One of the "good" "bad" results of losing weight is having to buy more clothes. And more clothes!
I have had to buy 2 suits, new belts, shirts, slacks etc. to the tune of a substantial amount of money. It is fun to find "new" "old" clothes that I saved for "when I lose weight" and it has actually happened, but I didn't save enough and I didn't realize how old they were.
The thought crossed my mind that this could be the last suit I will ever buy, considering my age. Although I hope to keep working for at least 6 more years, (and living for many more than that) I don't wear suits every day, so they could last for a considerable period of time. The slacks, shirts etc. probably (or should I say hopefully!) will be replaced since they will wear out, although I still occasionally wear my 40 year old cowboy boots, and some 30 year old shirts and coats!
I did pick some sizes that will allow me to lost more weight (my goal is another 20 lbs) and hopefully not have to replace everything!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Thoughts on Bull Frogs and aging
The bullfrogs are croaking on my morning walks/bike rides again, which to me indicates that Spring and Summer is coming! I have heard the first croaking in the past week, and I know warm (and hot) weather is coming!
It also means it is the summer I will turn 65 years old. I never really thought 65 years old would feel like this (although I won't really know until my birthday and I actually tell someone I am 65 years old-I still haven't gotten used to telling people I'm over 50 years old!
Not that I regret turning 65 years old, it is just a fact. I just hope I can continue to enjoy life for as long as it is a quality life.
I am glad I have continued my exercise, reading and working. I walk approximately 1/2 hour every morning, then ride my bike (most mornings) and then go one to the gym (which is 1/2 mile away) and read the morning paper while I ride the stationary bike at a slow speed. I still enjoy reading a physical paper while I am at home, although I have gotten used to reading newspapers on the internet while I am traveling away from home.
Aliene and I started watching our "carbs" right after Christmas. Since the day after Christmas I have lost over 30 libs, which make me feel good. Also, I have "grown into" some clothes I had previously grown out of, which makes me feel good. Aliene has lost about 16 lbs, which is even better than me considering the relative weights.
While I enjoy all of the technology and the "social media" etc., I have found I don't write in my blog near as often for obvious reasons and I miss it.
It also means it is the summer I will turn 65 years old. I never really thought 65 years old would feel like this (although I won't really know until my birthday and I actually tell someone I am 65 years old-I still haven't gotten used to telling people I'm over 50 years old!
Not that I regret turning 65 years old, it is just a fact. I just hope I can continue to enjoy life for as long as it is a quality life.
I am glad I have continued my exercise, reading and working. I walk approximately 1/2 hour every morning, then ride my bike (most mornings) and then go one to the gym (which is 1/2 mile away) and read the morning paper while I ride the stationary bike at a slow speed. I still enjoy reading a physical paper while I am at home, although I have gotten used to reading newspapers on the internet while I am traveling away from home.
Aliene and I started watching our "carbs" right after Christmas. Since the day after Christmas I have lost over 30 libs, which make me feel good. Also, I have "grown into" some clothes I had previously grown out of, which makes me feel good. Aliene has lost about 16 lbs, which is even better than me considering the relative weights.
While I enjoy all of the technology and the "social media" etc., I have found I don't write in my blog near as often for obvious reasons and I miss it.
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