Last night I had grand plans for making a tempeh stir-fry. But, I chatted with my mom while she was making spaghetti for dinner and suddenly I had the biggest craving for pasta. (I’m easily influenced when it comes to food.)
So, I made a quick and dirty easy creamy pasta dish.
Look at this HUGE bowl of creamy pasta! But, it’s a trick – the delicious spirals on a bed green beans and a chopped veggie burger (for protein). I boiled up a cup of whole wheat spirals and added 1 wedge of Laughing Cow and a handful of mozzarella for the creamy sauce. 
After dinner I hit up Marshall’s for a one piece bathing suit. I ended up grabbing this impulse buy at the checkout and eating them on the way home.
I was about to run to the gym for some strength this morning, but I’m pressed for time so I did 4 miles on a different loop than my usual to change it up.
The Moto was all over the place with my pace reading though. I’m not digging that.
Breakfast involved another Marshall’s find (I basically do all my shopping there) – Cherry Preserves. I made the conscious decision not to buy another jar of jam when I went to TJ’s Sunday because I’m going through it way too fast.
Then, I realized I love jam and made the conscious decision that woman cannot live on bread and almond butter alone! We must have jam.
And it was good.
Oh! Yes, I got a swim suit. There were only 2 actual “swimmer’s” suits in my size and I went with this one. 
I wasn’t sure at first if the USA Girl – size meant it was a “girls” not women’s size? But I don’t think TYR makes kids suits. Anyways, this ish is still pretty tight for being an XL. Boo.b.
Question: What color’s your fave swimsuit this summer?
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My swimsuit is multicolored – looks like a rainbow exploded on a black background! I like your swimsuit, it’s cute!
My favorite suit is a red/orange/coral color with gold hardware. Hooray for Old Navy.
I think that swimsuit is a girls suit, the tag says US size 14 which would be an girls extra large. Isn’t a girls XL comparable to a women’s small?
14 is definitely a womens size. 2, 4, 6, etc. through 14+
TYR most definitely makes girls suits! I’m pretty sure you got a kids XL suit
Cute suit! I have a TYR that I love it’s reversible navy blue and a lovely purple-pink color. And they DO make kids suits!
40 is a women’s swim suit size kids ones are in the 20′s (I used to be a swimmer
) It’s probably tight because its 100% polyester which isn’t as stretchy as lycra, but it does last way longer 
GB 40 (Euro size) is a women’s 8/10 and a girls (youth) 14/16. Super cute suit though. I need a new one piece. I currently wear running shorts/sports bra/tank for my lap swims. I am sure it is super attractive. I usually like blue for suits.
Swimsuits might be different, I just looked up the conversion for regular clothes.
I have no help for the swimsuit conundrum. Is it too tight? Can you wear it without feeling self-conscious??
I think it’s impossible for me to wear a swimsuit without being self-conscious…
OMG, I love Kozlowski Farms, they make this amazing raspberry and chipotle dipping sauce. I had no idea they make jams too.. Damn, will have to track one down
That does totes look like a kid’s sized swimsuit. You should feel proud that you can fit into one, haha! I bet it was tres cheaper too. <3 you.
Yes, but now I’ll never get it off. Send help.
random tidbit next time you need a suit: swim2000.com has an awesome grab bag option if you don’t care what the pattern looks like. you can pick the brand and style (thick or thin strap) and they select the design. it’s actually really fun! and if you buy more than one you save even more!
I am so easily influenced by other people’s food choices too. Yesterday, I saw a commercial for a cobb salad and it’s ALL i wanted all day.
TYR does make youth suits. That one you bought is a youth suit because a 40 would be an XL in youth sizing.
This year, since I’ll be 7-8 months pregnant, my suit is black…it’s better for everyone involved! Usually though I have a turquoise one with some beading! Living life on the edge!
That’s a really cute suit. I tend to like the traditional solid colors, but I’m probably just a tad conservative!
Yep. You bought a girls extra large. Quite similar to a woman’s extra small…
I am training for my first triathlon too (2 weeks!! asdfurewgf@%#&^%#@) and I wear a women’s small, I will buy the suit off of you if you want
Assuming the “I” in F/I is France/Italy – 50 is definitely a woman’s size. It’s tight because you become aerodynamic!
Thanks Sara!
I bought a new swimsuit for a beach trip that I took over the summer. It’s black with small multi-colored polka dots. Super cute
Oops, it went through before I made the correction *facepalm*
I bought a new swimsuit for a beach trip that I took over spring break. It’s black with small multi-colored polka dots. Super cute
according to this size chart, girls sizes only go up to 12 for TYR.
http://www.sunwavesports.com/Articles.asp?ID=135
Hey Girl-
I don’t know if that’s cheap for a trisuit or not but thought you might be interested!
Don’t know if you do gearbuzz but here is today’s deal-
http://www.gearbuzz.com/deal/11052/50-percent-off-dare2tri-inroduction-package-at-cheaptriathloncom
I love bright swimsuits! Anything neon, especially bright pink! Classic black is always a nice option too though
I haven’t bought a new bathing suit in quite a while..I should get on that!
Turquoise! Not just my bathing suit, though, I’m wearing turquoise everything!
that is a cute suit! I am sure you aren’t a XL in grown up sizes..so yay for still being able to fit in a girls size.
Yeah, I think I am…
I like that swim suit! Don’t sweat the size. I just bought my first athletic one and it’s a size 14. I wear a size 8. I tried on my size, and hated life for a good day before I realized just how ridiculous the sizing was
Ever tried having a layer of jam on top of a layer on butter/vegetable spread/margerine on toast? My fav! After peanut butter of course.
I love the suit and yes women’s and they are tighter and don’t stretch or get baggy as quick. My kids swim and my 9 year old who is a 3rd grader wears a 30. Everyone goes up sizes and her tyr don’t stretch so it is better to get one that fits you right from the start. Now I need to go to Marshall’s to see if I can find her some suits. Thanks!