Sports & Fitness

January 02, 2012 by Chris Stephens 0 comments

“My legs were once two hairy sticks that weren’t very good at jump rope. But by the time that I reached the age of algebra they had come into their own and now in spin class they are revered. Invited for their strength, honored for their beauty, hairless for the most part, except that place the razor misses just behind the ankles. Just do it.”

January 02, 2012 by Chris Stephens 0 comments

“I have thunder thighs and that’s a compliment because they are strong and toned and muscular. And though they are unwelcome in the petite section they are cheered on in marathons. Fifty years from now I’ll bounce a grandchild on my thunder thighs and then I’ll go out for a run. Just do it.”

January 02, 2012 by Chris Stephens 0 comments

My shoulders aren’t dainty or proportional to my hips. Some say they are like a man’s. I say, leave men out of it. They are mine. I made them in a swimming pool, then I went to yoga and made my arms. Just do it.”

January 02, 2012 by Chris Stephens 0 comments

“My knees are tomboys. They get bruised and cut every time I play soccer. I’m proud of them and wear my dresses short. My mother worries I will never marry with knees like that. But I know there’s someone out there who will say to me: I love you and I love your knees. I want the four of us to grow old together. Just do it.”

January 02, 2012 by Chris Stephens 0 comments

“My hips return to puberty when I’m in dance class. Music affects them like hormones making them crazy and spontaneous and optimistic and prone to drama. And I don’t understand them and sometimes they don’t understand themselves. When the music stops they’re still charged. Don’t touch me. Sparks will fly. Just do it.”

January 02, 2012 by Chris Stephens 0 comments

“My butt is big and round like the letter C and ten thousand lunges have made it rounder. But not smaller. And that’s just fine. It’s a space heater for my side of the bed. It’s my ambassador to those who walk behind me. It’s a border collie that herds skinny women away from the best deals at clothing sales. My butt is big and that’s just fine and those who might scorn it are invited to kiss it. Just do it.”