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When I was younger, people would always say, "You have such a pretty face, if you could just lose 10 pounds."I've pretty much been the same size most of my life. I can't figure out while after losing more than 60 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers, now I sometimes feel fat. It's so weird. Body image is evidently complicated. I didn't feel fat before the weight loss.
My old clothes are too big, people tell me I look smaller and the scale tells me so too. My goal was to be healthy, not to be skinny or a certain size. The best thing is that I'm stronger. I've always
exercised, but now I can run farther and do more pushups and I've finally participating in the
Peachtree Road Race.
Shopping for my new frame has been interesting but hasn't been as fun as I would have thought. It's been more of a necessity to shop since the old clothes, became too baggy to wear. The most excited I got was when I purchased a pair of size six jeans. It seemed inconceivable to wear that size but then that gave way to ok Tree, move on.
Perhaps I shopped before to make my larger frame more acceptable to me and to make myself feel good. There's nothing wrong with making yourself feel good; you can be a size 14 or more and still have style.
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I had a pretty good investment in my personal style closet but now I'm putting my closet on a weight loss plan as well. And while it's hard to say goodbye to my old stylish friends, I'll make way for a few new ones.
I'm
curious about how or if my style will change. I know one thing for sure; I won't be posing on the cover of
People Magazine in a bikini and high heels.
I love non-chain restaurants and one of the reasons I love Athens. Here's a list of 11 cool spots, that aren't chains, shared by one of Athens top chefs, Hugh Acheson.
I have to admit I'm loving the array of bright clothing that's available. My closet now includes orange, yellow, and even pink. 
Spring often brings the desire to update your closet, home, and maybe hair and makeup. If you need some inspiration, checkout the Pantone Spring Color Trend for 2012. My favorite color is and always will be red but I've been experimenting with shades of orange. I found this Nine West bag and and matching shoes from my favorite TJMaxx. This should put some spring in my step.
