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I've got to admit, that the past few weeks, life has given me plenty of reasons not to exercise. I've submitted to it and made excuses for not showing up at the gym. My hubby, who usually says nothing to me about this kind of stuff, has even mentioned in passing my slackness lol .. not out of meanness, but because he knows I feel better when I've been to the gym.

When I started losing weight after being banded and joined the gym, I walked to a near by fitness clothing shop. They have some absolutely amazing workout clothes in styles I'd never seen, but nothing to fit me. It was discouraging to say the least (don't get me started on how stupid it is to not offer workout clothes for the ppl who need them most lol).

So when my hubby mentioned we'd have to work late tonight, he said, "but you could go to the gym after work while I finish up if you want?" I thought .. suuuure lol. But at lunch I went to the shop that didn't have anything to fit me before. This time, I could fit into their gear and if I do say so myself, I look amazing in it LOL. So I bought a couple of pieces and can't wait now, for the day to end so I can pop into the gym :)

Who would have thought new clothes would make me feel like getting sweaty hehe

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Jess dont feel bad cause u havent been tot he gym for a few weeks

i havent been for a few months

im happy for u that u can now fit into those amazing clothes

good on u

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Cool Jess...its been months for me too, I have to get my butt into gear and get back to the gym.

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What the heck .. thought I'd even take a picture hehe. Ignore the gym hair and big feet (my feet really aren't that big but I liked the shoes and they only had them in one size larger than I normally take, so I bought em anyway lol..) Surprisingly, even running on the treadmill, this top managed to hold in my massive mammories LOL. They didn't budge!

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Thanks fee and Kel :)

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What a beautiful picture, that actually bought tears to my eyes when I thought about how utterly fantastic you must feel. I eye workout clothes enviously too.

Did you know you're an inspiration to me? Similar start weight, similar goal weight, same surgeon and even NSV's that I covet, lol. You have done a really really remarkable job, you should be darn proud of yourself.

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Wow, lady, you look great!! That's what I need, some new workout clothes. Ohhhh, Saaaantaaaaa!! :)

Seriously, it really does help. You are so right!! I'm getting an MP3 player in a few days and I'm hoping that will spur me to get my butt back to the gym. I'm in holiday mode and there's ALWAYS a reason to go somewhere else after work. Bad, bad, bad.

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Wow you look great! Love the outfit too! I have to agree, the last few weeks I haven't done a thing. I have been so busy with the holidays, but I need to get my butt back in gear too! Thanks for the post! :D

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Jess, you inspired me to workout today for the first time in a month. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical - woo hoo! I can't wait to trade my big t-shirts in for some cute workout gear!! :D

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*blushing* thanks everyone!! I tell ya, I haven't felt that good at the gym in ages. Last night was one of my best workouts so far. May seem silly, but not wearing my sweatpants and oversized tshirts just did the trick for me.

Jachut, thank you so much for the kind words. You're going to do great in this, because you're head is on straight and its obvious you've got a strong determination!

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Hey there Miss Hottie!!

It must be great to know that now you look HOT instead of just hot and sweaty.

Great Work!

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