I have been running with Black Girls Run (BGR!) for over a year now and there are still ladies, who are members of our Charlotte Facebook group, that haven't been to one group run meet-up. We call these people STALKERS? Stalkers look at all the comments, "like" the comments and some even go as far as to reply to comments, but they are still sitting on the couch complaining about their bodies.
I have heard excuse after excuse from my reluctant friends, family, associates etc... about why they haven't come out.
Things like:
"I'm busy"......... But you have time to watch an hour of "Real Housewives of Atlanta"!
"It's not called Black Girls Run for nothing"....... News Cast, not ALL the ladies that come out run. A lot of ladies just walk!
"You all will leave me".... Please, our motto is "No Woman Left Behind", therefore, everyone must wait to leave until the last lady finishes.
"I have a bad knee, back, asthma etc...".... Can you walk?
"I can't run/walk in public"..... What? Believe me, no one is watching you! We are all too busy running/walking, focusing on making self improvements. And the people on the green-ways and trails are too busy doing what they do too and are not paying any attention to you!
These excuses are just that, Excuses! There has to come a point in your life when you say enough is enough. The way you treat your body is a reflection of the way you feel about yourself. I love myself! I say that proud. Therefore, I'm going to do everything necessary to remain healthy and become more fit. I think everyone needs to take on that mentality about themselves. No one likes to hear complainers. And you can't complain about something you aren't willing to change!
So there are two (2) weeks left until the BGR! 2nd Annual Conference/Race in Charlotte, NC. And there is no reason why the over 2,000 Charlotte BGR members shouldn't be out there in full force supporting and representing our city. Even if you haven't run with a group yet, you can still come out and walk. BGR! is even offering a virtual race for the event for those who can't make it physically.
So ladies, what are you making excuses for? There shouldn't be any when it comes to improving your health and body image. Small changes lead to optimum results!
Get off the couch!
Friday, August 23, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Black Girl Down!!!!
So it's 5 weeks away from the Black Girls Run 2nd National Conference/Run here in Charlotte, NC and I am a black girl down!
What does that mean exactly?
Well, I have not hit or even seen the pavement in almost two (2) months.
Why you ask?
Well, it's because I have excuses... LOL! But I see them as valid excuses. Yes, I said it, valid somewhat. For almost the last two months I have been studying for the exam of my life. It was intense, it was difficult and I think I went through every emotion possible during the entire process before I successfully passed it on July 20th.. YAY ME! And after passing my exam, I had every intention of getting my run on, but mother nature came a knocking. Not even a full week after passing the exam (3 days exactly), I was in the hospital getting one day outpatient surgery that keeps me from doing any physical activity for an addition three weeks!
Damn!
So when it all comes down to it, I will have exactly three weeks to train for my 10k, which equates to 6.2 miles, in September. However, I'm not scared! I'm a warrior! I have familiarity, skill and determination on my side and a never give up kick ass attitude! I'm not a quitter, and I don't plan on ever being one no matter how difficult the journey may be. Bottom line, no matter what my excuses are, I am going to get out there in September, and represent for BGR Charlotte. And my competitive nature will not allow me to not complete it in a decent time either. I'm just not built for mediocrity.
So there now, you have heard it from the horses mouth. But what excuses are you allowing to hold you back from loving your body? Are you one of the 4 out of 5 African American women overweight in this country? If so, what are you doing about it? To sit around and allow yourself to increasingly become more unhealthy and obese is constantly telling your body that it doesn't matter and you could care less about it! And i don't care what anyone says, but the way you look shows in your confidence and shapes others perception about you. Unhealthy bodies just radiate an aura of laziness, medical issues and low self esteem. And although you may say this is not the case in your issue, this is how society perceives you if you are guilty. And another thing ladies, if your child is over a year old, you can no longer use the "I just had a baby" excuse... for real! I'm not afraid to say it and frankly more people should.
No matter what excuse you have, there are 1,440 minutes in a day and you only need about 20 of them to workout. You probably just used up 20 minutes reading this blog! Hmmmmm!!!
So anyway on August 13, 2013, or maybe sooner, I will be cleared to train again, OH YEAH! It's been one week of recovery and I feel good. I can possibly start small by walking this Saturday which will be oh so wonderful. I will no longer be a Black Girl Down!
Sweat With Your Sole BGR! Charlotte Conference/Run, here I come!!!
What does that mean exactly?
Well, I have not hit or even seen the pavement in almost two (2) months.
Why you ask?
Well, it's because I have excuses... LOL! But I see them as valid excuses. Yes, I said it, valid somewhat. For almost the last two months I have been studying for the exam of my life. It was intense, it was difficult and I think I went through every emotion possible during the entire process before I successfully passed it on July 20th.. YAY ME! And after passing my exam, I had every intention of getting my run on, but mother nature came a knocking. Not even a full week after passing the exam (3 days exactly), I was in the hospital getting one day outpatient surgery that keeps me from doing any physical activity for an addition three weeks!
Damn!
So when it all comes down to it, I will have exactly three weeks to train for my 10k, which equates to 6.2 miles, in September. However, I'm not scared! I'm a warrior! I have familiarity, skill and determination on my side and a never give up kick ass attitude! I'm not a quitter, and I don't plan on ever being one no matter how difficult the journey may be. Bottom line, no matter what my excuses are, I am going to get out there in September, and represent for BGR Charlotte. And my competitive nature will not allow me to not complete it in a decent time either. I'm just not built for mediocrity.
So there now, you have heard it from the horses mouth. But what excuses are you allowing to hold you back from loving your body? Are you one of the 4 out of 5 African American women overweight in this country? If so, what are you doing about it? To sit around and allow yourself to increasingly become more unhealthy and obese is constantly telling your body that it doesn't matter and you could care less about it! And i don't care what anyone says, but the way you look shows in your confidence and shapes others perception about you. Unhealthy bodies just radiate an aura of laziness, medical issues and low self esteem. And although you may say this is not the case in your issue, this is how society perceives you if you are guilty. And another thing ladies, if your child is over a year old, you can no longer use the "I just had a baby" excuse... for real! I'm not afraid to say it and frankly more people should.
No matter what excuse you have, there are 1,440 minutes in a day and you only need about 20 of them to workout. You probably just used up 20 minutes reading this blog! Hmmmmm!!!
So anyway on August 13, 2013, or maybe sooner, I will be cleared to train again, OH YEAH! It's been one week of recovery and I feel good. I can possibly start small by walking this Saturday which will be oh so wonderful. I will no longer be a Black Girl Down!
Sweat With Your Sole BGR! Charlotte Conference/Run, here I come!!!
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