I’ve always struggled with my weight. I was an overweight child, an overweight teenager, and an overweight college student. (In short: so much teasing and so few dates!) It wasn’t until after graduation when I decided to do something about it. I joined Weight Watchers and two years later, I lost 75 pounds and weighed in at 130. After wearing a size 16 for so long, I didn’t realize a size four was even possible! It didn’t last long because that weight was far to low for me to maintain. The scale crept up to a comfortable 145 to 150, which I was able to stay at for quite a few years. Unfortunately, that’s not really the case anymore.
Now that I’m in my 30s, my metabolism has taken a nosedive. Beer fests and dining out has caught up to my waistline. So much so, that I didn’t believe the scale could be correct. It was so high! I was convinced it was broken (it wasn’t) and bought a new one last week.
So, I’m back on the Weight Watchers bandwagon, I’ve done the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred video everyday after work for two weeks, and I’m already seeing a difference. I’ve lost two pounds, .5″ from my waist, and an inch from my hips.
Dave and I are also planning to start the couch-to-5k program once March rolls around. We’ll likely be wearing these matching t-shirts. However, suggestions are welcome for the rest of my workout ensemble. I’ve heard good things about Lululemon aside from the sheer pants and Trina Turk has cute styles. Any others? Is it worth getting properly fitted for running sneakers? Or can I just buy these because they’re cute? (So many questions!)
I’d be remiss if I didn’t admit that a new bathing suit is a huge motivation for me to shed the extra pounds. We’re still mulling over vacation spots for April, which gives me plenty of time to choose one. (A bikini probably isn’t in my future, but a girl can hope. And do crunches.)
I buy all my workout gear from Old Navy! It’s really affordable and holds up pretty well. My favorite running shoes are Nike Frees. I’m a novice runner and I’ve run a 5k and 10k in them. Hope thats helpful!
Getting in shape has been on my to-do list for years. I mostly live in denial… I don’t own a scale and never hear my weight when I go to the doctors. Then a few months ago I changed dentists and the hygienist asked me my weight. I said ‘I don’t know’. She said, ‘oh just go hop on the scale!’ I felt too embarrassed to make a big deal about my ignorance is bliss approach to my weight, and now I KNOW. I hate knowing.
Good luck with your fitness goals!
Bikinis are overrated anyway.
Chic on the Cheap
I also hated knowing how much I weighed. I’m still not happy about exactly where I am – I went to the doctor a few weeks ago and he goes ” you don’t look like you weigh XXX pounds” which is slightly true because I’m (OMG SO) tall, but I would die if I had to tell anyone (especially my boyfriend, who weighs less than me). ANYWAY, I’m excited for you to start this – it’s so much easier when you do it with someone! Keep us updated on what you buy (obviously!) and what works for you 🙂
I found you via Fran’s blog and this post made me delurk! It is always fun to spend on cute workout clothes but don’t buy the shoes for looks! Support and a good fit is really important and your feet are somewhere you shouldn’t skimp (or it will become an excuse not to work out, let me tell you). Go to a store that sells running shoes and get a good pair, you only get one set of feet! I love a cute pair of sneakers but this is one place where looks should come second.
Pardon the rant, I have really been enjoying your style and am in the throes of Weight Watchers myself as well and hear ya on this whole post!
Oh, goodness, this is far from a rant! 🙂 Seriously, thank you for the kick in the rear to go to a running store and find the right pair for my feet.
so happy to read this, I’m back on my fitness too and I did well in January. I’m doing Cathe’s workouts (http://shop.cathe.com/) I’ve gotten stuff from Athleta, Target, Nike. I’m excited for you to start and let’s keep each other accountable with these updated 😉
I have also had a lifelong struggle with the scale, and last year I also found myself needing to recommit and get back on track. Couch to 5K is awesome — I always hated running but just a few weeks ago I finished my first half marathon! I workout every day so I need a lot of options — I swear by Old Navy and the Champion C9 line at Target. Both lines are super cute but more importantly, super functional (breathable fabrics that move well and hold up to lots of use). Good luck!
When I saw this post, I took a sigh of breath. My weight is never consistent. I was always slim into I hit my late twenties, now it’s all over the place. And I’m not at a good weight, in fact I’m overweight according to medical standards. But I’m on a mission to meet some fitness goals this year. And hopefully with making better choices make it a lifestyle change. I want to offer you this…that we partner up and hold each other accountable. Oh, and I like C9 at Target.
good luck on your goals! i know whenever i workout i eat better and i feel so much better. it’s awesome that you’ll have dave along for workouts too! it helps to have someone motivate you to get moving. xo jillian