Exercise is trucking along!
Went to the Y 3 times this week, including this morning. So I am shooting for 3-4 times per week this year of going to the Y. The other days I have been on Wii Fit Plus, doing my Gazelle, a couple of walks with the dog, etc. Today is 8 days in a row of 10k steps! (I am currently at 9100 and it is only 6pm.) My food has been good all week. I did eat one donut late the other evening and felt SO guilty about it all night and the next day. My calories have been 1300 to 1400 per day for a week now. I had a coupon for Chicos (womens clothing store.) Their sizes are different: 12/14 is a size 2 there. Then they have a 1.5. 8/10 is a size 1. So assuming a 10/12 is a 1.5. My black pants that I had gotten in Florida with my Dad and stepmom were a size 2. I get compliments all the time when I wear them! They are like stretchy jeans. Today, I had a coupon for $25 off and bought a new sweater (Spring Green) and a pair of gray stretchy jeans, size 1.5! Woo Hoo! And I looked in the mirror and went "YESSSSS!!!!!" People looked at me funny and I don't care! I got my hair cut a few weeks ago and have bangs and also got a touch up on my color. I have had several compliments lately about my hair and a woman from karate didn't recognize me right away and said I look younger. And several other people came up and said "Are you losing weight?" So I am saying that this past week was GREAT! (except for stress at work.) I am feeling better about myself than I have for a long, long time! I also bought a really nice necklace and earrings! Can't wait to have somewhere to wear my new outfit! Yes, yes, yes!!! I cannot believe how great it feels to get new clothes! I have not felt like this in over 10 years! To look at myself in the mirror and feel like I actually like myself, sort of, LOL! At least I don't look in the mirror and feel fat and ugly anymore! A few more weeks I think and I will be in my size 10s. I actually starting taking some older, and bigger clothes out of the closet and in a bag for Goodwill!
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Congratulations! I bet it feels good to get out there and buy new clothes and spruce up your look. I\'ve been to Chico\'s and know that sizing system. It\'s awesome! Just keep it up, up, up. I\'ve been exercising very faithfully to keep my head clear and my strength and energy up.
YES! YES! Don\'t you love it! Size 10s here she comes! You are doing so super fantastic and are on fire! Your journal has me smiling so huge my cheeks hurt! I love it!
Yeah I know the feeling. Feels great to have such a positive journal, finally! But I can\'t lose focus! Moved those size 10s over to my side of the closet as my daily reminder to keep going! What a motivator for me!
Excellent!!! Yay you!! I think we need a picture update!
Thank you for such a fantastic, motivating journal!! You are doing so great, and you should be VERY proud of yourself! Congrats on all you accomplished!! I think buying a new outfit that you feel fabulous in is such a great way to celebrate everything you have achieved! Great job and keep up the great work :)