all up for trying to be in shape for swimwear. I won't be wearing a bikini. Not only do I have flatbuttitis, I have dunlapitis. My stomach has dunlapped down. I might be trying to sport a great one piece. I haven't worn a swimsuit in public in years and years. The swimsuits are out in stores and it might help motivation to go try some on!

**Shortee** · March 12th, 2009, 10:44 PM

My first weigh-in is tomorrow. I haven't really worked on building muscle. Does anyone know of any good bicep/tricep exercises that they are doing that they know work well? My arms are embarrassing to me that I wear long sleeves alot, which is not good cus it's hot in the south! lol I'm working on doing squats to help build the glutes & hamstrings. I don't know how many I should do though. PLEASE HELP ME!

THANKS TO ALL THAT ARE JOINING !!!

**alykat06** · March 13th, 2009, 12:18 AM

Jillian michaels 30 day shred dvd is great if you want to build some muscle and tone up the arms and legs. She does so many exercises in those 20 minute workouts that my arms and legs have much more strength. I couldnt do a measly push up (girly ones) in january when I started doing her dvd's..it killed me to even try and do a girly pushup by putting pressure on my knees and I thought I was going to fall flat on my face lol..well now I can do several pushups and my arm strength is amazing..not to mention for the first time I can see the defenition in my arm muscles and even my forearm muscles..her dvd's are real cheap. 10$

**Shortee** · March 13th, 2009, 01:04 AM

Yea, I appreciate all the help I can get. I will def. have to check out that dvd

I am so weak. I want to lose fat & build muscle at the same time but I don't want to be bulky. I figure I won't see much of a difference until I really start to knock off more fat, but I don't want to flabbier when I'm done ya know. Thanks for the Advice & your progress pix look like your doing very well!

**tazgirl31** · March 13th, 2009, 01:23 AM

I could never picture myself in a bikini even back when I was young and skinny and pretty I never wore one lol....although I did wear a one peice once for a picture lol....I grew up in a strict religious home where I never wore pants or shorts or bathing suits so when I was 18 was the first time I ever put on these type of clothes and I was soooo shy and umbarassed to even show my legs...which were great looking legs at the time lol......BUT wow I just dont think I could pull one off ever.....But I would however love to get more fit and Maybe be able to wear a pair of swimming shorts and look good.....not have to be umbarassed of my legs....or wear a towel around me to hide myself lol.....So yea count me in.....I will continue to walk and hopefully get these legs in shape hahhah.........I cant wait to see you all in your bikinis tho.....you will all look gorgeous!!!!!!! Taz

**alykat06** · March 13th, 2009, 02:32 AM

yeah me in the purple is what I looked like in january before I started the 30 day shred

**Crystal09** · March 14th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by elemteach5

You'd better start seeing yourself like we see you!!! HOT MAMMA!!!! The key to those ties, is to not tie it to tight. Ohh, those with the gold circles on the side would look good too!!! Your hips are NOT that big. The good thing about now-a-days is that they sale them seperately so you can actually get the size you need for top and bottom. I'm a D cup so I have to get a huge top part and I need a smaller bottom. (I've only been brave enough for a tankini though) Now go look in the mirror and tell yourself how hot you are!!!

I agree with you about the sides with the circle decoration. I think any type of accessories helps.For example,Ive had 5 kids so I think my hips will be a big problem for awhile.So I will probably try to find a suit with decoration at the top as to draw attention from my hips.But Im goin for it! Well, maybe not the bikini,but I'd definitely settle for a one piece even!Headed for Disney land in June, and Im not going to be wearing jeans,so thats my motivation. Good luck all,we can do it!!

**alykat06** · March 15th, 2009, 12:44 PM

I picked up a bikini top yesterday at kohls..its the only one I could find thus far that fit my D size boobs lol..they usually pop out haha. I havent found any board shorts yet, but figure i will eventually. I also fit in size 14 jeans now, its been about 5-6 years since ive been able to do that!

**msme593** · March 15th, 2009, 04:21 PM

I have dreamed of being able to wear a Bikini....I have NEVER worn one! Now that I look back, I would have looked great in one in high school- but I thought I was so fat-lol....if I only knew! I don't think I could ever pull it off now. I am covered in stretch marks and my stomach is in no way fit-lol! I said that once I got to 230 I would start adding in the ablounge, so I'm making my hubby bring it in from the garage today. I'm also going to start the lipo vite injections next month and they are suppose to take off major inches- so maybe that will help- but even then with all the stretch marks.....well no one wants to see that-lol!