5/16 late post

I've been reflecting lately on the general nature of humans. We're such a fickle race, aren't we? Sometimes, thinking about it, I remember a quote from one of my favorite books. "...Perfection doesn't understand why we hate ourselves so much, and yet refuse to change. She honors our flaws [J.Ruth Gendler, The Book of Qualities]..." Isn't that so true? How often do we comment about our appearance, job, house arrangement, friends, relationships, etc. Everyday sounds about right, right?

Well, I realize that most of the time, we complain and moan and go on about our evil boss or the cellulite on our thighs, and then we sit around and nod complacently when this boss is being an unnecessary jerk, or lounge on our couches eating Cheetohs and cookie dough, pausing briefly to consider using that gym membership you're forking $40 a month for, but then decide that it's probably packed, and anyway, this is couch is just no nice...

I used to be one of those people, so I know all about it. I was the girl who sat around crying about her thighs and the slight pudge on her stomach where, according to the magazines, a six pack should be. Then, i'd proceed to sit and eat about 4,000 calories with a good friend and laze on the couch, discussing how angry we were at our boyfriends/parents/bosses. It was only when I went to the gym and realized, wow, crap, i'm of shape and I have a horrible diet and i'm always depressed and have a hard time sleeping. Maybe there's something wrong with the way i'm living? Now, I walk to and from the gym, burn calories with resistant training, do weights, and, of course, go home to a well balanced [vegan] meal. I've gotta say, I feel better than I ever have.

So is it any wonder I have a problem with people who shove their faces with McDonalds and then glare at me, saying something like "God, you're so thin, i'd KILL to be that thin [*shoves handful of fries in mouth*]." Well, I want to say, you don't have to kill. Just change your diet and start working out.

Speak up!

This society needs a good, healthy dose of truth.