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Date Posted: 19:53:25 01/13/06 Fri
Author: Texas_Cheryl
Subject: Who wants to be normal?
In reply to:
Chesneygirl73
's message, "This is me" on 17:46:52 01/13/06 Fri
For months there's been this ad on yahoo mail: A picture of a beautiful, skinny woman in sports bra and shorts. Above the pic it says "The normal womal is a size 14. Below the pic it says "Who wants to be normal?"
I've ALWAYS been a big girl and have worked so hard trying to lose the weight. Even on my best behavior it doesn't come off quickly and I have to be patient with myself and know I'll get there eventually. (A Scorp with patience? That is SO not me.)
At 32 I think I'm in the best place so far in life. Granted, Kenny would never give me a second look, but I'm healthier than I've ever been, my self-esteem continues to rise, the debts from my youth continue to fall, and all in all I'm excited to see where life takes me next. My siblings (all in their 40's) swear the 40's are the best time in life so I guess we have that to look forward to.
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Normal is as normal does, right? -- Feathers, 20:18:16 01/13/06 Fri [1]
I thought my twenties were great when I was in 'em, and I think my thirties have been pretty great now that I'm about to pass out of them. And if a size 14 is "normal", I'd settle for that! (I was a 10 for about three months after weight watchers, but my body liked 12 too much at the time!) Now I'm looking back at 14 after three kids, but I'm starting to turn around toward it.
I've been doing Curves since school started and it's a fabulous program!! 30 minutes in and out (hush, kennedy, we're talking weight loss here, not your latest story), you don't have to think about anything, and you leave feeling great. (okay, maybe there's a parallel...LOL) Check it out if there's one in your area.
I'm also part of the "FLYlady" program (flylady.net) and am considering ordering her "Body Clutter" book. Check it out.
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I guess it was KP I told (for the tab story). I have nerve damage in my left arm so I probably can't use most of the exercise machines at Curves. -- Texas_Cheryl, 22:20:07 01/13/06 Fri [1]
I can't raise my left arm above my shoulder. I haven't checked Curves out (partly because I've heard it's kind of expensive) cause I figured I'd be self conscious over the machines I couldn't use and what would I do during those parts of the workout. We're starting to get busy at work so I won't be able to go for a walk on my 30 min lunch for much longer. If I work out at night then I can't go to sleep, so I'm just going to have to FORCE myself to get up early and do it first thing before I go to work. (Work out that is - not the other, more enjoyable activity.) I wish there was a "for fat people only" gym in my area. That would help a lot - not being intimidated by the size 2's (or 10's). I must admit this 14 is feeling pretty good though - esp after wearing, well, nevermind.
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Don't give up, Cheryl. Don't ever give up! My mother in law just joined Curves and, I think if you sign up to have your payments on a bank draft, it's only like $30 each month for unlimited use. Out of all the exercise places that I've heard about, Curves, is known for catering to all sizes of women...hence the name, Curves. And Cheryl, you be damn proud of that size 14, girlfriend! -- 1birdinflight, 22:59:03 01/13/06 Fri [1]
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Thanks Feathers, I learn something from ya'll everyday. I just may check it out. I know a local rec center sells 1 day guest passes - maybe I'll see if Curves will let me go in for a day, check it out, and see how it works for me. And THANKS for the encouragement. Most people around me are scared of change and what may come with a skinner me (hubby. kids) so they sabatoge at every turn. It is nice to know I'm not alone. -- Texas_Cheryl, 18:49:43 01/17/06 Tue [1]
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Trust me, Cheryl... -- Feathers ("I love my Curves!"), 14:41:32 01/14/06 Sat [1]
You will NOT feel out of place at Curves! I haven't been a size 14 since I got pregnant with my second (1997), and would SO love to be back there! But I have seen women bigger than I at my local Curves, and from all kinds of backgrounds. Not to mention the stooped over little old ladies who just go to town, doing their best.
The machines are hydraulic - they use pistons that look like shock absorbers. There's no resetting or anything, just get on and go. The more you push or pull against them the more they resist, and the less you push or pull, the less they resist. You can adjust your workout simply by pulling harder or softer. In between each machine is a foam pad for your aerobic activity, which you can adjust depending on your ability level.
About every 10 minutes or so the "little voice" that tells you to "change stations" will say "now step away from your station and check your heartrate". There's a chart on the wall, you find your age and the level at which you want to work out, and count for the 10 seconds they give you and you can see instantly whether or not you're in the right range. Then you can adjust up or down.
The ladies who work there are trained to help people with all kinds of ability levels and ailments. I'm sure the Curves counselor at your local place will help you come up with a plan that will help you work around your nerve damage. You can just exercise the good arm, or exercise the injured one gently, or whatever. It's all very low-impact.
Go check one out and see for yourself. There's an inital registration fee (which sometimes you can get a discount on if they're running a special) and the monthly payment is $29 (I have it on credit card draft).
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