Jennifit
Cathlete
My former goal was to be as cut as possible, but my muscles would not pop out unless I drastically reduced my calories (about 1500/day) - which led to me getting dizzy and cranky all the time. I was miserable. Instead of torturing myself with unrealistic goals, I have learned to accept myself and enjoy my workouts and living a healthy lifestyle. I challenge myself to go a bit further in every workout and to try new exercises or classes at the gym.
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WOW! Well said! Me,too! In college, I ran xc and was constantly obsessed with how much I was running and how little I was eating. I was that way until I had my children. I was chronically injured, tired, and depressed. Like you, I feel sooooo much better now with 5 lbs on me (I was underweight) not torturing myself working out. I love to workout now because I do not feel like I have to do it.