This topic has been going around in my head quite a bit lately, and I figured that it’s been a while since I’ve written anything humiliatingly from the heart. So why not?
I’ve always had body image issues. I mean, I’ve been overweight since 3rd grade. It’s no surprise. I’ve spent the majority of my life comparing my body to other women and falling short. (And yes, we all know what Brené Brown says about comparison – “[it] is the thief of happiness.”)
I firmly believe that there are many beautiful and many absolutely gorgeous overweight women out there. I just don’t [ ... ]
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Oct 2010
This topic has been going around in my head quite a bit lately, and I figured that it’s been a while since I’ve written anything humiliatingly from the heart. So why not?
I’ve always had body image issues. I mean, I’ve been overweight since 3rd grade. It’s no surprise. I’ve spent the majority of my life comparing my body to other women and falling short. (And yes, we all know what Brené Brown says about comparison – “[it] is the thief of happiness.”)
I firmly believe that there are many beautiful and many absolutely gorgeous overweight women out there. I just don’t [ ... ]
Category: Body Image
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21
Oct 2010
Hi folks! I’m still here! Promise!
Life has just been very…..life lately.
I am loving my life right now (for the most part). Do you know when the last time was that I said that? Yeah, me either, but let me know if you remember.
Things have been a bit crazy. Been spending as much time as I can with friends – for example, went out for lunch with a couple of friends on Sunday, then went to dinner with another that night. Met another friend Tuesday night and am meeting another friend tonight. Have plans midday on Saturday with one [ ... ]
Category: Life in General, Weigh-Ins
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17
Oct 2010
From the subject heading, any of you who have been following my blog for a while know how ecstatic I was to hear today that “Lbs.” will be coming to DVD.
They announced today that it should be releasing in less than two months, in time for Christmas. Here is what they said:
Finally!!!!! “Lbs.” THE DVD, is less than 2 months away. It will have DELETED SCENES including the infamous “PRISON SCENE”, CAST INTERVIEWS, DIRECTOR COMMENTARY, BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE, REHEARSALS, and AUDIO RECORDINGS FROM THE FIRST STAGED READING OVER 10 YEARS AGO! It’s going to be an awesome [ ... ]
16
Oct 2010
Today, my mom and I had a Mother/Daughter day at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. This is its final weekend, and I was really afraid that I was going to miss it this year. In fact, I had believed that last weekend was the last weekend, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was still open. Tomorrow, Sunday, is the last day. If you’re in the KC area and are a total geek for this stuff like I am, then I highly recommend you get your behinds out there to check it out.
For some reason, [ ... ]
Category: Books / Movies / Entertainment
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15
Oct 2010
You may remember that I have talked about Brené Brown’s work into shame research and authenticity quite often on my blog. I would say that I’m a huge fan of her, but “fan” isn’t quite the right word. I just really admire her work and what she does. There is so much truth behind it and I know that she is affecting people’s lives on a daily basis.
Plus, she’s just an incredible woman. I keep saying that I want to be her when “I grow up.”
You may also remember that I was lucky enough to meet [ ... ]
13
Oct 2010
All of my life I’ve had an image of my ideal life. The perfect dream that I would live every day. As I’ve grown and matured (which is debatable) , the dream image has grown and matured, as well. My life experiences shifted it a bit, but there were a few basic hopes that never disappeared, and the image remained always there.
Stuck behind glass.
Seemingly shatterproof, bulletproof, natural-disaster/nuclear war-surviving glass.
When I was really young, all I could do was stare through the glass in dreamlike fascination, as though I were watching a particularly entrancing snowglobe.
Throughout middle and high school, every [ ... ]
Category: Life in General
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13
Oct 2010
As most all of you know, one of my biggest changes lately has been the recent (as of the 4th of October) shift in my work hours. I went from working from about 4pm until midnight M-F to 1pm-9pm on Mondays and 12pm-8pm the rest of the week.
It may not seem like that big of a change, but it has made a world of difference. Even though there are many nights that I still do the same ol’ same ol’ of heading straight home and vegging, it has had a huge effect on my attitude and how I feel. There [ ... ]
11
Oct 2010
I’m still working on my “emotional eating” blog post…okay, I really put it on hold. As I mentioned, it’s really long…and really, well, emotional. So I just needed to take a step back.
Instead, today, I’d like to chat about something I was thinking about yesterday. I’ve written over and over throughout the past few months about the changes I’ve been making. I know you’re all probably sick of hearing about it and are thinking….damn, is this girl ever gonna get back to the weight loss talk? Really, it all ties in together for me. Before, when I was losing all [ ... ]
07
Oct 2010
Hi folks! I know I haven’t been writing much lately. Have been meaning to, but have just been trying to get settled into my new routine and such. Thank you so much to those of you who left comments and sent messages checking on me. You all are the best and I truly am amazed every day at the compassion and caring in the world. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that there are good people out there and you all remind me darn near every day.
So far, I think my friends are getting settled in okay. Spent a lot of [ ... ]
