Feeling fantastic

Well now let me tell you about a great experience when I went to Costco the other day.  I went in to get tomatoes and of course went to the clothing section.  I went to look for something for my daughter went I came across a cute skirt (actually a skort), capris, and a hoodie.  I loved the cute skirt, but, they only had a large.  I thought what the hell they are $9.99.  I can return it if it doesn't fit.  The capris were a great price and they had only 14's left.  So again I thought wtf right.  So, off to the cash I went.  When I got to my Mom's I showed her the cute stuff.  She said "well go try them on!" Off to the bathroom I went thinking that none of them would fit.  I hesitated, I talked myself into the "it's ok if they don't, just trying" talk.  Not sure if anyone else does this but I sure as hell do.  Anyways,  I pulled them up, over my thighs and let out a giggle.  Then I pulled them up and buttoned them up.  I smiled, I giggled, I was jumping and clapping!!!  You see I have not been able to ever buy clothes at Costco.  They do not carry anything plus size.  When I was finally able to pull out a size 16 I was thrilled.  Costco has a lot of cute stuff very reasonably priced but not a lot of 16's.  BUT, I pulled off a size 14 DKNY Capri pant and was so proud of me!!!  The skirt is super cute and so is my hoodie all size larger.  I know size doesn't matter - well in some cases --LOL!! But, what I wanted to say is this journey as had so many ups and downs but it has worked.  I eat everything!  Popcorn, chips and cookies included, I do not deny myself anything.  I do however eat in smaller portions.  I eat a lot of really good stuff as well.  I exercise regularly.  People of you want to be healthier there is no diet.  There is no pill.  There is nothing more than portion control, better food, and exercise!  The other thing you need is a lot of positive.  You need support.  I have the world's best support system.  I have amazing friends, I have an amazing boot camp instructor who is nothing more than encouraging. My family is my rock.  I also realized you need to do everything as a family.  No seperate meals, no bird food, just lots of yummy delicious healthy food and activity.  Walk, run, bootcamp, bike, dance......I do all if it.  I don't just do one thing.  My family runs with me, they dance with me, we bike together.  Change is good.  It's scary but good!  I never thought I would run, I never thought I would do a bootcamp.  I do and I love it.  Sizes don't matter, but when you look at yourself in the mirror everyday and don't think you see the changes, they help.  People as so sweet and tell me how good I look or encourage me.  But sometimes I think they are saying it because of the journey they know I am on.  But sizes in clothes encourage me, they push me.  So go forth and enjoy.  Don't worry about what you are eating if you are eating right.  Exercise regularly meaning at the very least 3 times a week.  Hell, if I am going to do laundry I want to wash something I worked for.  I want a sweating stinky shirt to wash. Sweat is good.  So are cheesies. The only problem I have now is making sure I don't go into Costco to often or I will end up paying for my membership ten times over.