Just noticed something in the grocery store parking lot. I have lost 35 lbs. and I am walking differently. I strode out to the car after picking up a low calorie package of shrimp sushi (who knew a packet of wasabi paste was only 15 calories?)...and it suddenly hit me...I was walking differently, somehow...what was it exactly? When 35 lbs. have disappeared...one's body handles the spine, the stride, the pace in a new way. It makes sense...we have all seen people who are morbidly obese sort of waddling from side to side as they struggle to move forward...everything gets in the way...the stomach, the triple chin, the heavy thighs and the bulky chest...all those extra pounds cause the body to move, sway, waddle or walk in unique ways. It took 35 pounds to feel the difference for me. My ankles seem more secure and balanced. My stomach is no longer blocking my path. My waist feels strangely not there and my pace is faster. Of course, I have been walking a lot every day so the stride is automatically stronger and more purposeful.
I tend to sprain my ankles regularly and it will be interesting to see if that stops after my weight loss. I have a new swagger...not cocky really, because I can't ever risk being arrogant...like an alcoholic, I can always fall off the wagon...just keep swaggering with confidence.
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