As a person who lives to be in the gym, in other words I get anxiety if I miss a day working out that is a normal workout day for me, I love being fit but at the same time it can be frustrating. Can't really imagine what would be frustrating about being fit? Well let's see
Frustrations
1. Pants Don't Fit
Yes we squat and lunge and squat some more. The results of this, thick legs/thighs and a big butt! Now don't get my wrong I love having big legs and butt but when it comes to trying to find a pair of pants that fit...man is it difficult! I have jeans now that fit around the waist but I literally have to jump into those suckers to get them to my waist. And then you have the added concern of I hope that if I bent over or squat down these suckers don't rip in half. Trust me it's happened to some people I know.
There are some companies that make pants specifically for people like us
www.barbellapparel.com ($10 one-time offer if you sign up for their emails)
frandenim.com (10% for becoming a member and a little more reasonably priced)
www.relentlessjeans.com
2. Our Backs Are BIG
Okay, so whether you're a fitness competitor or CrossFit competitor a lot of back workout or pull ups will develop those lovely upper back muscles and make us look like we could fly away. And don't get my wrong I absolutely love my back, which explains why I like tops and dresses that are open back or really open back sports bras from lulu. But having a big back comes with it's issues also. Fitting into a sports bra with a bigger back makes all the extra back muscle you have spill over if you don't have the right one on. People I wear a size 6 or 8 in lulu and I'm pretty small. Big backs = the more open the better. Regular bras are a pain in the ass, well at least for some of us they are. Some people are more well endowd in their bust area than I am but I've got a bigger back. So having a small chest and a big back can be an issue. I went to Pink by Victoria's Secret one day and it took about 45min to find a bra that fit me well in the back without everything spilling over but not having so much room in the front because the cups were too big. Thank the lord for racer back bras and lace :)
Jackets....you feel like you're going to pull those suckers apart trying to get them on or even when they are on they are a little tight up top. You could always try for a different size and have it altered.
3. We CAN'T Eat Whatever We Want and Not Gain a Pound
Okay granted yes we could, but our bodies wouldn't look the way they do and our performance would suffer. Sunday's are used for meal prepping and we are the kings and queens of Tupperware. So we might reject the donut or going out to eat but it has nothing to do with you. It's because we have a competition coming up and we need to stick to our nutrition. But catch us on a good day we'll take the offer for pizza, ice cream, donuts, etc.
I don't know how many times people tell me I could eat whatever I want and not gain a pound! And honestly it's annoying. Just like anyone else if I eat something unhealthy and a lot of it, I do gain weight. But I stick to a pretty ridget plan and eat 5-6 times/day. And yes, the ice cream and girl scout cookies in my freezer stare at me!
4. Aren't You Scared Guys Won't Date You Because Your Arms Are Big
Plan and simple, NO. If a guy won't date us because we have a bigger built than women who don't workout then they aren't the guy for us. We don't have time to deal with those kinds of insecurities and we usually date someone who is into the gym as much as we are.
The Plus Side +
1. We Are Strong
Since I can remember I've always been little. I've got a little frame which makes people underestimate me and it can be a pain but I also love it. I might not be able to lift as heavy as a games athlete but compared to my body weight all my lifts are higher, expect my shoulder press. But who would expect to see such a "tiny" girl, as I've been called, be able to lift that much haha. If I had to lift something heavy at work, you better believe I could. O and all those groceries that have to go up a couple flights of stairs at my apartment. I'm loading all of them on my arms and making ONE trip. It's just grabbing for my keys to get them in the door that might be the problem.
2. We Are Confident and Independent
I'm going to be honest as I always am, but being a strong female kind of (actually does) make us feel like a badass! We know what we're doing in the gym and don't really need help unless it's for a spot. We are proud of our thick strong thighs, big back and arms, our booty! We know what we can bring to the table. The question is can you keep up?
We can take care of ourselves. We don't mind spending time by ourselves or heading to the gym by ourselves either. I typically workout by myself when I head to the gym but if I have a good gym partner I like that too. I workout by myself and I can breeze through a workout no problem, but if you wind up with the talkative gym partner plan to be there for about 2-2.5hrs when it should have only taken 1.5hr. Don't get me wrong having a guy around would be nice, but it's not necessary.
3. We Get Along with the Guys
Okay yeah we have girlfriends that we hang out with but we have a lot more guy friends than usual too. I have about 2-3 girlfriends I actually hang out with. Other than that I'm socializing with guys. I enjoy watching my sports, kicking back and cooking some food or
even ordering pizza. I mean we're in the
gym lifting some serious weight and not afraid to lift it. What more could you ask for?
4. We Wear Some Tight, Scantily Clad Gym Clothes
5. We Can Put Away Some Food
Let's face it, no one wants to be around someone who eats like a rabbit all the time! We fit girls can put away some food. I eat 5-6 times a day and only one night a week is my actual meal a salad (with protein). The only down side to the fact that we can put away some food is that it means more groceries to buy...there went the monthly grocery budget! We love our food, and me my peanut butter! So expect us to be able to hang when it comes to the food department. 6. We Are Dedicated and Competitive
To those who are friends with us, to the guys who date us, and to our co-workers our dedication to fitness can show you how are we are willing to work for something and that we don't give up on something we want and really have a passion for in our lives. This applies to all aspects of our life, not just fitness. Anything that we have a passion about and have a goal of you know where going to work hard for. Just like in our fitness we strive to be at our best, to get stronger, our bodies to look their best.
Growing up I was always competing in something. So having that competitive side always makes us push a little bit harder and who doesn't want that around. Yes, we might be a little intense but that's what makes it fun. But that doesn't mean we can't be a team player as well. Guys are always competing whether it is blatantly obvious or not, so what guy wouldn't want that little bit of fun competition around. It never hurts to have a little fun competition around. I will admit it's nice to have someone to push me during a workout and for me to want to kick their butt during it also. I might not even be able to beat them but it's nice to give them a run for their money.
Blackberry Vinaigrette
So you might laugh at me, or you might think I'm crazy but I will store stuff in the freezer for forever. I've had leftover blackberries in my freezer since I made blackberry BBQ sauce last October. I needed to do something with them and I had just finished up the dressing I had bought from Zoe's Kitchen. So I needed another vinaigrette dressing because I stick to those more than the others because of all the fats and sugars added into them. But I have always wanted to try and make my own. So I decided to use the blackberries and give it a shot. I searched the internet for some sort of guide to making it.After looking at a couple different sites I used Paleo Newbie (www.paleonewbie.com) as my guide.
I modified the recipe a little bit because of some taste issues but also the recipe on her site is for strawberry.
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| Sorry it's not the best picture for the recipe (will update later) |
Blackberry Vinaigrette Dressing/Sauce
Serving size: ~1c dressing
1c blackberries
2tbsp apple cider vinegar
2-3 tbsp honey (I like my vinaigrettes a little sweeter)
sprinkle of pepper
1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
I don't use that much olive oil because the taste is so strong to me I wouldn't have been able to actually use what I make. I had tried making a citrus vinaigrette dressing a while back for some salmon and I used the amount of olive oil the recipe called for and that's all I could taste in the dressing.
The blackberry vinaigrette is good, but it did come out a little thick I would probably use it more as a sauce for meats than as a salad dressing.
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