Days Off... and Goal Pants

I took a few days off to accomplish big things for the wedding.  From my Bachelorette party, to my dress fitting, florist sample and a final food tasting, this past week has been a whirlwind.  I took my time at home to share with my family all the changes I've made in my life from the portion control to using fine ingredients for food and what meaningful exercise looks like.  Though my visit was for six days, it felt more like two.  The big personal validation and highlight to my visit home was finding old dresses and pants from my wardrobe that hadn't fit in more than three years and being able to enjoy wearing them all comfortably.

When it came to my dress fitting, we discovered a lot of work needed to be done.  When I bought the dress over 18 months ago, it was a size 12 and fit my bust perfectly though the waist needed to be taken in.  When I tried on the dress 6 months ago before I moved, the dress fit through the bodice perfectly, not a single alteration needed aside from the length.  And on Monday when I stepped into that dress, it nearly fell to the floor... a victory to be smaller than the dress (and a complete nightmare for my seamstress)!  But knowing now that I've been committed to a small dress and a lot of alterations, I can't let myself off the wagon now!  My final fitting is scheduled for two weeks to the wedding (in four weeks) and I hope that the dress fits perfectly.

In the back of my head is one pair of pants that I keep thinking about squeezing into.   It's a juniors size 7 from 2002, my first nice pair of black pants - obligatory to any woman's wardrobe.  This past week I wore it to work but still couldn't stop the pinch of fitting a little too tight.  I left the pants at home, for the back of my head... in four weeks when I return, I hope to fit so comfortably in those pants... a tangible goal that I don't need to see any numbers on the scale.

For now this weekend has a lot in store.  Aside from ballroom yesterday, I haven't had much of a chance to work out, so tonight I'm going to hit the gym and get a good workout in.  Then tomorrow I'll do the same and take a Piyo class in the morning before heading over to Schlafly Bottleworks to enjoy a beer tasting... and on Sunday I'll take the morning to do another great workout with Zumba and then take care of things around the house before getting a nice long and relaxing massage.  As for my diet this weekend, aside from the beer, I'm going to try to eat pretty clean with lots of fresh fruits and salads, whole grains, and lean meats.  Next week will be full of dancing so I better get some strength training in while I have the chance.