https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:58:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-344000 Wed, 04 May 2011 01:01:15 +0000 Isabel 344000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I love what Lynne said...this is an act of sartorial treason AND in the midst of SYC. </p> <p>You WILL get back in them. You are all too cute not to be together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343922 Tue, 03 May 2011 22:24:32 +0000 lynne 343922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs, sweetie, I've been betrayed by my pants, too. I hate when they go turncoat on you. I used to do Callanetics, too, and loved it. I'll have to look for a CD version of the video I used to have..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343417 Mon, 02 May 2011 22:48:02 +0000 Aziraphale 343417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, honey. I hate it when that happens. Don't despair, though; if it only took a little while to add those few extra pounds that make your pants too tight, it should be relatively quick to take them off again. The Callanetics sounds intriguing, although I've never tried it. I keep my pant size roughly stable by pounding the turf, but that's not for everybody, either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343401 Mon, 02 May 2011 22:32:22 +0000 krishnidoux 343401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Callanetics is a series of at-home exercises isolating specific muscles and muscle groups. It looks similar to pilates but is in fact different. It works your muscle core, all in depth. It will give you the long, lean body of a ballerina. It is very time efficient, and extremely quick in results, but also REALLY hard. Don't despair, though. At first, it will be difficult to keep the right form, it will only be an approximation... you will still see enormous results. </p> <p>I have a naturally stout, athletic muscular body; yet I'm too coquette and this is the best thing I have found so far, it has given me a longer, svelter looking body. </p> <p>There are forums, monthly challenges where everyone encourages each other, supervised by an instructor. It is full of tips, very helpful.</p> <p>The forum :</p> <p><a href="http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/exercise-board/719580-callanetics-challenge-may-2011-a.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/.....011-a.html</a></p> <p>To see what it looks like:<br /> <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x85lqi_super-callanetics-01_sport" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailymotion.com/vid.....s-01_sport</a><br /> (please ignore outdated leotards) (If you can). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343385 Mon, 02 May 2011 21:58:15 +0000 nancylee 343385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry, Rae. With everything else in your life you don't need to be dealing with weight issues. Sometimes it seems like these things go in cycles, don't they? With one crummy event feeding the others. In the meantime, exercise does help....and it really helps elevate your mood, too. </p> <p>I have complete faith that this is just a passing phase and you'll be back in those pants soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343277 Mon, 02 May 2011 18:39:31 +0000 rae 343277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>krishnidoux, I've never heard of this method before! I have bad knees from doing gymnastics, so I'm very interested in trying it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343271 Mon, 02 May 2011 18:25:25 +0000 krishnidoux 343271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I suggest Callanetics <a href="http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/exercise-board/446399-callanetics-before-after-photos.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/.....hotos.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343252 Mon, 02 May 2011 17:50:33 +0000 patti 343252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel with you Rae, this happens to most of us! Please don't stress about it. Maybe wear your most-comfortable clothes until you drop a few pounds, if that's what you choose? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343249 Mon, 02 May 2011 17:48:33 +0000 rae 343249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the support! Mo, I am definitely looking back at those healthy habits threads. Yikes, I have been leaning on you all for one thing after another these days... I really appreciate all the kindness and positive vibes, even though I must be sounding a little whiny by now. :] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343224 Mon, 02 May 2011 17:24:10 +0000 Scarlet 343224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I sympathize. A few pounds up or down is a different size on me. It is hard to keep up with! Hang in there, Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343099 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:57:03 +0000 Mo 343099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can relate. On less tall gals like us, 10 pounds is a whole clothing size. It may not be the best reason, but keeping the wardrobe I have and love is a BIG motivator in staying at my current weight. Of course, I feel better when I'm being active and staying fit as well, but bottom line is I can't afford (and wouldn't want) to replace my wardrobe.<br /> Join us on the Healthy Habits challenge if you like! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343088 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:41:04 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 343088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can empathize. I got home from vacation at the end of January and was 10 lbs heavier than I was in October. Nothing fit. It sucks.</p> <p>One of the easiest ways to address this is to add lots of fruit and vegetables to your diet. Weight watchers recommends at least 5 per day. It's also very good for you.</p> <p>You still look gorgeous and I doubt anyone else sees the gain. Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343086 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:40:46 +0000 rosee 343086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ouch... I know. Sorry. If you start a health challenge, I will join you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343084 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:40:04 +0000 MsMary 343084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rut-roh. I hate when that happens! Good luck getting back in your pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-between-buying-and-cleaning-ive-ballooned-too-big-for-my-pants#post-343080 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:36:47 +0000 rae 343080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bought a pair of white pants, put them in Dryel pile, cleaned, tried on again... and they are too small. Tried on other pants... also now too small. This is probably a combination of stress, depression, and monthly cycles at work, but it still doesn't feel good. Erg... I am NOT giving up my precious clothes for this. Silly body must fall in line! </p>