Okay, this may be a weird post, but oh well. I wanted to really talk to you about my weight gaining. I don’t know if anyone can tell but most people tell me I am skinnier. Go figure. I decided to really gain weight, when I started gaining more than a few pounds on purpose.
Let’s back track. I was gaining weight on purpose late last year. I just wanted to gain 4-5lbs to be around 144-145lbs. But then I ended up getting to 149lbs… then 153lbs. Now I am at 158lbs. Some of it may be water, some may be muscle gain. And of course, some is pure fat gain.
But you know what? I am happy. I noticed that I was much stronger as I gained weight. My weights increased by 10-15lbs on the machines in the gym and I love the feeling of being strong and lean.
Plus, not to mention my boobs (yes, I said boobs!) are getting back to a C cup again. I just want to be a C cup; not a full C, just C. When will I stop gaining weight? I am not trying to anymore, but with the way my hunger levels are, I am eating more due to my increased activity level. For example, I’ve been needed (and craving) more protein. I am going to be using more of the Vega products to get more protein in.
I think they are awesome and I love that it’s all natural. Above is the non-vegan protein pancake plus a scoop of protein powder and minus the rice flour. I need to fuel my body right and I am just going to listen to my body and give it what it wants. Not all the time, but mostly.
Question: How do you feel about how you analyze your health?
Do you focus on a number on the scale or how you feel? Do you listen to your body (food wise) or do you eat on a schedule? Or do you do a little bit of everything?

jessiebearwhat
February 9, 2013 at 11:09 am
Yeah you definitely look fit and trim so who cares what the number is! (easier said than done though, I know that for a fact!)
Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet
February 9, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Thanks
it’s true but I’m adapting patiently to no scale!
Andrea
February 9, 2013 at 8:15 pm
focusing on strength and happiness is very wise! the lbs is just a #. plus you look so great! strong, healthy, and toned
Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet
February 9, 2013 at 10:47 pm
Aww why thank you! It’s so hard not to focus on a # on the scale but I honestly rather be a bit heavier, strong and healthy then thinner and ill :\
jessielovestorun
February 9, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Sabrina, you look great. I’m glad you are comfortable and confident in your body. So many women can’t say the same, so when I hear a woman who is.. it just makes me smile
Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet
February 10, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Why thank you Jessie
It was hard at first to get use to it but I can honestly say my body is in a pretty good place!
Sarah
February 10, 2013 at 10:28 am
It makes me happy to hear you talking so positively about weight gain! Weight gain can be a GOOD thing. I know for a fact that when I put on some weight, I felt much better. I get sick less often and I can take on more running miles without feeling so lethargic like I did before. And clothes tend to look better too.
Keep up the great work, you look fantastic!
Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet
February 10, 2013 at 1:55 pm
Thank you!!!
It really can be a good thing to gain weight. Me going to down to 138lbs was horrible, I was sick and could barely workout! Clothes do look better. It’s nice to know there is someone out there like myself
jalverio
March 16, 2013 at 8:14 pm
I’m 5’3 120-122 I feel great as long as I tone it up and we always aren’t presentation ready so to speak. I feel if I get smaller I’ll look yucky and older strangely. More often than not I am comfortable, I eat when I’m hungry and don’t follow a schedule. I don’t listen to my “body” it’s usually my mind going crazy lol.
Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet
March 17, 2013 at 10:59 am
Good point! Sometimes I listen to my body and sometimes I know I gotta ear if its been 6 hours lol