Despite all of the extra cardio I was engaged in while training for the 5K, I didn't drop a lot of pounds. That's okay, I mean, I ran a 5K. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that is something I would accomplish! My legs, however are quite toned and I dropped inches around my waist. In fact, I'm wearing a pair of capri pants today that are an 11/12 and they are quite comfy! That, in itself is an accomplishment.
Last week when I weighed in, I was down two-tenths of a pound and this week I am down four-tenths of a pound. I think small increments are better than none and with everything else that has been happening, I'm in a good place.
I'm in such a good place that I'm tired of looking at the numbers. I've accepted that I may not get to 170 pounds and I may not get down to 175 pounds. That is all A-Okay with me. I've come so far. So very far that I'm good. I like what I see when I look in a mirror. I like the idea of not getting winded when I walk up a steep hill. I like that I don't look for the closest parking space. I like that when I'm away for a week and return to my gym the ladies want to know if I'm okay. They ask because I'm a regular and they can see the change in my physically. I like that my friends seek me out for advice on leading a healthy lifestyle. I like being comfortable enough with my knowledge of healthy eating that I don't deprive myself of my favorite guilty pleasure.
Overall, I like the changes that have occurred in me over the past few years. I like what I have become and aim to be for the rest of my days.
tags: healthy habits, goals
Trying to balance academic life with a healthy lifestyle.
4 comments:
Don't forget that muscle weighs more. So just because that scale doesn't say what you'd like it to, it's the inches and how your clothes fit that matters. I knew a woman (like 5'2") who weighed 120 lbs--all muscle. Size 0 I weighed that much and it was lots of fat. (size 8) and I'm shorter than her.
That is true Rented Life, height and what you have on your body makes the difference. I'm 5'8" and to look at me, you wouldn't think my weight is over 170 pounds. Most folks are really shocked that my total weight is up there. The thing is, I am quite healthy according to my bloodwork so my weight is not hindering me healthwise.
I think it's great that you are focusing on how your body looks and feels rather than what the scale says.
I am so happy for you!!!!
You are truly an inspiration, Ragey!
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