Summer makes me happy. Summer makes me fat. Summer makes me unhappy.
I noticed one of my fave dresses, one which has always been very comfortable to wear, was so tight around the bodice when I was wearing it yesterday. Tight like I was constantly conscious of it. With all this travelling of late (camps in different cities) I can't really do any sewing (can't carry my machine), but I figured I can at least bring some supplies for tracing a few patterns, and some fabric to cut out. Tonight I traced out one of the patterns and then I was thinking about the tight dress. So I got out my tape measure. My waist and hips are both 4 cm bigger than normal! That is one whole freaking Burda dress size bigger! With what I want to make that is almost a big enough difference to not be able to put the garment on! With Burda patterns, for me, generally the pants/shorts/lower half stuff fits if I use the size my measurements say to use. With the jackets I think it is best to go one or two sizes smaller than suggested... Freaking terrible having to trace out the pattern again, in a bigger size.
I think this weight gain is because of too much alcohol and Hungarian food. I don't actually normally eat much Hungarian food but at these camps they provide all the food and it is so heavy. And the morning tea/afternoon tea are usually pastries/bready things... And sometimes there are extra pastries... And it is hot and there are ice creameries everywhere.
I miss cooking for myself....
I am not the kind of person who diets but I can limit my alcohol intake... Sooooo, I am writing this here, so I have some motivation to keep this:
I'm not going to drink or eat ice cream until I am 4cm smaller.
With the alcohol and going out and the happiness, I am not sure which is the chicken and which is the egg. Anyone else normally put on weight in summer?
I noticed one of my fave dresses, one which has always been very comfortable to wear, was so tight around the bodice when I was wearing it yesterday. Tight like I was constantly conscious of it. With all this travelling of late (camps in different cities) I can't really do any sewing (can't carry my machine), but I figured I can at least bring some supplies for tracing a few patterns, and some fabric to cut out. Tonight I traced out one of the patterns and then I was thinking about the tight dress. So I got out my tape measure. My waist and hips are both 4 cm bigger than normal! That is one whole freaking Burda dress size bigger! With what I want to make that is almost a big enough difference to not be able to put the garment on! With Burda patterns, for me, generally the pants/shorts/lower half stuff fits if I use the size my measurements say to use. With the jackets I think it is best to go one or two sizes smaller than suggested... Freaking terrible having to trace out the pattern again, in a bigger size.
I think this weight gain is because of too much alcohol and Hungarian food. I don't actually normally eat much Hungarian food but at these camps they provide all the food and it is so heavy. And the morning tea/afternoon tea are usually pastries/bready things... And sometimes there are extra pastries... And it is hot and there are ice creameries everywhere.
I miss cooking for myself....
I am not the kind of person who diets but I can limit my alcohol intake... Sooooo, I am writing this here, so I have some motivation to keep this:
I'm not going to drink or eat ice cream until I am 4cm smaller.
With the alcohol and going out and the happiness, I am not sure which is the chicken and which is the egg. Anyone else normally put on weight in summer?
I completely understand. Summer is the time for drinking sangria on an outdoor patio. Alcohol in the summer causes me to gain weight every year. It gets a little frustrating, and I try to justify it by sweating whenever I go outside, but it's not the same. I need to work out in order to be able to drink. Is it worth it? Maybe. I haven't decided yet.
ReplyDeleteYou just put down my key ingredient for gaining weight: alcohol (ok and sweet pastry). Especially beer or the typical beer and lemonade mix called Radler which is a perfect summer drink proved to be also a perfect combination to put on weight. At least the summer here in Germany is pretty crappy so far. ;)
ReplyDeleteahem, I also sent an awanrd over to you. Which you don't have to send on, especially since it's in German, but I thought you'd perhaps liked a little compliment.
ReplyDeleteUsually I put on weight in winter (less outdoor activities) and lose it in summer. I understand your frustration and your determination will help you lose those 4 unwanted and hated cm!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know I am not the only one. It is just so annoying to spend HOURS making clothes that fit, only for them to not fit anymore.
ReplyDeleteI had to adjust my rules the day after I wrote this post... So I allowed myself to drink alcohol if I didn't pay for it. I still ended up drinking almost as much, and then I forgot after about a week and bought alc. And I forgot about not eating ice-cream too... So I have decided to just have a fun summer, the long depressive winter will be here soon enough.