Saturday Night Ramblings

August 14, 2010

Greetings from another one of my exciting Saturday nights /insert sarcasm here/

Really, I’m kind of a homebody, so I don’t mind. Don’t get me wrong, I like going out too, but sometimes just staying in is great. I haven’t been watching TV during the week because my workout schedule has made me re-prioritize how I spend my time, but it felt awesome to sit down and catch up on an insane amount of TV on the DVR. I also cleaned out my closet and chest of drawers. With this new exercise routine, my laundry has nearly doubled, and I now have a workout wardrobe which has conveniently been sitting on the floor in a laundry basket for the past 10 weeks. It was amazing to see how much old crap I was hanging on to. Things ranging from a size 16 (a size I was for about 2 seconds in 1999) to a 32 (which were too tight even back then, but it’s the highest size I could find at 455 pounds). I chucked a bunch of stuff that I knew I’d never wear again (due to either size or style), and it felt great to purge it all- even the too-small-still stuff. Just clutter. I’d rather get new clothes when I’m back in those sizes anyway :)

This morning I had a session with Trainer Rob, and I really enjoyed it. I like the new weight training program he has for me- things I haven’t done before, and wouldn’t normally challenge myself to do. Now if only my mind would stop telling me that I can’t do something because I weigh just under 400 pounds. Gah.

After the workout, I got to meet Maria from Chasing the Now! If you don’t read her blog, you should. She lives in Japan with her husband, but is from Kentucky and is back in the state visiting family. She came to Lexington to run the Midsummer Night’s Run, one of the city’s most popular 5K’s. She was so sweet, and it was so great to get to meet her. Make sure to check out her blog here.

I got some new clothes from Old Navy and was excited that I went down a size in jeans and in some tops. The picture here is of me today before I headed out to meet Maria.

Anyway, enough rambling for now. Off to sleep so I can get up in the morning and get a good workout in. Hope you’re having a good one.

  • http://www.fitinmyheart.com @FitInMyHeart

    Such a fun post!! I need to clean out my closet too!! You look great in the picture!!! Aren’t “Tweet-Ups” fun!!! Ok, my movie is about to start! I love your blog! I look forward to reading more!!!
    *Hugs*
    Dr. Mo

  • Fluffy girl

    i love old navy! Your outfit is super cute too :)

  • http://debbidoesdinnerhealthy.blogspot.com/ Debbi Does Dinner Healthy

    Nice on the new clothes! Even nicer on the smaller size! I LOVED being able to chuck some of my huge clothes!! I was most excited when I was able to go down in underwear size!! I need to get my but in gear and go down even more!! I’m off to check out that other blog you mentioned, thanks!

  • amber

    I had one of those days were

    I had one of those days were I did not want to leave the house ! Cause I was ashamed of my weight thank god my husband is a saint! He thinks I am beautiful no matter what . He has seen me skinny and seen me overweight and now to standards OBESE! He loves me no matter what High school sweet hearts I want to look like I did before 3 kids, it just seems impossible, I am glad my husband loves me but I want to love me and be happy w/ body!!!

    i

  • http://www.anonymousfatgirl.com Anonymous Fat Girl

    The hardest part of my personal training experience was shutting my mind off. Once I did that, I was able to do anything! :)

  • http://www.fillupyourmug.blogspot.com Sarah7500

    You are just looking so gorgeous and sparkly Emmie! I love reading your blog. Curious as to why you’re doing low carb? I just found out I’m a type 2 diabetic, and I’m thinking that may be the way I end up going, too. Not no carb, but we’ll see. The fact that it’s clearly working for you, along with your exercise, is giving me a glimmer of home.

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  • http://wesandthefatguy.com Lamar Wilson

    Looking Good Girlfriend!!! Keep it up! I am afraid to buy new clothes i just keep adding holes to my belt. :)

  • http://abetterlesserme.blogspot.com/ D…

    Throwing out old clothes is awesome. The problem is finding nice new clothes I feel comfortable in. I tend to rely on the old clothes that are now tents and really unflattering and don’t like any of the clothes in the shops. Thanks for the Old Navy link, never find larger clothes that nice in Melbourne!! Congrats on your progress, cute outfit :-)

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