Before I begin with the changes….I want to address something, because I want to be clear about my use of the words “fat” and “chub.”
Some people haven’t been too happy with me on said adjectives and it causes me sleepless nights when I’ve upset even a stranger.
Okay.
So.
I know I’m not, nor have I ever been considered (or considered myself) FAT.
But, I do HAVE fat, or as I call it, chub…
And in the span of three months, I gained something that was definitely not muscle (chub perhaps?) so that not a single pair of my pants would fit, and I felt completely uncomfortable in my own skin.
So maybe I wasn’t fat, but I was not where it’s comfortable for me, and I felt that I needed something drastic to get me out of the horrible eating take out and sweets habits I had found myself in.
I will do my best not to use the term “fat” but please allow me the adjective “chub,” because if you had seen my belly (no I won’t show you!), then you would understand.
Now let’s move on, because I’m feeling a tad uncomfortable and awkward here.
Today was the big day. HALFWAY DONE!
So this morning after breakfast, I went to the pms pants.
The pants I love and keep because even when they are too big for me, I simply cinch them up with a belt and wear them with a tunic…
I found them at a thrift store years ago, and we’ve been together ever since….and will be forever more.
So before Halloween when I was eating well and staying consistent with the TAM,
they would slide off me.
they would slide off me.
But then by Christmas….I couldn’t even button them.
This should give you an idea of my before, because I sure as heck am not posting THOSE pictures.
I have some self dignity.
Or pride…whatever.
And while they fit now, and are a tad big, they certainly aren’t sliding off….
which is where I am hoping them to be in another 2 weeks.
which is where I am hoping them to be in another 2 weeks.
{i totally blame pms}
I felt a little blue after that, I have to admit.
I KNOW I have unrealistic expectations to think that I’d lose three months of weight in two weeks, but a girl can dream.
After a big ol’ speech from Jimmy reminding me to focus ON THE POSITIVE (they did fit!) and to not be so hard on myself (no one need criticize me, i do just fine myself, thanks), I felt somewhat better.
And then I remembered I had ONE more pair of pants.
My super chub day pants!!!
The only pair of pants that would button at the end of my three months of freedom eating.
I quickly swapped the big for the super big, and wa la.
I found my smile.
They were huge on me.
My biggest pair of pants were too big.
And at Christmas they fit just right.
People that is less than a month ago!!!!
{sometimes it’s more about the pants, i’m just sayin’}
Tracy, wanna make out?
As for my arms, when they are bent like this:
I’m like, ya….I see the change.
But when they’re down by my side relaxed, mmmm….nasomuch….but I know it’s in due time.
I have the “lindley” working against me, and that’s quite a force to be reckoned with.
So, ya, big changes!!!
I’m holding out hope for more toning and if that skin stuff wants to work itself out, I’d be mighty fine with that as well.
I love my kids, but man….
~update~
Workout:
Upped my reps to 35 of legs and 40 for abs and arms.
And then after a lot of care of my shins in the last 24 hours, I was able to finish Dance Cardio I.
Menu:
All is well and good and I am still completely on track, never once cheating or going off the menu.
I did switch out the tofu (ick!) for chicken at lunch….as I HAVE tried tofu before and it will never happen again.
Not even for Tracy.
15 days down my friends!!!
It’s a piece of cake from here, right?
{mmmmm….cake….white cake with chocolate frosting…or maybe just the frosting….on a spoon….}
{mmmmm….cake….white cake with chocolate frosting…or maybe just the frosting….on a spoon….}
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i am totally with you on this…. i start monday though & i start with jillian michaels 30 day shred… i am so mad i gave up! before football season i was curling 20 lbs… well now that’s about how much weight i wanna lose!! hahaha keep it up momma you look great:)
P.S. it’s YOUR blog… i feel you can say “fat” and “chub” all you want!! just sayin’
good for you hun!!! you look fabulous!!! and just think you are only half way there. you are teeny tiny and i think you look amazing 🙂
Woo Hoo look at you go! Isn’t it crazy that we’re halfway done!
Keep up the awesomeness
<3 Jen
You look teeny and phenomenal and I’m proud of you for sticking with it, though I’m super curious about what you’re eating.
dude, you’re so skinny to begin with, I’m not even sure why you’re on a diet? lol
WooHoo! That’s awesome Summer!!! You look great! I’m on Day 6 and I have already had to tweak the diet part. MAJOR props that you have been able to follow it exactly…. You have no idea!!! You are almost done and that is amazing! =)
YEA! Congrats on the loose pants!
You have been such an inspiration to me these 15 days – thank you. I’m finishing up my 2nd day of TAM and feeling strong. I go back and read your posts day by day, they help me to keep focus. If you would like to follow my journey, here is my blog link: http://bit.ly/fWSQBn
Keep up the great work – we are proud of you and you should be proud of yourself! Fierce out.
Great job! You look fabulous as always. Tofu is decent if crumbled, pressed and drained, and mixed into soups.