While I quickly ended with something about looking great in a wedding gown, that doesn't get to the heart of the matter. To be honest, I'm thinking I will be pretty happy with how my body looks in a wedding dress no matter what happens over the next six months...
I'll refer back to this picture, circa my dress shopping days:
I am not a tiny girl (remember the scary weight of 200?), but I like my overall shape. I feel very lucky to have an hourglass figure. My measurements may be about ten inches higher all around than the ones from the ones in the rap songs, but it usually works for me. (I'm going to leave all of my opinions on my ridiculously sized chest for some other day.)
Sure, I think that the upcoming wedding is a great reason for me to try to tone up and look the absolute best that I can - but, if I remain at my current size, I'll be okay.
So, why try to lose weight?
Reason One - When I'm not exercising regularly, I feel like this:
from ionpsych
ALL THE TIME.
I feel tired and moody. I mope a lot. And, forget about wanting to be touched romantically... Please don't even think about it.
When I am working out and eating a (relatively) healthy diet, I feel more like this:
from wikipedia
I feel strong. I feel alive. I marvel at the things my body can do. I feel happier, more confident and sexier. It's an amazing contrast. Unfortunately, when I've stopped working out for any significant amount of time because of life circumstances (schedule conflicts, work, school, getting sick, etc.), I don't usually realize why I feel like crap and have a hard time getting re-motivated. I'm hoping that the looming wedding date will keep me going even if I hit a few bumps along the road. Already signing up for our first 5K of the season (April 21st) should help for the next couple months anyway.
Reason Two - When I look at pictures of myself (especially in profile), I see this:
See the resemblance?
from our e-shoot with Rodger Obley
I can't believe how ridiculous my chin(s) look and it drives me crazy. There are so many photos from our e-shoot which I love except for the chin issue. Luckily, I know that my chin shrinks when I lose a bit of weight... So, that is my true goal: shrink the bullfrog!
I'm thinking that another 15 to 20 pounds will cure my bullfrog-itis. I also think that that's something reasonable, accomplishable, whatever. I just need to get it done!
Are there any specific problem areas driving your pre-wedding workout regimen?
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