little story about last night (belly Dance)

so anyway, I get to class with friend and we are the first 2 woman there.  I thought oh **** I"m gonna get way too much attention, NOT GOOD.  then like 30 others showed up.  Of course, i'm the fattest one.???? Story of my life.  so the class begins, I'm standing near a pregnant young woman.  (HUGE)  the shake, (can't do), the arms (can't do) then hips and arms together, haha), then !! oh, yea, then, We have to shake, do the arms and WALK >>> yes, walk, OMG.  so after 1 1/2 hours, of frustration and me thinking this might be the last class for me.  she did it, she made us stand in a huge circle and made us individually walk into the middle of the circle and do what we learned.  OH **** I refused... so this pregnant woman did it, all in her glory, with no bra on, HUge belly, (NOT FAT).  she went out there, dancing away, and stayed out there for a good 5 mins. she was so "Beautiful" &"SExy" .... I can't get her out of my mind, to have that confidence,  I envy those who do.  I am so far from being that.  It makes me want to cry.  It is too late for me to change, but i am proud that my kids are more confident then I and someday, maybe my grandkids will be even more.  Just like Our country has moved on and voted for our first Black president.  We can made a difference, and I encourage you all to make a change.  Even if it is as little as teaching your children to eat healthy.  Boy, could we all debate this?? Hugs to all of you,  and Make a Change......

Cheryl!  I admire you for even trying this!  That, in itself, is a big step!  (I could NEVER even take the class...I am just too self conscious!)  I can imagine being in front of all those people...I woulda freaked!  YIKES!  I agree with you though.........gotta try to make a change!  Gonna keep trying to instill this stuff in my kids too.......I KNOW first hand how bad a lack of confidence can affect us!  I think you are doing awesome!  Keep it up.......maybe it will get easier as you keep going???!!!??!!  You GO GIRL!!!!!!               

Cheryl,

I commend you for being brave enough to take the class, I can't imagine ever having the guts to do anything like that, I'm very shy and keep to myself so kudos to you for going to the class.

the reason your kids have confidence is because of you. especially trying belly dancing. you're a cool mom!

It is great that you are doing it.. what great exercise.. i always wanted to do some dance class even if it was line dancing..but have 2 left feet

Wow.....no.....I would not like to have to do that in front of people.....I'm a total klutz who can't keep a rhythm......think when I get ready.....I'll try it with a DVD in the privacy of my living room.

And....it's never too late to change anything in life - if you really believed that would you of had weight loss surgery?