I’m posting from my reserves (draft files). This was written to post yesterday, but it’s all I have for now. Enjoy.
Is it just me or is this week reminiscent of former days when time just seemed to stand still? I remember it feeling like that when I was growing up. I believe last week ended with such a bang! of events that folks are just now starting to catch their breath. Whatever the case, it’s WEDNESDAY, so let’s just hump wit it.
I joined the 50 million pound challenge on Monday and picked up my kit on Tuesday. I’ve lost weight already, but I don’t understand how my current weight is obese based on the chart. Really, I don’t. My measurements, minus the waist size, remind me of that brick house song because the only extra is in my boobs and hips. I now have a typical black girl shape, and I’m kind of feeling it. I’ve gained and lost before due to illness, and I know that nothing helps the boobs. They like to pick up weight and not put it down. The most I can hope is to drop a band size, and I know my band is not going below 34. The cup size I now have to order. To give you a clue, the kids called me Dolly Parton in middle school. The minimizer is my friend.
So, I guess, thanks to my boobs and butt, I am technically obese–all size 14 of me. A 14 I must wear to accommodate my boobs that sometimes still refuse a 14. My last ditch effort to address the boobs and butt is this challenge.
I’m pretty much back where I was last summer when I had a trainer. Actually, I’m a little better off. Over the next two weeks, I plan to lose at least five pounds. See, my strategy is to aim low so I will have no disappointment. I’m capable of losing far more, and I know it. Oh yeah, I’m making all of my plans with the assumption that my doctors are going to clear me for regular activity. I’m sure they will. I rock.
good luck with the challenge…
i soo hear u with the boobs, i have been accused of faking it, literally have people walking to me in a mall screaming faker…considering i am small built, it can become a problem…
though i never worry about loosing weight, i believe in excercise that starving myself.
Seriously, I got the same thing when I was smaller, which is why I am actually enjoying the size I am a bit better, but I don’t want to be obese by any means, so I’m back at the weight loss thing. I promise if I posted a pic you wouldn’t see the obese part at all.
Comment by Shazza — June 19, 2008 @ 1:31 p
Oooh, good luck with the diet. I think if you stick with it, you’ll be sure to be successful in your weight-loss goals. A size 14 doesn’t sound obese to me either… but hey… I guess the doctors know something we don’t know.
At any rate, you do it woman! And yes, you rock! =)
I guess they do. I’ll let everyone know how it goes, but I’ve never had a problem losing weight. Not ever. My challenge is not to look anorexic with big boobs when I do. The book says obese, but my doctors (and I have quite a few) have no problems with my weight. Go figure, but I’m up to the challenge anyway.
Comment by Brownngirl — June 19, 2008 @ 1:31 p
Hey, A,
Good luck to you on the weight loss thing. Based on your description you sound otherwise healthy. Mmmm, A brick Haaaause. Mighty mighty lettin it all hang aaaaauot.
Ooops sorry, got carried away there. LOL.
Thanks bunches! Yeah, I am healthy, but the chart says obese. I’m like, huh? Whatever.
Comment by profunksticated — June 20, 2008 @ 1:31 p
Depends on where the fat is located. Which is why BMI is an absolute HORRIBLE measurement for Black women who typically care much of their weight in hips/butts/thighs.
Butt and thigh fat won’t kill you, but belly fat will. My lower body ALWAYS screws up my body fat numbers…and right now I’m a size 8…but by the numbers would say I was obese/overweight…no lie.
What can I say..I’ve got 42 inch hips…
Check out my other blog: Sweet Potato Pie (heep://www.sweet-potatopie.blogspot.com) it’s a health and fitness blog geared toward African American women.
Thank you!! This actually makes sense. How can a size 8 be obese?!!! I tried on a 12 yesterday, so I’m still not seeing how I’m obese. My weight really is in my boobs and hips I’ll check out your other site. Thanks again.
Comment by JJ — June 21, 2008 @ 1:31 p