Let’s go shopping!
Yesterday I indulged in some reward-myself shopping, and I loved it! I desperately needed new running shoes. My old pair has zero cushioning and are practically smooth as glass on the bottoms, the tread has been so worn down! My boyfriend Gary helped me pick out a new pair, and I was so excited to find a pair with silver, bright blue and hot pink, but they didn’t have my size. Gary asked someone lounging at the register, who turned out to be about as helpful as a stump. I was disappointed because I really wanted that pair, but I tried on a few other pairs while Gary wandered the store, determined to find that pair I really wanted. And find them, he did! He scoured the store until he found them, stuck randomly in the wrong place on a shelf far from the running shoes, and he brought them to me to try on. I loved them and was so happy to get the ones with the colors I wanted. Thanks, Gary!
After that, I found some cool workout pants and a snug-fitting sleeveless workout top that I never would have even considered before I lost weight. I love that it shows my shoulders, which have really shaped up with all the weight training. I still almost didn’t get the top, because I’m not used to clothes that fit so tight, but Gary really liked it and encouraged me to buy it :) I wore the new outfit to work out last night, and I felt great! I’m glad I bought something I normally wouldn’t and let myself feel so strong and beautiful.
Too bad I can’t go shopping every weekend for fitness gear! I loved it. I don’t usually treat myself, always thinking “I don’t need this” or deciding I should be practical and save money or spend it on someone else. But getting in shape took a lot of work, sacrifice, and dedication, and I thought it was time to reward myself.
I can’t wait to go running now and take the new running sneakers for a spin!
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Congrats on the new gear! It must feel amazing to buy things that you thought you would never wear. I’m so proud of you!
You’re awesome! You have worked hard and you definitely deserved that reward.
Thanks! It’s embarrassing how old my running shoes were
I definitely need to reward myself more often!
My husbands brother wears down his shoes so fast, I never even knew it was possible!
Your new workout clothes sounds great! I am still too scared to wear tight fitting ones but I’ll get there someday…
I felt awkward in the new top until Gary kept telling me how great it looked. It is still strange to be able to wear things like that. I guess my head hasn’t caught up with my body yet!
You go, girl. I am proud of you. That is wonderful that you felt that way in different clothes. Kudos to Gary. Give him hugs!
Awesome!You sounds so happy and full of life and energy, keep it up girl!
By the way your before and after pictures are amazing, you are beautiful inside and out!
Peace,
Leah ♥
Great shopping trip! Yah, you got a cute outfit!
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That’s fantastic that you got the shoes you wanted! Yay Gary…Girl of course you need to treat yourself…you soooo deserve it!
Glad you rewarded yourself. You deserve it!
I got money for shoes for Christmas. Debating on running shoes or something For walking and running. I dont know if there is something fit for both or better to have different pairs.
Enjoy looking HOT while youre working out!
I looked at some cross trainers but decided that since I primarily want to run, I would get sneakers specifically for running. I don’t want to injure myself running in the wrong kind of shoes.
You went shopping without me????
Okay, I’ll let it slide THIS time… lol
I’m glad to read that you pushed your horizons a little with the clothing. Bet it felt great to see some shape and the results of all your hard work. Well done!
Hugggggggggggggs,
Shan
great job on rewarding yourself. you so deserve it