Fat don't fly.
Years from now when this phrase is commonplace, you're going to be tempted to say, "Hey! I know who invented that phrase! I heard it first from this cool girl named Laurel." But, you need to know that I heard it first yesterday whilst watching the Ski Jump competition on NBCs coverage of the Olympics (which I am LOVING, btw.)
Yep.
That's what the commentator said.
He was talking about the unbelievable leanness of these ski jumpers and how every % of body fat they have decreases their distance and amount of time they are able to stay in the air and go as far as they can go.
And, to make his point, during one of the amazing jumps, he simply said:
"Fat don't fly."
For some reason, it kind of made me laugh.
But, then, I found myself thinking of that phrase the rest of the day.
And I was repeating it in my head.
Over and over again.
And I think it's a phrase that needs to find its place in our vernacular.
You know, kind of like:
"Oh, no he didn't" or
"That's what she said" or
"Your mother wears army boots" (my dad gets credit for that one)
I'm totally going to start using it whenever I need to talk about the need for something/someone to step it up.
Speaking of which...
as I embark on a week when I am DETERMINED to kick this "I'm a runner" thing into real gear (because, I'm not gonna lie...it's not easy to change your life after spending most of your life NOT being a runner and i'm only on day 27 and I think that's farely pathetic on Feb. 21)...well, I've found one of my fave pictures of myself during my more healthy days and I've planned out my week of workouts and...
yeah...
"Fat don't fly" is nearly calligraphied on my bathroom mirror.
Because is doesn't, you know.
And I want to.
I want to fly.
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5 comments:
I like it said like "yo, Laurel. Fat don't fly. word"
Agree, good catch phrase although could also become an insulting phrase. maybe phat don't fly?
I'm thinking about becoming a runner with you. I have a friend who wants me to do a half-marathon in October which is plenty of time to train. So maybe we can call and wake each other up in the mornings and stuff?
I'm going to use "fat don't fly" when referring to any nonsense in my life that drags me down. Any peripheral drama or excusing justification must depart in the face of "fat don't fly."
Your post made me laugh. What exactly does it mean when one says, "Your mother wears army boots?"
So here's what I've been thinking.
1. There is no way you are older than me.
2. I don't "know" know you, so how is it you're are a growing influence on me?
3. I told my husband about you as we drove to see The Young Victoria, which I was sure I would love because you did. And I did. And he did.
4. I want to be like you when I grow up, too.
5. Thanks for the article link. Really interesting stuff.
6. I love your new plates. I have white plates and they are the bomb (although I like yours better.)
7. I think that's it for now.
Keep that picture of you where you can see if often for the motivation. Be DETERMINED - you can do it. I can totally relate to it not being easy. Some days are easier than others but I keep battling through. It is 3:45 am and I am heading out to the gym right now for my run for the day - YEAH!
Love your new phrase and it may be going on my bathroom mirror this morning!
For some reason when I read the title of this post - I was sure it was about that film director that was kicked off a Southwest plane last week for being too heavy (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61F03T20100216) And from this I'm thinking you are right "fat don't fly" -- well at least on Southwest.
Ever since reading this, I've expected you home:-) I figured we'd be at least one of the first destinations. Fly on!!!
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