You’ve come a long way baby!
Today I was playing around and took a few pictures to put on my page. For the past few months, I have just felt bad about me-period. I was seriously just disgusted with how I let myself fall completely off the wagon. However, I took these pictures today and although I’m pretty covered, one thing stood out to me, MY ASS! Yes, my ass!
All my life I have had a seriously flat butt! It was a bit of a pancake, carpenter’s dream, and don’t forget I was the former president of the Flat butt club! After stepping in the gym in 06, I can finally say, damn look at my ass! I worked so hard to get the little bit of bum that I have! I have squatted 100’s of lbs, done 1000’s of lunges, lots of plyo’s-don’t forget sprints, the stairmill and the stairmaster.
I had an aha moment today-I might not be where I want to be at, but thank God I’m not where I use to be. I’m thankful to be where I am. Although, I’m not in great shape like I use to be, I’m still not that bad off compared to a lot of people.
I realize for the last few months, I have been beating myself up-looking at the glass as half empty, instead of full. No-I don’t have a six pack and I have lost a lot of definition. My eating has been terrible and I don’t think I’d let my puppy eat the way that I have-HOWEVER, today I can say that I looked in the mirror and I was content. Not over the top happy, but content and I actually said, wow, look at your ass. For a few minutes, I didn’t focus on all the bad stuff or lack luster parts, I focused on something good, my ass and legs. The ironic part is that my ass was one of the worst parts, something I use to be so, so, so, self conscience about. The only ethnic girl that was flat in the back! So, the one part that was terrible is now a trophy piece to me! Ironic, don’t you think?
I feel a bit motivated, proud, and encouraged. If I can have a nice rump-anyone can, because omg..it was terrible!
I think that has to be the key for a lot of people, don’t beat yourself up about what you DON’T look like, focus on what you love and work like hell on what you don’t and eventually one day you will look and say, well damn! Look at me! It’s so rewarding. I keep looking at the picture, like, wow! I have a booty! I have got so many pm’s today complimenting me and its amazing! So instead of focusing on losing fat, I’m going to just work and me back together 1 piece at a time, diet, training, balance, school, etc.
Nothing is impossible. We all are a work in progress!
Keep the faith and keep pumping iron!
Your sister in health & wellness
January 20, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Hey ma…I think it’s great that you’re lookin at the upside of things. I can relate on the flat butt thang. It’s either you have the T&A and are way too thick in other places…or you’re fit without as much T&A…it sucks. lol. At least you know that it’s time to get back on the wagon, on da grind, and remind yourself about your goals in a positive way. Wish you the best in ‘09.
January 20, 2009 at 6:11 pm
thank you! Yeah, that’s so true, alot of the women that are stacked, really aren’t that fit, there are a few that are, but not many-personally i rather be fit and show you what i’m workin wit. lol. you know what i mean? today was my first day eating pretty clean. i feel good and positive about it, gotta get focused and stay that way. you know! how are your goals coming along?