What are you waiting for?
“You just don’t understand.”
Ironic that an overweight person can look at my before and after photos and utter that phrase to me without batting an eye.
After all, I understand what it’s like to be breathless walking up only one flight of stairs.
I understand what it’s like to leave the house thinking I looked SO good, only to catch a glimpse of my reflection and see that I looked SO heavy.
I understand not fitting in small chairs.
I understand searching the room for someone bigger than myself to stand by…
and I understand not finding ANYBODY bigger than me in the WHOLE room.
I understand Friday nights with no dates.
BUT….I also understand….
Working hard.
Lifting heavy.
Doing what you think cannot be done.
I understand success….and I understand maintenance.
Shedding the weight did not make me forget where I came from.
But what I don’t understand is waiting until you think someone understands you to get in gear.
Whether or not someone understands you and what you’re going through today….it’s still a good day to lift, get in shape, and have fun doing it.
June 24, 2008 at 6:13 am
You understand completely Adina! You have been there and now you are extolling the greatness of this lifestyle. You are an inspiration to all those that seek it!
June 25, 2008 at 8:37 pm
You hit the nail on the head adina! We can get all the support and encouragement and understanding in the world…..but when it’s all said and done, we have to motivate OURSELVES to work out and get it done. It doesn’t matter if people understand or appreciate how hard it is. We still have to be individually responsible to get up and get it done. Keep rockin!!