Hi. I'm Bethy. And I'm an athlete.

I've never considered myself an athlete. At least, not a real athlete. Yes, I know I probably should, but everyone has their insecurities. One of mine is that I don't really think I'm athletic, no matter how many races I run.

But something happened the other day at the gym. I don't typically choose to run on the treadmill, but since I was working it out during my lunch break, it was just convenience.

I snagged a treadmill right in front of the mirrors and started warming up. Then I glanced up. And I saw an athlete.

I'm not trying to be cheesy here, folks; I'm just telling you that for the first time, I looked like an athlete to ME. It didn't hurt that I was wearing short, black compression shorts and a black tank top. I could see my leg muscles contracting as I ran--I'd never done that before. Even my arms looked strong as I swung them in rhythm with my strides. And my face looked focused and determined.

I'm an athlete.

So no matter how many times I want to give up or I feel tired. Or even if I skip a workout. I've seen myself as an athlete in the mirror. And that's what I am.

{Gap dress: exactly | NYC scarf | Banana Republic boots: Exactly | Target earrings}

Latest Obsession: Knit dresses

You know I'm obsessed with scarves (especially this spaced-dyed infinity scarf), but now I've found my latest love: knit dresses.

They are PERFECT.

Comfortable. (Like fat pants for your WHOLE BODY!)

Wrinkle-free.

Figure flattering (and kind).

Easy. (I like outfits that consist on one article of clothing.)

Perfect.

This one is from the Gap (where else?). In fact, I returned to the Gap the same day these photos were taken to pick up another knit dress I had tried on earlier. I should probably stop for the season after that one, though. After all, I already have the perfect knit dress in my closet.

{Gap dress (exactly) | Gap scarf (exactly) | Banana Republic boots (exactly) }

P.S. If you're hungry, go pick up some drunken goat cheese from Trader Joe's. You won't regret it.