Updates: the shopping challenge and weight loss effort

As the weather starts to change I find that I am in short supply of professional attire for the summer. In the past I have always been able to get by with tshirts and other less than nice clothing. In the past few weeks I have purchased a few short sleeve shirts, some skirts, and a few dresses that I can wear to work or really any occasion. I actually like some of the clothes out this season so that always helps. Some slightly more classic looks are in fashion instead of this 1980s crap that has been around the past couple of years.

Since the beginning of the year I have been running, doing boot camp, and taking the hip hop class. And I haven't lost a pound. However I have some muscle definition in my stomach that hasn't been there since high school, my arms and legs are tighter and I've lost a couple inches in my hips/waist so I'm pleased. I'm right around 2 miles in running now. I'm trying to work on running outside more but that is a lot harder for me than on the treadmill. We are having really high pollen counts and it keeps triggering my asthma. It drives me crazy. I probably need to schedule a doctor's appointment to see about a different inhaler but I am procrastinating. I haven't been to a doctor in at least 5 years.

My tomato plant is in bloom again so I'm pleased. My oregano has spread like crazy so I need to figure out what to do to keep that under control. I also want to look into some other kinds of veggies I can grow. I may see if I can get broccoli and lettuce. I'll have to make a trip to the nursery this weekend.