So, Samantha walks by my cube at work the other day and stops to chat. She's feeling discouraged about getting older and putting on weight so we were discussing the carrot sticks and other unappealing items in my lunch. "I'm getting so fat," she sighs, "I don't fit into my clothes anymore."
And I just nod my head in support because, hey, who hasn't been there? Hence the carrot sticks on my desk.
"I went from a Size 12 to Size 'Stretch'." she says in total seriousness, to which I just started cracking up.
Yeah, hibernation does that to us.
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Hilarious, yeah I've been there too.
It's really a never ending battle isn't it? :(
xo Catherine
Having had four kids all in a row did me in. That, and the desk job I've had for a few years. That, and my dad was built like a refrigerator. That, and we live in the Northen hemisphere so our bodies go into hibernation for half the year, lol. So with genetics, geography, occupation, and life changes against me, I don't even try anymore! :D I eat veggies and cut back on fatty foods because they make me feel dopey.
Pass. I won't get involved in certain issues.
I love that little garden statue...
(Word verification: linfi)
When we get old it is definitely more of a battle. However, you know from my blog posts in January, about my weight loss journey that we can get ourselves healthy and slim with some effort. It is a change in lifestyle but if I can do it anyone can. Tell your friend it is so worth it!! ( And you don't have to eat just carrot sticks!)
That's funny! I've had a battle with this too but haven't started eating carrot sticks for lunch yet although I probably should.
This is when it is good to be a goat.
I hear ya. Sometimes you just have to insert different words so that it's not as painful. And I actually really, really love eating carrots. But...I we've also got chili/mac in the fridge right now. Guess which one is winning:)
Time for Pajama Jeans....
Size stretch-I love that. It kills me that I get medium (8-10) everything now. I refuse to go higher than 8. Therefore I just wear long sweaters to cover the bulge. Most times I just refuse to go clothes shopping anymore. But my best guy buddy every time I say I am fat tells me no way you're not fat. After seeing a pic of his ex I know why :-) Carrot sticks-nope. I have chocolate brownies on my desk.
I can so feel her pain! I'm game to try the pajama jeans.
I LOVE that statue you have in the pic. And it also cracks me up WITH this post because it seemingly has nothing to do with it. I'm a size super stretch these days. And I can't even blame it on bad weather!!!!!!!!
sigh.
Carrot sticks huh?
I can do that.
Surrounded by onions and peppers.
And some chicken.
And Rice.
In a wok.
With sticky teriyaki sauce.
And a side of potstickers...And make it snappy! Thanks!
Ok, I cracked up at her statement too!
I'm seriously going to have to use that line "... 12 to stretch ...". That's hilarious!
Highway--Sigh. Haven't we all?
Catherine--No kidding!
Rebecca--I feel bad eating the wrong foods to. When I said that to my p/t, she said that is a good sign that you feel bad--most people feel bad all the time and don't know it.
Vanilla--Hee! Hee! Smart man.
Grace--That's my "Violet". I use her as my icon because I like her so much. I like that she smells the flowers. :)
Hot Rocks--You look FABULOUS! It is work though and a lot of sacrifice. I'm a Weight Watchers gal most of my adult life and I just carry what I have learned there with me forever. We know what the good foods are, we just have to stick to them.
Beaded Tail--Lunch is one of those meals that I don't care about so I eat a lot of veggies and fruits at that meal. I can still work and munch, which is convenient.
Pricilla--Yeah. You can be chubby or thin and nobody says anything. Wish I was a goat!
Nancy--I'm guessing the carrots lost???
Betty--Hahaha! That's what Irene said!!
Helene--Helene, when you wear an 8 you do NOT have a bulge. Really.
Jo--Pajama jeans for everyone!! Hahaha!
peewee--That's my "Violet" and I used her because she's kinda chubby. Isn't she cute? I like your recipe for making carrot sticks much more exciting. Would you like a glass of wine with that??? ;)
Violet--I laughed about that all day! I don't think she meant to be as funny as she was. Oops.
size stretch....rofl. I can so relate to that. I remember way back when i was much larger I went out shopping for jeans and went home in tears because I had tried on a size 12 and they were too tight. I lost all my weight when I was going through my divorce. I lost over 200 lbs. Of course only 50 of it came off of my body, the rest was the ex's weight...lol
I'm even struggling with it this year. Not fun- I'm beginning to look like my grandmother.
A size stretch! Nice.
So did you share your carrots?
Oh yeah, I'm approaching size stretch and dreading the new diet I was supposed to start last week. There's always next week to try again.
I look like I am 5-6 months pregnant. It's bulge, trust me. Stuff just roams where it wants now. Who would've thought 135 was F A T??
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