Back in February I wrote a post about how I wanted to lose weight. Throughout the next couple months I lost a little bit, and then I lost my motivation and gained it all back. In May we decided to start training for the Willard Bay triathlon, and got in shape a little bit. Overall, I have lost 15 pounds and I have kept it off with minor fluctuations, but I've been able to stay down to what I am now. So I am renewing my effort to lose 10 more pounds, but I don't just want to be thinner, I want to be strong again. I used to be so buff, but sadly it's all gone now. What's even more sad to me is that I realized that I have the Jenkins butt, which is no butt at all! I want to get my derriere back! So this picture I will keep on my fridge to look at how buff and skinny I used to be, so that I will remember what I want. I know I won't be exactly like I use to be, since I was a college athlete and frankly I don't want to work out that many hours a day to the point that I throw up, but I just want to be better than I am now. I look at this picture of me pole-vaulting and I see how strong my arms and abs are, and I want to go work out right now!
Side note: This is the Weber State vs. Utah State meet and I always looked forward to this meet each year, it was much more laid-back and a little less stressful, and I was always able to compete in other events like javelin or high jump.I look back now and I realize how I took for granted how strong I was. For instance, my hands used to be so strong from holding onto that pole for dear life, there was never a jar I couldn't open. I find myself trying to do things that I used to be able to do and my back goes out or I physically just can't do it, and it surprises me. I feel super old sometimes! So here's to being a better me.
5 comments:
I have a Jenkins' butt too! Makes it hard to keep pants on well. :) I think you have been doing awesome with your goal. I am sure you will make this next goal also!
Wow Jess I wish I was ever that buff!! Keep up the hard work and motivation :)I love all the posts and pictures I will look forward to checking it out each day. Your kids seem like so much fun, what cuties! I laughed out loud when I saw the picture of Adam in his bed.
It is amazing how long and how hard people have to work to get strong and how fast it can just disappear. I felt it when I started working out after Kael. I was so out of shape! It can be so frustrating. You amaze me though. I really think it is awesome you did a triathalon. You can definelty reach your next goal
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Wow you were buff, your arms are huge! I'm the same way, I hate that I don't even feel athletic anymore. It's sad what kids can do to a body....
WOW that pictures is a great inspiration for anyone. Even me who was blessed with the stringham tummy pooch. You go get it girl!
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