Celebrate!

Big News this weekend, I mean some seriously big news..... Ok maybe not so big to regular people but big to me. I have two words for you. Skinny. Jeans. That's right homeys, this lady got herself into a pair of skinny jeans. No they aren't size 2, I don't think these birthing hips are ever going to be a size 2 but they are in a size smaller than I was in and they are skinny jeans! I'm obsessed with my Uggs (Don't judge me I live in a state where we normally have snow up to our behinds for at least 4 months out of the year) and was looking for some jeans to go with them and I thought what the heck, let's try on some skinnies and crush what little self esteem I have built up.... And then, Pop! They slipped right on. I think the other patrons in the store's dressing room area thought I was crazy because I burst out of my room dancing and squealing. Now while I'm still not convinced they don't make my thigh area look like ham shanks, I plan on wearing them proudly with my oh-so wonderful Uggs. You know, after the temperature isn't 60 in December....

The reason I brought up my recent fashion choices (Besides being able to get smaller pants! WH00T) is because I recently read an article about a B-C list celebrity who lost 60 pounds. She did it to be more active with her young son and at the suggestion of her doctor since she was technically classified as obese. First of all Yay to her! I mean 60 pounds is incredible! My problem is when she was interviewed for People she said that still had all of her "fat" clothes in the back of her closet because she is sure she will need them again. Well you sure as well will with that attitude! Seriously lady you should be celebrating your amazing achievement not brooding about gaining the weight all back! I know self esteem in previously heavy girls is a problem, like for real know. We continue to see ourselves in our former size not and not recognize the progress we have made. Keeping your old clothes in your closet though is bad ju-ju. It totally gives you an excuse to hop right off that wagon and back into your old habits.

Well I am proud to say that while I haven't made the unrealistic progress I had envisioned for myself, with some coaching from my wonderful hubby, I am beginning to take pride in what I have done. The first thing I did was rip all those old jeans out of my closet and toss them in the Goodwill pile. Who wants to stare at ill-fitting jeans? I never want to go back to my old size so I'm not keep them around as a reminder of my unhappiness, it seems unhealthy to me. How do you all stay motivated?

So where are we? 1-2 pant sizes down, feeling better and excited to keep going! Had MB's birthday party this weekend so I'm eating salads for lunch this week for some detox after the wonderful party food and birthday cake. What's coming up? The one year countdown of course! I've given myself until 1 year out to work on general fitness, come February the actual 1/2 marathon training starts! Given that this year's race is sold out (!) I'm going to have to register at soon as the 2014 race opens. I'm hoping that will push me to finish this thing too. Still looking for anybody who's interested, hint hint.

And the journey continues!