Becoming Normal
Over the weekend I had an interesting discussion with someone about my on going weight loss. I tried to explain what it all means to me.
Growing up I always felt different. I was born with clubbed feet. I had a white streak in my hair. I was a heavy child. I remember telling my mom at an early age that I wished I was like everyone else. I equated wanting to be like everyone else with normal. Her response, which was what any mother should say was something to the effect that why would you want to be like everyone else, when you are special? I didn't want to be special. I just wanted to be normal.
I see my running and weight loss as becoming normal. I don't have to go to a special store to buy clothes(goodbye Casual Male). I see people run and be active, and now I am one of them. I go to the gym where I see a ton of people, all shapes and sizes, work out, and I am right in there sweating and working away. I feel I am becoming part of the rest of the group.
I don't have to be the fat kid who is picked last in sports. I don't have to be called "stocky" or "husky" by sales people anymore. Maybe one day people will stop calling me "big guy." I really hate that. I'm especially glad I don't need a seat belt extension on planes anymore.
The fact of the matter is you can still be special, and still be normal. My mom was right, being special is good. But it sure makes things easier if you live like anyone else.
:-)Charlie
posted by Javarunner1962 @ 7:05 PM
2 Comments:
Oh my gosh, I can't believe how different you look with the weight loss in your face and no goatee. I think I miss the goatee! But it's cool to see your whole face.
I've been having a terrible running week. Way too many hours at work last week, my running partner is on vacation (I definitely need a running partner), and it's hoooooooooooooot. Holy crap, is it hot.
I went to running group tonight and had to quit after about 15 minutes or throw up. Heat index about 100. Plus, I'm not eating in a way that supports running.
I find with (guy warning: I'm about to talk about girl things) perimenopause, I've got less tolerance for heat, and that doesn't help either. (OK, end talking about girl things.)
I need to go buy new shoes too. I've had these since January and I'm feeling the pavement in my heel. Time to replace!
I'll try the hill program at the gym too. I'm not a big fan of treadmill running either (boring) but the hill program might be the shake-up I need.
My biggest challenge, and it affects me in every aspect of my life, is actually putting me first and letting the chips fall where they may when I do that. Really tough, especially in my profession. I get paid to make other people feel good!
Charlie, you still amaze me and impress me. Keep up the good work.
When it comes to fitness you NEED to put yourself first. I have told Q many times I am doing this for no one else, but me. It was one of the most selfish things I can do...and I mean that in a good way.
:-)Charlie
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