Old Navy: the Pixie Pants

I have not shopped for new clothes after I started running in July and got on with the plan:eat program (calorie counted diet) in August 2014. And people have been noticing I have lost weight already and in fact I do feel it. My pants especially. I used to have this XXL slacks because my hips are just too big and I have that bootylicous curvacious body that my husband love. So finally after weeks of putting it off, I did visit the alteration shop before Christmas vacation to have 5 of my pants altered in the waistline.

So whats the lucky number? During our APE in August, I weight 156 lbs. by end of December I was at 138lbs. yes I have lost 18 lbs to date. And the happiest thing happened to me when we pass by Old Navy (who by the way was on end of season sale) I tried on a pixie ankle length pants in size 10 and it was loose on the waist... I can't believe what I was seeing. I double check again the size and yes its 10 as I have proof of it (see photo below). So I asked the sales lady to get me a size 8 and it was perfect! and I also bought a blouse to match which is not a size L but size S :)

So what is it with this Pixie Ankle Length pants that I really like (aside from I fit in a smaller size) is that its stretchable. Thus it hugs your thighs and slims down your ankle thus it makes an illusion that your legs is thinner than usual. Its fits perfectly on my wide hips too.

The thing about stretched pants is that the longer you wear it, it looses by mid-day. Example, when I put it on in the morning before going to work. Its snugged fit and perfect on me. But as the day goes by.. i mean by noon, I can feel it loosens in the waist and i need to pull it up and tighten my belt. 

So as a tip, even if you leave the house in a snugged fit pants, wear a belt, it will save you a lot of trouble. But this trouble I really don't mind, that's why I bought 2 more pairs of pixie pants the following month (they were on sale again!)

Hard work on the track is paying off... and I have myself to thank.. (pat of the back).. proof of purchase below haha!

Happy Shopping kiddos!

xoxo,

S

I fit in Size 8 yahooo!!!

Size 10 fits great but loose on the waistline.

Proof of purchase

2015 Color Manila Run

The first run for 2015 is the Color Manila Run at BGC. Just arrived in Manila from our New Year Holiday vacation in Boracay with the family and I am so excited to finally run again after the long hiatus.

It's my first time to join this colorful fun run and looking at the profile of runners, they are all so young, young like high school - college- young and I felt so old, so out of place. But hey, I'm here for the experience right?! I wanted those color dye on my face and hair and clothes and have fun along the way...So let's get it on and Color Manila!

waiting for the gun start for the 10K Runners

the hosts are prepping the runners with some reminders.

hello kids.. mum and dad are running with you today

we got free shades for this race :) to keep the dye off our eyes.

Runners are all set

I was afraid to take out my phone during the run as i don't want it to get dirty... so I just took a selfie before crossing the finish line.

Hubby actually stayed away from the dye being thrown at the runner. He has the cleanest shirt after the run haha!

We didn't stay for the after party... as we are already hungry

Finally, I Got My FIRST Medal for Running 10K

Cheers for more fun run kiddos!

XOXO,

S