Well, being a Plus Sized girl got me something. It got one of my articles featured on the front of EzineArticles.com ! Sure, there are quite a few articles there, but only after 2 articles submitted I've achieved the title of 'expert'.
I do have alot of experience and years at this being plus sized thing so I guess that's okay.
I have no idea what it really means to be featured or an expert, but at least I get this handy little icon to put on the front of my website!
Interested in my article? Here it is!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Exercising
Today I went out for a little walk around the neighborhood. It was a nice day and finally it feels like spring may be on its way. I didn't realize how cooped up inside my apartment I had been feeling until I was able to stretch my legs.
It was nice being able to get out, but I can never relax another other people when I'm outside. My own insecurities consume me. Make me feel like if I'm huffing up a hill and if anyone sees me, they will notice. Maybe even silently mocking me.
Crazy, eh? I realize it probably all is in my head. Most people couldn't care less about little (or big) old me. I realize if I want to get out there either for weight loss or just to enjoy life, I need to get over it. Or at the very least endure it.
It was nice being able to get out, but I can never relax another other people when I'm outside. My own insecurities consume me. Make me feel like if I'm huffing up a hill and if anyone sees me, they will notice. Maybe even silently mocking me.
Crazy, eh? I realize it probably all is in my head. Most people couldn't care less about little (or big) old me. I realize if I want to get out there either for weight loss or just to enjoy life, I need to get over it. Or at the very least endure it.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Plus Size Fashions
Our last post we talked about the mall and fashions. Well, just a few days after that I get a postcard in the mail. What it says is distubring. The plus sized store Lane Bryant at my local mall is closing! Now the closest one is about forty minutes away. This may force me to get serious about weight loss.
While I lament upon giving up my favorite foods and beginning aExercise regime, there are at least online stores that can give me some clothing choices. http://www.buyplussized.com has a few suggestions on dresses and how to look my best.
Although I must say, sometimes I rather just stick my hair up under a hat, toss on some sneakers, and forget this try to look nice thing.
While I lament upon giving up my favorite foods and beginning a
Although I must say, sometimes I rather just stick my hair up under a hat, toss on some sneakers, and forget this try to look nice thing.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Living a Plus Sized Life
I'm no big boned. Its not baby fat. I'm not undertall. I am really just fat.
Yes, I'm a plus sized girl. While I'm not alone in this, it sure doesn't feel that way. Partially television and movies make me feel this way. But there's also the mall. Where me, a size 18/20 which is 'moderately' plus, can only shop at 2-3 stores at any given mall. Three being on the high end of the scale.
When I shop with my size 0 sister, I feel somehow if I should apologize when I walk into the super little stores. So little, sometimes i wonder if I'll get stuck between the racks. I don't blame the shop keepers though, they aren't to blame for my feelings of self consciousness. I just wish I could feel normal for once. For once forget my size and pretend to be someone else.
These are my journeys and ramblings as a plus sized woman. Am I ashamed of my size? Sometimes I am. Do I feel beautiful? Sometimes but not often enough.
Should I lose weight? And if so, how? Exercise seems to be the corner stone according to some sites. But, some days I can barely make it up the 3 flights of stairs to my apartment so how am I supposed to workout for any length of time?
Suck it up and do it, that voice in my head says but apart of me is afraid. What if I do succeed? How will I view myself if the weight were to melt off. Would I even be me anymore?
Yes, I'm a plus sized girl. While I'm not alone in this, it sure doesn't feel that way. Partially television and movies make me feel this way. But there's also the mall. Where me, a size 18/20 which is 'moderately' plus, can only shop at 2-3 stores at any given mall. Three being on the high end of the scale.
When I shop with my size 0 sister, I feel somehow if I should apologize when I walk into the super little stores. So little, sometimes i wonder if I'll get stuck between the racks. I don't blame the shop keepers though, they aren't to blame for my feelings of self consciousness. I just wish I could feel normal for once. For once forget my size and pretend to be someone else.
These are my journeys and ramblings as a plus sized woman. Am I ashamed of my size? Sometimes I am. Do I feel beautiful? Sometimes but not often enough.
Should I lose weight? And if so, how? Exercise seems to be the corner stone according to some sites. But, some days I can barely make it up the 3 flights of stairs to my apartment so how am I supposed to workout for any length of time?
Suck it up and do it, that voice in my head says but apart of me is afraid. What if I do succeed? How will I view myself if the weight were to melt off. Would I even be me anymore?
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