Resolution in May

I was watching Tim Gunns’ Guide to Style this evening and I suddenly remembered how long it has been since the last time I shopped for clothes. Funny thing is that whenever I have the time to shop, I just find it such a hassle to have to go through fitting all those clothes only to confirm my suspicion that they won’t fit. I remember this sales lady from BENCH who told me that they don’t have any size that will fit me. I was like, whatda…!? Didn’t your mom teach you manners!?

I have this two-in-one stationary bike and treadmill and yoga ball at home and I rarely use it. Since I bought that bike/treadmill last January, I only used it like three times! And that yoga ball would be so lucky if I’d been able to do one straight set of situps without slipping, for lack of balance or sheer abdominal strength. Talk about wasting 12 months of gym membership last year only to gain back the 20 lbs  I lost! Come to think of it, I weigh much more now compared to last year. UGH!

What if I reverse the process? Instead of waiting for me to fit into those ridiculously petite-sized blouses and jeans before buying them, what if I buy them first, then commit myself into a workable weight loss plan? Just so I could do a regular shopping therapy?! Sounds impractical. And that is sooo not me.

I’ve been through this with myself many times over, thinking that it’s all in the mind. That it’s more of “feeling good” than “looking good.” I’ve been through it in circles and I’m kind of fed up already. Somebody please hit me on the head! Okay, i’ll take that back, hitting wouldn’t be so necessary. Unless I find myself saying this again in my future posts.

For now, my resolution is this. MAKE TIME FOR EXERCISE. And STAY AWAY FROM THE KITCHEN! Sounds too easy!? It should be, because as I see it, that’s the only way it’s going to work.