something new...
Since you asked, I have been working hard at the gym lately and I am loving it! There is something so satisfying about a good workout - the sweaty t-shirt afterwards, the sore muscles, the extra energy. And although I have not lost any weight (SERIOUSLY! not one pound...) I have indeed lost inches. 9 inches, to be exact, from various parts of my body that I measured 4 months ago and again about a week ago. Not bad, I suppose - 9 inches in 4 months. I am trying to see this as a great thing and trying very hard to NOT focus on the fact that I have 12 more inches to go to reach the goals I set for myself, which are all completely reasonable goals. Believe me - I am not trying to be a stick figure in 3D! But I would like to tone a bit more and just be less heavy - to FEEL less heavy. And I already do in some ways - I am amazed at the muscles I can see now!
So, that's that. I am celebrating the newness of having certain pants that fit WAY too big. Who knew!?? Thankfully, during many a shopping spree months and months ago I purchased several things that were just a bit small hoping I would one day fit into them. And now, I do.
If only I could stop eating all those sugar-filled delights! Sigh... but does anyone have a brownie?
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oh yes, comma usage was deplorable! he he. and yes, i know about the fat vs. muscle weight thing - that's why i'm not too upset about it. however, i also know that some of my muscles are about as big and strong as they're going to get and there is a nice layer of fat on top of them that just has to go away. period! and so, in that process, i will indeed need to lose some weight. but i'm super patient...
Posted by: delara | November 10, 2004 09:57 AM
Oops...I should have re-read my entry because I see a lot of mistakes so use your imagination and put some commas in there!! HAHAHHAHAAH...funny! ;o)
Posted by: Leila | November 8, 2004 04:47 PM
Did you know that if you put a slab of fat and a slab of muscle on a scale the muscle will weigh more? Well, indeed it will so as frustrating as I know it is to not see the scale say what you want it to you are actually redistribuing your fat vs muscle and that is also why you look so fab in your new and old clothes...You do look great by the way and I have heard others comment about it to you as well...but again I know how frustrating it is...perhaps try changing up your routine at the gym a bit...besides that you would have to cut your sugar intake more than I think you care too! By the way where is that brownie?? ;o)
Posted by: Leila | November 8, 2004 04:44 PM