Back in December, I officially announced my Fight the Frump goal to finally lose the last of my post-pregnancy baby fat, because it was far from being phat and my baby is well into his threes.
Well, the great news is that I hit my goal earlier this month and successfully dropped about 20 lbs – woo-hoo!! I made two significant changes to accomplish this goal: 1) I used Weight Watchers to improve my eating habits, and 2) I re-charged my workout plan by adding strength training to my already habitual running schedule. So today, I feel fantastic and have shifted my focus from weight loss to maintenance and developing tone muscles.
As you can imagine a 20 lb weight loss has made a significant difference in my appearance. My face is slimmer, my arms are slimmer, my hips are slimmer, the belly fat that used to hang over my belt has all but disappeared and a cute little 4-pack is emerging (soon to be a 6-pack by summer!). My clothes fit loosely on me as a constant reminder that I actually need to go shopping for clothes that fit (and it’s sure nice to need a smaller size, not a larger one).
All this to say, people are noticing. I look different. I feel different. On any given day, I receive a lot of feedback about my weight loss. Most are supportive comments like, “Wow, you look fantastic!” and “I can tell you’ve been working hard – congratulations!”
Then there are others (a.k.a. “the haters”) who say things like:
- “I’m concerned. You look a lot skinnier.” - Right. Did you miss the part where I mentioned I just lost 20 lbs?
- “You work out too much.” – Really? I run 3.5 miles five days a week and do strength training twice a week, which barely puts me over the minimum standard established by most medical professionals who recommend at least 30 min of activity every day.
- And my personal favorite, “You should eat more.” – Ok. While you’re chowing on a bag of BBQ potato chips, I’ll be munching on more of my fresh veggies. Thanks for the tip.
Please stop hating!
I don’t miss my extra weight, and I’m more than delighted that I’ve reached my ideal weight through normal means – regular exercise and healthy eating. (People who know me well, know that I’m a serious rule-follower and do things by the book. No short-cuts or get-thin-quick schemes for me…thank you very much!) I’m well within a normal BMI (21.4 as of today), I have the official nod from my doctor and best of all…I love the skin I’m in!
So, I make no apologies from my renewed focus on my health and fitness and if you comment on my new, slimmed-down figure, whether it’s positive or negative, get ready to hear an earful because I’m about to lay down how happy I am. I’m a healthier mom now, have more energy, and best of all I’ve won the first part of my battle to Fight the Frump. The real war will be won when I maintain my weight and health in the years to come.
So, please don’t be a hater and just let me enjoy this.
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I am so proud of you and guess what? I am NEXT. I was thrown off a little over the past week with the move and all. I am glad to say that I’ve only had 3 burgers since we have been on the road – which is still bad but given the quick eating choices when we pulled over for gas I am ok. I am glad that I skipped the fries every time though.
Mrs. M – I am so proud of you.
Congrats on reaching your goal, that’s fantastic! It is important for us and our families that we get healthy, how sad that some of your acquaintances are being haters – but glad you’re recognizing it for what it is – let them wallow in their junk food if they must!
Love this article and congratulations!!! I, too, am working off the post-baby frump (even though he’s 4). My goal to have it all off is by June 30th. Thanks for the inspiration to keep going!!
I can attest you look amazing and I am so proud of you!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on your amazing loss!! Its amazing what people will say when you work hard to accomplish what they want handed to them. Great post!! I need to borrow a page or two from your book I think!!
Congratulations on making your goal. As long as you are happy and healthy don’t worry about what others have to say.
I think sometimes people who haven’t done it themselves just don’t understand what it really means to be healthy. Or they are just jealous.
Don’t let them get into your head! I am sure you look great and the important thing is that you feel great.
Big congratulations on the 20# dropped! I know it is hard work and you deserve to feel good about it not hated on.
Wow, that’s amazing. I’m shooting for 15 pounds by June 1. I definitely think I can do that. Congrats again on the weight loss. I hope I can come back and tell you I was successful too!
Congrats on the weight loss. I lost 25 lbs and people kept telling me that I was getting too skinny. I ignored their comments.
Congratulations! Your story is so inspirational! You’ve motivated me to renew my health and weight loss efforts — oh, and I”m SO following you on twitter
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