(Nathan is singing “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” I won’t tell you why. I’ll leave just this up to embarrass him. Blog abuse! Blog abuse!)
It’s been an off day. Work has been really hard for two days. I’m frustrated that February isn’t shaping up the way I wanted it to. Nate’s dad was here for the evening and my schedule was off. Didn’t make time for the scheduled run. But it’s okay. Life happens.
I want to show you something.
But first, my favorite moment of the past weekend. FatBridesmaid came to visit. I was trying on clothes in a vintage shop and I didn’t want to try things on because I didn’t think they would fit.
Me: I have some body awareness issues.
FB: I know. I read your blog.
I love her. And that she knows me.
But that’s made me think. I do have issues. I haven’t caught up with myself. So last night, when I was changing into my workout gear, I made myself really look in the full-length mirror. And I tried to admit to what I see. I am starting to have a waist. My hips are smaller. I may think my proportions are distorted, but my body is still changing. Sometimes I may not feel different, but I am.
And this is me. Today. In the horrible lighting of the hospital bathroom. This is me. I look not as fat. Maybe even not fat. And I’m still getting used to that.
But you already knew that. You read my blog.
my friend, you don’t look fat at all.
You look wonderful! Nathan’s hot wife!
I also have a distored perception of myself. I’m working through it though. You need to LOVE YOUR BODY!
Look at you! Is that a gap between your thighs!
The mind will catch up to the body.
You look awesome!!! You can totally notice your progress in the past couple of months! Go Krissie.
Hi — I’m new to your blog — been enjoying reading it! I’m not one to comment much but wanted to agree with the others that you look great — if I saw you I wouldn’t think you are fat in the least. Congrats on your weight loss, healthy eating habits and for becoming a runner. Success stories like yours are a big help on my journey to a healthier me… Sara
You really look great…Congrats!
For the record, I was singing Boys II Men because Jimmy Fallon sang that particular song at the beginning of his show after Conan’s last Tonight Show. I promise.
First of I want to say that I LOVE the name of your blog. It really caught my attention. As for body awareness issues, just know that so many people feel the same way and blogging is a great way to deal with them. I can’t wait to read more!
um. you. are. awesome. I JUST happened to come across this blog….you are getting me on a health-kick. thanks!!!
you are HAWT my friend and you look fab (also i LOVE the necklace you are wearing)
I agree with what the others have said: you look great.
Krissie –
I am going to jump on the bandwagon here, and say I might think a lot of things when I look at you, but fat is not even close to one of them. In fact, I think you look petite – maybe not in height (I have no clue how tall you are), but your body looks small, frame-wise. But I get how you feel – I am in the middle of the weight loss/healthiness journey thing as well and my brain definitely hasn’t caught up yet.
Anyways, I do have to tell you that you need to show off that waist! Again, I get it with not wanting to buy any more clothes, but girl, that sweater is too big around your waist and I would say you need a size down! You’ve worked hard for that tiny waist and you need to flaunt it!
If I passed you on the street, I wouldn’t consider you fat. Not even one little bit. You look great!
You look great! I would never use the word “fat” to describe that girl in the picture. “Fit” and “slim” are better adjectives.