At the beginning of this month, when I went to the gym, I noted something a tad different -- it was busier. My guess was because of all the New Year's resolutions that had been uttered the weeks prior to January 1, 2012. Some of the new faces were there simply to get in shape, maybe tone and do a little weight training. Others were there to lose weight and feel better about who they are -- it is to those that I give the following words of encouragement, as I myself was once a very large woman.
I know what it feels like to walk in the gym and not have that perfect model body (not that I have one now mind you). The embarrassment, the feeling of inadequacy, the stares from those who have those perfect bodies, all those horrible feelings that are added to the already crappy pile of sh** you place on yourself. What I want you to know is this: I do look at you when I see you working hard on the treadmill, or the bike, or jogging, or ... Well you get the picture. But I'm not thinking what you think I'm thinking -- I'm not thinking "how could someone let themselves get like that" (I know all too well how easy it is) or "that's disgusting". No, I'm not thinking that at all, what I'm thinking is "good for you", "keep it up", "don't let the skinnies get to you" and I'm trying to get up enough courage to approach you, to give you a high five and encourage you to keep going -- keep going, you've already taken the hardest step. You go guys and gals!!!!
Have a great day
