Preach it sister!

I feel as though I have a few hot topics that really set me off on a tangent and I just can't stress enough how much I feel others need to evaluate their perspective on these subjects.

Today's subject? Judging a book by its cover. (and how you shouldn't do it.)

I have been going to an exercise class for about 2 months now. I haven't lost a lot of weight but it is coming off and I am learning the routines to the point that I can do them without looking like an idiot. The other day two 50 something women, who were dressed scantily in extremely tight workout wear were standing directly behind me. One said to the other well, I have never done this either but if she can do it so can we. I was the she. I will not tell you how they looked like someone had tried to shove too much play dough in the container because that would just be wrong.

Now, I'm not going to lie, that really hurt my feelings. I get it I've put on some extra weight that needs to come off but I'm doing something about it so shut up a little!

My vindication came when the music started. I was having a great day. She was playing all of my favorite songs and I wasn't missing a step. If there was ever a part that I was feeling sluggish their condescending attitude pushed me to a better workout. I was not going to give them the satisfaction! I would catch their dumbfounded look in the mirror every once in awhile as they would stop to go get water. It was wonderful!

Today when you go out into your world I want you to do something for me. If you see someone that from their appearance alone you have formed your own opinion on who they are as a person, I want you to go up to that person and say hello. Especially if your opinion is a negative one. I want you to do this mainly because more than likely if you have had this opinion so have several other people that this person has come in contact with in that day. Be a light for that person. A smile. A Hi, How are you? Can make all the difference in the world.

My weight does not define me. I don't feel on the inside like I apparently look on the outside. I still feel like I look like I did when I was 20. When strangers look at me with a disgusted look or they won't speak it is just rude. It has taught me to look at all people differently. You don't know what another human being is going through. Don't pretend as if you are better than they are just because you seemingly have it all together. You never know what tomorrow holds!

Have a wonderful day people!