Some may even know it by the name- apron.
Have you figured it out?
Yes? No?... It is the infamous nasty saggy belly that all postpartum mothers get after giving birth to their miracles. It is the stretched out flabby stomach that every person experiences after they lose a ton of weight. It is something that should ALWAYS stay hidden. haha! :)
Today I had an experience with my lose skin/ purse. It was a mortifying moment in my life this morning that left me flushed with shame and shaky with humiliation. While playing basketball my pants fell part way down... and out... came... the... PURSE!!!
I was running down the court to my offensive position as a post. Panting for air and trying to make sure I get there quickly I dodged #30 from the opposing team. As I got to the key I slowed down and just as I was turning around, while lifting my hands in the air I felt a ... breeze.
Only someone who has lost their pants before knows how that feels and it is not a pleasant or happy moment.
Panicked I lowered my arms quickly and grabbed for my pants just as I noticed my shirt was up a bit as well.
"WHAT AM I? NAKED???" I frantically thought to myself as I hucked my pants up to my chin. Re-adjusting my jersey I began to shake and looked around like a trapped dog searching for a way out.
No one is looking.
By now both teams are up in the key jumping around like a group of teenagers dancing in a mosh pit. The ball seems to be bouncing up and down in the air like a beach ball at graduation. I forget my misery and with a grunt jump up to catch a rebound.
Now... there are two points that I'd like everyone to take home today from this story.
1.) I was mortified and wanted to crawl out of the gym and die. But! I didn't. I moved on.
2.) When I got home I went STRAIGHT to the bathroom and lifted my shirt to exam my nasty belly. What did everyone get a nice good look at today?
And pleasantly surprised I noticed this... MY SKIN HAS FINALLY TIGHTENED UP.
How have I not noticed this before?
No longer does my belly hang over my pelvis. No longer can I grab hand fulls of it and pretend to think it's funny when inside I'm sobbing in disgust.
Now don't get me wrong- I have a LONG way to go before I want anyone to see this belly, and even then it'll remain a mystery for all those around me. I still have a lot of toning to do, and my skin has lots of room for improvement in the un-stretching department but I SEE and FEEL a difference.
WHAT I'M DOING IS FINALLY WORKING!!!
My body is morphing into a body that I can recognize under the fat and skin. :) This gives me the motivation to keep going, and the inspiration to let you all know that YOU CAN DO IT TOO.
LOVE NIKKI!!!!
ps. Today is day 5 of NO sugar!- AND! The picture is one of embarrassment... not tears. ;)
7 comments:
This was great and very funny to read :) I'd offer one of my goofy comments, but can't think how that would add to your story.
Oh, that's cute, Nichole. No, you've never known a purse like the one I carry around - which is good for you, but sad for me. I keep hoping it will tighten up but am worried the skin will never snap back even after I lose the fat underneath. Now that's truly sad. But it's no excuse for me giving up on my goals. Maybe I can tie all the hanging skin into a ponytail elastic and cram it into my belly button (Ewew. So, so gross!) You are doing terrific! Keep up the great work.
do you have a specific exercise for the "purse" because I need something...especially since I have no feeling in mine it is really disturbing. and I think I have some scar tissue built up on just one side so it is lopsided when i look down...yeah get a mental picture of that! HA! so any and all exercises you could recommend would be AWESOME! and I have been like 2 weeks with no sweets! GO ME! and i've lost 4 lbs!! WOO HOOO! here is to a healthy 2011!!!!!
HAHAHA!!! Thanks you guys! :) I will work on putting up a post of some of the exercises I've been working on to help with the purse.
I don't want anyone to see my purse either! You are too funny. I started playing basketball with my ward too. I'm totally out of shape though. I wasn't sure if I was going to puke or pass out on the court from all the running.
"WHAT AM I? NAKED???" BAAHAHAHAAA!!!!!! That is sooo funny!!! :) This made me laugh. And I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. How nice to realize that you are in much better shape than you even knew!!
Hi Gagga!
You sure make your mother laugh a
lot, you are so cute and funny.
I think you are transferring your purse on to me. I can't wait to read about some of your idea's on how to get rid of this shoulder weight. Love Mamma.
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