tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064916208980749441.post701918486032720344..comments2023-10-21T07:06:03.247-07:00Comments on LIVIN' LEAN with Coach Krista Schaus: The Weight Debate - Today's Lean Eating LessonKrista Schaus - Lean Eating Coachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10134407643089284721noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064916208980749441.post-22023165353220050402010-03-30T13:12:50.726-07:002010-03-30T13:12:50.726-07:00Loooove youuuuu!! :-)
My own experience is this:
...Loooove youuuuu!! :-)<br /><br />My own experience is this:<br /><br />When I reached my goal weight at Weight Watchers 5 years ago I weighed 134lbs and was very fit. I had run 11 races that year, including a half marathon, and I also did cross-training (a hodge-podge of light weightlifting and core work) several times a week.<br /><br />Then an IT band injury forced me to stop running and change my focus. I turned it to weightlifting full-time and saw my bodyweight rise and my pants and tops grow tighter. This was tough to deal with, especially having been fat for 20 years prior. For a short time I even quit weightlifting, even though I loved it, because I was scared and upset to see my "target weight" fade away despite the fact that I was as focused on my fitness and nutrition as ever.<br /><br />The truth is that today I am 10lbs heavier than I was 5 years ago and yet I'm absolutely leaner. While I look at photos from my running days and know (with a twinge of sadness) that I can no longer fit in those jeans, there is no doubt that my increased mass is muscle rather than fat. In fact, it's really eye-opening to see some of those old photos in my underwear where, despite fitting in smaller jeans and shirts, I am quite blubby compared to now.<br /><br />Still, avoiding the emotional rollercoaster that comes from measuring success and fitness based on a number on the scale takes discipline. Once again I've put the scale away because IF I'M DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS I CANNOT FAIL!! It's that simple! So if the scale tries to tell me I had a bad week when I KNOW it was a good one, come on, what's the point? I find it incredibly comforting to notice the weight of women my height who are super fit and muscular (Krista, many Olympic skiers) and to notice that they do not weigh that much less than me. The lesson? Don't be fooled by a number! For me, it's not about being 134lbs but about being FIT, STRONG and HAPPY.<br /><br />Thanks Krista for a terrific post and for setting the example that you do!<br /><br />DanielleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064916208980749441.post-81863298815913861492010-03-25T02:33:45.174-07:002010-03-25T02:33:45.174-07:00best bit of advice i've heard - thanks Krista!...best bit of advice i've heard - thanks Krista!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com