New things

So, I got my new shoes on Saturday (none too soon) and so far, I love them. My wonderful MIL decided to buy them for me for my birthday, which is tomorrow in case you were wondering. She took me to a New Balance store and they measured my feet and had me stand on some sort of computer that checked how I stood and I eventually got size ten running shoes. So, running shoes, walking shoes, I guess it doesn't really matter that much, but a ten. I used to wear a size 8. After having my three boys, I have started wearing a 9, but she gave me a 10. I didn't really like that, but she said that when you are walking, you need to have plenty of room for your toes, so I guess I'll let someone who knows a little more about shoes than me make that call. I have walked in them three times now I think, and they are really comfortable. I am hoping they last through all my training and get me through this half marathon in October.

Oh, and I forgot that on Monday, I reached my 6 month anniversay of weight loss. I don't remember my exact weight from Monday, but I'm guessing it was around 172. So, 78 lbs lost in 6 months. I am pretty happy about that number. Now, just 20 some pounds to go and I will reach my goal of 100 lost. I don't really have a set date in mind to have this goal reached, but I did tell my fellow bacon lovers that I want to be down to 158 by the time we walk our half marathon on October 23.

Man, this is a long journey.

I am also about ready to spend my Christmas money. (I know, I'm a saver) Now I'm going to have some birthday money to go with it and I am going to get me some new clothes. I have been waiting since December for this and it's going to feel good. And I am going to LOVE it! I haven't enjoyed shopping for clothes in so long. I even remember a time not too long ago that some friends and I went out and stopped into a store for some of them to buy some new jeans. Well, I wouldn't even try anything on because I hated what size I would have to try, if they even carried that size. Now, I can't wait. Lately, all I have to wear is my borrowed clothes and I am ready for some new stuff of my own.