Ok, so this hot mama got me to thinking after I read her post today...........(I know, very dangerous -- but she is so insightful, it got me thinking).
Why is it, in our society, that we (WE being those of us who are WEIGHT CHALLENGED!!) feel like we don't deserve to go to the beach to have a good time? Why is it we feel like we have to cover up, cower down, not get involved, stay in the corner...you get the point? Debby said for the first time in her life she was at ease at the beach wearing her bathing suit. Not caring what she "looked like" but just getting out there and doing what she wanted to do without a thought about "Oh, I better cover up before I go to the beach"....Or "I can't go to the pool in just my bathing suit". Guess what? WE ARE WORTHY! We really are! It's not the "pretty people" beach. Or resorts, or spas or any other vacation spot or fun spot. They aren't the only ones allowed to enjoy their lives. We are put in such a box, that we don't realize WE ARE WORTHY!
Don't get me wrong.................WE ARE THE MASTERS OF OUR OWN SHIPS..........No one else can put us in that box unless we allow them to do it. But, in the society in which we live, we are supposed to be ashamed....so ashamed that we stay inside....we sit on the sidelines......NOT ANY MORE PEOPLE! I want to enjoy my life.
This summer, though I wasn't as free out on the beach as Debby may have been, I did have an "I don't care" attitude when it came to being in the bathing suit. Debby has lost a lot of weight and deserves all the praises that comes with it. Me, not so much. HOWEVER, I am WORTHY! I got two new bathing suits this year, which my husband loves I might add. (They really show off the "girls" if you know what I mean?). So, I proudly wore my bathing suit this summer. I enjoyed the beach for the first time like I have never done before. I didn't care who was around. I was there for me....not for them. I went swimming when I damn well pleased. I didn't wait for the pool to be less crowded because I was embarrassed. Nope, I did what I wanted to on my vacation FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE.... It was a good feeling and I appreciate my friend for writing on this topic, because it brought up some good memories from my summer vacation.
Again, I give credit to my blogger friend for pointing this out. She's amazing. If you've noticed lately, I have given her lots of "kudos" here on my blog. Well, first of all, its because I truly respect the effort she has made to change her life. How could you not? I also get so much inspiration from her blog. She's honest. She tells it like it is. She doesn't tell you that you have to lose weight her way or you're not going to succeed. She just shares her journey with us. Thanks AGAIN DEB!
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3 comments:
I grew up in San Diego, so sun, pools, and beaches are something I never shied away from; even at my highest weight I was comfortable in a bikini. It's really about your frame of mind. I know I have cellulite and back rolls. Who cares? So does the rest of the population.
Everyone deserves to feel their best, ALL THE TIME. The only thing that stops you from feeling awesome is you. So... always feel awesome :) It's as simple as that.
You definitely have the right idea. You are worthy. You are worthy of love, respect, sunshine, and a spot on the sand just like every 20-something tart with plastic breasts is.
Good attitude. I love it!
Geez where's my tiara! hehe
I'm so glad you got out there this summer. Yep I am. We are entitled.
Nobody said anything to me this year that I can remember...but one time a teenager in a group of course said to me 'my God you're fat'. I jumped dramatically and started patting my body and said 'OH MY GOD I DIDN'T KNOW! THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME!' Asshole.
You both are so right - and it is not only the beach or the pool, but other places too. Life is too short to not be enjoying it. Great point!
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