So today's topic in the ever so prevalent field of fitness...BODS. More specifically body image.
Check out this provocative spread from Plus Model Mag : http://lifestyle.aol.co.uk/2012/01/12/plus-size-magazine-says-most-fashion-models-have-anorexic-bmi/
I really thought all my body image problems went away when I became pregnant with Liam. I was hot. Literally because I was pregnant the entire summer of 2009 and 'cuz I was feeling myself. My skin was glowing. I lost about 25 lbs. I wore dresses. I liked the way my new pregnant bod fit in clothes. It was one of the most empowering times for me. I loved it.
Fast forward Spring 2010, I had gained back the weight I'd lost while pregnant and then some! Imagine my horror. I was not so happy with my bod anymore and I was stressed! Back in class full time and working all the time and it was not a good mental or physical state for me to be in.
Then 2011, I tipped the scales at the highest weight of my life and I had to take action!!! I've lost 23 lbs since August 28, 2011 and I'm still not happy with my body.
Let me count the ways:
1) I hate that I have stretch marks (they cant go away, just be reduced in size and color), so ok I can live with that.
2) Cellulite is gross and so not cute lol (they have creams for that though which actually do work)
3) My love handles & general flab accumulation in my waist area. I have lost about 6 inches in the waist and STILL can't rock with this area of my body.
4) my thighs they have always been something I disliked. From girlhood they have always been a prominent feature
*sigh* but really what can be done? I hit the gym 3-4 times a week, work w/ a trainer 2 times a week & started the Isagenix program. I am doing all in my power so for now my flaws will stay.
So what about you guys? What is an area/areas you would like to change? What makes you self conscious? Spill the beans lol ;-)
I was thinking the other day that it's hard to have a healthy body image with the type of women you see on tv. I would really love to have an hourglass figure even if I was a size 20. But nope I am stuck with an apple shape, which is the worst shape if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, I really dislike this gut. These chichos as we Dominicans call it. But I promised myself that when I get dressed on December 31, 2012 this gut will be at least half the size it was last year.
@Katherine - thanks for answering honestly! I don't think an apple is the WORST. I mean you could have NO curves lol ;)
ReplyDeleteFor my my stomach has always been my issue. I hate that I have muffin top. It seems impossible to get rid of!!!
ReplyDeleteugggh i totally feel ur pain lol :) thanks for the reponse.
DeleteEven though people call me skinny and whatever, Only I know how self conscious I am. I'm so not confident about my body for many reasons : my stretch marks on my legs/buttock :x ! , cellulite on my legs, and recently my growing belly and lovehandles :/
ReplyDeleteIt just annoys me about this whole "image" that the media portrays but thats something that wont ever change I feel, and obviously its only getting worse.
Recently, ive tried to stop caring about it and just in general trying to eat healthier and just have a healthy body. Time to time, i think about working out my legs and bottom body but get lazy too.
anyhow, thought id share that not only "big" people have these issues, but i feel like im in the same boat. I guess its really about how comfortable you are with ur body, and more importantly, how Healthy ur body is! =)