Well.
As of today I am 128lbs and I think this is where I'm going to stay.
This is what I look like today:
And this, if you don't remember (or can't see a difference? lol) is what I looked like a month ago:
And I managed to take a decent side-shot pic today! Check it out, this is what I currently look like in profile:
So yes, I do still have a little fat in the lower quadrants of my abdomen. No, you can't see my abs. But here's the thing: this weight is going to be incredibly easy for me to maintain. (And...um...winning: I'm a size 4 at 10lbs more than I was a size 4 at last summer.) I'm not competing. I don't want to be a fitness model. I look good. I'm healthy. That's all I need or want.
Starting next week I'm going to be tapering my calories back up to maintenance (2,200 a day! Yeah baby!) at a rate of 100 calories/week. (This prevents bloating and allows your body to adapt.)
So yeah, that's where I'm at. I hope I haven't horribly disappointed anyone by not getting ALL the way down to my goal ;-) (That's a joke guys. I know y'all are awesome!)
Happy Friday!
You look phenomenal Sable! Congrats on achieving a healthy, happy goal, now time to partay at maintenance!! Woo! :)
ReplyDeleteLookin' good girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO!!! So glad you're at your happy weight!!! it's crazy how you can be the same size and ten pounds heavier, but it's something i love! lol People think I"m 100lbs soaking wet and I'm the only girl on the planet to totally own my much heavier weight ahahaha
ReplyDeleteThank you guuuuys!!
ReplyDelete@Becca: This is totally crazy to me haha. I was shocked when I was a size 4 at 118 last year -- in the past when I have had no muscle I've been a size 4 at like, 105ish...and this whole size 4 at 128 is BLOWING my mind right now. I was convinced my scale was wrong (so then I weighed myself on 4 different scales at work. It's accurate haha)
That's awesome, congrats!! :) You look great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday to you to you, & you look awesome :-)
ReplyDeletenice job girly!! your scale/size differences are SOSOSO awesome. i have a little fat in my lower abs too, the dreaded 'pouch.' it's so stubborn but i'm accepting it! :)
ReplyDeleteare you still doing IF?
You look fab well done :) What a difference a few weeks make. And the right decision too- you look strong and healthy :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great and healthy and STRONG! Woo hoo!!
ReplyDeleteI think thats the perfect weight. You looks strong healthy and HAPPY!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sable! You look great! Yes, it's amazing that we can be a smaller size with a higher weight due to weightlifting and other similar exercises.
ReplyDeleteWomen always ask me how many pounds they will lose from heavy weightlifting. I tell them that it is not the right question. They could lose many *inches*, even if they stay the same weight. That's a huge relief for some who don't feel they can lose weight and a big disappointment for others whose whole goal is to lose weight.
I am two sizes smaller than when I weighed 20 pounds less.
:-) Marion
Love love love love this post!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of this :
ReplyDelete"I'm a size 4 at 10lbs more than I was a size 4 at last summer"
That's just awesome. You look amazing!
That's great news! (^_^) Go Sable!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing!! You are such a breathe of fresh air...being happy with your body and not aiming for super skinny..low calories...too hard to maintain figure. There is so much more to life than that. Congrats and happy Friday!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching you goal!! you look amazing and I'm so happy you don't have a really low BF as your goal! You are healthy and STRONG!!
ReplyDeleteSable, it is all about feeling comfortable with yourself & what works for you so I am thrilled that you are there & happy! Many women can't say that! I readily admit that I have to work very hard to be where I am at & not easy to maintain but for me, I am fine with that for now.
ReplyDeleteKeep being happy! :-)
Lucky biznatch! I'm still in the decrease phase, and while it's going very well, it's not the most enjoyable! Enjoy upping your calories! I'm totally envious!
ReplyDeleteYou look great Sable!
ReplyDelete@Erika: Yup, still IFing! I like eating this way better. I get SO much more accomplished without having to worry about eating every 2-3 hours.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much guys!! :) The support here is outrageous :D
you look fabulous!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Nice butt! :)
ReplyDeleteI think you look great! And there is something to be said for finding a weight that you not only feel good at, but are comfortable maintaining.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely look great! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteyour outlook on life and great attitude inspire me even more than your workouts! (and they inspire me plenty!) awesome job on an awesome cut!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I want your butt - there is no difference between my legs/butt - sad!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
You look AMAZING!! You go, strong woman!!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic!! I'm the same exact why..I think I'll always have that little lower belly pooch no matter what. I once had abs..except it was when I was starving myself and working out all the time. It was nice and all, but I'd much rather sport the pooch rather than starve it away again.
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY Mary!!! I am willing to sacrifice a little teeny bit for the sake of my appearance...but not my health or my sanity!
ReplyDeleteHoly healthy thinking Batman!
ReplyDeleteAnd you DO look awesome! I refuse to be jealous of your butt and legs. REFUSE!