Carbs, Denim and Boots that were made to walk in.

So, the next time I'm feeling blue I'm not going to eat.  I will steer clear of all carbs and chocolate and cheese.

Please quote me.

     After weighing in at Weight Watchers I realized my "bad mood" set me back a whopping 4.2 lbs!  I single-handedly erased all of the progress I have made over the the past two months - since November 30, 2009 to be exact.  Well, I did have some help from a grilled cheese sandwich or two, a couple slice of pizza (with whole wheat crust), a cupcake and some fries.  Plus, I abandoned working out.  But 4.2 lbs in 10 days? Terrible.   That was frustrating AND embarrassing.   In fact, it really just pissed me off.  Of course, I knew it was coming.  My jeans were just a little bit snugger and my face just felt a little bit rounder this week.

     I went straight to the gym for an hour long bike ride and burned about 350 calories - a drop in the bucket.

     I proceeded to do some shopping for my trip today and the only thing more annoying than trying on jeans (20 pairs of jeans to be exact) and finding out nothing fits, is having your two year old with you.  Don't ask me why I even tried.  The answer is, because I have to bring him.  Time is very limited and I do what I can when I can.  While I was knee deep in my jeans, trying to hoist them up, the little guy would open the door (yes I let him out of his little car/stroller thingy, I know, I know).  Then he'd start screaming when I closed the door and ram his car into the walls.

   I finally gave up and headed to the shoe department to find boots.  Here was my stipulation.  They had to be wide enough to fit my gigantic calves.  And I won't wear them outside of my jeans. That look is NOT for me and I couldn't fit a pair over my jeans even if I wanted to.  I understand it's the fashion now, and good for the girls with the skinny legs. But I'm telling you, if you have big thighs or calves, or a butt, it does NOT look good-no matter what your so called friends tell you.  I'm taking a pass on that trend.  I started having a hissy fit and called 'Skinny Sister' to complain.

I said "When I see you at Sundance, whatever you do, don't ask me why I don't have more than one pair of dark jeans.  I will FREAK out on you."

"And I don't care if you tried to get me to give away the ugly black shoe boots I have.  They are all I've got as of now."

She was mildly amused but I would say she was more irritated with me.  Finally, I called over a very nice salesman and told him my dilemma.  I said "C'mon, I know I'm not the only woman in here asking for boots that will fit their calves".  I looked around and noticed about 5 women standing around and they were all MUCH larger than me.  He understood and said "Lemme see what I can do".

That nice man brought out 6 pairs of boots and pair #2 worked like magic.  I got myself a pair of black Marc Fisher leather boots.  I love them.  They love me.  I said "SOLD", and I didn't care what they cost.  I got to the register and found out they were only $65!  The Lord works in mysterious ways, I tell you.  So, I might be rockin' the same jeans everyday but I have some kick-ass boots that FIT!

Needless to say, I am back in the saddle ready to move in the right direction or at least get back to start.  I'm packing my gym clothes for Sundance too so if I don't hit the slopes at least I will get some cardio in.  Wish me luck!