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[Guest guest]

Kate,

I'm 5'9 " ...yup, big shoulders, which don't look so awful when I'm thin. Now that

I'm breastfeeding my breasts are like, gargantuan! I don't know if you can

really tell from the photo. I really need to strengthen my shoulders, arm and

back because with lifting my daughter (18# at 6 months, she's an amazon)

and breastfeeding I'm getting all hunched over. I was such a " body " person

when I was younger--really into dance and sports. I was shaken to the core

when I saw these photos---not just because I see an out-of-shape, over-

weight person, but someone who looks, well, slovenly. I want to look so much

more sparkly and pulled together--I'm not only looking for a challenge, I'm

looking for an extreme makeover.

We bought a very good scale and I'm officially 167.5...not for my bodyfat.

do you have calipers? what brand and where did you get them?

all the best,

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

Sorry, I have no idea what kind of Tanita it was - I just stood on it and it

gave a printout. The trainer said it wasn't as accurate as calipers but as it

gave the same measurement for me as the calipers I wasn't too worried about it.

When I finish my first challenge I'll use it again and the calipers as well - if

they are different, I'll believe the calipers!

Kate

Re: Re: 's photos

Kate,

I know this message was to , but I wanted to ask you which kind of

Tanita you have? Mine measures about 5-8% high depending on how hydrated I

am....so does my mom's and girlfriend's. We all spent about $100-150 on ours

and it was a waste of money considering how inaccurate they are. My calipers

are MUCH more reliable...and MUCH cheaper...teehee!

M.

[Guest guest]

Ok Kate, you've got yourself a challenge partner. I'm a grand old 37

years old, you will probably have great results because your

metabolism is probably quicker than mine by 12 years.

Did you take your measurements--it really helps to do that? I'll post

mine tonight and we can compare that way too.

I'm afraid to test bodyfat--I'm afraid that it might be close to

30...I'm in an odd situation though, I know some of this fat/weight

is pregnancy/breastfeeding related, but I don't know how to factor it

in.

You're right, the challenge makeover things IS interesting...it's

cool to hear that your taking more of an interest in how you present

yourself---that is exactly what I was talking about. I get mad at my

DH because he's sort of sloppy, but the truth is is that I'm exactly

that sloppy too---and I don't consider myself a sloppy person. As a

matter of fact, it makes me really angry that my mother is very

slovenly and doesn't take care of her appearance at all. I made an

appointment to get my hair cut and colored this weekend because I

want to see a nice visual difference in 4 weeks, even if I'm not yet

the slender, buff goddess I aspire to be. I want to look happy, tan,

pretty and pulled together by week four. I guess I have body image

goals as well as fitness goals---this is great!!! I really needed it.

My DH and I started BFL on monday, right? Tuesday night my dh makes

me cut his hair. Last night he shaved a lot of his body hair---he's

already on the neat-and-tidy track too, after only one day!!! It's

incredible how a little tiny investment into your self care (45

minutes of exercise) can lead to all those changes.

You're giving yourself a great birthday present by starting the

challenge. My dh turns 33 next month and I told him the same thing

this morning. I said you're going to feel so happy when you turn 33

that you're on a good track. When is your birthday? My dh's is July

11th.

I was nice and slender until I turned 30 or so, and then I started to

put on weight. Up until that time I worked on my feet as a pastry

chef, so I was constantly moving all day and weight was not a

problem. When I started to do web work I found myself sitting in

front of a computer all day and well, the pounds began to creep on.

Because I've always been slender, I was in total denial, I never

thought of myself as a bigger person or someone who would look great

if they'd just lose 15 or 20 pounds. It was really a revelation to

see that picture of me. Kate, honestly, I AM NOT THAT PERSON. I'm a

really fit and athletic, slender, happy, charming, stylish and funky!

Really I am, I swear. I just have to leave some of this flub behind

so that person can come out of hibernation.

I can't wait to see your photos.

have a great week...I really pushed my cardio this morning and did

much better than Tuesday.

all the best,

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

I did take measurements, however they're in centimetres so I will have to

translate them before I post. In ten minutes I'm driving up to Christchurch

(about 5 hours north) for the weekend and I won't be back until Sunday. This is

my first real 'challenge' in terms of finding BFL food etc as I will be eating

at restaurants all weekend - I'm looking forward to seeing how well I do.

I'll definitely post those measurements for you on Monday.

Kate

P.S. Birthday: 27th July

Re: 's photos

Ok Kate, you've got yourself a challenge partner. I'm a grand old 37

years old, you will probably have great results because your

metabolism is probably quicker than mine by 12 years.

Did you take your measurements--it really helps to do that? I'll post

mine tonight and we can compare that way too.

I'm afraid to test bodyfat--I'm afraid that it might be close to

30...I'm in an odd situation though, I know some of this fat/weight

is pregnancy/breastfeeding related, but I don't know how to factor it

in.

You're right, the challenge makeover things IS interesting...it's

cool to hear that your taking more of an interest in how you present

yourself---that is exactly what I was talking about. I get mad at my

DH because he's sort of sloppy, but the truth is is that I'm exactly

that sloppy too---and I don't consider myself a sloppy person. As a

matter of fact, it makes me really angry that my mother is very

slovenly and doesn't take care of her appearance at all. I made an

appointment to get my hair cut and colored this weekend because I

want to see a nice visual difference in 4 weeks, even if I'm not yet

the slender, buff goddess I aspire to be. I want to look happy, tan,

pretty and pulled together by week four. I guess I have body image

goals as well as fitness goals---this is great!!! I really needed it.

My DH and I started BFL on monday, right? Tuesday night my dh makes

me cut his hair. Last night he shaved a lot of his body hair---he's

already on the neat-and-tidy track too, after only one day!!! It's

incredible how a little tiny investment into your self care (45

minutes of exercise) can lead to all those changes.

You're giving yourself a great birthday present by starting the

challenge. My dh turns 33 next month and I told him the same thing

this morning. I said you're going to feel so happy when you turn 33

that you're on a good track. When is your birthday? My dh's is July

11th.

I was nice and slender until I turned 30 or so, and then I started to

put on weight. Up until that time I worked on my feet as a pastry

chef, so I was constantly moving all day and weight was not a

problem. When I started to do web work I found myself sitting in

front of a computer all day and well, the pounds began to creep on.

Because I've always been slender, I was in total denial, I never

thought of myself as a bigger person or someone who would look great

if they'd just lose 15 or 20 pounds. It was really a revelation to

see that picture of me. Kate, honestly, I AM NOT THAT PERSON. I'm a

really fit and athletic, slender, happy, charming, stylish and funky!

Really I am, I swear. I just have to leave some of this flub behind

so that person can come out of hibernation.

I can't wait to see your photos.

have a great week...I really pushed my cardio this morning and did

much better than Tuesday.

all the best,

[Guest guest]

Hi Crista, I just seen his cast he looks very happy and he is too cute I

hope all is well with you guys. is getting her bronchious and is

running a fever so I'm triyng to get her better i have 'nt felt that great

my self just when the weather is getting nice here we are all getting under

the weather. talk to ya soon,

Bridgette

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> Okay, well.... they are posted. I couldnt get it to let me add a

> folder for him (what happened to his old one??) Anyway, they are on

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> everyone can see that adorable little face!! Ill try to add a

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[Guest guest]

Hi Crista, I just seen his cast he looks very happy and he is too cute I

hope all is well with you guys. is getting her bronchious and is

running a fever so I'm triyng to get her better i have 'nt felt that great

my self just when the weather is getting nice here we are all getting under

the weather. talk to ya soon,

Bridgette

's Photos

> Okay, well.... they are posted. I couldnt get it to let me add a

> folder for him (what happened to his old one??) Anyway, they are on

> the second page of photos. I just stuck them on there for now so

> everyone can see that adorable little face!! Ill try to add a

> folder later. I printed copies to take with me tomorrow. Thanks!!

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Aekta.

LOVED his cake. And ice cream with sprinkles. And birthday punch!

They both are crazy about sweets.

Tasha

babymaxpd wrote:

Hi Tasha,

I just saw the photos of the twins' 2nd birthday. I love the one with

and his cake! Your boys are so sweet.

Aekta

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tasha

I just looked at the boys pics... So cute.. I think your son looks a little

like my Evan...

Not , but ...

Enjoy the new playgym... they'll love it.

I can sympathize with the outside thing, my daughter and Evan love to be out

and it's like pulling teeth to come in sometimes....

Like Aekta said, atleast it will be a good nap day when they've played

outside...

I just dread the HOT weather in the cast/brace...

take care

Tasha Fontenot wrote:

Thanks Aekta.

LOVED his cake. And ice cream with sprinkles. And birthday punch!

They both are crazy about sweets.

Tasha

babymaxpd wrote:

Hi Tasha,

I just saw the photos of the twins' 2nd birthday. I love the one with

and his cake! Your boys are so sweet.

Aekta

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Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

Check outnew cars at Autos.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

This is so bad, but there are times it is so hard to get them in I use chocolate

or cookies to do the trick.

Last summer(July)he had just got his 1st cast. They were younger and didn't

really know about outside. This summer I will have issues. They are SO aware

of being outside.

And yes I am not looking forward to the HOT days.

Tasha

wrote: Hi

Tasha

I just looked at the boys pics... So cute.. I think your son looks a little

like my Evan...

Not , but ...

Enjoy the new playgym... they'll love it.

I can sympathize with the outside thing, my daughter and Evan love to be out

and it's like pulling teeth to come in sometimes....

Like Aekta said, atleast it will be a good nap day when they've played

outside...

I just dread the HOT weather in the cast/brace...

take care

Tasha Fontenot wrote:

Thanks Aekta.

LOVED his cake. And ice cream with sprinkles. And birthday punch!

They both are crazy about sweets.

Tasha

babymaxpd wrote:

Hi Tasha,

I just saw the photos of the twins' 2nd birthday. I love the one with

and his cake! Your boys are so sweet.

Aekta

---------------------------------

Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

Check outnew cars at Autos.

[Guest guest]

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First things first... is one handsome guy! Precious!! Love the read hair and those huge blue eyes.

While it is a bit tricky to really see the flatness on the right side with his hair dry and full, I can see the pronouncement on the left back, the slope of the forehead from middle towards left ear and the fullness on the front right. Cade had a very similar shape...plagio only, no brachy. Thad mentioned that little "bump" over the left ear. Cade had that, as well, on the same side. CT described that to us a while back and I don't remember the scientific explanation but they used the example of the bones in that area being like car doors and when everything shifts from the plagio it's almost like the doors swing open. That's such a non-scientific explanation...but all I remember to describe what we were seeing! Anyway, 's left side looks quite similar to Cade's left side, in that the area of pronouncement/fullness starts at that "bump" on the left and goes toward the back middle (and the left forehead slopes to that "bump"). And on the right side, the pronouncement and fullness is in front of the ear (front of ear to middle of forehead). You might try to get a few top-view pictures while he's in the tub or when you can slick his down, so the back right is easier to see.

We are getting ready to graduate from band #2 (probably Friday) and Cade still has that "bump" on the left side. It's much, much less pronounced than when we started. I have to wet his hair down to see it and I'm not sure the untrained eye would notice it at all. It's actually more like an odd angle now, rather than a bump. But I've been watching this so closely for months that I can see - even with all the filling out in the right places - his head shape is slightly pronounced on the back left and front right. Not even close to where we started...but not perfectly symmetrical either. And that's OK. The bands have done their job, for sure, and we're thrilled with the results and don't have a single regret about banding. We've seen tremendous results from both bands. Don't know what 's experience will be - they're all unique - but thought I'd share what we've seen with Cade.

Jill

Cade's mom (11 months, DOC Band #2, 09.29.09 - present)

Austin TX