I keep mentioning on here that I have goals set for 2012. I've yet to reveal them all, but one is to lose some weight and tone my muscles. Cliche goal, right? Yeah, I know.
After Brendan broke up with me in August (we're still good friends!) I got a gym membership and began seeing a trainer twice a week. It really helped with my depression, and made me feel so much better about everything after each session. But to be honest, I slacked a lot in October and November when it came to working out...I just didn't feel like it.
Now it's my goal to shed some weight. It's mostly stubborn baby weight around my belly, but I think it can be manageable. Ben was a huge baby, 10.5 lbs, so obviously quite a bit of weight was gained while carrying him (for the record I'm 5'1"). As well my core muscles are super weak. You know how most people can get up easily from lying on their back? Not me. It's a struggle since my stomach muscles were weakened and my hips/lower back have gone to shit.
Here's where the "goal dress" comes into play. While on one of my thrifting excursions, I came across a pretty cute vintage dress. Only problem was that it's a bit snug, mostly in the tummy area. Here's what it looks like on me now:
I *could* probably get away with wearing it out and about now with Spanx or some crap, but I don't want to. You can kinda see my tummy poking through and I'm a bit self-conscious about that sorta thing.
My goal: lose a couple inches. I'm not expecting to drop 30 lbs in a month or anything, but rather I want to lose the weight in a realistic amount of time while maintaining a healthy diet. And what could be more motivation than being able to fit into a cute dress? (Hopefully by summer!)
So, that's one of my goals for this year. We'll see if I can actually achieve it or not.
Later gators!
~E
26 comments:
I was not going to say anything, because I was not sure whether or not it was intentional, but you have already noticeably lost weight over the last few weeks! And it's great that it helps you feel better overall! So there: you are looking really great! And that dress IS cute!
You already look super awesome- but when you feel comfortable, then you're going to glow in that dress!! You can do it- I know you can!!! xox
Oooh girl if you have an iPhone or iTouch, a great app for weight loss is Lose It! You tell Lose It what you eat, it gives you a calorie budget, and you just lose weight like crazy. I started seven days ago and lost 2 lbs already, my boyfriend at the same time as me and he's lost five. It totally works.
that is a super cute dress! you already look great in it. :) good luck with reaching your goal. i'm sure you can do it!
You look lovely as is, but I like the fact that you are making realistic goals. :)
I know you can do it and I'm not just saying that. You're strong and you seem to be very determined. You've got a good head on your shoulders, I can't wait to hear about an update! :)
I was dumped in March and since then I've gained 20 pounds. Finding inspiration to work out during the winter is so hard for me D: I want to try the Lose It app MeghanSara mentioned above!
You already look awesome in the dress, but good for you making this goal. You are going to smash it to pieces! The dress is perfect for you too. And is it just me or has your hair started growing amazingly fast????
Tone xo
P.S. I'm sending you some tea, just coz you're cool and shit.
that dress is beautiful! best wishes for you reaching your goal :)
Love the dress :) You look so pretty!
I did notice that you lost a good amount of weight already! But I hear ya, feel the same way and want to get rid of some extra pounds and more! I think you look wonderful in that gorgeous dress already!
Hugs xxx
I can see why that's your goal dress: it's so cute! Good luck with your challenge at hand!
x
Marielle
I think you look great (awesome dress btw!) but I know what you mean about wanting to lose some inches and feel great-I am on the same path right now. You are so realistic about it-I think you will have no problem. The months of Oct to Dec were pretty much a write off for me as well..so I am actually excited about gettin' busy and burning some calories now :)
Well, that is a fabulous goal dress if I ever saw one!
Love that you're being healthy and realistic about it - that is the best way to be and, I'm sure, will give you lasting results, unlike other unhealthy measures.
Can't wait to read about your journey and see you loving yourself in that dress (though you look great in it now)! :)
that is a lovely dress, i hope you achieve your goal!
This lovely dress is definitely something worth fighting for!! Good for you for doing it the healthy way, too. I've got goal jeans, I'm really hoping to sport them in the next few months...
You look beautiful and this dress is amazing! Good luck with your goal, you can do it!
LolaDee
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you can totally do it. it's all about sweat. sweat. sweat.
ps-you look bangin hot in that dress already. sheesh.
Gotta be honest you already look fabulous in it but I totally get your goal so all the luck in the world to you, pretty lady! c:
I have a dress like this! It was actually a gift from my friend. I used to fit into it, but not anymore! Definite goal!
You can do it girl!
Loving the dress! You look awesome in it! I am also 5'1" and similar body type. The true test is whether or not you feel comfortable sitting in the dress. Standing is one thing, sitting is another! I say this from personal experience :) I tend to wear dresses that are fitted in the bust and then free in the hips. This way I can conceal the areas I'm not so confident with...
That's a great dress! Good luck with your goal.
I once read that sweat is what happens when fat cries. Don't know if that helps or not.
HA!
Love love love that dress! I too, have a goal dress, but I wont be able to start until this baby leaves my body! :)
I really like your dress. What a great find. I definitely think you can reach your goal. At least you are thinking about it realistically and not trying to she a lot of weight within so many weeks.
That dress is so ooooo ooooo cute. Where did you get that?
You look really adorable already! Such a cute goal dress ^_^
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