But for us fat chicks it's more like Summer Sucks! Okay, so hear me out on this one, I love Summer. I love the outdoor gatherings, the picnics, the pool parties, the barbecues, the sun, and riding with my windows down. Well I use to love all of those things. You see, for a fat chick they aren't as fun as they use to be. I hate sweating to death at the events, not being able to wear shorts, not wearing a bathing suit, and eating in front of people. I know I know, there are shorts and bathing suits out there that are cute and are made for plus size gals, I just don't feel comfortable in them.
One of my FAVORITE past times is swimming! I use to be a water junkie, before I got fat. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the pool and would stay in one all day every day if I were more comfortable in my own skin. You see, I have only worn a bathing suit one time in the past 8 years. I wore it when I was pregnant. I needed to exercise and because of the swelling in my ankles, swimming was the best way to do so. So I went on a search for a suit...one that might possibly look half-way decent. Well I finally found one, after a four store search. I then would only go swimming at my sister-in-law's when no one else was there. I felt like a beached whale. I am thinking that no matter my weight, this year I may go ahead and buy another suit and go swimming. I am going to learn to love me and who I am right now! (of course it will probably still be just at my sister-in-laws, I'm not quite ready for the 'public' to love me!)
Ahh...Barbecues, Yum Yum! Yes I like going to people's barbecues. They are always fun. I like hanging out with family and friends and shooting the breeze. I like to see what all people make and the cute desserts. I love homeade casseroles and the taste of grilled burgers, chicken and steak. So what is it about barbecues that this fat chick has a problem with huh? Well how about the fact that I am the only one who is sweating going through the line to get my food. What about the fear of sitting in a lawn chair because I'm afraid it may not hold my weight. Or when I do sit in a chair, I worry that my butt is bursting out the sides of it. I also hate that even when I am sitting and have been for a while I still may be dripping with sweat. Ugh...
And finally, shorts. For real? Have you seen my knees? My thighs? I am disgusted if I wear shorts around the house, much less out somewhere. This subject is not even open to discussion right now. Although, maybe that's why I am the one who is sweating at the barbecues, because I'm the only one not wearing shorts and a tank top? My attire is the same all year...jeans and a tshirt. Occassionally I throw a pair of capri's into the mix.
Well so that's my take on the whole 'Summer Fun'. For this Fat chick it's 'Summer Sucks'.
Much Love!
The Fat Chick
KT
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