Doing the things you never done

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-08-2007
Doing the things you never done
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Sat, 09-08-2007 - 6:54pm

Ok I am 32 years old and I am overwieght, I have been overwieght my whole life. So now that I am 32 and I am in my career and done with school and have the resources to do what I want to do. Not only things I want to do, but things that I have never done before.

So Ok, I know I over wieght, so to get health I decided to join activities that will keep me active. Because being in the gym a walking machine for an hour, just bores me and I get off.

OK so I am 32 and I joined a Soccer League...I have never played Soccer in mylife, so I went one day and signed up. I got a lot of stares, but I have been playing now for a month and having fun.

Ok well today I joined a Ballet Floricico (mexican Ballet) class and I am as old or older of the parents of the kids that are in the class. It's something I did when I was a kid and loved it and so why can't I do it now. I overheard the teacher say oh that fat girl wants to join. Before that comment would make me mad and I would not come back. But at the end I am losing. So I got all the info and I will be in class next Saturday.

So if there is anyone out there that can relate to me...let me know. Encouragement is always nice.

Oh...tomorrow I have my very first official soccer game.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-04-2003
Mon, 09-10-2007 - 11:57am

I had to laugh on the soccer jersey's - that is too true!


Glad you had a good time playing - and I say keep at it with the ballet! If it is something you enjoy - AND it's good for you do it!!!


iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2003
Mon, 09-10-2007 - 12:14pm

I have to say you are just terrific!! I think by taking this approach you will look at yourself in the mirror one day and wonder what happened to the old you. By trying to make this fun for yourself it's not about the weight so much but enjoying life.


Also, you are going to be changing attitudes of how people view others with wight issues. I have no doubt you will impress not only your dance teacher but many others as well.


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iVillage Member
Registered: 09-08-2007
Mon, 09-10-2007 - 5:30pm

Thanks!

I am going to do the ballet. I order my dress and shoes today....so now there is no turning back...ok I won't allow myself!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 09-10-2007 - 5:55pm

First off, welcome to our board :-)


Secondly--- standing up and applauding you and your determination. Good for you for going ahead and joining a team....and well done on your first official game! You're joining the ballet has also impressed me. I do hope it turns out to be as enjoyable as you remember.


Looking forward to hearing about more games and your classes!





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