Ladies,
I understand tummy chub. I have it and sometimes, I even embrace it as I cannot hack it off with a butter knife and can't afford liposuction.
While I understand it, I do not for the life of me understand why you must wear your pants so l0w and tight that it creates not a muffin top but a saggy layer of skin over your pants. Newsflash: You look fat!
While it might not be politically correct to walk up to someone and say "my dear, this is unattractive and makes me want to retch," there may be a time and a place for everything. A muffin top is even acceptable...it poofs a little and isn't horrible but the saggy stomach syndrome is an issue.
Ladies, it's called a size-up...no one would ever really know and they'll probably think you lost weight. Your stomach hanging over your pants is not sexy even if you put a stretchy shirt over it.
Sincerely,
Me
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The past two years in review (weight loss)
Okay all, so most people know my story. When I left my ex, I weighed a total of almost 250lbs...can't say I was healthy, happy or confident but I lost a bunch of weight over this summer, got healthy, and realized that I'm worth the time.
Today, I was kind of grumpy because I don't really feel like waking up and going to the gym and I'm just sort of blah. I haven't lost any weight over the school year (not really a surprise but still annoying) and it's whiny but depressing. I decided to commit 30 days to double workouts. 30-40 minutes at the gym in the morning and then the '30 day Shred' video with Jillian Michaels. Here's the past 2 years though and in 29 days, I'll add my newest pic to the bunch and hope there is some difference.
My friend Jessica's wedding. I'm the purple chick with blonde hair.
The summer I left my ex...Lost a bit of weight but not a lot...did get a shorter haircut and dyed it purple!
Christmas formal last year. I think there's a bit of difference :) Longer black hair, a spray tan and a short black dress. It was a fun night.
This summer marked my goal to lose weight. I was tired all the time and realized how much I wanted to be smaller and in shape. I took up running and admittedly, didn't eat enough to sustain a starving child most of the time. I was losing weight like crazy and it's addictive but I probably have a few bad habits.
Today, I was kind of grumpy because I don't really feel like waking up and going to the gym and I'm just sort of blah. I haven't lost any weight over the school year (not really a surprise but still annoying) and it's whiny but depressing. I decided to commit 30 days to double workouts. 30-40 minutes at the gym in the morning and then the '30 day Shred' video with Jillian Michaels. Here's the past 2 years though and in 29 days, I'll add my newest pic to the bunch and hope there is some difference.
My friend Jessica's wedding. I'm the purple chick with blonde hair.
The summer I left my ex...Lost a bit of weight but not a lot...did get a shorter haircut and dyed it purple!
Christmas formal last year. I think there's a bit of difference :) Longer black hair, a spray tan and a short black dress. It was a fun night.
This summer marked my goal to lose weight. I was tired all the time and realized how much I wanted to be smaller and in shape. I took up running and admittedly, didn't eat enough to sustain a starving child most of the time. I was losing weight like crazy and it's addictive but I probably have a few bad habits.
This photo was taken in December 2011. I've put on about 5lbs since my smallest but I still like it MUCH more than the beginning. So even though I'm a little upset about getting up in the a.m and being stuck on a plateau, I'm still pretty happy with the results this far!
Tips to Keeping a new years resolution
As my friend D. says, I like lists. I really do. It brings out my sarcastic nature, my crazy personality and...they're quick! So before I dash off to class with Professor Toner (not the Science one though), I'm writing my ideas on how to keep that New Years Resolution.
1) Tell people- If you want to lose 20lbs or run a marathon, tell people. You'll be more likely to keep yourself accountable if other people ask how you're doing with that goal.
2) Get a buddy- For me, Ashley is a doll because he wants to do a half-marathon as well. Hello running buddy! Get someone that has a similar goal and work together!
3) Be specific- From quitting smoking to losing weight, be specific. If your goal is to not procrastinate, figure out when you do it and why and then figure out safeguards so you can change your habits. For me, it's going to bed at a decent hour so I've started setting my alarm for 7:20am. I know if I stay up for that new episode of "Toddlers and Tiara's" (Aka: Legal Child Abuse), I'll feel like crap in the a.m. and might miss the gym.
4) Don't overhaul your life in one day- Kudos to you for trying to give up smoking/drinking/overeating AND deciding that you'll go to the gym every day this year. Want to bet it doesn't happen? I may as well take your money now. Start little and work your way up. Have mini goals. For me, it's losing 10lbs and going to the gym Monday-Friday for this month. February might be busier and I'm not setting myself up to fail. I'll reevaluate every month and go from there. For this goal, I need to be up in the morning...no more sleeping in. I will learn to love mornings or at least, tolerate them.
5) Don't be afraid to ask for help- I'm no weight loss expert so I ask people what they've done, what works for them and why. For some, it's diet and very little exercise. For me, I get an adrenaline high out of working out. I'm also vegetarian (vegan doesn't fit my lifestyle in the school year) so I can cut out so much processed food instantly!
6) Don't be afraid to fail- I was told by my friend A. (not asked, mind you but a direct statement) that I was afraid I'd lose at something because he saw I was hesitant to do it. I have great ideas and really feel I'd be good at the job but I'm terrified that I won't get it. You know, he was right. I'm scared that I'm not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, eloquent enough...and I'm scared to fail. Failure happens. We don't always get everything we want but failure mean's I tried. That's a hell of a lot better than sitting on my ass wishing "what if..."
Well, I have class and after 8 cups of coffee, really need to pee. I can't blog as much as I have been because of class but I'm going to attempt one a day.
1) Tell people- If you want to lose 20lbs or run a marathon, tell people. You'll be more likely to keep yourself accountable if other people ask how you're doing with that goal.
2) Get a buddy- For me, Ashley is a doll because he wants to do a half-marathon as well. Hello running buddy! Get someone that has a similar goal and work together!
3) Be specific- From quitting smoking to losing weight, be specific. If your goal is to not procrastinate, figure out when you do it and why and then figure out safeguards so you can change your habits. For me, it's going to bed at a decent hour so I've started setting my alarm for 7:20am. I know if I stay up for that new episode of "Toddlers and Tiara's" (Aka: Legal Child Abuse), I'll feel like crap in the a.m. and might miss the gym.
4) Don't overhaul your life in one day- Kudos to you for trying to give up smoking/drinking/overeating AND deciding that you'll go to the gym every day this year. Want to bet it doesn't happen? I may as well take your money now. Start little and work your way up. Have mini goals. For me, it's losing 10lbs and going to the gym Monday-Friday for this month. February might be busier and I'm not setting myself up to fail. I'll reevaluate every month and go from there. For this goal, I need to be up in the morning...no more sleeping in. I will learn to love mornings or at least, tolerate them.
5) Don't be afraid to ask for help- I'm no weight loss expert so I ask people what they've done, what works for them and why. For some, it's diet and very little exercise. For me, I get an adrenaline high out of working out. I'm also vegetarian (vegan doesn't fit my lifestyle in the school year) so I can cut out so much processed food instantly!
6) Don't be afraid to fail- I was told by my friend A. (not asked, mind you but a direct statement) that I was afraid I'd lose at something because he saw I was hesitant to do it. I have great ideas and really feel I'd be good at the job but I'm terrified that I won't get it. You know, he was right. I'm scared that I'm not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, eloquent enough...and I'm scared to fail. Failure happens. We don't always get everything we want but failure mean's I tried. That's a hell of a lot better than sitting on my ass wishing "what if..."
Well, I have class and after 8 cups of coffee, really need to pee. I can't blog as much as I have been because of class but I'm going to attempt one a day.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Diets are depressing
I've heard statistics that losing weight is 80% food and 20% exercise. I like to believe it's more 60/40 however, over Christmas it's been 0/5.
I hit the gym this morning and realized, while I'm not out of shape, it's been far too long since I've been there. So, in my typical method- I'm all in. I'm off to the gym Monday to Friday for this month and doing the 30 Day Shred in the evenings.
I'm wasting less time on the computer, leaving my phone in my room between classes and have started the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 plan. I'm actually a fan of switching meals for shakes and bars because I'm always on the run. For my life, it works because it's less thinking!
The problem, you may ask? I hate winter and want to go back to sleep. I would make a lovely bear who wants to hibernate all through the cold season. I hate waking up in the morning and even with coffee, I'm slightly tired all day. I just don't feel like staying up and it's only 5pm.
Hopefully, I'll be more energized by the end of the week...fingers crossed.
I hit the gym this morning and realized, while I'm not out of shape, it's been far too long since I've been there. So, in my typical method- I'm all in. I'm off to the gym Monday to Friday for this month and doing the 30 Day Shred in the evenings.
I'm wasting less time on the computer, leaving my phone in my room between classes and have started the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 plan. I'm actually a fan of switching meals for shakes and bars because I'm always on the run. For my life, it works because it's less thinking!
The problem, you may ask? I hate winter and want to go back to sleep. I would make a lovely bear who wants to hibernate all through the cold season. I hate waking up in the morning and even with coffee, I'm slightly tired all day. I just don't feel like staying up and it's only 5pm.
Hopefully, I'll be more energized by the end of the week...fingers crossed.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Sacrifice
What is important to me?
-Family
-Friends
-School
-Aspirations to be accepted into law school
I have learned tonight that these are more important to me than anything else, including my own current happiness at the moment. Because I am sacrificing my own happiness for the moment, it means I can dedicate more time to what is important to me in the future.
But why does it have to suck so much right now?
-Family
-Friends
-School
-Aspirations to be accepted into law school
I have learned tonight that these are more important to me than anything else, including my own current happiness at the moment. Because I am sacrificing my own happiness for the moment, it means I can dedicate more time to what is important to me in the future.
But why does it have to suck so much right now?
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