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You want to change your pear shape?


During one of my morning workouts, I caught a glimpse of my shadow.

In an instant, I went from feeling strong to feeling like a pear or a bowling pin.  No matter how many swings, sprints, or squats I do, I’m still a bit of a pear shape.  I started to get down on myself.   I felt like a mismatched Russian nesting doll.

Then I looked up and saw…

The beauty of God’s creation.  I remembered life is not all about me.

Or my thighs.

Then…

(If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.)

(and again)

I jumped for joy.

You want to change your pear shape?

Change your perspective.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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About jennincat

I'm so happy you stopped by my little corner of the web where I write about fitness, food, and amazing women I "meet". I live in California with my wonderful husband and two rambunctious boys. I'm a personal trainer and dreamer. I enjoy most things but some of my favorites are reading, acting, camping, cooking, music, writing, traveling, and being in the moment with my favorite people! You can read more about me here! I hope you stop by often!
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27 Responses to “You want to change your pear shape?”

  1. On March 24, 2010 at 9:34 am homecookedem responded with... #

    What a GREAT post that this pear can totally relate to!! Love it!! :)

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  2. On March 24, 2010 at 9:42 am Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) responded with... #

    what a great post and the beach shots are awesome!

    thanks for the linkback to my contest and also for your sweet words re the time and energy i put into my posts, yes i do. Thank you for noticing and have an awesome day!

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  3. On March 24, 2010 at 9:45 am Sami responded with... #

    Thanks for the link back! I’m entering your first giveaway now! Thanks for the awesome encouragement on changing my perspective! You’re so right :)

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  4. On March 24, 2010 at 10:57 am Jessica responded with... #

    At least I’m shaped like my favorite fruit. It could be worse like a… cantaloupe.

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  5. On March 24, 2010 at 11:19 am Midgetkeeper responded with... #

    What a great post, beautiful pictures!

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  6. On March 24, 2010 at 12:12 pm april responded with... #

    What a beautiful post! Whenever I’m feeling down on my body, I remember what it does for me- and I feel much better!

    Reply
  7. On March 24, 2010 at 1:57 pm Andrea@WellnessNotes responded with... #

    Love this post! Yes, it’s all about perspective! Great photos! :)

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  8. On March 24, 2010 at 2:10 pm Katie responded with... #

    Awesome post! Love the beach photos…wishing I was there!

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  9. On March 24, 2010 at 3:05 pm Tina responded with... #

    This post is so great! So simple but speaks bounds. I love the pictures too. They are fun and beautiful at the same time. :)

    Reply
  10. On March 24, 2010 at 6:22 pm Shannon O | Confessions of a Loving Wife responded with... #

    Jenn,

    When I clicked on this post, I thought I was going to get some great workout tips. What I did find was even better.

    Our perspective in life is one of the few things we actually have 100 percent control over.

    Thanks for reminding me.

    Reply
  11. On March 24, 2010 at 7:14 pm Alisha N responded with... #

    That’s exactly right! The best moments in life are not when we are exalted, but when we lose ourselves. For example – the Swiss Alps. You lose yourself in God’s glorious creation. You don’t even think about yourself! Why would you? God is so much better than us.

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  12. On March 24, 2010 at 8:29 pm Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble responded with... #

    What an inspiring message! I can relate but in a different way. I’m a belly fat gal. :-( I’ve had belly fat my whole life, even when I was a itty bitty [but super tall] gymnast in high school. I can trim it down but it never goes away, but that’s part of what makes me, me!

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  13. On March 24, 2010 at 8:58 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    Pears unite! But what a great way to turn that frown upside down :-D. Thanks for the perspectivectomy. We all need it from time to time :-)

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  14. On March 25, 2010 at 3:07 am Katie responded with... #

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwww look how beautiful you are and what a happy and positive post!!!!! You are such a beautiful girl inside and out!!!! Love ya!!

    Oh and dont think your a bad mommy for not walking your dogs on a long walk, I dont do it often either, mainly becuase the weather was yuck but now that its nice Im trying to more!

    xoxoxoxo

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  15. On March 25, 2010 at 5:02 am Fit Chick in the City responded with... #

    You are spot on! Changing our perspective makes a huge difference in all areas of our lives.

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  16. On March 25, 2010 at 6:31 am Jil responded with... #

    I’m so glad you stumbled onto my blog because these comments that you left – “My hope is with time the valleys will be fewer and not as deep.” – have given me something to think about. I really appreciate those words – I never really thought about trying to “level out” the mountains and the valleys. So, thank you for that. :)

    I love this post btw – I am very much a pear, and even though I have learned to embrace my pear-ness, I can still totally appreciate everything you said.

    I can’t wait to dig into your blog more! :)

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  17. On March 25, 2010 at 7:56 am Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 responded with... #

    I really liked your comment on Diane’s blog, “Depression used to control my eating habits. Now I control depression (more of less) with my eating habits. …” I really related to that and the rest of what you had to say.

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  18. On March 25, 2010 at 12:43 pm janetha b responded with... #

    you make me smile and ALWAYS make me feel better about myself.

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  19. On March 25, 2010 at 4:16 pm michelle responded with... #

    Beautiful pictures! Love the perspective … going to email you tonight :-)

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  20. On March 25, 2010 at 9:06 pm charlotte responded with... #

    ohmygoodness I LOVE THIS POST! It’s so not what I thought you were going to say and I’m surprised in a wonderful way. Love the pictures, love your advice, love your smile:) I needed this today.
    PS> I’m your sister in pear-ness. I will look positively skeletal up top and still have plenty of fleshy goodness down below. Ah well.

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  21. On March 25, 2010 at 10:14 pm debby responded with... #

    Hi Jenn! Love this post about changing your perspective. It can apply in so many areas of our life.

    I am enjoying reading your blog–there is a lot to explore. Loved the pic. of your cute kids and your cute husband, and cute you! I was so excited to read that you have two pugs! Did you see the post in my blog about Mr. Monk–I just got a pug a week ago. And love the daylights out of him already!

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  22. On March 26, 2010 at 9:36 pm nubiennze responded with... #

    Interestingly enough, during one of my extended body-loathing moments (I’ve always considered myself too top-heavy–I tend to carry weight in my chest, arms, and the dreaded bra rolls), right as I was about to resign to being an apple, I caught a sideways glimpse of myself “au naturale” in the mirror. I did a double take and thought, “The boobs are there, yes…but I’m loving this waist right about now…my back is looking just as proportionate…and are those–yes, those are *hips*…could it be that I’m a pear with boobs??” And I walked away smiling.

    Bear in mind that my measurements have always confirmed this according to the old ten-inches-difference rule, but for some reason this was the first time in a long time I’d actually seen it with my own eyes. I was personally thrilled at the prospect of whittling my body down to a Beyonce-esque pear (I’ll never be quite as curvy as her, but a girl can dream) rather than an inverted traffic cone.

    Perspective, indeed.

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