If you're anything like me, you've had a moment or two where you've looked around and noticed you're the biggest person in the room, or state (ok, probably not. But it feels like it sometimes), and thought, "Why me? What makes me so different that I'm fat and none of these people are?" I usually come to the conclusion that it's something out of my control.
There are things that are out of my control. My genetics, my upbringing, the fact that I've been evolutionarily hardwired to crave salt, fat, and sugar, etc. The big bulk of the blame, however, falls on my shoulders. I'm the one who feeds myself. Everything else is just excuses. We all make excuses. They're a natural defense mechanism to prevent cognitive dissonance.
Blame aside, it's still tough to deal with the fact that you're heavier than anyone else around you. I've been the fattest guy in class, the fattest guy at work, the fattest guy in the restaurant, etc. If you feel that way, let it light a fire under you. You don't have to be the biggest person in the room. You can change. I can change. I am changing.
That's right, dude. Grab life by the balls and teach it who is the boss. Don't bother worrying about how you get where you are; focus on what you're doing so you can be the best you! You might be the fattest person in the room (just for a little while longer anyway, then you'll pass that title to someone else)but because you have the gonads to change that, you're also the braviest person in the room!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this post - I've been there! The important thing is that people like you and I recognize this and are changing.
ReplyDeleteLately I have found myself to be *not* the biggest person in the room and have had to fight the urge to go over to that woman/ man and say - "you know, you CAN do this - you CAN make a change"...
In the time of Nobles, we would have been Kings...
ReplyDelete@LOL at Allan's comment. This is true! I like this post. I know that even though I've lost a good chunk of weight I'm quite often still the largest person in the room. I don't notice quite as often anymore though. I think my confidence is increasing as the scale is dropping. :) This is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI'm tall, but have always been overweight. So, I have always been that guy. But that is changing fast...
ReplyDeleteKeep up your good progress.
I am right there with you. In fact, because this post inspired me, I wrote one similar on my own blog, with a personal experience.
ReplyDeleteHope you don't mind, and keep up the good work!
Yeah, guess it would help if I linked the post. http://www.thefoxtrot.net/2010/08/the-elephant-in-the-room/
ReplyDelete:) I bet you a few years ago you never would have imagined where you are today. Keep at it!!
ReplyDeleteDoes it help to know that you also have a tendency to have the biggest heart in the room. ;)
You are so inspiring! You are amazing!
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