Today I made the mistake of deciding to try some clothes on at the store. I'm in there all excited about this cute blouse for work and a fabulous hot pink dress that will go great with my shoes. So as one does, I strip down to my bra and underwear...... and that is when reality slapped me right across the face! And boy did it sting. It was all laying out there in front of me; the flab and fat that I squeeze and hide in and under my clothes. It's the truth - The mirror never lies!
I couldn't help think about everyone always saying "you look great" or "you're not fat" or "why do you want to loose weight - you look fine". Huh! Well I should just have them take a nice long look at the reflection staring right back at me. I would be lying if I didn't tell you that squishy, pear shaped chic; who BTW definitely did something to piss gravity off, because he isn't kind to her one bit, that she looks like she is going to rip my head off. She is so judgy too. "Oh like those Carl's Jr hamburgers huh?" or "How was that ice cream last night?" Whatever!!
So why is the mirror more brutally honest than we are? Why do we basically lie to one another when we are in need of watching our weight or getting in shape? I know it is because we don't want to hurt someone's feelings. But what hurts more the lie or being lied too? I wouldn't want someone to say "Ya you're a fat ass alright", but maybe something neutral and positive would be more in order. That way I can be honest with myself as well. My response from now on will be something like "I think you should do whatever makes you feel good about yourself both inside and out"! Now that is what I would like to hear. That would give me the encouragement to work on my weight and face that mirror next time with a different attitude!
KC
