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and I'll add a thousand more.  It's my blog, I can do what I like.

Do you know what one of the most frustrating things about being young and overweight is?  Finding shorts.  Seriously.  They're usually either knee-length and social security approved, or so short and tight that nothing is left to the imagination.

I've been looking for shorts for weeks. Old Navy online women's plus is a good option. I just really wanted to try them on before ordering and the price was kinda high.  I've looked on every website I could think of, in every store, etc. etc.  I have one pair of Lane Bryant jean shorts from last year that I like, and that really wasn't going to cut it for me.

Do you know where I bought 3 pairs of shorts this weekend?  For less than $17 a pair?  Wal-Mart.  I might not normally admit it, but they're cute, and the perfect length for a 26-ish (still in denial) wife and mother.  I got seer sucker, light pink, and dark khaki.  I'm good for the summer!  I'm not sure they would have zipped a month ago, and let's hope they're falling off by fall.

We had a great, relaxing, rainy weekend at the Coats' house, with the exception of the Braves getting embarrassed three games in a row by the Detroit Tigers.  It was awful.  Small group was Sunday night, everyone was in attendance, and we have just been so blessed by this group of believers.  All was well heading into the work week until around nine Sunday night when I begin to feel like the Tigers were doing to my face what they had done to the Braves defense and pitching all weekend.  I got up Monday and showered thinking I could shake it off, I was wrong.  Two shots, 12+ hours alone on the couch, and an antibiotic have me on the fast road to recovery from this sinus infection.

Right, right, the pictures.  The left is my first day working out at Curves, the right was yesterday, just a month and 3 days later.  I know I haven't lost even 10 lbs. yet, but there's definitely a transformation.  Thank you all for your continued support.


 
Much love,
 
Katye

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  1. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    thanks for sharing Katye! You really are becoming an inspiration for me, because last year I lost 40 lbs and am not doing good at keeping it off! I've gained at least 20 back and Im dying to lose that back and hopefully more before I have a baby next year too. Some ask me, are you sure you wanna lose weight then get pregnant?? And my response is...well, its better than NOT losing weight and getting pregnant!!! We should really connect more, because accountability and having a friend to share with is really important. I dont currently have any friends who are experiencing the same thing as me. And with summer coming up, I know my capris from last year wont fit :( I'm interested to know how you like Curves. Ive done it years ago and think I might would like it again. Congrats on how far you have come already!

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  2. KatyeMay 1, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Thanks, Amy! I feel like it's taking forever to lose every pound, but I'm determined to keep it off! I feel like losing a good chunk of my goal before getting pregnant will keep me motivated to eat healthy and avoid cravings during pregnancy! I lost some before my last pregnancy, and I hope that it makes pregnancy easier. I love Curves, mostly because of the time factor. I'm in and out in under 45 minutes, so it doesn't impose on family time. I also like knowing that everyone there has struggled and is struggling like I have. No size zero gals judging you from the elliptical machine. I have done some supplemental stretches and workouts at home, it's become addicting! The more I am physically able to do, the more I want to exercise! I welcome the accountability and companionship! The price for the six-month program is very reasonable, I would encourage you to try it! Those put-back pounds will come off again!

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