Fat Girls Finish First…

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Believe it or not, fat girls finish first or is it last? There’s truly no answer depending on where you stand from the visual aspect. If you asked me or want my opinion, it’s all about perspective. But isn’t it about health as well. I mean, I was never with the Fat Girl or Skinny Girl movement…

I’ve always been with the Healthy Fit Girl movement. With that in mind, let us say, “Thick or Full” a lot of people take offense to the word “Fat”. And I used to take offense to the word “fat” but now I really don’t care.

Again, it’s all about perspective. I’ve been told that I have a fat ass.

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But trust me when I tell you that is/was truly a compliment. Yes, I have a butt… And yes, it is big. I get it.

Thank God for big booty

celebs, if it weren’t for them, most full figured thick women would still be looked at and treated like Venus Hottentot

But seriously, most men will admit to wanting a lady with a lil more meat on her bones, something to fill out her clothes and definitely something to hold on to in the bedroom and more especially cushion for the pushin… But a lot of guys won’t always approach a fill figure female. Are they intimidated by these beautiful Amazonian women or is it that they  just can’t handle us?

Today, full figures are on the rise and actually becoming more accepted into the mainstream of society and media. Women everywhere are gracefully accepting their bountiful curves as a blessing instead of a curse. Clothes are now made to fit and accentuate fill figures instead of big bulky clothes that are supposed to hide fuller shapes. But on the topic of health, “you are what you eat”. And size does not always play a role in how our insides contribute to the overall health of a person. If you’re taking in junk, skinny or not; it simply isn’t healthy and is bound to catch up with you sooner or later.

So, do thick woman finish first? I think just being in the race is what matters. Now whether you finish first or last is up you… And size has nothing to do with it. Keeping in mind that this only applies to us women; besides, I don’t want men to get their hopes too high. I’m just keeping it Real…

Get Fit or Die Tryin…

What does it take to make a real change? Everyday we restart the diet weight loss clock. We eat healthy, at times we deprive ourselves from the foods we love. We cry, we sacrifice and then we eat, we feel guilty. We pray, we promise to change. But we never do…

Breakfast

After gaining over 100 lbs. I knew that I had to make a decision. The options were clear, have weight loss surgery, or lose the weight naturally. Those were or are my choices, there is no magic pill, no quick fix that doesn’t come with long-term side effects, good or bad. Overall, I wanted to feel and look healthy. I am tired of being overweight and wearing ugly clothes that make me look and feel 20 years older than I am. Not to mention, that I would love to wear heels again. See, these are the silent issues we overweight gals deal with. It ain’t pretty and it sure is NOT comfortable.

My story begins in the fall of 2013, I’d decided to get the weight loss surgery. I’d done plenty of research, talk to people who have the surgery, watched YouTube videos, and saw their results. I was ready, my doctor recommended the Adjustable Band, I wanted the Sleeve. There were too many issues with the Adjustable Band, including slippage and infection which is expected with all surgeries. My next step was to do blood work, surprisingly, my numbers were superb, I was low on Vitamin D and that was all. Secretly, I was hoping for bad news, hoping it would push me to want to change. It was at this point, I decided to opt out of having the surgery.

I kept thinking of the issues the surgery may create by having the surgery. My love of food and certain beverages stuck out as well. What if I could no longer have my Cappuccinos or Caffeine fixes, how about cheese. I thought of having access skin. I reminded myself that I wouldn’t be fixing the problem at hand, which was overeating.

This was my mindset, and I could not kick the junky, sweetie, fried food. It wasn’t until my back began to ache as though I was in a wrestling match and lost. I knew it was my weight, I have 2 herniated disc from a car accident that took place 13 years ago. The fact of the matter is, that I needed to get focused and so I did… Check back weekly for my progress and or feel free to join me.