I know I've been
neglecting my readers lately but you've got to forgive me. Between work, my
kid, husband, dance and every other activity I, in some way, involve myself
with, I haven't had a minute to sit down, relax and enjoy fueling my
chronicles. But I think about it all the time, specially that random people
approach me at the most random places (like a public bathroom or the
supermarket) "I love your blog, it makes me feel like I know you; but you
haven't written in a while" with a slightly accusing tone.
I love the reception
the blog is getting, not only from plus size women but from all women and men
alike. I really enjoy being able to let people into a world that is right in
front of them but that they might have never known about otherwise. I hope I
also can reach women that have had low self esteem because society has made
them feel like they are not worth anything. I wish that Sexy Patates around this
country would truly start asserting themselves. We are here, aren't we? Why not
be fabulous!?! The key is to believe it first, then, I dare anyone to say
otherwise. (I truly believe that anyone who says I am not fabulous is just
hating)
Now let's tackle
this week's subject: Sexy Patates getting in shape. Yes it is possible!
I know first hand how
discouraging it is to walk into a gym, with all the determination in the world,
just to see sticks and bones everywhere in front of you. And these girls most
of the time have the nerves to be complaining about their stomach being too
fat, or the gap in their thighs not being wide enough. Bitch please, do you
know when was the last time I saw a gap in my thighs? NEVER that's when!!!
Anywho... so I know most gyms can be super frustrating for big girls, so one
needs to be creative when finding alternatives.
If in the states, I
recommend strongly Curves (I hope it is still open). I went there while in
college, and it's pretty cool. You meet women that are all overweight and
encounter pretty similar issues with health, clothing, fitting in etc. But if
in Haiti, there are no gyms "patate" oriented. A lot of people give
walking a try. I'm not a walker, I actually hate it, but it seems to be great
for some. I personally only dance. I dance 3 times a week at Ballet Folklorique
d'Haiti, BFH for short and I love it. We do folklore and yoga, and after a
dance session I feel amazing.
Now I am not
encouraging you to work out to loose weight, I don't do it for that reason. I
do it to be healthy. I have already accepted that I am a big girl. I'll
probably never be small (not that I want to either) but for you to enjoy my
fabulousness for many many years, I need to be as healthy as possible to live
long. On top of it, my skin looks amazing, I'm light on my feet, I can outlast
most (for example at carnaval, if you don't know ask around) and I have none of
the illnesses most fat people do.
So I encourage you to
do it for yourself; be healthy, stay active, pick something to do, something
you can have fun with. If you need another reason, do it so people can hate.
You have no idea how many times I've heard "oh oh, li pi gro pasem, koman
li fe bouje rapid konsa" (she's bigger than me, how can she move so fast?)
I love it when they hate, it makes me even greater.
Now, all my Sexy
Patates, please go out and get active. Make me proud, and make them eat their
thumbs. Let other peole be the unhealthy ones with ugly skin!
Until next time my
fellow fatties, friends and readers (you too haters, I know y’all can’t help
but secretly read). Stay fabulous! #teamsexypatate
