So what???

I don't know if anyone has had the opportunity to see the Tyra Banks show today or not. But it's awesome! I'm not even done watching it and it has totally empowered me! The premise of her show today is that Tyra is sick and tired of people giving her grief because she weighs 161 pounds. She came on the show in a red bathing suit and the number "161" on her chest. And all the guests in her audience are wearing bathing suits with their weights listed on their chest as well. And a few of her guests stood up and said statements like "My thighs rub together when I walk ... so what???" Anyway, this has really gotten me to thinking. First of all, I weigh 174 pounds so I only weigh 13 pounds more than Tyra ... how is that even possible? She is 4 inches taller than me so I know that contributes to her "longer/leaner" look. But it also got me to thinking that my huge fear of my saggy thighs in running shorts shouldn't be any big deal. My thighs jiggle when I walk ... so what??? I got this really cute pair of Nike running shorts and if anyone knows a thing or two about running shorts, you will know they are short! They really show my saggy thighs ... plus, my legs are so beyond white that it looks like they've never seen the light of day. Come to think of it, they haven't! Ha, ha, ha! So, my question to you is .... So what? What is a "flaw" that you think you have that you could phrase into "So what?" Because, what difference does it make to anyone that my thighs jiggle when I walk? Does it hurt anyone? No! It might not be pleasant to look at, but who is it hurting? No one! I'm so empowered by this that I'm going to put on my running shorts AND a tank top and have my husband take my picture tonight when he gets home. I'll even be brave enough to post it on my profile tonight! How's that for brave???? Deanna

Your so right Deanna!!! No one is perfect, not even supermodels. We all shouldn't be so ashamed to be who we are, and wear what we want, even if we're not perfect!!! Chances are we are more worried about our flaws than other people are!!! I say grab the shorts and rock 'em girl!!!

Why to go you.. no i didnt see the show but i wish i had.. it sounds like it was really empowering. Cant wait to see your pic.. I am not worried about my thighs or arms.. so what if they are a little droopy.. I am just happy to be happy and healthy again.. so what about what others think..

I didn't see it but i like Tyra's show. I think my challenge is that i'm not overweight i'm just undertall, at 4'10 i really am so far below the norm for an adult that it's discouraging. I weigh 10lbs less then Tyra but i'm a foot shorter.. BLECH! I think my bat wing arms are my SO WHAT......so in a strong wind i could get to another state of my own accord...so what, i earned these bat wings baby! Hugs, Andi

No, No, Andi! They aren't bat wings ... they're angel wings! D

you know me Dee, i love misunderstood creatures....i adore bats, so cute, so functional, so humble, so necessary and yes, so misunderstood, it also goes with my fascination with pigs! Hugs, A

I wore shorts today and a tank top today.... and my legs are scary...LOL SO WHAT!!!!!!!!!...LOL ok so at 175 I pulled at them all day in the stupid attempt at trying to make them longer..(as if)...LOL

you take the most incredible photographs. You are blessed with the most amazing soulful eyes! stop tugging on your shorts and hold your head up high...yeah you're not tyra yet (when do you get to be a 5'10 black supermodel?) but then again, Tyra isn't you, she doesn't have a husband who loves her and kids who look up to her. Hugs, ANDI

Andi you are so sweet............. Thank you

here is the link to my 'so what' photo http://tinyurl.com/2q5yoe compared to my sister and my mother, I am still a fat cow. I look great for my personal best, but as you can see, it has taken me loosing 129 lbs to even look like I belong in the same family as they do. my grandmother is EVEN SMALLER. but you are right, so what. I am thrilled with myself. I am not trying to be them.