So, about this weight thing
February 15th, 2008
I’ve never been one to be overly concerned about my weight. I’ve been pretty slim most of my life. However, during, I gained about 30 pounds, bringing my body type to what most people would call average. I still wasn’t “fat.” But I definitely wasn’t in shape either. However, over the past year, I’d been more attentive to my body and my slow weight gain. It gets kinda old not being able to fit into your favorite shirt. And, after purchasing this really cute pencil skirt from Old Navy.com and having the fit be a little to snug, I resolved not to gain any more weight, but actually, for a change, try and lose some until the the skirt fit comfortably. It was really cute, after all.
So, I did that. I guess I lost about 5-7 lbs for the skirt to fit awesomely. Then I kinda stopped. I’m not opposed to physical activity, but I’ve discovered that I seriously dislike working out in a gym. I like doing “activities” like walking around/exploring a new place, but not doing it just to be exercising. Or doing laundry and folding clothes, cleaning up my room. Things like that.
The last few months or so, I decided to see if I could lose some more weight. I figured out that I have a relatively small frame, and I don’t like junk food. As long as I watch the proportions of food, I could lose weight pretty easily. Since turning 25 a few months ago, I realized that the older I get, the harder it will be to lose any weight, so I might as well do as much as I can right now. So, much thanks to Panera and their awesome soups, as well as just not eating everything, I’ve managed to loose about 10 more pounds. Great, right? Not so great when all the new clothes I just bought are slightly baggy now, including my expensive jeans from Buckle. However, they do free tailoring, so that’s a consolation, at least.
And then there’s the moment when I catch my reflection in the mirror, and see how slim my arms have gotten, and that my tummy isn’t so round and I think to myself, “Hey, I’m getting kinda hot.”
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Add your own1. Farmer&hellip | February 15th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I have issues with women who think they need to lose weight and fit a certain mold. It’s mostly fueled by my opinion that society molds the minds of women to think and feel like, damn near no matter what they weigh, it’s just too big (or on the cusp of fat).
Living where I live at, a see a lot of think women. Not fat. Just thick. And some of them, depending on their influences, have issues with being thick. Some women aren’t even thick and still try to lose weight. Some women are small as small can be, but have round butts… which to them qualifies as “fat.”
But it doesn’t seem like you’re the type to take it too far. As long as you’re not starving yourself, you know. The best thing to do – in my opinion – is to make sure your path is the healthy one. Physically and mentally. Don’t be doing this stuff for guys… or so society doesn’t hit you with their warped version of “fat” (achem, Tyra Banks). Just be okay with you, and be healthy.
Stay cool.
P.S. Sometimes you do have to do things you don’t like if you want certain results. Easier said than done, I know. But it’s good that you have phyiscal activities that you enjoy. Keep incorporating that stuff into your routine.
Okay… I’m gone for real this time.
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