Bursting at the Seams

So I still had to buy a suit for that gosh darn board meeting. I went to Belk's, cause it was close...and was summarily dismayed at the prices. I've hit the ten pound mark at this point but was also dismayed that I couldn't fit a regular 16. BUT the eighteen's were too big, so that was a small victory. I found a nice lined linen suit for a really good price and ended up having to safety pin the waist because it was so big. :)

Only lost one pound this week, but considering what I had this weekend, I'm okay with that. I've been hitting the gym regularly and maybe that's why I can fit into some of the "Too Small Suitcase" clothes. I have on a pair of pants that I could get into at my previous weight but...they were definitely hugging...TIGHT. So I tried a pair of jean capris when I went out Sunday. They're stretch so I knew they would be snug but I could definitely tell the difference. I didn't have to suck things in to the get the zipper up like the last time I had worn them. And I didn't feel like I was bursting at the seams. I've worn a few other things from this suitcase this week. The capris I have on now, I remember a picture from Kenya where I had these on....and you could see how they were fitting around the panty-line. I can't explain it any better. Mind you, they're not falling off my body but they definitely look better today than they did then. I delight in the small things.

Hopefully, I can hit the 15 pound mark next week. Hitting the gym before I go hang out wiht a homie tonight. Hoping to stay ON THE PLAN!!! AHHH!! I keep thinking about Labor Day with my homies and another event at the end of September. I'm trying to analyze what would be a good goal for that point. I'm thinking 175-180. I don't know what these weeks hold, with going-away parties and moving and all. I've lost 2 lbs in a week before so that would technically put me at 172 but..thats with a consistent 2 lbs per week. So I'm going to go with a classy 180 by the end of September. That gives me a lot of room to work with :)

That is all. OH I finally saw Phat Girlz. Well, kinda. I wasn't there for the whole movie. I love seeing men loving thick women. But I like that they were still trying to lose weight, so it wasn't just "I'm big, beautiful and loving it...and planning to stay this way despite it being unhealthy." You've got to love yourself regardless...I can appreciate that. Interesting that the big girl lovers were African...might be time for another trip to the motherland. :)