tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post2759999240909434391..comments2024-03-28T12:40:16.119+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: How The Waist Was Won - Reclaiming My Figure After 50Vixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-44530728885048252742017-05-06T10:33:11.873+01:002017-05-06T10:33:11.873+01:00Thank youxxThank youxxElizabeth g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08701073937645312469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-86444610625279478512017-05-01T16:19:23.871+01:002017-05-01T16:19:23.871+01:00I think my downfall was switching to looser fittin...I think my downfall was switching to looser fitting maxis when the others got tight rather than addressing the issues! Like you, I absolutely love crisps (....and chunks of cheese from the fridge and Bombay Mix and pistachio nuts) and I still have the odd packet. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-20221832350978542612017-05-01T16:13:50.242+01:002017-05-01T16:13:50.242+01:00If you had to starve yourself to maintain that wei...If you had to starve yourself to maintain that weight then that wasn't healthy or natural. You're fabulous as you are, as log as you're happy & feel confident then that's all that matters. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-17238776944994415242017-05-01T16:12:41.567+01:002017-05-01T16:12:41.567+01:00If I look half as good as you do in a few years ti...If I look half as good as you do in a few years time then I'll be thrilled to bits. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-69475245885477402632017-05-01T16:12:06.390+01:002017-05-01T16:12:06.390+01:00I think we all know where we're going wrong, i...I think we all know where we're going wrong, its having the motivation to kick those bad habits into touch. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-68024096970417948892017-05-01T16:11:22.267+01:002017-05-01T16:11:22.267+01:00That commute must have been a killer, I'm not ...That commute must have been a killer, I'm not surprised you lived on a diet of crisps and sandwiches. <br />I agree, it's how you feel rather than a number on the scales or a dress label. Putting good food in your body and exercising are wonderful for the self esteem and when you feel good, you smile more, walk taller and look far more attractive. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-47281385392910418162017-04-29T00:36:13.331+01:002017-04-29T00:36:13.331+01:00I am a terrible snackaholic and I can definitely t...I am a terrible snackaholic and I can definitely tell I have put on weight over the last 3 years as my trousers are tight now! It's because I wear dresses and skirts that I have somehow got away with it! I walk loads but I do think I need more strong cardiovascular exercise and I need to give up the crisps!Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-78363449712742371242017-04-27T22:23:03.837+01:002017-04-27T22:23:03.837+01:00I was about your height and size when I was in the...I was about your height and size when I was in the 7th or 8th grade! ha haa!! I am definitely the largest I've ever been. My weight has steadily gone up all my life. About 9 years ago I practically starved myself and danced four hours a day to lose 40lbs. Keeping the weight off wasn't easy and didn't last long. I've never been a thin gal and that's ok with me I just hope maybe my body will someday find a weight and stick with it before I end up looking like Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Hollie Black-Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927017366538054210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-38421511729641289052017-04-27T04:12:01.297+01:002017-04-27T04:12:01.297+01:00You look amazing, Vix!I discovered that even havin...You look amazing, Vix!I discovered that even having very firm muscles after 60, it's the skin!! It just doesn't fit the muscles any more. Sigh...but strong, flexible, active with skin that doesn't fit my muscles any more is just fine! Keep up your fine work and you'll be just as fabulous in 10 more years. xxElizabeth g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08701073937645312469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-9721071506492447252017-04-26T20:53:58.839+01:002017-04-26T20:53:58.839+01:00Oh, thank you so much for sharing. I have noticed...Oh, thank you so much for sharing. I have noticed the same situation creeping up here! I think my problem areas are coffee (it's the half and half!) and portions that are way too big. I do need to be more active with dedicated walking, even though I'm a busy person. This is the kick in the behind I needed to take action.<br />xo<br />Lynn Lynn Hastyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367660287680792496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-59163845449359119932017-04-25T23:20:20.392+01:002017-04-25T23:20:20.392+01:00This is such a timely post, Vix. You honestly are ...This is such a timely post, Vix. You honestly are an inspiration and it has given me a bit of a kick. You look utterly fabulous and you have an enviable figure. Your outfits are amazingly stylish. I have really piled on the weight over the last few years. Commuting 6-8 hours a day most days, I was literally living on crisps and sandwiches. Then being away from home I couldn't be bothered to cook for myself so it was more of the same. Since I have moved again it has been mostly vegan food and tons of veggies, plus walking as much as I can. I don't know if it is shifting but I feel better and that is half the battle. Now I just have to lose the 6-stone I have put on since I had Sprogzilla. Ouch. XxMother of Reinventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409826036412353940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-73271633932464895712017-04-25T15:14:17.030+01:002017-04-25T15:14:17.030+01:00In a few cases, it's a matter of half a stone ...In a few cases, it's a matter of half a stone to a stone. I really ought to be able to manage that. I shall find other things to Feed The Shed.<br /><br />The 5:2 seems to work better for men than women as far as weight loss goes. My cholesterol levels are incredibly good, though; when I had my just-turned-40 checkup the doc was genuinely surprised.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-60962625701087450612017-04-25T09:16:59.468+01:002017-04-25T09:16:59.468+01:00Hi Trees! There's some really good advice give...Hi Trees! There's some really good advice given in some of the comments. Em's suggestion of eating from a side plate is a really good one, your plate still looks full so you won't feel cheated! Good luck! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-71436755949635297862017-04-25T04:52:46.979+01:002017-04-25T04:52:46.979+01:00Well done Vix, I'm trying to lose some weight ...Well done Vix, I'm trying to lose some weight at the moment, I've never really had trouble with the exercise, but food is proving difficult :( Treeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319274204951528344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-24198811879497015712017-04-24T21:52:13.479+01:002017-04-24T21:52:13.479+01:00Thank you! xxxThank you! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-55830175540786788422017-04-24T20:18:47.251+01:002017-04-24T20:18:47.251+01:00Good for you! Good for you! Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-21418362550989584592017-04-24T19:10:53.142+01:002017-04-24T19:10:53.142+01:00Hehehe! I'd probably not eat as many crisps if...Hehehe! I'd probably not eat as many crisps if Jon didn't keep buying them!!<br />I love spuds (we've had a mushroom and potato masala for tea tonight). xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-21043919950518735352017-04-24T19:09:47.694+01:002017-04-24T19:09:47.694+01:00Having limited mobility is horrible, Theresa. I ho...Having limited mobility is horrible, Theresa. I hope you're completely healed soon.<br />The banana and spaghetti squash are fantastic tips, I'll definitely take those on board. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-40345145259007474712017-04-24T19:07:58.785+01:002017-04-24T19:07:58.785+01:00Yay! Waving the flag for 50-something women everyw...Yay! Waving the flag for 50-something women everywhere, you are! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-33199008519835287662017-04-24T19:07:32.359+01:002017-04-24T19:07:32.359+01:00I never had sugar as a child (neither of my parent...I never had sugar as a child (neither of my parents ate things like cakes, biscuits and sweets) so I suppose I never learnt to like it. It was always savoury stuff in my case. I still enjoy the odd packet of crisps - probably more so now I have them as a treat! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-16635214383607948412017-04-24T19:05:50.670+01:002017-04-24T19:05:50.670+01:00Hello TP! That's rotten luck. I hope that you ...Hello TP! That's rotten luck. I hope that you can eventually ditch the medication and feel better. It must be incredibly hard to give up food you really enjoy but I bet, given time, you'll learn to love fruit as much as I do. I crave oranges like some people do chocolate! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-23335931501940740742017-04-24T19:03:32.165+01:002017-04-24T19:03:32.165+01:00Helo, Kizzy! Thanks for visiting and your kind wor...Helo, Kizzy! Thanks for visiting and your kind words!<br />Those saucepans are fab, they were made to last, weren't they? xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-49774996833962061212017-04-24T19:02:59.335+01:002017-04-24T19:02:59.335+01:00Mmmm, lentils and spinach! lovely.
Isn't it ni...Mmmm, lentils and spinach! lovely.<br />Isn't it nice to unpack your shopping and have a table full of colourful fruit and veg? xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-39688242267703422572017-04-24T19:01:58.395+01:002017-04-24T19:01:58.395+01:00Daphne! Lovely to hear from you. I think a lot of ...Daphne! Lovely to hear from you. I think a lot of the snacking is habit rather than actual hunger. If I was busy I'd never feel the need to eat between meals and now I've kicked the habit I don't get the urge any more - or, if I do, it's a peeled carrot and a pint of water! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-17366194900218195722017-04-24T19:00:14.014+01:002017-04-24T19:00:14.014+01:00I'm sure the huge bowl of fruit and fibre was ...I'm sure the huge bowl of fruit and fibre was the calorific equivalent of half a pizza! The fruit and yogurt is so much better plus you get to tick off a few of your five (or is it ten?) a day! xxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com