Thursday, December 22, 2016

Confessions of a Lindy-Hopper: Dancing Changed My Life!

                               
I've battled with my weight for more years than I can count. I am still struggling to lose more. Even though I'm brilliant at most things lol being overweight has caused me a great deal of frustrations, angst, and insecurities. As a result it has caused me to lose a loving relationship not too long ago and most of all get some not so great marks on my yearly physical. I realize that as I get older my health is not as easily something I can place on a back burner, especially with regards to having a child. So the lifestyle change began 3 years ago even though it was gradual.  Lindy Hopping became this lifestyle change.  The most important impact of this change has been a total weight loss of 52 lbs. since I started. This has been an amazing journey for me because I've struggled with losing weight most of my life and I never truly found a diet or exercise that fit me or my personality. The only difference now is that I have a tool to help me lose it and that is Lindy Hop. If taken seriously a lot more of my weight will dissipate. I try not to throw pity parties for myself because I am well aware that have been blessed with so many great things, opportunities, financial security and most of all a wonderful family and supportive friends.

So looking back while moving forward I had a significant amount of weight loss to be proud of. I have 50 more lbs to go and I know I can do it. I can tell by my West African waist beads that I am losing inches. I have to weigh in every week with this new program I am on. So kudos to Lindy!

PS, did you know it can get quite expensive shopping at the plus size stores for pretty dresses? Vintage plus size is outrageously priced!

AND Yes that is me in the red dress dancing with Sydney at the 2016 Midsummer Night Swing Dance Competition at Lincoln Center.



Keep Swingin’ Y’all!

3 comments:

  1. I love dancing with you Julia! Thanks for such great reflections.

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