Reality Check

Last Year I lost over 60lbs and then Yayy!! I gained it all but and I'm sure even more.  Yes, the Yayy was sarcasm. 

While I had vowed not to weigh and measure all the time I also know that I've been depressed, lacking motivation and just feeling blah lately.  One reason I'm going 80% vegetarian.

I also want to start walking again, running if possible and getting that energy back that I had 60+ lbs ago.  I have quite a few fitness, health and eating books on my TBR list and will be sharing some of my favorites with you. I had thought about starting another separate blog but I know I wouldn't have time to maintain another one.

My current goal for the next 8 months (which will be just in time for my next birthday) is to be able to walk 4 miles again in 45 minutes or less, eating more fruits, whole grains, and veggies, and being happier overall

Some of my current health finds:

My favorite magazine

A Fitbit device to track all activity AND sleep  (the latter I really need too)

www.fitbit.com

Its 100$ USD and I think it will work great in conjunction with my heart rate monitor too.  

I may give in and purchase this from London Drugs

Some new workout clothes which is always a great motivator 

Work out Accessory (also on sale at MEC)

19$ at Mountain Equipment Co-op right now

I do need another pair of running shoes but for the life of me can't remember what sort I require so off to The Running room in the near future.

Some favorite sites for workout/athletic clothing (all ship to Canada)

• www.junonia.com
• www.oldnavy.ca
• www.oldnavy.com
• www.teamestrogen.com
• www.lanebryant.com

Please note that my goal isn't to get down to a size 7 or even a size 11 but to be more fit and healthy. If that means that I'm healthier at a size 16 or 18 then I'm happy with that.  I know at my age its going to be harder to kick my metabolism in the butt but I'm certainly going to try!! 

Much Love!!

Old Navy tunic WTB

I'm looking to buy this top if anyone has it in a 2x ...Thank you

Old Navy tunic (see more sleeveless tops)

Sales & Blog Address Change Update

Here are some sales and other goodies that are going on for online & in store

Reitmans: $50 off Outerwear event

My two picks at Reitmans 

This is also the last day at Land's End for $30 off $100 plus free shipping (free shipping is always always awesome 

My two picks from Land's End would be

Another think I've been noticing is that Land's End is FINALLY get some really cute plus size clothes and shoes in larger sizes though I'm still waiting for wide-calf boots from them.


Also as far as my blog address is concerned  it will be changing to www.thestylefiles.blogspot.com tomorrow please jot that down so you can update your subscriptions and blogrolls (if I'm on them)

Much Love!

Blog address change

So if you have me on your blogroll or you follow me:) just to let you know that on Monday my url will be changing to
http://thefionafiles.blogspot.com/   
Darn that address is taken....I'll update the url info tomorrow as the stylefiles.blogspot.com is also taken 

Please update so you can keep reading..which I'm hoping you do.  


Much Love!

Whoops!

I apologize for not posting up my tight review.  It ended up being a bit more cold that originally predicted and I cheated and wore tall boots with my tights. 

That being said I wasn't cold and I think the fact that they were cable knit helped.  I'm not sure how they would perform in -20 weather but I'm sure I'll be finding out soon.  

I'm still looking out for the perfect pair of plus size winter tights.  I know they have to be out there, somewhere 

Photos soon

Winter Tights Review Sneak Peak

Tomorrow is supposed to be a very cold day in Edmonton, a high of -3 with a child chill of -6. So I'll get a chance to get a good review of these Cable Knit tights I got from One Stop Shop

Sorry for the crappy picture but you can view the tights here


I have a pair in black and in charcoal.   I also ordered up a size based on reviews. I briefly wore a pair yesterday and I'm glad to say that I'm happy I did order up.   Shipping was fast though not cheap so next time I'll probably try and get a group order together. I did have tracking and the shipping and duties/handling were charged up front so no surprises. 

Review and Photos tomorrow!