So I have been trying to work on my video for the Biggest Loser. I am a big girl, obviously, or I would not be going out for the Biggest Loser. My sister shared a video with me, from the singer Mika, and I love it. I know I have to change, and I am making those steps to change. But something that I will have to learn to do, no matter what my size is, is to learn to love myself. So here you go,
I live in an area where I have never seen such an emphasis on how good you look. I am sure it can be chalked up to a culture where everyone is trying to be so perfect, trying to have the best house, the best jobs, the best gardens, the cutest Sunday clothes, and most important: the best body. I would be lying if I told you that losing weight was not about looking cuter, or being able to fit into cuter clothing. It is a 100% added perk, but mainly I need to be healthy for my family. I grew up with an obese mother, and I do not want my kids to have that. So just as I will lose this weight, pound by pound, I will learn to love me for me, fat or not, a little bit more each day.Because hey big girl, you are beautiful (and you lucky skinnies out there too!)
*BTW, I may or may not have danced to this song in a sports bra and tight shorts. I shudder now at the thought. :P *
I live in an area where I have never seen such an emphasis on how good you look. I am sure it can be chalked up to a culture where everyone is trying to be so perfect, trying to have the best house, the best jobs, the best gardens, the cutest Sunday clothes, and most important: the best body. I would be lying if I told you that losing weight was not about looking cuter, or being able to fit into cuter clothing. It is a 100% added perk, but mainly I need to be healthy for my family. I grew up with an obese mother, and I do not want my kids to have that. So just as I will lose this weight, pound by pound, I will learn to love me for me, fat or not, a little bit more each day.Because hey big girl, you are beautiful (and you lucky skinnies out there too!)
*BTW, I may or may not have danced to this song in a sports bra and tight shorts. I shudder now at the thought. :P *
haha Emily. I loved that you danced to this song. You are beautiful. What a great song.
ReplyDeletehaha Emily. I love that you danced to this song. You are beautiful. what a great song.
ReplyDeleteHi there- you don't know me but I happened upon your blog today and I love it. I'm dealing with similiar issues (tryin to lose the chub) and have been having a hard time with the loss of my son. But reading about your Angel Days has helped oddly enough. Anyway... blabbing on now so I'll cut it short but thank you. :)
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