I'm not a particularly opinionated person per say, however when something moves me, I typically form one. The particular topic of discussion that currently lays before me like a blanket of fluffly, buttery mashed potatoes is that of the term #cruisecontrol.
My followers are BEAUTIFUL. I mean that they shine from the inside out. If I didn't feel this way, I would've blocked them. They are also, for the most part, smart capable people. That being said, there's something that happens the second the announcement of a NKOTB CRUISE is made. Their heads literally detach from their bodies and explode in mid air leaving the rest of their bodies to flail about in desperate search of oxygen, and well, food.
They begin, what I deem, the journey to the Dark Side of Sun and Sangria. For some reason they get this ridiculous notion that they are not good enough to be on said cruise unless they weigh less than a kleenex. They begin crazy diet tactics, and calorie counting, and workouts that don't really work. Seriously people 6 hours a day in the gym is not only overkill but counter productive.
Do you not know if your heart is not pure than it doesn't matter what size of clothing you wear? It's so sad when someone is too busy counting how many calories they consume in any given moment that they have no joy, or reason to smile because they're so stressed out about losing just ONE MORE POUND. It's all consuming. They're really quite pissy for months, and consequently toxic to those around you who hear about it all day long.
Do you not know you are beautiful and perfectly imperfect creatures? You are. It's true! There is no such thing as perfection. So stop trying to be what you perceive as "perfect". Just be the best YOU, you can be. Every day.
Now, If you are trying to lose weight for the "right" reasons then ignore this and keep on fighting the good fight. I believe that everyone should do their best to live healthy for THEMSELVES. I don't believe you should do it for a four day trip.... On a boat......ONCE A YEAR.
Here's what I find the MOST baffling. Stay with me here kids because I'm gonna let you in on a little secret...
ALL that weight you struggled for months to lose so you could squeeze into.....whatever? Yeah, ummm....you're gonna gain it all back on the friggin BOAT! Between the food and the alcohol and the staying up all night, your metabolism will be shot to hell. Congratulations! Jimmy tell them what they've won!
Way to stress yourselves and everyone around you out for nothing. BRILLIANT! Although I really cannot fault you because you are currently running around without a head. I LOVE you all but you done lost your ever lovin minds.
Why go through all of that torture you put on yourself? Why not just enjoy being you?! Those four days are not to impress or turn heads of NK's. BREATHE! Those who love you, love you for YOU! Don't try and be something you're not. Just be real. Be human. Be your beautiful perfectly imperfect selves.
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