suechru's Journal, 22 August 2010

Note to self: I am not a size 24.

I was wearing these capris last night that I bought in early July and I swear they fit me then (or maybe were a LITTLE baggy). They tie at the top so I kinda realized they were huge when I put them on last night, but I figured they were supposed to be a little baggy (I've seriously worn them maybe 3 times since I got them.) Last night after I got home I realized that I could pull them half way up my chest. I'm 5'9" so this is a pretty good distance. I still have a few articles of clothing that I bought in a size 24 and I'm really not sure why I try to wear them still. They clearly don't fit.

It's really weird as I was wearing them with a size XL shirt from Old Navy last night. The shirt fit perfectly. Most of their XXL tops are too big on me now. (I have a few and they nearly cover my butt.) I have clothes in so many different sizes so it's always an interesting experience to get dressed - particularly these days. A friend last night told me that I look like I lost a lot of weight. She's one of the few that know I'm trying and I last told her anything when I was 16 lbs lost back in late July, so I'm not sure if she was just trying to be encouraging or if she really saw a difference.

I'm really sore this morning (my shoulders are killing me from EA Active yesterday) and I kind of feel sleepy and out of it. (I blame the beer last night.). I think my body needs a rest today so I'm not really going to exercise per se. I'm not ruling out some yoga or stretching later but that's pretty much going to be it today.

Actually, I'm thinking I should probably go shopping. I went the week before I started the job and only got some stuff so I'm thinking it's time to add to my wardrobe. Even if I'm not at my goal weight and still losing weight (hopefully, the scale disagrees these days) that doesn't mean I have to look like crap.

Affirmations for August 22:
1) I should not compare myself to others, particularly if it's to find a way I somehow come up short in some real or imagined way

2) This is a journey and happens at its own pace. I can not control the pace of it. I need to just take part and let it happen.

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1606 kcal

Fat: 35.33g | Prot: 107.38g | Carb: 210.85g.   Breakfast: deli sliced turkey breast, Cheddar or American Cheese (Fat Free, Pasteurized), light rye bread, Dijon Mustard, Water. Lunch: water, nectarine, trader joe's mandarin orange chicken. Dinner: water, trader joe's raspberry vinagrette, blue cheese, cucumber, tomato, deli sliced turkey breast, green pepper, baby carrots, baby spinach. Snacks/Other: Low Sodium Smoked or Cured Ham, Rold Gold Pretzel Sticks, water, ice cream, halo farms, stevia, iced coffee, banana. more...

3265 kcal

Activities & Exercise: EA Sports Active - 16 minutes, Shopping - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Driving - 30 minutes, Housework - 30 minutes, Resting - 13 hours and 14 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...