Sexy Back

I bet the first thought in your head was Justin Timberlake’s song “I’m bringing sexy back”. Well that’s not exactly what I have in mind. Most women want a flatter stomach (eh! Not necessary), bigger boobs (umm, if they got any bigger I may cry), or a larger butt (now I would not mind a little thickness back there) however, I, unkindred hart long for a sexy back. We all have body parts that we are insecure about and mine is my back.

A few years ago I told a friend which body part I would like to change and she said something like “I have never heard anyone say that before!” I want to be able to get dressed without turning around and wishing I did not have all this back meat. My dream wedding dress has a cutout in the back of the lace gown. Even if I never get to wear that dress I would love to wear some type of dress that highlights a toned, sleek, sexy back that has no hint of back fat.

One semester in college I took a free weights class for one of my Physical Education credits. During one of the first class meetings I asked the coach what exercises I could do to get a sexy back. I think he was taken aback for a second but then he informed me that you cannot target train to get rid of fat. Bummer! His information tripped me out because I know it takes no time for my legs to get toned. The thought of me walking around with muscles popping out of my thigh like a professional body builder on stage was one thing that kept me from doing squats in that class. Been there, done that. When your ballet teacher stops you in the middle of class and asks you in a startled voice “what is wrong with your leg?” (I thought I had gotten a cut from the bar and was bleeding on my white tights.) And you look down to see your huge muscle bulging from your thigh; umm you are kind of scarred for life!

Anyway, why do I bring this up? I have been complaining about feeling like crap for the past few months due to inactivity. About three weeks ago I went to put on some jeans and I could not breathe. It was HORRIBLE! None of my pants were fitting comfortably so I decided to walk. I have been walking on and off for about three weeks now completing 2 miles each session. My pants are not cutting off my breath anymore and I have stopped grunting when I bend down or get up from sitting. Yea, it had gotten that bad! There have been a couple of times that I have actually jogged a little. In the past week I have moved away from my hometown and out on my own again. I have developed a route that is approximately 2 miles. Hopefully I will keep this up and get that sexy back I lone for along with a better bill of health.