It's been crazy. Sarah was home for Spring break - kind of.....I mean she strolled in Sunday night (I think classes were done like Thursday??). Headed to Orlando on Tuesday - back to Fort Myers on Weds., out to Ft. Lauderdale on Thursday; Fort Myers late Friday night - then, oh, back to Gainesville on Saturday. So, I think we saw her like 36 hours? And my only "real shopping" excursion was to Target! Which believe me, can be quite costly, if you know what I mean!
Then, my great friend Cate arrived from Canada - ready to shop like we were so used to doing when we can get together! (It has been a long time, since she took three very long years to go to law school.) So, with my "monthly stipen" on $100 in hand, I hit to the malls. After careful consideration - combing the internet for what was out there and geez, what do I need.....I settled on some great comfy Clarks shoes - from the awesome people at Clarks Shoes in Coconut Point- to take on my upcoming trip to Greece! That and a blue and white striped shirt - because hey, that's what is cool with white pants this year, don't you know. And, my shopping excursion is done!
I haven't missed a whole lot shopping. Seems like those styles from high school are creeping back again. And, not really being too fond of them back then, I'm not jumping on them now - since I'm not really the high school clothes kind of girl right now!! (not even the mother of a high school girl anymore!)
I have been working out. A lot. This Fit Challenge is....well, challenging! In that I'm trying to get my butt our of bed early (which it doesn't really like) and I have been depriving myself of all those yummies (which I don't really like!) But, I do like working out - discovering Boot Camp, Fight Club, Zumba and other forms of physical torture that are getting this body in some sort of shape. My core is getting stronger - even if that number on the scale isn't what I want it to be. I'm working on it. Like everything in my life....it's a process. I'm learning to be accountable - in all sorts of ways - and having control. Control of portions - money (i.e. spending) - oh, what else! But that morning thing....oh, that's hard.
My most important purchase has been a new sports bra. After all, support is good from all areas, right? I'm there for you!!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
It's All About the Clothes!!
Mike and I have been working deligently over the past two weeks -hitting the OMNI Club in Fort Myers doing the "Fit Challenge". While Mike only works out in the "Boot Camp" - I've been adventureous in the other classes other than Boot Camp - like Fight Club, Zumba and working out with my great personal trainer Wendy. (who picked me because of my grey pumps - remember??) I have been loving it.
And of course, you remember that the scale needle (or the digital numbers) haven't moved much of anywhere. And that's pissed me off tremendously! But today I have on my skinniest of jeans that I could not zip up three weeks ago - when I decided to throw myself into this challenge! I bought these (last year!!!) after I lost my weight and before I got lazy and stopped doing anything. My size 8 skinny CAbi jeans. And they fit.
So there. Even though the scale didn't move. The prove is always in the clothes!!! I'm determined to continue and try another pair of jeans that were a bit snug a few weeks ago - ok - very snug. (so much I put them in the other room for future try ons!) I'll try those next week!! (or the week after.....)
As I was working out the other night - doing Fight Club and working my legs, I took a look at those lovely things my sisters and I call - CHEN thighs. Something we inherited from our dad's side of the family - and something that has always driven me crazy. Now mind you - I can always hide my CHEN thighs in the right clothing - there are always forgiving things you can do with clothes that make even the ugliest of features look ok. And I've perfected that to an art - a shopping art!! But standing there doing my squats in my spandex tight workout clothes - those lovely features stick out like a sore thumb. A very big elephant in the room, so to speak. Well, at least to me! You can can't hide in the workout room - or in spandex workout clothes - that's for sure. Ugh. So far to go.
And someday, after numerous Zumba lessons, I hope to find the "inner Latino" in me - and get those moves that my Zumba teacher Rebecca does. The Chinese genes did not supply me with the ability to move like she does! I really think Latinos come out of the womb moving like that - to everyone else it's a learned trait. A few more classes and I hope to move somewhat like her. The simple fact that when she moves up on the stage with the wind from the fan blowing through her long black hair and when she's done with class she doesn't look like a drowned rat like me.....well....I'm not sure how much hope there is for that! But I will keep trying.
So, hopefully, I will discover more clothes that were a bit tight and aren't so much anymore. Because, it is all about the clothes, you know.
And of course, you remember that the scale needle (or the digital numbers) haven't moved much of anywhere. And that's pissed me off tremendously! But today I have on my skinniest of jeans that I could not zip up three weeks ago - when I decided to throw myself into this challenge! I bought these (last year!!!) after I lost my weight and before I got lazy and stopped doing anything. My size 8 skinny CAbi jeans. And they fit.
So there. Even though the scale didn't move. The prove is always in the clothes!!! I'm determined to continue and try another pair of jeans that were a bit snug a few weeks ago - ok - very snug. (so much I put them in the other room for future try ons!) I'll try those next week!! (or the week after.....)
As I was working out the other night - doing Fight Club and working my legs, I took a look at those lovely things my sisters and I call - CHEN thighs. Something we inherited from our dad's side of the family - and something that has always driven me crazy. Now mind you - I can always hide my CHEN thighs in the right clothing - there are always forgiving things you can do with clothes that make even the ugliest of features look ok. And I've perfected that to an art - a shopping art!! But standing there doing my squats in my spandex tight workout clothes - those lovely features stick out like a sore thumb. A very big elephant in the room, so to speak. Well, at least to me! You can can't hide in the workout room - or in spandex workout clothes - that's for sure. Ugh. So far to go.
And someday, after numerous Zumba lessons, I hope to find the "inner Latino" in me - and get those moves that my Zumba teacher Rebecca does. The Chinese genes did not supply me with the ability to move like she does! I really think Latinos come out of the womb moving like that - to everyone else it's a learned trait. A few more classes and I hope to move somewhat like her. The simple fact that when she moves up on the stage with the wind from the fan blowing through her long black hair and when she's done with class she doesn't look like a drowned rat like me.....well....I'm not sure how much hope there is for that! But I will keep trying.
So, hopefully, I will discover more clothes that were a bit tight and aren't so much anymore. Because, it is all about the clothes, you know.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Fit Challenge - week two
I've been obsessed by the Fit Challenge and on Monday we had our first weigh-in. I went in before Monday night's Boot Camp - pumped and ready! Hopped on the scale - how much did I lose? Nothing.....Nada.....zip. Three days of Boot Camp, one night of Fight Club and two nights of Zumba.....nothing. Watching what I've been eating and not drinking (ok, two light beers - that I recorded in my diet). Really????
But, the proof is in the clothes (of course.) My clothes that fit tightly here and there - don't so much today. And that food baby growing in my belly - not there anymore - it's starting to go away. The need for those control top undies, not so much these days.
It really pissed me off that the scale numbers didn't move. Really. So, I pushed myself hard in Monday's Boot Camp. Determination!!
I worked out with Wendi, the personal trainer tonight, who said she requested me to work out because on the day we came in to meet the trainers, I had some great pumps on. Yes! A fashion diva - she recognized me!! I told her I loved extenuating my height by wearing pumps - and starring people down or in the eyes. We had a great workout - aiming at twice a week.
Now that winter is gone from Southwest Florida - I'd love to buy some new spring items. I'll be packing away those few warm items I have - won't be needing them for a while! But, as I pull out the "summer wardrobe" - I will probably feel like "oh, that's new!" for now - so that will probably hold me for a while. Hopefully.
And my friend, Cate, is coming from Canada in the next week. We haven't seen each other in years and we always shop together - since we have the same taste in clothes! We are planning a day at Coconut Point - just wondering how that will go. (I do have my "reserve" to use - from January and February and March!!!
Keep you posted!
In the meantime, I think the only thing I really need are some good sports bras.......for the "girls"!
See you in the gym!!!
But, the proof is in the clothes (of course.) My clothes that fit tightly here and there - don't so much today. And that food baby growing in my belly - not there anymore - it's starting to go away. The need for those control top undies, not so much these days.
It really pissed me off that the scale numbers didn't move. Really. So, I pushed myself hard in Monday's Boot Camp. Determination!!
I worked out with Wendi, the personal trainer tonight, who said she requested me to work out because on the day we came in to meet the trainers, I had some great pumps on. Yes! A fashion diva - she recognized me!! I told her I loved extenuating my height by wearing pumps - and starring people down or in the eyes. We had a great workout - aiming at twice a week.
Now that winter is gone from Southwest Florida - I'd love to buy some new spring items. I'll be packing away those few warm items I have - won't be needing them for a while! But, as I pull out the "summer wardrobe" - I will probably feel like "oh, that's new!" for now - so that will probably hold me for a while. Hopefully.
And my friend, Cate, is coming from Canada in the next week. We haven't seen each other in years and we always shop together - since we have the same taste in clothes! We are planning a day at Coconut Point - just wondering how that will go. (I do have my "reserve" to use - from January and February and March!!!
Keep you posted!
In the meantime, I think the only thing I really need are some good sports bras.......for the "girls"!
See you in the gym!!!
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