Coming to Grips with My Fat

This past Saturday I took a Piloxing class (pilates combined with Boxing). It was an amazing class except for the full-length mirrors. We all know that clothing hides a multitude of sins and I am no exception in thinking my clothes look great and I look great in them.

Now, I wasn't thinking I was back to 112 pounds, but I was thinking that for my age, I look pretty good. Unfortunately, after staring in those darn mirrors for 45 minutes, I could no longer hide that my fat was on display, my boobs were jiggly and my arms were not at taut as I believed. I have worked hard to get rid of the muffin top, tone up my arms. abs and strengthen my chest. But alas, like everyone, I believe I reached a plateau and became comfortable with my results thus far. This was a rude awakening and shock to see all my stuff on display and moving.

Now, don't get me wrong, I do shower and bathe everyday, but it is not the same, as I don't have a 360 degree mirror at home and don't exactly notice all my stuff moving as I am walking, especially under my towel and then subsequent clothing. Where is Fitness or Health magazine when you need them. I need someone to help further tone up what I have worked hard for. Stacey and Clinton or What Not to Wear are great, clothing is the great equalizer for body issues, but I really want my body issues to go away and not rely on my clothes to cover them up.

So, of course after laughing, crying and talking with my sister for an hour, I realize I am going to have to push myself even further to achieve my goals by my May birthday. Yes, I am a little anal retentive, so I will be in boot camp mode for the next two months. Lucky me!!!!

Wish me luck and if you know of any ways to help, please send me some tips. If you happen to know Stacey and Clinton or anyone at Health or Fitness magazine, send them my way. I would like a makeover.......

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