The gym - I finally made it!! .... And the shopping trip

I have never liked the thought of going to a gym. It scared and worried me a bit that people would be looking and thinking that I didn't fit in there! I didn't want people seeing me sweat and struggle and have bits wobbling all over the place!
I have only just started to feel comfortable jogging when a car drives past or I am approaching people, so going to the gym was a big move for me!
Thankfully I had lovely Claudia helping me out and encouraging me along the way. I had no idea how to set the computers on the machines, but Claudia set it up for me, and away I went!
I did enjoy the variety on the treadmill. Claudia had suggested the 'random' option, so I was walking and jogging up and down hills!! I was able to increase the speed when I wanted to have a bit of a jog. I certainly got a good sweat going and found the treadmill keeps you at a good pace. No chance for miandering along to look at the scenery!!!
I do still prefer being outside to walk and jog, but will definately go to the gym again. It is a good option when the weather is bad, and when I need a bit of variety!
So thank you heaps Claudia for looking after me at the gym.

After the gym I went shopping. I was very excited when I tried on a pair of size 18 pants and they were too big!!! A shame they didn't have any 16's left!! Then I wanted to try on a denim skirt in another shop, but they didn't have any 18's, so I thought, no harm in trying on the size 16. Guess what I bought!!!!! A denim skirt - size 16!!! It is from My Size, but still a size 16!!! A long way from the 28 - 32 sizes I was wearing 2 1/2 years ago!!!
It takes me a lot longer to buy clothes now! I have more choice, plus I never know what size I am. Every shop and brand is different! I still tend to take the bigger size with me to try on, and then have great delight in asking the sales assistant to get a smaller size for me!!! I have never had that experience before!!!! It is so nice choosing to not buy clothes because they don't suit me, rather than because they don't fit me!! In the past, I have bought so many clothes just because I was lucky enough that they fit me!
We were out on Saturday night, and I was given many compliments from people on how great I looked! Even the guys are noticing and saying something!!!

So all in all, a very enjoyable Saturday!!