If you haven't been following my on-going body image drama that's because there hasn't been any. I'm average and I have no delusions about that. My body is what it is and it's nothing noteworthy — small hips, small chest, small butt. But a little over a year ago, I crossed 100lbs on the scale and I didn't like that one bit. Laugh if you must, but I'm only 5' tall, small framed, and I know 100 is heavy on me. I felt heavy. I also noticed the distinct lack of tone to my body. I finally got motivated.
I improved my diet a little and I started exercising almost daily. I didn't do anything dramatic, but I guess sticking with it upped my metabolism and over time it's paid off nicely. So here I am a year later, fairly toned and at my goal weight of 92lbs. I didn't just hit it today — I've been fluctuating around it for about 3 months. But I'm really there now. I just weighed myself (with jeans on) and was 91.8. I'm pleased.
I improved my diet a little and I started exercising almost daily. I didn't do anything dramatic, but I guess sticking with it upped my metabolism and over time it's paid off nicely. So here I am a year later, fairly toned and at my goal weight of 92lbs. I didn't just hit it today — I've been fluctuating around it for about 3 months. But I'm really there now. I just weighed myself (with jeans on) and was 91.8. I'm pleased.
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Edited at 2009-03-08 02:01 am (UTC)
I should probably exercise more than I do and get in the habit now, as metabolism slows with age! Blah.
Yay for you reaching your goal!
Yeah that metabolism thing is what gets you and you don't realize it because it happens so slowly. I used to never have to think about what I ate or exercise. And if I ever gained a couple pounds, I could just eat less for a few days and drop it again. Not so anymore.
I used to lift weights and I still have my weight bench and everything. I keep thinking I should get back into that. I loved feeling stronger when I had built up some muscle. It might also have something to do with being small — short person complex ;)
Get those weights lifted girlie -> Sarah Connor muscles! Heh.
Hey congrats to you too for losing 15lbs. Even if you gained some back, that was still an accomplishment and you can do it again when you find your motivation.
But I wanna finish losing all the weight now! *whines*
Ok, sorry, I'm just in a mood. Congrats on getting down to where you want to. Weight loss isn't a lot of fun, but it's nice losing it once it's gone.
You've hit on the main factor in gaining and maintaining fitness levels, consistency. Sticking with it is probably the most important part of a exercise routine. It's not necessary to bust your ass everyday but it is important to get out there everyday.
Another factor is variation. One to keep you from getting bored so you don't quit and second, your muscles can become accustomed to the same exercises. Mixing up your workouts will help keep your workouts working for you.