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WiW 9.26 - Making Peace with my Arms

lyn*

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Sort of.

I have been trying to work out almost 4x a week for the last ten weeks or so and I do not know if I am happy or not with lack of results. I am rather unhappy with the shape of my arms and went with a blazer today. Struggled with a pic.

I met a patient with one arm today.

I think I am ok with mine! Phew! What a perspective change! Bring on a little flab

I will just give a lot of hugs!!!

Also - I am a style rebel as I'm wearing the "same thing" twice in a week - AHA! I actually ended up buying two of the same dress. Shhhhhh....

Blazer: Ricki's
Dress: H&M
Belt, Earrings: Anthropologie
Tights: Claire's
Boots: Doc Martens
Watch: Fossil

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10 years ago

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Latest reply was from Raisin

Anonymous

Your arms look fine to me! Love the cinched belt with the dress, ad it looks good with and without the blazer!

10 years ago

TraceyLiz65

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It's no coincidence when you are feeling this that you met a patient with no arms,,, this happens all the time,but congrats to you for recognizing it. Sometimes it gets lost on others...

10 years ago

Sveta

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Definitely better to have ANY arms that no arms...but yours look fine to me. You know, I have the same problem with my arms thinking they are flabby but I get compliment for those rare times I do wear sleeveless tops. I think it is more in our heads
Love navy and cobalt together and of course love your signature fit and flare dress.

10 years ago

Janet

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Oh Lyn, sweetie, there is absolutely nothing at all wrong with your arms. You look great in that outfit, with or without a jacket!

One day last February I was on the trail, nearing the end of a 12-mile run, feeling worn out and cursing my legs for not being stronger. I think I was approaching the 11-mile mark when a man appeared on the trail, shuffling towards me on a walker. He had one leg but was out for a walk on a cold, windy winter day anyway. I stopped cursing my legs after that. I try to remember him and others like him when I feel bad about how my legs look. Who cares how they look? They WORK!

10 years ago

lyn*

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:3 YAY! I AM SO HAPPY THAT I WORK TODAY!!!!!

Now I'm tired. Recharge time. Zzz.

10 years ago

Anonymous

Really like the blue with brown accents. Looks good with and w/o blazer.

10 years ago

jurocha

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My tale? I worked out 5x a week (3x running + 2x interval training) and I saw no results for almost 3 months. Then a little over 3 months, really like overnight, I could see a significant difference. Keep on! You are almost at the breaking point.

10 years ago

Hil

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Sometimes a bit of perspective is all it takes! Hugs - and... you look fab! x

10 years ago

Adelfa

Veteran

I totally know what you mean. So good to be able to replace self-criticism with gratitude--I feel a lot better when I do that. Your outfit is a sleek and elegant take on your signature silhouette.

10 years ago

Sara L.

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You look great! You have such a great belt collection that works so well with your dresses.

10 years ago

Beth Ann

Veteran

I"m sure that your exercise is having "results" in your body. Perhaps your triceps don't appear to have changed, but as a medical professional, you know that you're giving a gift to your future self every time you sweat and complete a push up!

And I love this on you! It's a beautiful, Lyn-like silhouette, with contrasting waist definition and an amazing color on the top!

Here's to bodies that work!

10 years ago

AviaMariah

Veteran

It's always great to get an adjustment in our perspective. Your arms looks great to me and I really love that belt.

10 years ago

Thistle

Veteran

You look lovely. I am glad you got a fresh perspective. Too often we fret over what our body looks like instead of rejoicing in all it does for us! Our bodies truly are amazing.

10 years ago

ramya

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Standing in line for a hug from beautiful adorable lyn:)

10 years ago

Anonymous

It took me years to make peace with my nose, so I totally understand, lyn.

10 years ago

Day Vies

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your arms are beautiful just like you. We all can't have buffed arms our jobs require different things from us. I am sure if your sole purpose in life was to have cut up arms you'd have a great pair still.
I love the navy and cobalt mashup around the neutral belt.

10 years ago

Raisin

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Your arms look great! Sometimes a little perspective helps though...I love your outfit!

10 years ago

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