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Bye Bye THICKNESS.... :(






So depending on when you meet me.....most people remember me as a pretty slim girl. I would never say skinny because my boobs definitely defy that definition. But thats all I ever really had....is huge boobs, and a little hips. Well within the last 3 months this has definitely changed.

When I committed to my workout routine in December 2007....I was doing such a good job...I was working out 4-5 times a week...about 1-1.5 hours a day...it was great!! It kept me busy, a good way to meet people, and it keep my body looking just great. However, I took a visit to ATL and came back with a few pictures of myself. I started to look at myself and I was like...Damn, I'm getting hella skinny!! My collar bone was sticking out, I wasn't fitting my pants right, and everyone was saying "Dang Raven, your getting small." So..................I decided to cut back on my working out....this went from 4 days for an hour....to 3 days.....to non-existent.

In the middle of this disinterest to working out at the gym....I broke/lost my MP3 player. This was very traumatic because it really helped me to remain persistent. I really think this was the reason as to why I just became so bored with the gym.

Anyways in the last 3 months I would sporadically go running, play basketball; however, it was never consistant. My current body shape is...well pretty thick...i am enjoying the hips, thighs, and nice booty (lol). But I can really start to feel the weight on me...and this is when I start to get scared. My aunt bought me this very nice overall, jumpsuit outfit. I just knew that I was going to fit it....SIKE, i was wrong. So this is my new motivation...I am back in the gym as of Saturday, and I got a new MP3 player today!!

I am now having this internal battle with myself...do I risk losing the booty?

Now I wonder....WWJD??
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  1. MYOWNUNDERSTANDING!September 10, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    I can see your dilemma as a black woman. Do you choice thickness over a strong healthy body yes, if thats your GOD given shape and no if it’s added on by gaining weight because sooner or later Raven it’s going to be out of your control. The top picture looks wonderful you're strong, healthy and skin glowing.

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