At 5’11” and 140 lbs, I am by no means fat. In fact, I am at the lower end of a healthy weight range. But today I came to the unfortunate realization that I am skinny-fat. It has been quite some time since I have consistently taken care of my health and to my horror, it is beginning to show. I saw my reflection in the kitchen window today and my tummy, where I tend to hold all my fat, had grown noticeably and I looked several months pregnant. Don’t my weight fool you; I was never meant to weigh this much while having no muscle to account for this weight, and no booty to balance it out either! And so I can safely classify myself as skinny-fat.
As horrifying a realization as this may have been, I have no one to blame but myself (and of course the Domino’s delivery boys.) I have been far too lazy and irresponsible about my health and that pregnant-looking reflection has given me the wake-up call I’ve been needing. It is time for me to stop making excuses for eating junk food and not working out, and start taking action by getting my butt back in the gym and in the kitchen.
My goal is to develop healthier and sustainable habits and improve my fitness. I am not limiting myself to a certain weight or restricting myself drastically, I am simply focusing on being a better version of myself and taking care of my health and well-being. I want to be able to be proud of my reflection and be proud of my lifestyle. So today, I am starting my journey to fit…
Shine on,
L
Skinny Fat 