Boy, I am a menace to Banana Republic. I live right across the street from one and go there a couple times a week (I probably only buy something one every two or three weeks though - I just like to keep my eye on the sale rack). Since 90% of my clothes are too big on me now, I basically have had to start my wardrobe over from scratch. I’m doing this slowly because I still have weight to lose. I know from past experience what size I’ll end up being, and I figure I can have things tailored if something really gets too big on me. The most important thing to me is dressing the body I have right now. When I wear my old baggy stuff, it’s a downer because I look like I’m swimming in my clothes, but more importantly, I’m thinking, ‘wow, this used to be tight - man I was heavy!’ and that’s depressing. But when I wear my new, slim fitting clothes, I’m like, ‘alright, keep it going, Kate!’ Anyway, I did quite the damage today: a pair of shoes, three tops, two pairs of shorts, and a skirt. Plus, I walked out with a Banana Republic card, which considering how much I shop there, only makes sense: discounts, free tailoring, free online shipping, heads up on sales and private sales - plus you get discounts at Gap and Old Navy. My mother thinks this was a huge mistake on behalf of Banana Republic. 
(Or a huge win, depending on how you look at it!)
After shopping I headed up to the rooftop of our building! for lunch and magazines. Here’s my lunch in my portable dish on the way up to the roof:
A serving of Goddess Garbanzos plus two whole wheat pitas with a Laughing Cow wedge. Lunch was 390 calories, 59g carbs, 10g fat, and 14g protein.
The roof was beautiful! I was going to snap a picture of the skyline for you guys, but I forgot my camera in the apt. Next time. This was the first time I’ve gone up there to relax and I’ll definitely be up again. It was so calm and peaceful and it was nice to get some sun and air! But - I am so behind on my magazines! I’m still not finished with Self, and I have Real Simple, Cosmopolitan, and Lucky to go! Grr!
When I came back down I had a snack of 2 oz hemp milk, 32g of Trader Joe Country Pumpkin Spice Granola and 108g 0% greek yogurt:
Kind of a random combo, I think - but it was good. Snack was 212 calories, 28g carbs, 5g fat, and14g protein.
Hope you’re having a great Saturday!
I went to Banana Republic yesterday and bought a dress that was way too expensive. They had such cute stuff! The sales girl talked me into getting a card too. Oops
Have a great rest of your weekend!
Monica - Grr, 20% off!
You have a great weekend too!
- Kate