“Anonymous” struck again with the notion that I am “hot.” The comment strikes a cord with me. As I double over with stomach cramps, puffing out my stomach far more than the usual, and creating a muffin top so large that would please a Giant, I wonder about this statement. Am I Hot? The answer is “not.”
I am not being overly critical. I am being honest. I really have no desire to be hot; but the terms healthy, fit, toned, and even sexy appeal to me.
It’s true that the blog-o-sphere has only the photos that I choose to post to gauge how “hot” I might be. I am not any less vain than the rest of you; I only post the good ones (where I have successfully sucked in my tummy but am still able to smile).
The truth is that I would like to be thinner, but after the struggles with Jenny Craig, I am not willing to take on the inconvenience. It was a success, in some regards. I lost 7 pounds – from someplace other than my waist. I remember looking at my feet, even before the onset of my overuse injury, and thinking how they looked bonier than before. Weight loss in my feet wasn’t exactly what I had in mind.
Since I’ve tossed aside my Jenny plan, I have gained back 2 of those 7 pounds. In my head, I have reasoned that I will be better about toning my stomach, arms, butt, and back. So far this year, however, the efforts have been ALL in my head. I haven’t put in the energy required to bring sexy back.
The truth is that I need a “plan.” I’ve known this about myself for some time (years). I am motivated into action by my training plan. When I am in training for my running, I am also more conscious about my strength training.
As much as I know that the time has come to begin a new training plan, I am scared to step it up. I am afraid that my bony feet won’t be able to take the pounding. But I won’t know unless I try.
I think it is time to get serious about getting back into shape – MY shape (only better). If being in shape, in the select photos that I am brave enough to post, appear to be “hot” then great. A few flattering comments from “anonymous” can be motivating too.
The best “MY shape” is what we should all strive for and be happy with, not the magazine cover model shape.
I think it’s important to look and feel healthy, strong, and energetic. I’ve never tried Jenny Craig, but I have lost weight off my feet. Unfortunately, the weight seems to cling to my waist. Oh well. Back to my situps!
Body crap…. arrggghhhh!!!!! No good. No good at all.
We are healthy and fit. And you, my friend, are very small. I try really hard to understand what you think is too big but it is hiding from me. And was not just looking at your feet!
Heh, unsupervised kids and the internet… they’re still the same.
LOL. I vote you are a beautiful gal! DH is a lucky man and the kids just don’t know what a great Mom they got! Train, have fun, be sensible, and let your body do what it is gonna do.
1. Reece: It took me so long to figure out what you meant by your comment.
2. Wes: Thanks for the compliment, but Who is DH? My husband’s name is Tom.
3. 21st CM: Yes, I am small so every little bit shows. It’s okay though, my bikini days are over, but I would like to loose the flannel PJs when summer hits.
well, thinking it is the start of it!
The most important thing is what makes you feel the best and only you know what that is.
One of my commentors always calls peoples husbands Dear Husband or DH for short :-)
If you keep up the smoking pace you had on Saturday’s run, you will lose any unwanted pounds in no time!