Now that I've lost 23 pounds (what, what) I'm starting to see some major changes in my body. Changes besides the obvious of being smaller. Changes I didn't really expect. Changes I'm not sure how I feel about.
I'm not sure if it's because I'm older or if it's because I haven't lost this much weight in a really long time but my body is definitely reacting differently. I'm starting to look saggy. Kind of like a deflated balloon. Where the fat filled up my skin before, now it's just kind of empty. The biggest changes I've noticed are in my arms (hello wings), my belly, and my boobs.
So now, in addition to the cardio that I've been doing, I'm trying to add a lot more strength training. It really is something that I've been overlooking. I'd just been adding in the strength training exercises whenever I could, definitely not keeping a regular schedule. And it really shows! I guess I kind of expected everything to shrink back down when the fat came off but it doesn't seem to be happening that way.
Please don't get me wrong, I am very happy with my slimmer body and very proud of how far I've come. I was just able to buy some size 8 work pants! A HUGE accomplishment for me. I haven't been in a size 8 since high school or very soon after. I get that I'm making very good progress. But, leave it to me to pick out the bad in every situation. I'm fixated on my flaws. I constantly pinch at the fat wings on my upper arms, wishing I could just pull them off. When I bend over and see my hanging belly, it grosses me out. And my boobs... my poor, poor boobs. I haven't been shopping for new bras yet but I'm pretty sure I've lost a cup size. Not that I care, I prefer smaller boobs, but they have lost all their elasticity. I used to have really nice, perky boobs. Now they're turning into old lady pancake boobs. That sucks.
I'm going to turn up the intensity on the strength training and hope that it helps. I'd really hate to put all this effort into losing the weight and still be unhappy with the final product. Ya know?
Anyway, good luck to Em, who I'm pretty sure is running her 5k this weekend. I hope you have a great race! Happy Birthday too!! Welcome to 30. It's actually not so bad. And Kristen, one more week and it's our turn to run!! EEEEEK!!!
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You are perfect the way you are and I am sure that Joe feels the same. I gots lots of stuff hanging and if I did loose weight what a pelican pouch I would have under my chin.....xoxoxox Mom
Thanks Tricia! I am super psyched for the race and I honestly feel better at 30 than I did at 20! I am sure that you look beautiful and you are WAY too hard on yourself!
All about smoke and mirrors now! Never needed padding or push up, but WOW that really helps! Victoria has a secret, smoke and mirrors! I hear you about the bags & wings though. I just have to find time to get regular weights in. Hey at least we are in better shape than 20. Could we run 5K 10 years ago, um NO! No fear for next weekend! Just remember to turn around!
Love you!
Kristen :)
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