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I
see by my email that I am to write
an essay about why I need a
transformation. A 300 word essay.
Hey I'm the teacher!... Well, When I
first saw the ad in the paper I
thought "This might be
it!" The motivation I need to
get active. What better motivation
than to be scrutinized by the public
reading the paper. I thought of my
peers, students and family cheering
me on. I thought of my shape
becoming something other than, well
a shape. I thought of feeling
healthy, and feeling good.
Even better , I thought of having
time for me. There is always an
excuse for not finding the time to
get out and join a gym, or go
swimming or even go for a walk.
Work, home and driving four teens to
....everything, I never find
time for me... or at least don't
MAKE time for me. Can you imagine if
I was chosen... 'Sorry kids, can't
take you there, I have to go to the
gym, I have all of Surrey looking at
me.' Yup that would be some
motivation. I could be a inspiration
for other " 40/ 40s(Thats 42
years old and 40 pounds over weight,
for those of you in gym land who
can't believe someone can be that
old or that heavy. ). You know,
"Wow, If SHE could do
it...maybe..." BUT alas,
reality steps in( as usual) and I
hear from a friend that Bodies 'n
Motion is a gym for beautiful people
becoming more beautiful (as most
gyms seem to be). Not a place for
OUR kind. I don't fit the bill of
lifting weights in a bikini.
So I have tucked my grand dreams
away of becoming the next 'That was
then, this is now' Pin up girl. I
have dishes to do anyway. I
wish you luck with your search
and look forward to reading all
about the winners and do not worry
about me.... I am going out for a
walk right now. Carefully
camouflaged so as not to attract
attention and embarrass my poor
kids. I can't tell you how much fun,
just the idea of all this was. Wish
everyone luck.
Gail
Parton
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