Today is my last official day as a "before". It was the second training session of the week and my workout buddies and I chose to take "before" pictures. I'm talking the real "before" Sarah. No spanks or great bra or slimming black dress cinched at the waist - "BE-FORE" - uff!
Now this is the part where you think I bash my body (and you'd be wrong). I love being curvy and have no all-consuming desire to fit into an extra small. I have no patience for people tearing themselves apart, so I'm certainly not going to do the same.
I'm fully aware of how beautiful, smart and sexy I am, and if I can rock it at this size, I can rock it at any size. With that being said, I'm not at a healthy place and that needs to change. Everyone knows about the primary issues with being overweight. There's also some not so glamorous things about carrying around extra weight that most people don't like to talk about. So here's my take on it:
1. It's hard to prance around in heels when you've got extra cushion for the pushin'. My little legs and feet get tired.
2. Stretch marks and cellulite are for people who've had kids, right??? Wrong. I'd love to be in a wedding or attend a special event without wearing shapewear. There's nothing sexy or comfortable about feeling like a sausage. If you've worn shapewear, you know what I mean.
3. Knowing you're the same weight (if not more) then most of your male friends doesn't exactly make you feel "petite".
4. My clothes cost more. Bigger clothes, bigger price, smaller wallet, less shopping. Boo!
5. I'm too heavy to be carried. I weigh far more then what people bench press at the gym, so I'm not trying to cause anyone injury. I know that sounds weird, but it bugs me.
Those are some of my secrets and as scary as it feels to make this journey public, I know it'll help hold me accountable. I'm excited to see progress and share what I discover along the way.
Let me know if you stumble across any awesome recipes or fancy workout tips. I'm off to rest my newly "awakened" muscles.
*MUAH*
My Princess I'm so proud of you, and not because you want to get "skinny" but because you want to get healthy for you and your own personal reasons! You are by far one of the most amazing and beautiful women i'm blessed to know and call a friend! Keep up the good work sister let me know if ya ever want to try Hot Yoga with me! It is an awesome workout! Love you Bunches!
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Thanks hunny! I'll work on some boot camp, maybe some regular yoga and then we can try. Do they have warm yoga? Hot yoga sounds scary... :)
ReplyDeleteWELCOME to the world of blogging :) SO glad to get a glimpse of the beginning of this journey for you. You've made a huge step in making it public and I just know that you'll find so much support within this great community of ours. And we'll learn from you as well; Good luck with boot camp, btw....I hear that by the time you're done, you're quite the 'bad-ass'!
ReplyDeleteEllen! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I just stumbled across your comment. I love reading your blog and so appreciate the positive attitude and honesty you bring to the table. Thank you for taking the time to stop by mine and offer the kind words.
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