Shopping again...

My dress purchase from Friday night inspired me to run to Kohl's to see what kind of cute sundresses they had. I immediately hit the juniors' section and picked up like 10 dresses. All but one fit me (stupid M on a L hanger). I would say that only 2 out of the rest didn't look great on me. I am trying to be conservative with my buys since I keep getting smaller and having to buy more smaller clothes. Btw...I think L's in juniors is like M's in petites or misses. Anyways, I decided to just buy a cute black and white polka dotted thing. Ok, I don't usually love polka dots, but they are kinda cute on a summer dress :) The other thing about the dress is that it has spaghetti straps. It feels so good to be able to branch out and change up my wardrobe.

I then hit the denim section and picked up a few skirts. I only picked up 8's and 9's, and they all fit (some might even have been a little loose). I ended up getting 2 denim skirts. One was cute and flirty along the hem. The other was a few inches above my knee - where I am really starting to see some definition.

It's funny how different we all are as people. There are a lot of girls that don't care how big they are when they decide what to wear. They seem to think if it comes in their size that they should wear it. I think I'm the total opposite. I am so very careful to only find the things that best compliment my figure. In fact, I've recently decided that I've been overly careful. This is why I'm just now buying dresses. I am starting to come to terms with the fact that I have hips and they will always be there - maybe smaller or bigger, but still there. It's ok if my hips can be seen while wearing a dress. It's a good thing even? I know this might all sound crazy. I just think that I've started entering the "inner fat" stage. Like we've talked about before...I've always been surprised when I saw pictures of myself (by how huge I looked in comparison to how I felt). Now the pictures are starting to have the opposite effect. I keep looking at them thinking...is that really me??? Only now it's because I am smaller than I think. I had the same feeling when I was trying on dresses this weekend. I cannot believe that is my reflection in the mirror. This feeling makes me stand taller and walk with confidence. I look forward to exercise now to see what else I can accomplish.

Today is the first day of the Challenge. My weigh-in was right about where it should be probably - 140. I am really going to attempt to stay focused throughout this month. It would be so cool if I can end July at 130. I think that I'm going to run my 1 mile in the real world (down the street). This way I'll not be limiting myself to whatever I set on the treadmill. I will still train on the treadmill throughout the week, but I will be running my test mile every Sunday on the streets of Canton.

I am also going to try to go to the gym at least 5 times per week...aiming for 6. I should also probably forsake alcohol for July, but I'm afraid that I'll just start snacking more.

Ok. Off to go running now!!!!!