Comments on: Adventures in Food and Fitness

By: Size Matters Not | Girl Heroes

Size Matters Not | Girl Heroes — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:49:41 +0000

[…] I’ve also been thinking about something I said a few weeks ago. […]

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:35:11 +0000

” I’m leaning towards leaning out rather than risk greater injury to my already injured shoulder.” — That’s my first thought when you mentioned your shoulder and the weight criteria. I bet the requirement to use a heavier KB wt. when you weigh more is because of the assumption that you’re a bigger person with more muscle mass and can handle it (and would otherwise have an unfair advantage over the others).

The numbers are somewhat arbitrary and doesn’t take into consideration other circumstances. I would much rather hire and follow a KB instructor who listens to her body instead of rigid rules (risking hurting herself).

All that being said, I am not a lean and fit person, so maybe I don’t know what I’m talking about. But I am a person that keeps injuring herself while exercising beyond what I’m ready for. It’s been 1 step forward and 5 steps back for me.

You don’t sound like you are complaining — I like knowing the reality of this lifestyle (which sounds wonderful in so many ways!).

By: Tamara

Tamara — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:23:25 +0000

I agree with everything Cathy said… and with you about brief workouts! “Short and sweet,” I like to call them. Hey, just like us! 😀

By: Tamara

Tamara — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:22:15 +0000

I know what you mean about the fluff. I would describe myself the same way, and I think clothing hides mine well, too… I’ve gotten some flack recently from family members about trying to get into better shape. It’s not as if I’m remotely in danger of becoming underweight or anything like that!

Agreed, yay for kettlebells! I’m about to make my first ever blog post this weekend, and I think it will be about KBs. Complete with (mediocre) pics of my two lovelies.

By: jennincat

jennincat — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:48:00 +0000

Awww thanks Katie. It’s amazing I actually have a drop of “rational” in me. The 2 years is only a consideration. Right now the boys are good with one but they are still adapting. We’ll see.

By: jennincat

jennincat — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:46:00 +0000

Just a “consideration”. The boys, at this point, are “no way”. Maybe we will compromise and do a year and a few months but more than likely we’ll be home next fall. Miss you TONS! xoxo

By: jennincat

jennincat — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:44:36 +0000

Hi Cathy. Thank you SO MUCH for this comment. It really made my day. I agree I’m probably too hard on myself sometimes. I guess posting videos just makes me nervous that I’ll be judged. I probably should toughen up a bit. For me short workouts are key. Not only do I not have the time to workout longer, I don’t want to workout longer. Keeping it short keeps it fun. Thanks again! xo

By: jennincat

jennincat — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:41:01 +0000

Thanks for your encouragement Tamara! I’m good at dressing myself to hide weight but like I’m said don’t think I’m fat by any means. I’m just a little fluffier than I was 6 months ago. I’m glad you didn’t notice!

Oh and YAY for kettlebells!!

By: jennincat

jennincat — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:38:58 +0000

Jiggle? I really don’t mind that word too much (it’s kinda cute b/c it rhymes with “wiggle). I think “jiggle” is part of being a woman. I’ve been at varying degrees of leanness and I always have a bit of jiggle in my butt and thighs. It sounds like you are doing an awesome job taking care of your body!! Right on!!! xoxo

PS It sounds like you have a good doctor to tell you to not worry about the scale. (I hope I’m reading that comment right!)

By: jennincat

jennincat — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:31:38 +0000

Thanks Andrea. I’m thinking that weighing myself in a store might not be a bad idea!