First I’d like to take the time offer this caveat. Due to my condition (MS), I don’t type and must rely on the kindness of strangers to take my dictation and turn it into a blog post. Therefore, if you are offended by any mistakes, I apologize.
January is the month when everyone is committed to making changes in their lives. These changes usually involve some sort of diet program. Though I have already expressed how I feel about these types of resolutions, I was compelled to write about it again as one of ABC’s most beloved soap operas, “One Life to Live, shuts down production in favor of The Revolution.
According to the show’s description, The Revolution is an uplifting, inspiring, and groundbreaking new daily show about health and lifestyle transformations co-hosted by a stellar team of experts who will help viewers with complete transformations in all areas of their lives. It focuses on improving your physical and emotional well-being, fashion, family, home design, personal finance, food, jobs and more. In addition to being a motivating and interactive resource for viewers at home, the show features a unique concept: each week one woman's five-month weight loss journey will unfold in just five days with daily results and a final transformation reveal on Friday.
It sort of adds another dimension to the saying, “the revolution will be televised”.
Illness isn't picky, I know a number of people who are living with chronic conditions that are outside of their control. Sickness doesn’t care if you work out 5 days a week or twice a month. However, diet and exercise has shown to help with conditions like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.
To be honest, I am impressed that The Revolution promises to go one step further than just national weigh ins, They are focusing on the whole person. Nevertheless, once the team leaves and the cameras stop rolling, the participants are left to deal with the reality of their day to day life without Tim Gunn giving them daily fashion advice.
The struggle to build self esteem is one women of all sizes can relate to, Even a woman who wears a size 4 has her ugly days like anyone else. Nevertheless what most concerns me is the focus on getting into perfect shape. The truth is a 5’10 woman shouldn’t weigh 115 pounds. Conversely, a 5’3 woman shouldn’t weigh 250 pounds. The bottom line is neither are healthy numbers.
For me, the jury is still out on how I feel about these programs. The fact that Jessica Simpson has already inked a deal with Weight Watchers to lose weight after she gives birth speaks volumes to how obsessed this country is with being thin. Now that Beyonce had her baby it’s only a matter of time before they start the baby weight loss clock, Is it any wonder that mature women are becoming more susceptible to eating disorders? In this world we want everything quick, fast and in a hurry, Somehow, we forgot that it took nine months to gain the weight/ Therefore, nine weeks to take it off might be a little unrealistic
The real revolution begins with self examination. I don’t mean standing in front of a mirror focusing your attention on all of your negatives. I am talking about soul searching and discovering what you like about yourself from the inside out. With nearly 70% of women in the United States considered plus size, it’s time we take ownership of the description rather than letting ourselves being defined by it. Whatever limitations we have are usually of our own making.
Here’s what I’m suggesting, the next time you head out with your skinny friends, don’t be the coat rack or purse watcher. Get on the dance floor. Instead of looking at the handsome man at the bar, introduce yourself and strike up a conversation. If he’s not interested in you as any more than a friend than that’s his loss Keep it light and move right along.
I think it’s time that curvy women revolutionize their lives, Your personal revolution may not be televised but it’s just as important and life affirming, So let’s hop on the train ladies. The next stop is self confidence.
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