Tuesday, June 23, 2009
What's the big deal?
I've had more than one person tell me I'm brave/crazy for posting my weight online and being so frank about what I've gained and what I'm going to do about it. I don't really understand why people are so embarrassed about their weight. I mean, anyone who knows me and sees me can tell I'm overweight - by a lot. It's not like I look skinny, and then to find out I weigh 190ish pounds is such a shocker for someone. "I had no idea you were fat!" they might say. No, people aren't stupid, if you are fat, they know it, they know you know it, and the number is not something to be ashamed of.
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I prefer to not share my numbers too. Call me crazy. Sometimes when I have to buy a size pant that’s larger than the other fitting pants in my closet (you know – the brands that just fit different/smaller), I’ll even cut out the size tag. I don’t even wanna see it! Yes – I know I’m nuts . . .
I am excited to see your upcoming successes! You’ll have to share your secrets too!
And on exercise DVDs – I have a few Jillian Michael’s DVDs. I really like them – she fits a lot of a workout in only 20 min.
I always love when someone shares their weight because it makes me realize that I don't have to lose nearly as much as I think I do in order to look good. People are always amazed when they find out how much I weigh, and like you, I have no problem telling them. They are amazed because I weigh 260lbs and I'm 5'2". When I tell them that, they usually think I weigh around 200... meanwhile, 200 is my current goal weight...lol.
And for what it's worth, I went back to your older posts to get a look at you, and woman, you're drop dead gorgeous. Period.
I think it's not as shocking when you are under 200. Yes, it's a big number but anything over that and you are considered obese. I don't share my weight very often, because of that. Partly because I shock myself... and it just makes me feel gross. I am the type that once I hit my goal I will shout my starting weight from the rooftops. Good luck with your waight loss goals/journey. I will be joinging you the minute this baby is born. Ok after I have a celebratory cheeseburger- can't break tradition. Is it wrong that I know which good burger restaurants are near the hospital?
I do know how to spell....
It's not wrong at all to know burger places by the hospital. There's a Chick-fil-A in the cafeteria of our hospital, and Bryce knows exactly what to get me once they clear me for real food! I see what you are saying, Ash, but unfortunately, they start calling you obese WAAAAY before you hit 200.
And, thank you Belly Monster's Mama. You made me blush. :)
I don't own a scale and I don't believe in weighing myself. While I could eat better, I try to stay active and fit and if people want to think I'm overweight or obese (according to charts, I'm creeping up on obese) then they can think it. It doesn't mean I always feel great about the way I look, but I'm working on it, you know? You look great and you've had three kids. Do what you need to do, though - I can't say that I won't be joining you in some proactive weight loss after this baby. Ugh.
If you ever want to feel really empowered about not being stick thin, read a book called "Unbearable Weight" by Susan Bordo. It's on the academic side, but it's one of my favorite books and I always feel so excellent when I read it - like I'm being a societal rebel by not conforming and that it makes me more powerful! :)
I've been heavier and I've been thinner. As long as I was obsessing about my weight and diets and calories I stayed fat. When I accepted myself for me and adopted a lifestyle that was driven by loving myself and keeping the one body God gave me healthy and stopped all the stupid self-loathing crap the weight started coming off. I'm glad you're okay with saying what you weigh. It's part of you, and loving where you are at right now can only have a positive impact on where you want to take yourself in the future. So have joy in the journey girl and good luck in your quest for health!
Well congratulations on being brave! I know people can tell I'm fat, but I prefer to live in denial since I don't feel like a whale!
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