Confessions of a BFL'er Lifer
Throughout the decade of my 40's I avoided mirrors like Dracula! ... on the odd occasion that I found my self face to face with a full length mirror I was shocked at the reflection. Who on earth was that big boned woman that sorta looked like me? I'd wonder. When it dawned on me who it was I'd go into a state of shock. The perferred antidote was often an evening date with Ben and Jerry's.
I remember when I was moving toward the big 5-0 and first saw someone around my age "Pop a pose." It was Minnesota's former Governor Jesse Ventura. It may have been at one of the many public appearances while he was running for office. At that time I just shook my head and though...he should act his age. (Never mind the man had killer biceps and it was obvious he worked hard to have the muscles he did!)
Well, that was then...and this is now. Today I love mirrors....in fact I seek them out! I have to confess. I can't pass one in the privacy of my own home without popping a pose. I love how my muscles look. I love how I look with muscles.
A few weeks ago I took a page from the Honorable Jesse Ventura's book and went public! It happened as I shared my BFL experience and those dreaded before pictures with the students of a Health and Fitness class at UMD. The students were about the age of my own son. After I finished answering their questions about the EAS/BFL program I ended the class by telling them they will soon be the foot soldiers in America's Battle of Obesity. I told them they had the power to inspire people of all ages to take charge of their health and fitness.
I then slowly took off my jacket and did my best imitation of former Governor, Jesse Ventura and "popped a Pose."
As they looked in disbelief.....I asked them to remember me, a 52 year old woman standing in front of them in health class....when someone tells them...they're to old to make lifestyle changes.
Today I'd like to challenge all my 50+ BFL buddies to "Pop a Pose..." to remind the world that It's never too late!
I remember when I was moving toward the big 5-0 and first saw someone around my age "Pop a pose." It was Minnesota's former Governor Jesse Ventura. It may have been at one of the many public appearances while he was running for office. At that time I just shook my head and though...he should act his age. (Never mind the man had killer biceps and it was obvious he worked hard to have the muscles he did!)
Well, that was then...and this is now. Today I love mirrors....in fact I seek them out! I have to confess. I can't pass one in the privacy of my own home without popping a pose. I love how my muscles look. I love how I look with muscles.
A few weeks ago I took a page from the Honorable Jesse Ventura's book and went public! It happened as I shared my BFL experience and those dreaded before pictures with the students of a Health and Fitness class at UMD. The students were about the age of my own son. After I finished answering their questions about the EAS/BFL program I ended the class by telling them they will soon be the foot soldiers in America's Battle of Obesity. I told them they had the power to inspire people of all ages to take charge of their health and fitness.
I then slowly took off my jacket and did my best imitation of former Governor, Jesse Ventura and "popped a Pose."
As they looked in disbelief.....I asked them to remember me, a 52 year old woman standing in front of them in health class....when someone tells them...they're to old to make lifestyle changes.
Today I'd like to challenge all my 50+ BFL buddies to "Pop a Pose..." to remind the world that It's never too late!
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