all my life, i've always admired women who were strong, decisive, elegant, talented, and accomplished. women like jacqueline kennedy, diana vreeland, clare boothe luce. while i definitely have jackie's penchant for pearls, i sadly lack her discipline and will power. she watched her weight almost obsessively, weighing herself every day. she jumped on her trampoline to maintain her figure, and cut down on her intake whenever she gained even a pound.
you may ask me, why not just be happy with the weight i'm in?
the answer is simple and superficial --- i love clothes! i love fashion! i like stepping out in stylish ensembles looking like a poster girl for mommy chic. and i can't do that if i'm obese!
forget about health risks. of course i'm aware of them, but they're not my primary motivation. i want to wear spaghetti straps, white cigarette pants with gauzy tunics, sheath dresses... i want to look good in long gowns as well as in jeans...i want to be able to wear whatever i want and not worry how the cellulite in my arms are displayed or how an outfit makes my huge belly more prominent.
i want to stop hiding in tent dresses and empire waists!
a shortage of will-power
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Posted by Patricia at 6:49 PM
Labels: motivation
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I can very well relate to you. I must tell you that I hated shopping for clothes when I was heavier. Much as I want to stay in the L aisle of the stores, necessity pushed me to move higher - XLs. And then I said enough! I was dressing like a matron and I hated it. I wanted to dress how I feel - playful and have fun. And then I knew that my doctor would tell me that I have to watch my diet or . . . that's when I decided enough is enough. You don't have to look very far to talk to someone who's been there. It's me. I will be here if you need help.
You can do it!
i am sure we can do it Pat! i too need a lot of losing to do...and i try to watch what i eat...and yeah, my flabs prevent me from being more stylish! but heck i just look at queen latifah and hey, she is awesome!
hi tita lou! thanks for the support. i do need help because i love food so much! i have no problems on the exercise part because i like to stay active. it's just that i can't seem to say no to good food!
thanks meann! yah, i agree that queen latifah looks awesome, but i was kinda aiming for plum sykes? hehehehe
the hardest part they say is the first step and the will power to stay with it.
you can do it pat.
I love food too that is why I am on my second year at WeightWatchers and I still have to get rid of 35 lbs. to reach my ideal weight. What they always teach us is to not to deprive yourself - you can still have ice cream, bread and some fat but the key is moderation. It's great that you love exercise because that's a big part of losing weight.
thanks for the encouraging words tita lou. i'm really happy to have found someone like you who's going through the same thing.
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