I’ve been away from social media and the gossip of the internet for awhile. I’m also behind on my favorite blog. (I caught up a little bit last night!) As I logged on to Facebook to wish Southern Mom a “Happy Birthday!”, I saw a link for Demetria Lucas’ (aka A Belle in Brooklyn) column on Essence.com “Real Talk”. Today’s topic discusses Boris Kodjoe and #FatExcuses.
Demetria goes on to discuss how Boris came under fire this weekend for his tweet saying he had nightmares about 300 pound women in thongs eating fried chicken grinding on him. He went on to site statistics about Black women and how a large population of us are obese. Of course, people got offended, but you can’t shoot the messenger. The truth hurts. And I should know; everytime my mom talks to me about getting more active, I balk. I look at myself in the mirror or in pictures and cringe sometimes. I’ve said more times than I can count, “This is the biggest I’ve been” when referring to my current weight. But do I actively do anything about it? Right now, no. Before, I was afraid to say I’m fat. And my friends don’t tell me I’m fat, either. They say I’m thick or have a nice size, if they comment on my size at all. After seeing a picture of myself from a friend’s birthday party on Friday, I can honestly say that I am FAT!
I can thank my neighbor for going out with me last week and walking around our neighborhood so we could get in some exercise and fresh air. I’m taking a stand to be more active, and I want you guys to hold me accountable. When I finish with this post, I’m going to get up and go outside for a walk, at least 30 minutes. And to help, I’ll even post pics of my progression, via the blog or Twitter. So if you want to help or even JOIN me in being more active, feel free to communicate with me via e-mail (evolvingelle@gmail.com) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/EvolvingElle). Insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. I’m going to stop being insane; how about you? Until next time, I’m just a Southern girl…in the city!
*To read Demetria’s article, go here*
Southern Girl in the City 
As my fave daytime boyfriend, Dr. Phil, says: “Yew cahnnot chaynge whut yew don’t acknowledge!” That’s all it took for me to see what my doctor saw and lose 30 lbs. Love, Southern Cousin
You look amazing, but I personally feel that you didn’t need to lose any weight. But what do I know?!?!?
Way to go, ladybug! You are going to get so much blog traffic posting those status pics and people love to feel like they are a part of something. Killing two birds. I see you. 🙂
Actually, I didn’t even think about blog traffic. I was just thinking about how to hold myself accountable. But hey, if my readership goes up, I won’t be disappointed. 🙂
I think that we as friend try to be P.C and try not to hurt the feelings of our friends. When in reality, they should be the ones that tell a person the hard truth. If I am doing wrong, if i need to take a step back, or as you said “if I am putting on a couple of pounds”.
I hope that whatever your goal is in weight/size. You reach it ma..
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Thanks, sir. I don’t have a particular goal, per se; I just want the pounds to start coming off, the inches to go away, and to feel better all around.
I can send you P90X if you want it.
YES.PLEASE.NOW!!!!
I love this! I am proud of you lady! With that being said lt me remember to stalk you about this…lol