Resolution

[darkemeralds]

WHEREAS fitness clubs are made of mirrors; and

WHEREAS discouragement, resignation and embarrassment all actually, literally weaken the muscles; and

WHEREAS the purpose of being in a fitness club is, in part, to strengthen the muscles; and

WHEREAS saggy, baggy, sloppy, oversized exercise clothes, however comfy in theory, do not disguise the remaining thirty excess pounds, but emphasize them;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that DarkEmeralds will wear exercise clothes that actually fit, and damn the voice in her head that says "but they don't cover my big ass."

Comments

[andeincascade]

I know you are not where you want to be and I get that but, dammit, you look amazing. Be proud, honey.

[darkemeralds]

Thank you for the good word! I've been set off by the realization that in only a few weeks I'm traveling to the UK to be with people who either haven't seen me in years or who have never met me in person. It has hit me that at most, I might lose five or seven more pounds between now and then, and I will still be an Overweight American Tourist.

I like the "I look fabulous" image much better, but sometimes it slips away.

[ravurian]

OMG, you knob (no offence). We're all fat anyway. You'll fit right in.

[darkemeralds]

You realize, of course, that this is not a rational state of mind, right?

[branchandroot]

If you put a round ass in tight pants, people stop and turn to look on the street, and it's not to laugh. I say this from a certain amount of experience. *thumbs up* You will be stunning.

[darkemeralds]

I must admit that I've learned a good deal about round asses in tight pants by standing in the back row at Zumba class. The music and the moves really celebrate that aspect of sexiness, and it has begun to change my perspective!

[twistedchick]

Go, you!

[darkemeralds]

*\o/*

Thanks for the cheerleading!

[macaron62]

Good on you! Your weight loss reports have been inspirational! Think how fabulous you will be on your holiday!

[darkemeralds]

:D

Thanks! I've always aspired to fabulousness. It's a lofty goal.

[llaras]

As someone who has met you in person? There's a certain loveliness about you that transcends physicality. I don't remember anything about how much you weigh at all. I just remember your smile and your eyes and how they both lit up your face and how nice it was to be in your presence the two times I was lucky enough to be so.

[darkemeralds]

I can't tell you how meaningful this, right at this very moment. Thank you so much for saying it. It's a huge gift to me.

[llaras]

*love*