Ups and Downs

Yesterday was awesome. A mysterious package... no idea what it could be... and it turned out to be my wedding gown! But I had evening plans, and G was around, so I couldn't open it and play with it until today.

So today was great. G was going on a trip with some buddies, so I made us a hearty breakfast of eggs and toast and turkey bacon. I went to the gym with my gym buddy, and got in a solid workout. And tonight is Stitch 'n Pitch- I am so excited! I don't even know what projects to bring- my clapotis is half-done already, so I have this irrational fear that I'll finish it and need another project. Unlikely, but it's always good to be prepared!

I was supposed to spend my afternoon cleaning up the craft room, but I didn't. I tried on my wedding gown. And here's the big downer of the day- it is too small. Not a TON too small, but the damn thing definitely won't zip up all the way. My resultant profanity was immoderate and colorful.

Now, I know I've gained some weight lately. It's not pleasant, but it's true. I've been cooking healthier, and exercising, but not enough. When I moved out here closer to the suburbs, I cut out most of my walking commute. And I knew that this was a possibility with ordering the dress EXACTLY to fit, instead of going up a size- I was afraid to go up, since it would then assuredly need alterations all around, instead of just a quick hem. And now I'm in the minor predicament of altering myself to fit the dress, or the dress to fit me.

My first fitting isn't until the beginning of August. I just bought a bike. I upped my gym membership so I can go to the gym in Gallery Place, near Farragut West, or in Georgetown (they have better classes than my home location, near my old apartment). I can walk home from the metro, which would mean a solid half hour of brisk walking 5 days a week. I started doing the 30 Day Shred, and will keep it up. G and I are biking once a week so far, and surely will do it more now that I remember how to ride. He is very encouraging, and wants to get more fit as well. And I'm trying to figure out HOW on EARTH I can get up 45 minutes or an hour earlier, which would be all I'd need to get in a quick run before showering and work in the morning.

What I'm saying is... it's on. I will lose the 3-4 pounds I put on since buying the damn gown. I will hopefully lose more, since I should be more like 20 pounds lighter overall for my BMI. And I am going to do my damnedest to drop the weight before August- I want that zipper to FLY up my back at my first fitting. I know the tailor has to hem it- I'd like her to have to take in the sucker, too!

I'll keep you posted.