I can also 'fire up' most of the muscles in my body, even when sedentary, there is an energy that I can feel flowing around in arms and legs that is new.
I have gained about half a stone and now weigh over 10 stone. I work in fitness, so I know that the number on the scales is irrelevant. But it is still counter-intuitive to everything that I have been told all my life!
Size 10s are no longer a 'squeeze', I am comfortably a size 8 in most brands, which still surprises me, as it doesn't feel like long ago that I automatically reached for a 14 and crossed my fingers that I could get it on.
My chum is ten stone and I am so envious of her figure, and yet at anything over 9 stone I am really as fat as a pig, of course I have 5.5 inch wrists and size H fingers so I suppose I have to accept that I'm petite - urgh - there is no way to be petite and cute post 50!
ReplyDeleteAlso when I upped my protein and really focused on fitness a few years back with a trainer, I got so chubby, he was bereft as was I!
I am anything but petite, I've always hated being so huge. I don't want to end up a scrawny beanpole, but I will inevitably be a St Trinian's headmistress in my dotage!
DeleteYou look really toned and defined but without looking bulky at all. Can you just clarify something though....you said you have gained half a stone but going by the weights on the three pictures, you have gone up by a stone??? Am I missing something here or just being very thick. :)
ReplyDeleteThe pics aren't me, she is a lot younger! It is just a reminder of the fact that weight counts for nothing!
DeleteCan I also ask for more information as to what you eat on a day to day basis to achieve this great body
ReplyDeleteCurrently loads and loads of eggs, avocados, beef and vegetables! Although this weekend I made some brownies and ate the lot, so not quite so virtuous!
DeleteI am wondering if there is any connection between having virtually stopped red meat about a year ago, and my slightly "fluffier" figure? Could it be that simple? I am also wondering if you still eat carbs, or have eliminated them? You really do look fantastic. Super fit yet you still look feminine.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was younger, I became a vegetarian and put on 3 stone and always felt hungry. I think we need a bit of everything (including carbs). I definitely felt better for my brownie feast, so was obviously cutting back too much on carbs. This week, I am back to the protein, but with more complex carbs like brown rice and oats for energy.
ReplyDeleteIt must be wonderful to be disciplined enough to achieve this, well done x
ReplyDeleteIt's not me, I didn't keep pics, this is from PInterest, but illustrates the point really well!
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