You may or may not have read my post from another section of these boards. Here's a refresher:
My short term goal was to treat myself to a trip to a local day spa.....IF I could stick with this for 2 weeks. Well...I stuck to it AND I'm down 8 POUNDS!
Time for my reward, right? I've never been to a spa before but thought a manicure sounded like a safe, fun thing to start with so I called to make an appt. They are booked. Facial? Booked.
Determined to have my reward I took the receptionists suggestion.
I can't believe that I'm scheduled for a massage on saturday morning! *gulp*
Wish me luck.

Well....it's Saturday morning. I'm scared. I'm considering cancelling. What if the people at this spa are only used to seeing the slim and beautiful people? What if they are repulsed by me? By my unfit, flabby body? I'm supposed to be doing this as a reward. It's supposed to be relaxing. I don't feel very relaxed. I feel like I'm taking a risk. I feel like I want to hide.

Unfortunately I won't have another chance to check these boards before my scheduled appt. so I won't receive any of your support until after the appt. time has past. I just needed to vent and know that someone, somewhere heard me and maybe can relate to what I'm feeling in some small way.
I'm off to my son's basketball game and then the Spa....or not. I just don't know if I can do it.

Thanks for reading.
Enjoy your weekend
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Tabitha


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Maybe it is too soon to give yourself that type of reward, I know if I was you I would be stressed out too! Let us know how it went, whether you went for it or cancelled! Try rewarding yourself with things that will relax you and make you happy :D

Good luck!!!

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I would probably be nervous too but what you're doing is a big step! You may find that after getting started you may actually have enjoyed it. But in the instance that you were a wreck during the entire massage, at least you tried it! Hats off to you for trying something new!

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I hope everything went fine and you had a good time and that you are now relaxed!!!

I have to say that in my opinion if those people in the spa are not ok with you and some way, not matter how small, make you feel unwelcome, not at home etc. in there then they are not professionals!

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Anu
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Trust me, spas are not filled with just the slim folk. I say go for a massage. I sure wish I had the money to get one. OOH-la-la!

I hope you do it!

Traci:0

my mom goes all the time to those massge schools( cause its cheeper ) and she LUVS it ..me myself..im too chicken to let soemone else touch me..in all those jiggly places..haha but i have after alot of pleading from my man let him give me a full body massage and its AMAZING..i just tell him no touching my belly parts..haha..i usually fall asleep and sleep so well through the night though...so GO FOR IT..youll LUV IT!
luv--

I get massages occasionally and LOVE them. I have NEVER had any negative attitudes from the masseuse. They are not only professionals, but are used to working on all body types. Also, they are in it because they are healers at heart...they like to help people relax and get more in touch with their bodies. Massages are great for anyone working on their bodies, or if you just enjoy being touched in safe, nurturing ways. I would recommend them to anyone. I'm DYING to hear how you did...I hope it was great!

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Joni

First off....thank you all! Thank you for letting me vent and for posting your support regardless of whether I went or not.

Ok...on to the heart of the matter.....***DRUM ROLL***........I DID IT!! I WENT TO THE APPOINTMENT!!!!
It was all that you told me it would be and more. Wonderful atmosphere.....polished hardwood floors, lush green plants, soft nature music, white linens, ....it was just the kind of place I really enjoy being in. The massage therapist was very professional. We sat and talked so that she could find out more about me. Her positive attitude about me taking time for myself made me feel that I was in the right place.
The massage itself was very very very relaxing.
AND my thunder thighs got just as much attention as my other parts! Imagine that!
This experience has left me thinking that I need to work on my own attitude about my body.

-Tabitha1966



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Tabitha,
I'm so glad you had such a positive experience. I am far from a lightweight and adore getting a massage. The masseuse who I go to lights scented candles and plays soft music in the background. It is so divine.
So, when will your next appointment be???



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Believe that you are capable of accomplishing anything, however difficult it may seem.

I'm glad you had a positive experience and that it is making you rethink your attitude about your body. We aren't monsters - just over weight and even then - we are working on it!

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