I have to say there has been a definite change of mindset and I haven't been anywhere near a clothes shop. I've also worn stuff that I had forgotten about; maybe it's about being creative with the stuff you have already.
I am allowed to have a rummage in lovely charity shops though. I managed to get some lovely Armani black trousers for £3.99 in Boston Spa the other day. Thrifting heaven.
I'm still reluctantly going to circuit training. It's a definite mood-lifter but not an attractive proposition on a dark, icy night. As the joke goes; my exercise regime lasts 2 hours - 1 hour of circuit training and I hour trying to talk myself into going...
A bit of nostalgia now...In my head whilst training, I convince myself that I look like this - my favourite fitness look - the hi-cut leotard and headband...
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| Olivia Newton John in the 'Physical' video in 1981 |
From about 1975 - 1982 I wanted to be Olivia Newton-John. Back to reality though, and on return from Circuits I have to be helped out of the car making involuntary grunting noises, bent double like Mrs Overall in Acorn Antiques.
Sadly, I haven't lost any festively acquired weight yet, it's sticking around into February...The funny thing was I thought the charity shop trousers were a Size 10 and bought them smugly, but when I got home and checked the label, they are in fact an American 10. Ho hum.
I'm trying very hard not to buy any clothes for a while especially as I need to lose some weight and it's not worth spending money on something that fits now and will be too big in a few months - ha ha she says!
ReplyDeleteI'm also following your 'careful spending' model. I last bought a dress (for the festive season) in December. We've got a posh evening coming up at the end of next week (black tie) and I went into a panic yesterday. Nevertheless, I've resolved to wear a long dress that I've had for a bit. It was a bargain on the 2011 Monsoon sale and should be absolutely fine. Jx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely, supportive comment over at mine. I always wanted to look like Jamie Lee Curtis in 'Perfect'- I never achieved it though - not even in my young, slim, fit days!
ReplyDeleteI've been very good at 'using what I have' recently whilst getting rid of quite a lot to the charity shop but I did buy a new small dresser a few days ago, my excuse is I need more storage!
ReplyDeleteI found Tai Chi a good exercise, doesn't exactly whip off the pounds but gets you more supple and you can get out of bed the next day.
Carol xx.
I've picked up a few bargains in Boston Spa. I always take my unwanted items to the Martin House shop there, it's a charity that I like to support.
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ReplyDeleteJust to let you know Arthur's cushion came in the post today! I love it, it is perfect for him.
Thank you so much - I will blog about it later this week,
Dawn
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What a great deal with the trousers! And good on you for even starting the circuit training, let alone still doing it!
ReplyDeleteI hate exercise. My OH's sister drags me running once a week & each week I hope she doesn't fancy it and will have a cup of tea instead!
ReplyDeleteSam x
Well, I think you're doing a FAB job by keeping up the training!
ReplyDeleteI admire anyone - including Mrs Overall - if they can keep up exercise efforts for longer than a week or so!
Well done you!!!
Carly
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Ahh size is just a number! Keep going and they will be too large soon x
ReplyDeleteSounds like your regime of thrifting is going well and still being able to go in charity shops is the best thing as they're magical places!
ReplyDeleteI take my hat off to you going out exercising still in this weather.
Have a warm weekend x