I really do feel like a bitch blogging this, but I need to tell you all about it....
A friend from town needed to buy some clothes and we have a Target Country in town, so I meet her there this morning. Now, my friend is not that big - and she doesn't stress about her weight. She would be 75kg and I guess 5'2' tall - She is happy with the size is she, which is great. But she doesn't like the tops of her arms showing.
We spent a hour pouring through the racks of clothes, trying to find clothes that would fit her shape. She also has trouble with the 7/8 length pants as she is a little on the short side and 7/8 is nearly a perfect length full length for her...
After about 12 outfits on and off it dawned on me that I was in the change room this time last year and having the same problems my friend was today - clothes just weren't fitting the way they should be. Pants fitted around the legs but big around the waist - skin tight around the legs and couldn't do up the button. Tops - not sitting right - pulling around the boobs, tight around the arms. Nothing I tried on last summer went right! I brought a skirt last summer - size 16 and It was gone to goodwill - it is HUGE now. The T-shirts I brought last summer have also gone - size 16 to accommodate the breast feeding boobies - but now I am lucky to be a B cup.
The fashion this summer is all sleeve less and I live in singlet tops. I love them.... Actually I love my collar bone. If I had to identify a part of my body that I love - it would be my collarbone.... I never noticed them until about a month ago - but I love showing them off...I like the way they poke out.. I don't know why... But it is my favorite part of my new and improved body...
So my dear friend ended up buying a couple of outfits...that she wasn't really that happy with. I think it made me appreciate my new body even more. A size 12 pant fits - and fits well... sleeveless tops are fine and so much cooler then t-shirts when it gets really hot.....
So, I hope I haven't come accross as a bitch, comparing my body with a friends... but I guess it was more of a realisation then anything that my body has changed and that I have to keep at it and ot let it all go again...
I must maintain 71 for LTM for another 3 weeks, but as soon as christmas has gone I REALLY want to weigh 68kg.... I can never remember weighing 68kg...
Hope each and all are enjoying a little christmas cheer this weekend... nad hopefully more cheer then beer....
Saturday, December 10, 2005
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I don't think you are being bitchy - just noticing the difference from last year! I also don't like wearing singlet tops out in public - but I am noticing my arms are looking better, next year I will probably be living in singlet tops!!
I don't think you're putting your friend down in this comparison - it's only natural to be reflective in situations such as clothes shopping where we think about what we used to be like, and what sizes we used to wear. I had a shopping spree in March (at 105kg) and could barely get anything on. I bought size 14 3/4 jeans on Friday!!
It can be hard if you and your friend were used to going shopping for "fat clothes" together and now you're Mrs Sexy!
It's ok to think these things - it's if you actually SAY them to the person concerned, that's when you're in trouble!
PS: I am gobsmacked by Tammy's comment!! Tammy, I hope you told her where to go!!
It wasn't a bitchy post at all. If anything you were very kind and tactful at how you explained your post.
It is so great that you feel healthier and fitter and my collarbones are my favourite part too - along with my shoulders that are now taking shape nicely.
WOW only three more weeks till LTM. I am so excited for you. You should be very proud of your efforts. And in the New Year if you can take it up a level to get to 68 (*droool* 68 is my goal and you are sooooo close to that) then that is fantastic.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you so much for your comments and support during this year. I have really appreciated it and I can't wait till the New Year so I can start all over again LOL. But I will enjoy this time I have at home :D
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