Really, does it make me a bitch because I am skinny? Being skinny is not what this post is about however. It's really about the body, my body. I just so happen to be on the skinnier side. This post is even more so about health and feeling good about yourself and having confidence.
So, why did I add in the skinny bitch part? I did so because it's hard to talk about your body with other people when you are on the smaller side. How small am I? I am 5'2" and last time I weighed in, 113 lbs. This is the most that I have ever weighed, aside from being pregnant. The weight range that I had seemed to settle into prior to having my son was in the 103-107 weight range. It's not a big change and I am not here to complain about my numbers. Actually, my biggest concern after having my son was just being able to get back into my old clothes. Once I hit that point, I was happy. I am even happy with the few extra pounds that I do have because I feel like they give me a bit more of a shape and God knows I could use a little help in the voluptuous department.
This is what I am not happy about, my stomach. I don't have long legs. I don't have a second glance rack. I learned to accept that, especially in the tough younger years. But the one area that I had always been proud of was my stomach. It was flat and even had a bit of definition. It was the one area of my body that made me feel sexy. Right now, I feel like its my least favorite part and I have to admit, I don't feel quite so sexy these days.
I don't think it matters what size, shape, or number we have. We all have body image issues. Not too long ago I was having lunch with some ladies and I started to share my concerns about getting older, not having as much time to go to the gym, and seeing the repercussions of that and I got a few eye rolls. That's disappointing.
However, the fact is that I am getting older and it is difficult to schedule in gym time and to be able to make it there consistently multiple times a week. But, there are other things that I can do. And good thing for resurrected pledge to The Happiness Project. I have added sit-ups right next to "to go bed earlier!"
But like I said in the beginning, this post is not about weight and numbers. It's really about feeling good about yourself and having confidence. Now that I am working on taking better care of myself, I hope that I see an improvement in the ab department as well. There is nothing sexier than a person with confidence. I want that. Not for the benefit of someone else, but for me. Just me.
So, why did I add in the skinny bitch part? I did so because it's hard to talk about your body with other people when you are on the smaller side. How small am I? I am 5'2" and last time I weighed in, 113 lbs. This is the most that I have ever weighed, aside from being pregnant. The weight range that I had seemed to settle into prior to having my son was in the 103-107 weight range. It's not a big change and I am not here to complain about my numbers. Actually, my biggest concern after having my son was just being able to get back into my old clothes. Once I hit that point, I was happy. I am even happy with the few extra pounds that I do have because I feel like they give me a bit more of a shape and God knows I could use a little help in the voluptuous department.
This is what I am not happy about, my stomach. I don't have long legs. I don't have a second glance rack. I learned to accept that, especially in the tough younger years. But the one area that I had always been proud of was my stomach. It was flat and even had a bit of definition. It was the one area of my body that made me feel sexy. Right now, I feel like its my least favorite part and I have to admit, I don't feel quite so sexy these days.
I don't think it matters what size, shape, or number we have. We all have body image issues. Not too long ago I was having lunch with some ladies and I started to share my concerns about getting older, not having as much time to go to the gym, and seeing the repercussions of that and I got a few eye rolls. That's disappointing.
However, the fact is that I am getting older and it is difficult to schedule in gym time and to be able to make it there consistently multiple times a week. But, there are other things that I can do. And good thing for resurrected pledge to The Happiness Project. I have added sit-ups right next to "to go bed earlier!"
But like I said in the beginning, this post is not about weight and numbers. It's really about feeling good about yourself and having confidence. Now that I am working on taking better care of myself, I hope that I see an improvement in the ab department as well. There is nothing sexier than a person with confidence. I want that. Not for the benefit of someone else, but for me. Just me.
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