It's the beginning of week seven and I feel more in control of my entire person then I ever have. I'm really starting to see how this whole experience is more than just a twelve week boot camp.
Today's workout was really tough and at some points, I felt like my body was back in week one. The feeling made me think back to seven weeks ago - to sixteen pounds ago - to the "before" girl. That girl was still sassy and fabulous, but somewhere along the way, she lost part of who she was because she wasn't taking control. She lost some of her "oomph!"
I decided to go back and read my "Being a Before" post from week one. At that time, I shared with everyone what I felt were some "not so pretty" details about being overweight:
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.
Want to hear about the progress? Well, Saturday night I was out for a fantastic sweetheart's surprise graduation party (congrats again Miss Manda!) and I decided to spiffy up for the occasion. What I can tell you is: the heels replaced the flats, sexy lace tights replaced the not-so-sexy shapewear, and the dress was new and smaller. I may not be "petite" quite yet and I'm still too heavy to be carried, but I'll get there. Just look how far I've come in seven weeks?
I'm starting to feel like me again, and I think some of that "oomph" may be back.
*MUAH*
You are amazing! Incredibly proud of you! You are staying focused, I believe the blog helps you with that. But another benefit is to all the people who follow you. You are inspiration. I know that you are going to continue this journey. You are going to continue to feel better, have more energy, and will have a healthier life from here on out. I can tell you that as a 55 yr old woman who has been exercising daily and lost a few pounds over the last year, that the changes you make today and follow for the rest of your life will bring wonderful rewards. Glad you decided to do this now, not wait as long as I did. LOL You go girl!
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet Sandy, I'm blushing! You're right, the blog is helping me stay focused and I'm absolutely feeling the rewards. Thanks for reading!
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