Firstly, I would like to say that I began exercising several yrs ago wanting more energy and strength. Weight had nothing to do with it. - More about that later, if anyone is interested in the story on how and why I started moving my hiny.
Alright I went out and bought a tape measure ($1.29) at WalMart... and WOW! I remember I measured myself about a year ago, when the new baby was almost 1 yr old. And I've lost more than 20 inches all over. I lost at least, because I don't have the exact figures anymore, at least ten just on my waist, 6 on my chest (and I'm naturally well endowed), and my hips? I'm lovin them, I'll tell you that!
I measured my chest, waist, hips, and that spot inbetween I call "flub" - you know that bit that builds on fat every time you're pregnant -, arms, thigh, and calf. So that the next time I refer to inches I am referring to these. And no, I am not sharing exact measurements ;) But I will measure every other week and let you know how much I've lost- if any. I have also gone down 4-5 sizes since last year. I am now losing weight that is not prepregnancy weight. It's just extra padding my body doesn't really need, and I'd like gone. Fat is not insulation! So, I'd like less of it, thank you very much.
I have lost about 15 lbs since last yr as well. But I would like to point out here that muscle weights more than fat, and while I have lost weight I have built muscle. Muscle I like. I get to throw my kids around around, do lots of piggy back rides, heft hay and grain for our livestock, and deal with the cows. I love flying kites w/the kiddos; playing tag; running with the animals; and all those fun things that lots of adult forget is fun! Muscle is good.
The lbs I've lost do not really coincide with the sizes dropped, or the inches lost... because like I said, muscle weighs more. One of my theories is pay more attention to your energy level, your mood, you size than to the scale. Some weeks you could drop inches and the scale not move and oz. Don't be discouraged by this, if you feel you've reached a plateau. Just keep at it. The closer you get to your goal the more slowly the lbs fall off.
Today - I went out w/o the kids to that early appt. And just for fun I ran as fast as I could (I'm not a sprinter) from the truck to the store through the almost empty parking lot. Got through the doors and found that I wasn't winded. That was a HIGH! I ran around the playground yesterday w/ the kids and some one's dog... when I stopped I wasn't winded. Huge HIGH again. Not because I'm fast, I'm not. But because it showed me how much progress I've made. That's one of the reasons I do this... for the love of movement. For the enjoyment of my body. I have one and it works pretty darn well. Running for me is like a rejoicing in that. I want to condition my body into the best it can be. I haven't a competitive bone in my body, so it's not to be faster of better than anyone else. Just to be the best my body can be. Just because it feels sooooooo good!
Results - When I have 'em - I'll report 'em! Thanks for readin my crazy thoughts!
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