91.8

[roxybisquaint]

If you haven't been following my on-going body image drama that's because there hasn't been any. I'm average and I have no delusions about that. My body is what it is and it's nothing noteworthy — small hips, small chest, small butt. But a little over a year ago, I crossed 100lbs on the scale and I didn't like that one bit. Laugh if you must, but I'm only 5' tall, small framed, and I know 100 is heavy on me. I felt heavy. I also noticed the distinct lack of tone to my body. I finally got motivated.

I improved my diet a little and I started exercising almost daily. I didn't do anything dramatic, but I guess sticking with it upped my metabolism and over time it's paid off nicely. So here I am a year later, fairly toned and at my goal weight of 92lbs. I didn't just hit it today — I've been fluctuating around it for about 3 months. But I'm really there now. I just weighed myself (with jeans on) and was 91.8. I'm pleased.

Comments

[cj2017.livejournal.com]

You're right about the metabolism thing. I run pretty regularly and chuck a few weights about, eat like a horse but stay pretty skinny. Isn't it something to do with muscle burning off more calories than fat? Go for a run, then eat the chocolate cake (which is my plan for later!)

[roxybisquaint.livejournal.com]

Ick. Running. I applaud you. I have no endurance — smoking is still my demon and I've really got to get up the courage to face it soon. But yeah, there's something about building up muscle that helps burn calories faster, especially in women, as I recall. I remember reading something about that. So go enjoy your chocolate cake! :D

I used to lift weights and I still have my weight bench and everything. I keep thinking I should get back into that. I loved feeling stronger when I had built up some muscle. It might also have something to do with being small — short person complex ;)

[cj2017.livejournal.com]

Course, my knees are fucked... but still, I feel like crap if I don't head out and pound the pavements for a while. And the chocolate cake was fabulous :-p
Get those weights lifted girlie -> Sarah Connor muscles! Heh.