All 'bout That Bass...

"Yeah it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two
But I can shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do
'Cause I got that boom boom that all the boys chase
All the right junk in all the right places
I see the magazines working that Photoshop
We know that shit ain't real
Come on now, make it stop
If you got beauty beauty just raise 'em up
'Cause every inch of you is perfect
From the bottom to the top
Yeah, my momma she told me don't worry about your size
She says, boys they like a little more booty to hold at night
You know I won't be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll,
So, if that's what's you're into
Then go ahead and move along.

 

Because you know I'm all about that bass,
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all 'bout that bass, 'bout that bass"

 

I seriously love Meghan Trainor's song "All 'bout That Bass". It is a woman's anthem to being comfortable with yourself. Now, don't start thinking I am a traitor or anything like that! I am not just a fat girl trying to be skinny like all the 'cool' kids. I just really want to be healthy, fit and confident. I want to be able to "shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do". So please understand that I have no desire to lose my "bass" or my curves in general, but I do wish to have less curves. To quote a blog I have discussed on here previously.... I just want less dangerous curves.

Over the last two weeks, I have been working really hard to increase my calorie intake as recommended by the dietician and my personal trainer. It has not been easy, and I have not managed to do this every day, but I am generally up to 600-700 calories a day. The extra calories are being consumed by (1) protein shakes or bars which I always have handy, and (2) trying to increase my portion sizes to a half cup at each meal. At my initial metabolism test completed a few weeks ago, the results showed that my metabolism is less than half as fast as it should be. Although we hope that the next test will come back better, I know that I need to find other ways to increase my metabolism. I know the basics, eat more frequently, do weights, exercise etc, but I am already doing these things. If you have any ideas, please let me know!

This week, I am one step closer to my goal and I am over the moon! I am now officially out of the triple digits, as I weighed in at 99kg yesterday. It seems sad to think that I am genuinely excited and proud to no longer weigh over 100kg. I should have never been the size I was to begin with...but such is life. My measurements page has been updated to show my progress this last week, but again I have no full body shots to show you. They will be coming back in a few weeks once my photographer (mum), returns from her vacation.

I wouldn't say anything huge has changed recently, but it is undoubtedly clear that I am  much happier and more confident. This is something which appears to have been noticed by friends, family and people at work. I have to be honest and say that there is a chance that part of this change is due to a change in medication, but I sincerely doubt that it is the primary reason for this new found happiness. Looking at what has changed over the last few months, I guess it must be a combination of losing weight, getting fitter, new meds, making myself a priority instead of work, going out a lot more and getting involved in more group activities (Zumba and Choir)....the flattering comments I have been getting from people always go a long way too :)

Time for bed.

Goodnight xx