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Forever Curved


 “I’ve always had these curves and I always will.” 

I used to believe this.  But when I said “always,” that wasn’t true.  I wasn’t overweight as a child.  Maybe you were, but I would still be willing to bet you- your body can change.

It’s kind of a double-edged sword for women.  In general, when we lose weight, the butt and boobs are the first things to go.  You’ll notice that some of your curves are missing and you might not be thrilled about those.  And then as you continue in your health journey, you’ll find yourself frustrated because the belly fat seems to be the last thing to go.

For men, it seems to be the opposite.  The dad bod/beer belly is the first thing to show the difference.  So, that makes it even more frustrating if your weight loss partner is your husband.

[Sidenote: Your belly is getting smaller, but because everything else is getting smaller, it is hard to monitor it accurately.  If you know you are prone to obsess about this, measuring and recording dimensions every 2 weeks is a good idea.  If you can minimize the discouragement and focus on the other wins, then leave the measuring tape out of it!]

To be honest- this myth is STILL a part of my life.  I keep thinking that I have reached the finish line of my physical transformation, that I’m at the peak of my physique.  Annnnd I keep getting surprised by the changes that are visibly apparent.  I am metaphorically in the best shape of my life and STILL watching my curves change shape.  Specific examples from my experiences are provided at the end of this post, but this is the headline: YOUR body is still susceptible to change! 

Being here, at this state, and still watching my body change gives me increased confidence that your body can also change.  I don’t know how much work or how many sacrifices will be required.  But I DO know for a fact, YOUR body can change.  The curves that you have are NOT permanently installed.  Buying into this truth is a fundamental part of your weight loss journey.  As explained in the healthy weight range post, if you believe it’s impossible, why bother trying?  If you believe those curves will ALWAYS be there, then what reward is being offered?

The Truth: Your body will change.  You will be surprised as you look more and more look like the version of yourself that you were intended to be. 

 

My personal experiences…

Hips- I was just over 30 when I looked in the mirror and suddenly had hips.  Honestly, I was a little excited to see them.  I associated them with being a “grown” woman.  Since then, I’ve changed that association …and I’ve also changed my shape.  Through weight loss, yoga, and healthy emotional processing, my hips vanished.  

The pooch- Even when I was at my skinniest (in Minnesota), I still had that dreaded estrogen pooch in the front.  When I was in high school, I called it “my Dr. Pepper roll.”  Yes, even as an athletic teenager, I had the “mom pooch.”  It’s still there (technically), but it’s very small at this point, almost negligible.  I’ve learned that it is about hormones, and for me, it is also about my posture.  I’ve been working on my posture (for a completely different reason), and I’ve been amazed as once again, I am watching curves that I thought would always be there disappear.

Boobs & Butt- I’m leaving off the details, but trust me- there have been lots of changes to both.

I share my personal experiences because I want to give you hope.  I am in my late 30’s, in great shape, and still watching my body change for the better; yours can too!


Those curves don’t have
to be permanent. 

As always, please let me know if there is anything that I can do to encourage you in pursuit of your health <3.

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