Dang… I spent too much money today. Wait, no I didn’t. I love my 30% off coupon. I got a bunch of good stuff- four sweaters for work, a new bra for runs, two tanks for yoga/runs for… forty dollars. Yes, yes, yes! I’m am the ill bargain shopper. I should give classes, but then people might grab the good stuff before I can get to it… hmmm.
Before I left, I had a quick breakfast so I could catch the next bus.
That’s not a peanut butter cookie… but it’s the best Larabar I’ve ever had. Take note that I’ve only had two other flavors. It was more like a healthy PB cookie not like the decadent ones I used to make all the time! I only ate one of those clementines the other was bad 
I had plans to get a taco for lunch. I had a major craving, but once there I just couldn’t stand the smell of them. I guess my tastes have changed pretty drastically because I used to work at a taco place (one horrific summer) and I enjoyed my free meal daily!
I got a five dolla instead. Loaded with veggies, pepperjack and honey mustard, just the way I like it. Bread was soooo good today! Yum.
The lady gave me TWO FREE chocolate chip cookies.
No anthrax, JVal (or at least I hope so). I think it’s just because I noticed that she was speaking Spanish with ease as opposed to English, so I just switched to what I knew she was most comfortable with. She said they couldn’t sell them because when they baked they all ran into each other. Oh well. I ate one. It was good! I don’t know what I’ll do with the other… they don’t really freeze well and they’re not exactly health food.
I actually ate at weird times and I’m still not hungry so I don’t know what dinner will be. I guess I’ll update that tomorrow.
I had such a strange body confidence day. In my old jeans and a free from work “teacher-esque” tee I still got hit on a ton at the mall. *sigh* Too bad that’s not my style.
Oh my gosh, I just put a real picture of myself on the internet. If you know me, you’ll know that I’ve always hated full body pics from 12 onward no matter what size (correlation with that ED onset, no?). Well, today, even though I’m not perfect (duh) and I still want to make improvements, I’m proud to be who I am. Once upon a time, I was 45 lbs heavier and I’ve worked really hard to be healthy and to do so without falling into old, horrific habits. I had to stand on a stool to take this picture fyi… I’m too much of a shortie to be seen otherwise. It’s easy to look in the mirror and say I don’t have guns like Madonna (ew) and I’m not a stick figure, but I like my curves and no amount of exercise or dieting is going to get rid of them. I choose to be proud of them, and thankful for them since I don’t want to be a LaLohan (ew again).
What are you most thankful to your body for?
I’m thankful to my body because it gets through runs even when my knees don’t like me, and 20+ mile bike rides, and long yoga sessions. It always gets me where I need to go especially since I don’t drive. It’s forgiven me for all the years where I mistreated it first by underfeeding it and later by neglecting it entirely and ignoring all the warnings it gave me.
P.S. That’s my mom I’m on the phone with (who else would it be haha). Also the shirt says “Exercise Grows Brain Cells” on the front, and “Healthy Active Kids Make Better Learners” on the back (’tis true).
July 30, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Congrats and good for you for loving your body and posting your photo! You look great! Isn’t it an awesome feeling when all your hard work starts to pay off?
Diana
July 30, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I LOVE Subway so much! I’ll admit it! Their bread is so good!!
July 31, 2009 at 1:20 am
I’ most thankful for my body . . . ummm I guess for keeping me in check and ALWAYS working harder. If I was Gisele, I would only get to be Gisele for 48 hours until I just sat on the couch and ate ice cream FOREVER.
July 31, 2009 at 2:07 am
You look amazing! And it is a good idea to realize how much our bodies do for us.
July 31, 2009 at 6:42 am
you do look amazing.
your writing is amazing.
you are, friend, the total PACKAGE and dont you ever lose sight of that.
for me.
right now.
I LOVE my body hasnt failed me when my daughter yells UPPIE — no matter how tired I think I feel I still find/have the strength to hoist her up into my arms.
July 31, 2009 at 8:48 am
Such a great post!!!
I love my body because it’s able to carry me around on all these new journeys I’m experiencing, even though I haven’t treated it the best in the past!
July 31, 2009 at 9:45 am
What a fantastic blog you have! Congrats on the bargains, there must have been some great shopping vibes going around yesterday!
I do remind myself that my body does so many things each day that it truly deserves the best things to fuel it: walking,sitting, cooking, running, yoga, shopping, lifting, cleaning… it’s amazing!
You look fantastic, and kudos for posting up a pic of yourself! All of your hard work shows!
I am dying to know, how did you get the copyright onto your photos? I have had issues with that of mine and don’t know how to block people from stealing them! Please tell me how!?!?
July 31, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I have that same coupon – I plan on putting it to good use this weekend!
July 31, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Dear Rebecca, I’ve MET you, and I can honestly say that you are SO beautiful. In AND out! So be proud of yourself and strut your curves, my girl!
And what a beautiful day to have…thankful Thursday!
And seriously, WHEN is not a good bread day? Bread is good anyday, everyday! lol!
August 1, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I was so excited when I read about the peanut butter cookie bar, my small town walmart got some in and its going to be my snack tomorrow. I’m super ready for it! your food looks so yummy!