New Jeans

I went shopping yesterday to buy some new jeans. All my others are too tight and uncomfortable, so I decided to be kind to myself and buy a pair that actually fit well. Anyway, I put them on this morning and they are so soft and comfortable, my boyfriend even commented how good I looked in the jeans (I hadn't even told him that I'd bought a new pair!) It just shows that wearing clothes that fit well, makes you look better as well as feels so much nicer. Arrrr to sit down without a tight waistband digging into my flesh - bliss!!

For the last two weeks, I have been working on loving myself and accepting myself for who I am (and what I weigh ;o) right now. Before this, I had become very down on myself and to be honest, stopped looking after myself physically - ie, not much make-up, hair scraped back, black clothes etc, etc.. So for the last fortnight, I have made an effort to look my best, using tinted body moisturiser, doing my make-up, hair styled, nails done and clothes that are fashionable and colourful. Well it's working, I feel good about myself and the way I look - I definitely feel that it's better to make the most of your appearance - it gives you confidence and a sense of feeling 'worth the time and effort'. My shower broke about a month ago and whilst I am waiting to have it fixed, I have been having baths - wow I forgot how fabulous baths are - well not the early morning rushed ones but the baths where I get to lie back and relax with a book. Absolute bliss!! Also smothering myself with gorgeous body cream when I get out - little daily indulgences - I love them!!

I'm find it hard sometimes to work out when I'm satisfied but I'm trying to leave a bit on my plate every time that I eat to break the cycle of always finishing my portion. I think I'm coping ok with legalising chocolate and crisps - but I'm struggling with legalising pork pies - it's crazy because I love chocolate - but pork pies - no big deal!! However, I bought them when shopping and now everytime I contemplate eating one, I think about the high fat content! It's madness because, honestly pork pies aren't the be all and end all to me - however, I did sometimes used to eat them when I was on a binge - so maybe that's why they are dragging up feelings for me. Well, I'll continue to buy them and try to remember - no food is good or bad.