Day 18 - Dear "Goal Pants"

Dear far too expensive pants in my closet that I bought at Banana Republic 5 years ago with the goal of fitting into them at some point down the road (i.e. "goal pants"),

Were you surprised to see me coming at you today?  I bet you were.  Stop laughing at me.  I buttoned you today without the usual muffin top, didn't I?  Who is laughing now...laughing pants?  Oh, I get it.  Yes, you still have the upper hand.  You aren't exactly perfectly comfortable.  But, guess what?  I see progress.  I will be back for you soon with every intention of getting my money's worth.  I don't even care if you are completely out of style.  I will be wearing you comfortably very soon and with great pride. Your days of hanging out are over!

Oh yeah, and while you are at it...why don't you let that hill that I used to run up with ease and could only make it 3/4 of the way up today know that I am coming after that too!

Life is too short to let you hang in my closet forever.  Maybe I will wear you the next time I try and conquer that hill.  I am going to show you both that I am in charge.

Yours until I am over you,
Cathy

P.S.  Today I am on Day 18 of the Advocare 24 Day Challenge.  I am exercising, taking vitamins and supplements and making healthy food choices.  I feel very energetic and very good.  Ok, so I have had some carb cravings lately.  Don't get excited pants I am not going to eat donuts.  My friend and Nutrition Coach Liz gave me a great idea for dinner last night.  I made a baked potato and put salsa on it.  It was SO good.

P.P.S.  And let the jelly beans know that I saw them looking at me when I was at the gas station today and that they still hold a special place in my heart.  Make sure to let them know that there is a new girl in town and that I am stronger now and I think it is fine if we are just friends and we see each other on special holidays like Easter, but that is about all I have time for now.

P.P.S.  You can also let red wine know that I have plenty of time later today.  When given the option of minimizing or avoiding today, I am choosing to minimize.  While it is true that I am challenging myself to get healthier...I am also human.  Like I said before, a girl's got to have a little fun.

For more information on Advocare and my friend and Nutrition Coach Liz Blom, please visit and "like" her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/lizblom.nutritionandwellness.  She will be sharing recipe and healthy food options on her page and you won't want to miss out on her suggestions.  Next up....working exercise in and an Advocare product review.