Clothes

So, to be honest, I have this fear of trying on clothes that were once tight after losing some weight. The fear of still not being able to fit and feeling like I'm not making enough progress starts to set in.

On Wednesday night, I overcame that fear and started trying on some of the capris that I could button, but were too snug to sit down or wear all day. Well, they fit and I felt good. Ben got a fashion show of all of the clothes in my closet and it looks like a few things that don't quite work still are just a month or two away!!

For me, I don't focus on the size. I focus on how I feel in the clothes that once sat in the closet hoping for another wear.

There are days that I eat really well and then there are days like yesterday that are somewhat good and then I went to a party and had treats and dips/chips. The one thing my friend Erica mentioned on her workout page is that even if you "cheat" or mess up your diet, don't beat yourself up. Acknowledge and move on.  I think that was one of my biggest hangups before.

This week's workouts have been going well. I can't believe tomorrow is Friday.  I have added some other items to my routine this week. Leg lifts, sit ups, some Jane Fonda moves I learned from my trainer years ago, more weight lifting machines and heavier weights and steps on the Biggest Loser circuit. I am starting to feel a difference in my strength level.

Working out is hard work, but I know it will be all worth it in the end. The reasons I am working out are:
1. My husband wants me to be healthy and live a long life and I do too.
2. We have a long history of heart disease and diabetes in my family.
3. We've been struggling with infertility and I believe it has something to do with my weight.
4. I want to feel good about myself and my accomplishments.