Happy dance

I got renewed motivation to walk. Hollie has started a walking challenge. From June 4 thru Aug 4, whoever logs the most minutes walking gets a $50 gift certificate. I really could use $50 bucks to buy new clothes. I walked 1 hour and 25 minutes today. I got an Ipod for my birthday and I love it! I feel like I could walk forever when I have a good song playing.
I went yesterday and got new shoes for work. I decided to look for new jeans too while I was there. My old size 20's were falling off...seriously! I picked up a size 18, went and tried them on. They weren't quite right. I asked my friend Crystal to go find a 16. She came back, I tried those on, buttoned them, zipped them. The fit!! And I could breath and sit. I did a happy dance all the way out the store and to the car. Last night as I laid in bed I was still smiling thinking about it.

I went to the store and bought a pair of size 16 jeans and they fit!

New low

I had a wonderful NSV yesterday. I went to work and not one but two of my co-workers said I really looked like I had lost quite a bit of weight. I see the number on the scale slowly go down, I feel better, I have more energy than before, and I know everyday I'm aware of what I put in my mouth. But I don't think I look like I've lost weight. It got me wondering if I had lost more. I don't weigh myself often. I hate the scale. If I were to get on everyday I would expect to see the number go down everyday. And then when it doesn't I get disappointed and want to give up.
But this morning I stepped on and got a new lower number than the last time....which is always a good thing.

Drum roll please....220 lbs this morning. 20 lbs lost, 20 more until I'm under 200. I haven't been under 200 since high school unless you want to count the time I had the flu and didn't eat for a week. I got under 200 until I got my appetite back.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty

First I gotta brag about my very first real NSV. I went to Walmart after work last night to get a few things. I finally got my car yesterday and I didn't have license plate screws. I think those are kinda important...maybe. So got those and a few other car related accessories. I went to find a scarf I had spied when I was there before. Right across the aisle, I saw a clearance rack. I, like most women I suspect, can't simply walk past clothes on sale. I have been wanting/needing another pair of black pants for work. I found one pair in a size 16. I got them, took them home, and tried them on. Holy crap...THEY FIT! They are ever so slightly a bit more snug than I'm used to, but considering the pants I wear to work now threaten to fall off every 10 minutes...I think it'll be OK.
I went today and got my hair cut. Needed that done so very badly. I've went to the same stylist for 2 1/2 years, I love her. I always just get a trim. I've had the same hair style forever. All one length, like an old hippie. (BTW, I love old hippies) Today she asked me what we were doing. I told her I needed a change. I'm all about change. Finally filed for divorce Tues, going back to school soon, losing weight, etc. I told her do whatever you want. She cut 3 or 4 inches, angled the ends around my face, added a few layers, and flat ironed it. I LOVE IT!
I love getting my hair done. The only thing more indulgent and relaxing would be a massage.