JoanFrost -> RE: subs and slaves weight? (8/14/2006 5:02:12 PM)
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I am a size 14 now, after having gotten up to an 18/20 a few years back. I practice yoga and spend at least five hours per week on the elliptical trainer at the gym. I bench 250lbs. and leg press 350lbs. In short, I am stronger, faster, and fitter than the VAST majority of Americans, despite the fact that my BMI says otherwise. To put it bluntly, I can outrun/outwork and probably kick the asses of a LOT of skinnier folks. So what matters more, my fitness level/happiness quotient, or some arbitrary numbers on a scale or chart that don't account for the fact that I come from a long line of German Peasant Stock??? My bp, cholesterol, triglycerides, and other "risk factor" blood components are all AOK, despite a familial history of TypeII diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. My spouse and undreage family members adore me. So do I. And guess what? I really STARTED adoring me at that 18/20 mark, and the weight has slowly fallen off ever since then. Coincidence? I dunno, nor do I care. I have functional breasts that are currently a healthy C cup and quite pert, despite having nourished two infants. I have the stretchmarks that one would expect to see on a multiparous woman with fair skin. Ultimately, my curves, my stretchmarks, and the fact that I wear bras with a tad more support these days than I did before giving birth are my permanent badges of honor... I earned ALL of them. I hope for you that one day you have the same love/pride of/in yourself, regardless of your size. Joan
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