Only my girlfriends out there will probably GET the how good this feels, but here goes:
The other day while editing the wardrobe, I came upon a stash of my gorgeous, wonderful, tailored Ellen Tracy suits. Slipped on the first one and what do you know...pants made me look like I had an elephant ass! Hmmm...must be an anomaly. Next: same thing. And...ALL of them were absolutely gigantic! Woo Hoo! Normally I'd be a bit sad about the loss of many thousands of dollars of beautiful, tailored-to-fit suits...but NOT TODAY! And these suits were NOT "big clothes" - some were even from pre-childbearing years...which, while they are certainly outdated now, still felt GREAT! All of them are now packed up and waiting to be delivered to the Chrysalis Center.
Now I'm no Barbie...and am right around a size 8-10 now, but for me, that is PERFECT. I am at an age where I can appreciate the fact that I have a woman's body, curvy and rich. My stomach is flat and I am becoming more toned daily. I will never be a skinny "spinner" (a term which I've recently learned men use), but I am healthy and learning to love my body...the body which has held and borne two beautiful children, the body that has supported me (literally) through good and bad, the body that is 100% mine! What a wonderful journey!
I guess its time to go shopping!!!
WOOHOO!
Posted by: slammie | June 10, 2009 at 07:56 AM
If I was closer I'd go with you!!!! Can't wait to see the results of your shopping spree!
Posted by: Linda Hofacker | June 10, 2009 at 08:51 AM
good for you! You're super hot!!!
Posted by: Lindsay Teague | June 10, 2009 at 10:32 AM
always enjoy your blog and thought you looked super in the photo a couple of posts ago. you exuded prettiness and good health. good for you.
Posted by: karol | June 10, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Have fun shopping girl! I haven't "seen" you for many months, but you looked great the last time I saw you. in your recent pictures you look great too - very fit and healthy which is better than being a skinny bitch anyday in my book. :)
Posted by: e | June 10, 2009 at 01:14 PM
i have come to realize with each up/down cycle of weight, my body changes shape. so far i am ok with the latest incarnation although i could do without the excess skin (a 100+lb loss will do that)
have a great time shopping - don't forget to stay colorful and funky!
Posted by: pcsmart | June 10, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Oh my! What a wonderful feeling! Good for you. I love that you love your body! It IS all yours and you should love it up! Have fun shopping!
Posted by: Jill | June 10, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Yeah!! You go girly! So proud of you, I know what a journey it has been... and yes, you are hot :-)
Posted by: melissa cavanaugh | June 11, 2009 at 09:01 AM
shopping is fun....pick out lots of fun things to celebrate youself!!! xoxox tena
Posted by: tena | June 11, 2009 at 01:22 PM
ooo kim that's great, congrats on the new u! the donations will brighten the life of another too!
Posted by: holly | June 14, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Woohoo! That is AWESOME!
And btw, what the hell is a "skinny spinner?"
Posted by: Ally | June 17, 2009 at 07:18 PM