I’ve lost 2 pounds since, well, since the last time I checked.
I don’t really keep up with my weight because I realize it’s just a number. But secretly, I have 6.5 pounds more to lose before I reach the weight I was before I started taking the stupid birth control that made me gain 30 pounds.
The other day it occurred to me that means I’ve lost more than 20 pounds. And I thought about taking 2 10-lb dumbbells out on my run with me – that would be close to what I weighed at my heaviest. That would have made for a tough run had I done it!
I used to run with dumbbells on the treadmill. But without the option to grab onto the sides should I trip (which is likely – I am clumsy), it all felt very reckless. So then I would just hold one dumbbell and switch arms.
I don’t look at the scale often but I do look at my thighs and my belly, two of my least favorite places on my body. They are definitely making me happier these days. Although, I kinda think now that my belly is flatter it’s making my love handles stick out …
But if I raise my arms above my head I don’t have love handles. Problem solved!
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7 responses to “Love handles, tripping on the treadmill, and other disasters”
You are awesome, Melissa! That is all. 😀
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I don’t need weights to trip on a treadmill. Skillz. I’m happy that you’re losing the weight you want, just don’t lose too much.
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I am so proud of you!
Hi Melissa 🙂
Thanks for the post!
I’ll be smiling all morning picturing people walking around with their arms upraised.
🙂
All the best,
RKCharron
xoxo
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Running with dumbbells, on the treadmill or anywhere else: worst idea ever. Right up there with wearing unnecessarily heavy clothes; olden ideas that hold you back more than help.
30 mpw for months on end: lean hard machine.
Yeah, I like the solution for the love handles!! You look great! I think that every time I see you and I think that tummy looks flat!
That’s the exact same technique that I use to get rid of my love handles.