So going to Mexico was a bit of a wake-up call.
I mean, one can hardly hang in a 5-star resort in that heat wearing a parka.
Yeah...so I had to wear the dreaded bathing suit.
I was horrified at the thought...the only thing that was really putting any sort of damper on the whole thing...so I figured either I just do it Nike-style or sit there schwedding my balls off watching everyone else drinking their mojitos in their suits at the swim up bar.
Not being the party-pooper type, I went Nike.
I just did it peeps.
I, Lora Rossi, 50 lbs over-weight and feeling like a beached whale amongst my friend Sarah's ridiculously skinny friends (some of whom got up for a morning jog on the beach before breakfast!)...I put on the suit.
Wanna see a picture of me in my suit?
I actually took 5 suits with me.
One even had an old-lady skirt. I warned you. I am really, really, really self-conscious in this area.
But I said "frick it!" (or something like that) and out I went.
And ya know...it was not that bad.
After the initial big move of taking off my cover-up and revealing myself in my suit in all of my not-so-glorious glory, I was OK.
The group I was with had seen me. And of course, no one really gave a shit. They were too busy drinking and looking at their own wonderful bodies to care about my less-than wonderful one.
But of course, I still felt crappy about the way I looked.
I knew it was time to get going. I mean...REALLY get going on this weight loss journey of mine that has stalled for much too long.
And so...now that I am home...I have begun.
I am motivated to prove to myself that I can do this shit.
I know I have the inner strength and it is something I really want. Again, I am pulling out the Nike in me.
Just do it!
And so...I will.
If I can stay away from that ice cream. Mmmmmmmm....schweddy balls.....
Stay tuned!
Smiles,
Lora
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| No...not from Adam Levine unfortunately. |
I mean, one can hardly hang in a 5-star resort in that heat wearing a parka.
Yeah...so I had to wear the dreaded bathing suit.
I was horrified at the thought...the only thing that was really putting any sort of damper on the whole thing...so I figured either I just do it Nike-style or sit there schwedding my balls off watching everyone else drinking their mojitos in their suits at the swim up bar.
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| Ahhhh, the "Schweddy Balls" skit on SNL. Classic! |
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| Who knew it inspired a Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavour? Frick! Focus Lora. Step away from the Schweddy Balls. |
Not being the party-pooper type, I went Nike.
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| That's right! |
I just did it peeps.
I, Lora Rossi, 50 lbs over-weight and feeling like a beached whale amongst my friend Sarah's ridiculously skinny friends (some of whom got up for a morning jog on the beach before breakfast!)...I put on the suit.
Wanna see a picture of me in my suit?
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| That's all you're gettin' at the moment peeps! |
I actually took 5 suits with me.
One even had an old-lady skirt. I warned you. I am really, really, really self-conscious in this area.
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| Yeah...kinda like this...except not her body. |
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| Ummmm...yeah...closer to this. |
But I said "frick it!" (or something like that) and out I went.
And ya know...it was not that bad.
After the initial big move of taking off my cover-up and revealing myself in my suit in all of my not-so-glorious glory, I was OK.
The group I was with had seen me. And of course, no one really gave a shit. They were too busy drinking and looking at their own wonderful bodies to care about my less-than wonderful one.
But of course, I still felt crappy about the way I looked.
I knew it was time to get going. I mean...REALLY get going on this weight loss journey of mine that has stalled for much too long.
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| Any time now frickin' scale! |
And so...now that I am home...I have begun.
I am motivated to prove to myself that I can do this shit.
I know I have the inner strength and it is something I really want. Again, I am pulling out the Nike in me.
Just do it!
And so...I will.
If I can stay away from that ice cream. Mmmmmmmm....schweddy balls.....
Stay tuned!
Smiles,
Lora
When i first read the title, i was disappointed because i thought that schweddy balls ice cream was being pulled from the shelves. You can't judge a story by its title. You're very inspirational Lora and i believe you do have the inner strength. Your suit pic is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your quest.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post, Lora! I applaud your openness and candour! I am on my own journey (as we all are). Dealing with facial damage and avoiding pictures because they break my heart. And like you... i decided to embrace it.. Nike Style.. and I took a deep breath and put a bunch of pics up on facebook. It almsot killed me and I wanted to take them down for hours after. But I left them. The palpitations have slowed, and I am still breathing. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! And an inspiration to us all! And we're all here cheering you on!