Kilted Weight Loss

[Riverkilt]

So, the candy machine at work broke and no one could fix it. I didn't realize how much I'd been "grazing" there and lost 20 pounds in a few weeks. They fixed the machine and I've managed to stay away. "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels." So kept away from the candy, started eating smaller portions, exercising more.

Now I'm down 30 pounds. Life has kept me from kilting up for some time. Tonight my agency had a big holiday party so what the heck. I kilted up in my hand sewn Isle of Skye only to have it fall to the floor. Took the kilt straps in three more notches and it seemed to hold. I choose not to wear a belt with my kilt and tonight wore a vest in lieu of a sporran so no sporran strap to help.

Got to the party and the kilt started slipping down! Went to the rest room and tightened the kilt straps another notch on each side....back at the party it was still sliding down...took it in two more notches on each side again!

Many of my coworkers have never seen me kilted and I got the usual compliments and stories of their own Scottish ancestry.

When I got home I could still inhale and the kilt fell to the floor.

Weird part is I always thought I'd outgrow my kilts rather than get too skinny for them.

[Mikilt]

Ron,
Right there with you. I began fasting a few days a week maybe 8 months ago and I am down 30+ lbs and feel great, but my kilts fitting is a problem. I'm going to be moving straps and buckles soon.

[Liam]

Good on you Ron.... I have had a few months of the other direction!

[kingandrew]

I know how you feel.

My 1st kilt, probably 10 years ago, was a size 46 waist. But I got skinnier and had to replace it a few years later with a size 40. But since being diagnosed with gout this summer, I have been working hard to minimize sweets and red meat, while eating lots more veggies (general goal is 80% veg overall, but ratios vary from meal to meal). I've been trying to run at least 3 times a week as well. Result: 30 pounds lost and getting near the weight loss goal identified by my doctor.

But the side effect is that the size 40 kilt is now too big, even with the straps pulled in all the way. I HAVE to wear my kilt belt to avoid the danger of indecent exposure. Of course, like most members here, I am excited to have an excuse to buy a new, better kilt

A funny story: the kilt belt I have was made for me by Oconee Leather Works, so it fit perfectly when I wore the size 46 kilt. But as I got skinnier, I didn't want to have to replace that beautiful belt in addition to getting a slimmer kilt. So I took the belt to a local leather shop and had the owner punch a few more holes in it, allowing me to pull it tight enough to keep working.

After he punched the holes and handed me the belt, I asked how much I owed for the service.

His reply: "As long as you're getting thinner, the holes are free. If I have to go the other way, then I'll charge you."

I'm glad to hear that several XMarkers are having to "cope" with this particular challenge. Does this prove that kilting is good for your health?

Andrew

[Riverkilt]

God love kilt straps!

Gonna probably have to sell my Utilikilt Survivor II

[tpa]

Congratualtions, Riverkilt. Smaller portions and no snacking generally does the trick. Exercise helps but is a waste of time if you overdo the food. Whenever I feel tempted I always remind myself that less is best. My kilts have determined my maximum allowable waist size for around 50 years. OK, buckles and straps have moved out and in but still the same kilts. During the same period many suits have had to be discarded, either worn out or outgrown; makes a kilt look cheap by comparison. All I've ever needed to replace was a tweed Argyle jacket. Long may it continue.

[Powermac]

Congratulations, cousin! It's a good problem to have. I have lost 50 pounds since my separation, and I could honestly stand to lose another 30.