The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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She’s Got Legs/Miss Elaine-ous Monday

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I go to our gym 2-3 times a week to run, cross train or take zumba, etc.  The place we go here in Laffy, is quite unique in that it is owned by an individual and has grown a lot since he opened the doors in 1963.  Not to mention “he” is a former Mr. Universe.  The place is more like a country club in some aspects and it is also where the kids take swim lessons and where we go swimming in the summer.

Honestly, when we move from here someday, Red’s is one of the places I will surely miss the most.

All this to say, that sometimes I still feel a bit out of place in the gym.  I mean, I am very comfortable for the most part because several of my friends are also members and I’m pretty sure most of them know by now that I’m not “fakin'” it at this point – ha!  BUT.  Sometimes I still catch myself looking around at some of the other women, thinking, “wow, if only…”  You know, like “if only I had her arms, if only I had her tiny waist, If only I had her… legs.”  It’s just human nature.

And yes, that last one mentioned is the body part that I am usually the most jealous of and hateful toward, on my own body.  My LEGS.

I definitely have a love/hate relationship with them.  I mean, I pretty much have to love them since they keep me running and have taken me quite a few miles.  BUT. (and this is a big “but”…) I quite hate the way they look.  I run and exercise a decent amount and they still have an abundance of cellulite.  Plus, they are short.  I’ve always wished they were longer.  And while we are on the subject, I cannot STAND my knees.  They are chubby and just well, blech.

BUT (another big one…) my legs ARE strong, and getting faster.  They are workable and let me abuse them somewhat.  They take me all kinds of places and keep me walking, running and chasing after my kids.  Not to mention they are the only pair I will ever have so I kinda have to love ’em for what they DO for me, even if I am not so fond of their composition.

Besides.  I have really good hair.

:p

p.s. right as I was taking this photo in the gym mirror I saw a woman “catch” me.  For some reason I was embarrassed.  Has this ever happened to you? I hope she wasn’t looking at my legs… 



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Comments

  2. I totally get the short stubby legs thing. I have also been “blessed” with rather thick thighs. But like you as a new runner i do have to appreciate what they do for me.

    I wonder how people take all those pics of themselves places. I am always so self-conscious!

  3. Your legs are fine, silly girl! Or maybe I’m just saying that because they look remarkably like mine and I don’t have a hang up about my legs?? 😉

  4. But I want your legs! They’re so strong and capable and streamlined!

    Mine are lumpy and…oh don’t get me started. Plus one ankle and knee are unreliable so I have to be very, very careful about any exercise or strengthening of them.

    Your legs are great!

  5. Well I think your legs look pretty nice!! And the amazing distances they have carried you are definitely something to be proud of!!

    and i have to add….i LOVE that you got caught taking a pic of yourself – that’s just fun!!

  6. I know exactly what you mean, I am obsessed about how my legs look. Seriously, it’s unhealthy.

    ?Your legs are rocking it girl, think of how far they have come! And how much stronger they are. They made it through training and running a half marathon……

    🙂

  7. You really do have some awesome hair, and I don’t see anything wrong with your legs either. I mean, your thighs aren’t even rubbing together. 🙂

  8. Tee hee hee. You do have good hair! Also, those are some nice, thin legs. Funny the things we choose to obsess over. For years I obsessed over my big butt and then finally I realized that compared to everyone’s else’s, it’s not particularly ginormous.

  9. You look great, girl. We ALL have those spots, don’t we? I want better _____, _____, and _____. Every woman could fill in all the blanks. Can you name three things you are happy with? THAT’S the key 🙂

  10. What? You have great legs! There are a few women in my family that have massive calves and I thought maybe that is what you thought you had, but you don’t! You have pretty legs!

    I actually liked my legs up until my third child. Then I got spider veins and now they are just not so pretty. Ah well. 😉

  12. Elaine, you’re legs are wonderful. AND you do have really great hair. But above all, you are a really awesome person. 🙂

  15. Stop hating on those fabulous legs! They are strong and powerful. And you do have fabulous hair. I’m kind of jealous.

  16. I’ll let you in on a secret. I hate my legs too…and I definitely walk around Red’s and think to myself “if only…”. BUT…we’re strong, we’re CAPABLE, we’re BEAUTIFUL and we’re talented women, wives and moms. Not everyone can say that. Be proud of your accomplishments – those knees you may not like so much have taken you far in your journey and will only continue to take you further. You’re such an inspiration to so many people, Elaine. <3

  17. I am so embarrassed every time I get ‘caught’ taking a picture of myself in public! LOL.
    You look great. And I so need to hit the gym on a regular basis again! BlogHer12 is my motivation… well, and summer in general. I am not anywhere feeling comfortable wearing shorts, though, even at the gym. Blah.
    YOU look great!

  18. I feel the exact same way about my legs. Love them for getting me around but you’ll never see me in shorts or a skirt. And not only are they short but I have psoriasis and it’s all over my legs. My four sisters love to tell me that my legs look as if I should be out on the fields harvesting corn or something. So they are strong! It’s nice to know I’m not alone! Thanks.

  19. I love how honest and open this is! I think you look fabulous and i absolutely adore what you wrote on your photo!

    (And eek! Yes, i’ve so been caught taking photos and have that embarrassment, too! It’s all for the blog, right?!)

    xo