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Friday, February 10, 2012

What I'm NOT anymore!

In the past year, I've tried to set several goals for myself, as far as working out is concerned. As women I feel most of us set goals according to the scale and what we plan on depriving ourselves of. Let's be honest, we pretty much worship the scale!  I admit I used too as well. I would always joke around and say, "I'd have so much more free time if I just stopped weighing myself!" I've also heard girlfriends, colleagues, and women on the street muttering about trying to obtain a body they will never have. EVER! If I ran everyday, tried every new fad workout and diet, I would NEVER look like Heidi Klum.  (Oh my goodness! How can she say that, lol.)  My parents weren't Heidis. Damn genetics, lol. We have completely different body types!  So many women don't understand you can't change your build. When I say this I am not suggesting that people should be unhealthy and over/under weight.  I'm saying strive to be fit and healthy and most importantly, STRONG!  Lift heavy things!  How much does your child weigh?  Can you carry him/ her and your purse? Ladies, if you went shoe shopping you wouldn't ask for a size 5 when your a 7 . So why do so many of us idolize sizes we can't possibly be? Listen, no one is perfect.  I'm far from it, but I realize I'll never look like Heidi Klum, but what's even better is I'm okay with that.  I'm happy with me.  The other thing I'm not anymore is starving. Yep, starving.  I would eat salads alll week long to indulge on the weekend.  Does this sound familiar?  It doesn't work!  Now I eat and eat I certainly do.  Don't think im going to McDonald's and getting a Big Mac though .When I say I eat, I eat lots of healthy vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, nuts and my favorite, BACON.  I love bacon but I heard bacon makes you fat, hahahah just kidding.  My goal is the RKC!  I know my body fat will be lower when April comes around but I will also be stronger! I'm not afraid to lift heavy weight and eat some bacon. What are you NOT anymore?

Elizabeth M