So here's the dish. I need to get that ish under control in a bad way. So obviously running alone ain't doing it. Sure it's helped. I haven't changed anything else, I'm not eating differently, I'm not doing additional work outs on my nonrunning days, nothing. I have seen results from just running though, believe it or not. Here I am after 9 weeks of running.
Progress? Sure, I totally see and feel the difference BUT it can be taken up a notch {or 5}. My butt feels higher/firmer and my belly doesn't seem to be as jiggly {contrary to what you see in the pictures}. So that's what this year is all about. Last year was about losing it and I did just that so this year is going to be about toning it up.
I had originally set my goal at 130 but when I got to about 135 I was happy, I felt good, and so I adjusted my goal a bit. After the holidays and being a little loosey goosey with the calories I have managed to gain a few of those pounds back and I need to get those back down and then some. I don't necessarily care about the number on the scale as much as I do the image in the mirror. Sometimes I swear I have the reverse body image problem that anorexics have. I will be all, "go head girl, you got the skinnies" when I'm dressed and then I lift up my shirt to show my belly button obsessed child my belly button and I'm all, "dang girl, what up, that isn't even suitable for a 1 year old to see". Ultra sads.
I think my new goal is going to be to feel comfortable in a belly baring two piece this summer. Last summer I felt pretty good in a tankini but swore I'd never wear a real two piece again. Well, never say never. This summer I will wear a two piece and I will be that mom that everyone says, "I can't believe she has a kid!", I will be hot.
So Firm Fridays is where it's at. I'll be accountable again and that will help! Time to kick this Get Fit stuff up a notch! Are you joining in?
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Gah! I really need to join in on this...I just don't know when I'll have the time to do it. LOL! I'll have to think about it. I need to just do some simple things I think. Ahhh...yes, something major needs to be done here. Who am I kidding?! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to keep checking in on this!!! I have lost a ton of weight since last year too and there is some flabbish issues going on that need to be corrected.
ReplyDeleteYou g'on witcha bad self. You do look amazing already! But you and me? We'll BOTH be rockin those bikinis this summer. Trust!
ReplyDeleteI sent you a tweet about this, but I wanted to just say again how inspiring you are! You look fantastic and your honesty about your journey is so inspiring. I am going to start joining in on the Firm Fridays (and start blogging again). I need accountability! I went off BC 18 months ago, and lovely PCOS has helped me pack on 30 pounds. YUCK. They have got to go!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all Shannon you totally caught the skinnies- look at you girlfriend- you look aahhhhmaazzing! But I know exactly what you mean and I think I'm going to link up and do this too because I need tonage big time!!
ReplyDeleteI'm already on the train. But I'm older and have many kids so I think its going to take me a looot longer. As in, NEXT summer.
ReplyDeleteYou look smokin'! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou look fab girl!!
ReplyDeleteMy hubs is trying to get me to work out with him and I think I'm going to take him up on it next week.
I want to get the skinnies like you girls :)
Ahhhh SUCH inspiration! You are fabulous, friend. Thanks for being real with us and posting all about the weight loss. You know we love having a little bit of encouragement. You look SO great. I can understand the flab issue--losing 75+ lbs was wonderful, but now I've got extra skin for days. Let's see if I can get "firm" too...love this idea. Def going to check out her blog now! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Firm Fridays sounds great to me! I don't need to lose weight, I'm not fat by all means (125 lbs after 2 kids) but I have the loose stomach skin blubber. I'm in! Toning for 2012 is a great idea. And then I won't feel so gross on the beach this summer in a 2 piece! Rock on Momma! And yeah for throwing out the pictures! You look good lady!
ReplyDeleteGet it girl!!!! You are one brave mama for posting the befores and afters. You look great after running I can see that toned up belly /booty for sure. I kinda want to do the 2 piece thing again... Not the hide it under a tanking game. Proud of you!
ReplyDeletegood job shannon! I think you look great!!! I recently started doing hot yoga 5 times per week and it is amazing!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing! Thank you for being so brave to put yourself out there! You look awesome and Firm Friday is a great idea to help with accountability!
ReplyDeleteYou're so inspirational! I'm holding myself more accountable in 2012 and may post some before pictures.
ReplyDeleteI'm only 2 weeks in and already feel better and tighter!
woohoo i know if anyone can get into a bikini & rock MILFdom it is you! can't wait to see ya kickass!
ReplyDeletexxoo
cyn
I have also said that I will never wear a bikini again. I love that you're honest about your weight (which is awesome!) and yet still feel like you need to firm up a bit. Way to go! I'm with you on firming up so I can change my mind about a two piece swimsuit.
ReplyDeleteI love it that your so open about your weight loss journey!! I dont have enough balls to take picture like that.....You go girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're looking great!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! And love Firm Fridays! I need to get in on this! Girl, I can DEFINITELY tell a difference! You are looking good! I'm so proud of you for working it! My friends with kiddos have really opened my eyes to how challenging it can be for mommies to work out. I mean, I complain about not having time... but seriously.. I should not complain.
ReplyDeleteMy quotes would have worked better for today! :) I'm headed to Crossfit again and although I LOVE classes, I am so intimidated by them. I walk in and everyone knows everyone else, knows what equipment to get, etc. I dont even known what pace I should go in the class b/c if you go too fast or too hard, you'll want to DIE halfway in. Arg. Anyway, I'm FORCING myself to not be that girl and actually get over my fear to get in better shape.
Keep it up girl... you look great! An inspiration for me to workout too!
ReplyDeleteYou look great and I do notice a difference! Keep up the good work, it is hard when you don't see the results you want right away!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a blog but this is a fabulous idea and I'll check it out every week. (PS you are looking amazing, your running is inspiring me!)
ReplyDeletefirst of all, i haven't been on your blog in FOREVER but i hope you know i still have much love for you :) i mean i do follow your twitter updates ;)
ReplyDeleteanywho, i think you rock lady!!! you look amazing and you should feel so proud of yourself for sticking to your weight loss plan. it has certainly paid off and i can tell you are motivated to stay on track. go you!
since having cullen i lost all my baby weight and then some but the past month i've gained back some....losing is so much more fun than gaining. i need to get myself back on track!
hope you had a great weekend sweets!!
I've been a follower for a long time, but I hardly ever comment. Bad me, I know. You've inspired me to get back on the exercise wagon. When do you find the time to run? How did you get started running? I haven't run in sooo long. Plus, I live up north and it's cold as crap. I think my lungs might freeze. How do you do it?
ReplyDeletegirl there is a total difference in just a few weeks of running! get it!! i so need to get on this.. i'm just too damn lazy. boo.
ReplyDeleteyou look great!
ReplyDeleteon an unrelated note- how do you get two pictures side by side in blogger??