Wear It Again Wednesday {Week 3}

So this week I shopped in my closet again and was pleasantly surprised to be able to wear this:

It had been 8 years, yes! 8 years since I last wore this denim jacket! 

Not only does it fit, I can easily button the top buttons!! 

and...

Was comfortable in it :D

What do you think?

Wear It Again Wednesday {week 2}

When losing weight, what is your biggest fear?

Mine?

Well it is going shopping in my new size, I know I need new jeans and maybe new shoes but have I made an effort to go shopping? Not really, I am holding onto my size 20 jeans and wearing them with pride that they are loose, I'm also still wearing my size 18 jeans. Odd right?

So this week as I shopped in my very own closet I found this top that I had not worn in a couple of months due to people asking me if I was pregnant. No, I was not nor am I pregnant. But I guess with the weight I had I did look pregnant {7 months maybe?} 

Either way, today I am wearing my loose jeans with a cute top and heels! cork wedges to be exact that are 3" high!!!

What do you think? 

Should I just go get new jeans?? 

Wear It Again Wednesday

I have to be honest, I have been a little nervous and let's just say it... afraid to try on clothes in my very own closet or at a store. 

Why? you ask, well it is simple. 

Even though I am losing weight and loving it, there is still a small part of me that thinks I am still 231 lbs. That I am still a size 20/22.  

That I am still not small enough to fit into a specific size. 

Have you ever felt this way? 

I strongly believe that the worst critics in our life are our own self... US! 

We judge ourselves so harshly and are our best enemy. We know ourselves so well, yet we are fearful of trusting ourself. Why???

Well this past weekend I took that fear and turned it into courage. I faced one of my biggest fears and tried on clothes in my closet, clothes I had not worn in a loooooong looong loong time! and some of them fit, others were too loose and then there were the trophy jeans that weren't even close to fitting me. 

However I did not get discouraged, I did not feel sad, upset or depressed. Instead I used it as my motivation for this week and on Monday even though it was a day off {a holiday} and a day of rest, I hit the gym... did my 30 minute walk and watched diligently what I ate! 

So this will be a weekly post, one that other bloggers will be linking to and maybe we can inspire you to move, to make healthier choices, to drink more water, to watch your portions and to "shop" in your very own closet. You might be surprised at what fits! 

Here is my first Wear It Again Wednesday picture, my outfit one I had not worn in at least 3 years! 

My pants are size and top are size 16 and I'm wearing 3" heels along with my biggest smile! 

Have you shopped in your own closet lately?

How did you feel?

Brave {Review}

This week my 6 year old and I had the pleasure of attending a private screening for the new Disney-Pixar movie:

BRAVE

We knew that the movie follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voiced by Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voiced by Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuring peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources -including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers- to undo a beastly curse before it is too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.

Our thoughts:

Adventure mom: "I loved this action packed movie, the bond between a daughter and father is a special one and this movie shows it to us. I also enjoyed how the movie shows that being brave is not about being strong character but doing what is right and showing responsibility for ones choices. Be it good or bad Brave is a fantastic movie which at times I felt was best for children ages 8+. Boys will enjoy the archery and swords too, this movie is sure to appeal boys too. The scenery of Scotland in the movie is also breathtaking!".

This movie is perfect for the whole family, there is something for everyone. 

Adventure girl: "This movie is very funny, I liked all the jokes and I liked Merida riding her horse. I think that the movie was like funny, but the only thing that I did not like was when Mordu? would come into the movie... but Merida was always brave.... I want to be just like Merida!"

...And there you have it! Both Adventure Girl and I loved the movie and will definitely see it again.

Adventure Mom tip: Make sure you arrive early for the movie so you will get to enjoy "La Luna" a short film that leaves a great big smile on your face and we enjoyed very much! 

Disclosure: I was invited to a private screening of Brave which facilitated the review, however all opinions and comments are 100% my own. 

Disney Pixar's Brave

Opening in theaters on June 22 BRAVE a movie that takes place in ancient times when stories of epic battles and mystical legends were passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland.

BRAVE is the tale of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronting tradition, destiny and fierce beasts. She is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Merida defies an age-old custom to carve her own path in life.

I have to admit I am excited for this movie, for all it stands for: adventure, tradition and of course being BRAVE!

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman. Produced by Katherine Sarafian.

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