Out with the old....

Pretty soon I will have to go shopping for clothes. I look forward to it and dread it at the same time. Every girl likes to buy new things, but when you're a big girl it kind of sucks. I hate trying to find my size, then trying to find something decent in my size....*sigh*......it gets disheartening at times. I know I can't wear the cute clothes in a size 8 just yet, but buying the larger sizes just reminds me how far I have to go. And I know it is probably just my mind being cruel, but I feel like nothing looks good on me. I have never been a fan of shopping simply because I am what they call "plus size". You big girls know what I'm talking about....searching for "comfort fit" or elastic, breaking a sweat in the changing room (why do they make them so damned confined?), the ever popular "sucking it in" technique, and never being truly satisfied. Shopping is no fun when you're fat. But, it must be done. And I guess the thrill of getting into a smaller size from time to time is worth it. I just hope they have the a/c going full blast in those changing rooms. Big girl doesn't want to be all sweaty. Ugh.

Tread lightly....

Well, I made it down to the gym to enjoy the treadmill today. I like it. This one tells me my heart rate, my calories burned, etc. Very high tech. I bet of I collapsed, it would even give a moment of silence. Ok, maybe not, but it is still pretty neat. I managed to walk at a highly moderate pace for about 20 minutes. I burned 150 calories and kept my heart rate at 151bpm. Not bad for a fatty. I also tried the exercise bike and the elliptical, but I just don't like them as much. Treadmill for the win.
  Anyway, on a different note....my hubby told me earlier that beginning next month he wants to try the vegan thing. I was very happy to hear that! Even if he doesn't stick with it, just making the effort without me asking is cool enough. Now I get to teach him all my lovely vegan knowledge. I can't wait. He also wants to go to the gym with me on his days off. Looks like October is going to be a great month. Well, it always is. I'm a Libra. We love October. :)