road warrior challenges

"Jayjay" wrote in message
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Hey - Now there's a perk to dieting I bet you never considered before.


Now I'm gonna have to go check out this little black skirt thing. I
got a great pair of knee high boots last year and have limited outfits
to wear it with.

It was a suggestion from a younger friend at work. She said I needed a
little black skirt and boots to go with it. I saw one at the Limited last
night. When I went back today, I never made it to that store. Instead I
stopped at Maurice's and saw an adorable little black/burgundy/white plaid
mini with pleats in the front - total "naughty catholic schoolgirl" look.
As a goof I tried it on - very low waisted but since I had panty hose on,
the skin was all kept in. Came out of the dressing room to look in the
3-way mirror and some older lady who was waiting for someone looked over and
said "That looks fabulous on you - you're so lucky to have such slim hips."
I think she was a plant by the store management but it worked cause I
couldn't buy it fast enough. Decided to forgo the black boots for now
since I spent too much money in the sports store on winter running attire
and I already have a new pair of knee-high brown boots.

"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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I'm happy to say that the first leg of the trip went well. Because I wasn't
going to be home much this week I had a lot of food cooked in advance,
packed it all in a cooler and took it with me. Totally stayed on the plan.
Found a mile loop around the hotel to run in the AM and a Curves only two
stoplights away that I hit before the meeting. Surrounded by my favorite
restaurants (none of which are near where I live) and the temptation, I
resisted and felt good about doing it. What really felt good was in the
morning, I was able wrap one of those hotel towel around me and fasten it.
Those things used to be like a handkerchief on me

You are doing terrific, Jenn! Especially congratulations on the hotel towel -- I can
relate to that thrill! Great job planning so that you were able to stay on your plan
.... this is all terrific news and a great inspiration!

Mary M
325-150-145

"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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couldn't buy it fast enough. Decided to forgo the black boots for now
since I spent too much money in the sports store on winter running attire
and I already have a new pair of knee-high brown boots.

No! Brown boots are not the equivalent of black boots. :-) Get those black boots to
go with that new skirt! Black boots *over* the knee! You deserve it!

Mary M

Mary M - Ohio wrote:

"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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couldn't buy it fast enough. Decided to forgo the black boots for now
since I spent too much money in the sports store on winter running attire
and I already have a new pair of knee-high brown boots.

No! Brown boots are not the equivalent of black boots. :-) Get those black boots to
go with that new skirt! Black boots *over* the knee! You deserve it!

I like those old WWII brown shirts. They make me feel right at home.

Eat food, lift left, walk away, dress on the right

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wrote:

Mary M - Ohio wrote:

"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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couldn't buy it fast enough. Decided to forgo the black boots for now
since I spent too much money in the sports store on winter running attire
and I already have a new pair of knee-high brown boots.

No! Brown boots are not the equivalent of black boots. :-) Get those black
boots to
go with that new skirt! Black boots *over* the knee! You deserve it!

I like those old WWII brown shirts. They make me feel right at home.

Eat food, lift left, walk away, dress on the right

Well we all knew yiu had a place in history and now we know where!

"Mary M - Ohio" wrote in message
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"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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couldn't buy it fast enough. Decided to forgo the black boots for
now
since I spent too much money in the sports store on winter running
attire
and I already have a new pair of knee-high brown boots.

No! Brown boots are not the equivalent of black boots. :-) Get those black
boots to
go with that new skirt! Black boots *over* the knee! You deserve it!

Mary M

Absolutely, Mary! Nice to see another Fashionista in here. : )

Jenn needs black boots.

Remember, black is this season's black.

Martha

"MH" wrote in message
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"Mary M - Ohio" wrote in message
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"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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couldn't buy it fast enough. Decided to forgo the black boots for
now
since I spent too much money in the sports store on winter running
attire
and I already have a new pair of knee-high brown boots.

No! Brown boots are not the equivalent of black boots. :-) Get those
black
boots to
go with that new skirt! Black boots *over* the knee! You deserve it!

Mary M

Absolutely, Mary! Nice to see another Fashionista in here. : )

Jenn needs black boots.

Remember, black is this season's black.

Martha


I'll be headed back to the mall next month when I attend this class again
and I will get a pair of black boots! I told DH I just *have* to have them
because the ladies on a.s.d. insist that my wardrobe is not complete I
think they might be over the top with my black/white/burgundy plaid
schoolgirl mini skirt, but I could always use another short black skirt!

The other day when I wore the knee length brown ones (with the heel btw) and
a short skirt, DH said all I was missing was a whip, but he wasn't
complaining. He also appreciated the new Old Navy boot cut stretch denims
today. They were "just below the waist" and I felt like my butt was hanging
out all day, but it really wasn't.

Jenn

"Mary M - Ohio" wrote in message
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You are doing terrific, Jenn! Especially congratulations on the hotel
towel -- I can
relate to that thrill! Great job planning so that you were able to stay on
your plan
... this is all terrific news and a great inspiration!

Mary M
325-150-145


Thanks Mary, that means a lot coming from you since I've been very inspired
and motivated by your continuing progress!

Jenn

"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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I'll be headed back to the mall next month when I attend this class again
and I will get a pair of black boots! I told DH I just *have* to have
them
because the ladies on a.s.d. insist that my wardrobe is not complete I
think they might be over the top with my black/white/burgundy plaid
schoolgirl mini skirt, but I could always use another short black skirt!

The other day when I wore the knee length brown ones (with the heel btw)
and
a short skirt, DH said all I was missing was a whip, but he wasn't
complaining. He also appreciated the new Old Navy boot cut stretch denims
today. They were "just below the waist" and I felt like my butt was
hanging
out all day, but it really wasn't.

but don't those pants feel great! I love 'em.

Martha

Absolutely, Mary! Nice to see another Fashionista in here. : )
Jenn needs black boots.
Remember, black is this season's black.
Martha

Oh, has it finally come around to that again? :-)

"Jennifer Austin" wrote in message
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I'll be headed back to the mall next month when I attend this class again
and I will get a pair of black boots! I told DH I just *have* to have them
because the ladies on a.s.d. insist that my wardrobe is not complete I
think they might be over the top with my black/white/burgundy plaid
schoolgirl mini skirt, but I could always use another short black skirt!

The other day when I wore the knee length brown ones (with the heel btw) and
a short skirt, DH said all I was missing was a whip, but he wasn't
complaining. He also appreciated the new Old Navy boot cut stretch denims
today. They were "just below the waist" and I felt like my butt was hanging
out all day, but it really wasn't.

Jenn, it is wonderful to be able to spoil yourself with clothes -- clothes bought in
stores that you (and I) couldn't even walk into before because we knew there wouldn't
be a single thing that fit. I am happy to hear you are going to get the black boots
and are having fun with clothes! Even if you don't want to wear the schoolgirl
mini/black boot combo out of the house, I'm sure there's someone there who'd
appreciate the look! :-)

Mary