Inside Out Upside Down: Wouldn't It Be Nice?

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Wouldn't It Be Nice?

Summer 2015

Honestly loved

Sincerely esteemed

Never criticized or shamed

Regardless of size, health or fitness

But, wouldn't it be nice?

To be the cute one on the boat

To keep up in physical activity

To ride the roller coasters

Wouldn't it be nice?

Joan & Brian
Est. 1985

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I Am A+

The clothing and fitness industry refers to larger women as Plus Size. Clothing tags read 3x 4x 5x.... 26/28 and 30/32. When I was an older teen I wore "Big Beautiful Women" brand. The button on the jeans and the script across the back pockets was BBW. That certainly lifted my self confidence right up there - not! The medical world refers to us as obese or morbidly obese. It is cold, rude and hurtful but true.

I embrace who I am. Hello, my name is Joan and I am A+. I am a superb cook, loving mother, devoted wife, creative and capable employee. I am me; curvy and cuddly me! And guess what, I'm okay with me whether or not you are.

At fifty with a young adult son and a teenage daughter the reality is that I need to focus on my health in order to enjoy them for a long time to come. But when I started with my trainer (who is my son, Evan) he was uncomfortable saying the words obese or plus size to his mama. (He's a good son!) So we settled on A+. I am an A+ client!

We have fun and laugh, sometimes strain and grunt and maybe even complain and whine a little. But we our on a mission to improve my health. One piece of that puzzle is losing some weight. I do indeed look forward to the side affects of that - riding roller coasters again for example. But most importantly, I enjoy spending time being active with my family so that we enjoy life together - now and later.

Joan

3/30/2016