A weighty issue

 

3pm on a Sunday afternoon. Bubble bath, wine and a book. Perfect. 

Now I've surprised myself with my views of people who are overweight, and I feel a bit of a fraud. Firstly, if anyone asked me about bariatric surgery because they were thinking of taking that route I would absolutely support them, give them honest advice and opinions, and tell them it is the best thing I have ever done. Obviously, I'd never give unsolicited advice or even hint that I think it's something they should consider. But, even though I absolutely hated being overweight myself and it made me miserable I want to tell others to embrace themselves as they are. When someone refuses a biscuit or cake because they are trying to 'be good' I want to shout just eat it and enjoy it! Life is too short to not eat the joyous of foods and the stuff you enjoy. Don't try to diet because diets are rubbish and make you hungry and unhappy. Any weight you loose goes back on at the end of the day. I want people to be happy no matter what their size. No one else cares how you look. I do believe everyone should move, and enjoy lovely fresh, healthy meals but don't get your knickers in a twist. Which I know isn't what I should think. My knickers were very much in a twist and they are so untwisted now. We have a couple of ladies living in the home, a few years older than me, that want to lose weight and talk about dieting and it makes me so sad. I want to tell them not to waste their lives like this. Eat the chocolate and be happy. They have other health conditions to worry about, don't let your weight be another concern. Have I surprised you? It feels like I'm saying that I'm slim now so stuff you but it's not. More like don't waste your life trying to lose weight by deprivation, like I did for 30 years.

Last night, for the summer solstice, Ellie and I did yoga on the beach as the sun came down. It was a bit windy but lovely and sunny. There was about 50 women! It was really good. We then all went for a dip in the sea. It was freezing but great lol. Back to Ellie's flat for a hot shower, red wine and darkmilk buttons! Perfect. 

And now the nights are drawing in lol. 

My age doesn't bother me, it's the side effects that do.