Comments on: I’m fat and I don’t really give a toss

By: Myfanwy

Myfanwy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:36:40 +0000

I followed your comment from here

http://blogsworthasecondlook.blogspot.com/

My first reaction to your post was Elizabeth who? You have it right. I think the current interest in ‘thinness’ is a very bad from of brain washing. If truth were told the suggested diets we are ‘fed’ by government and the media are extremely unhealthy. You are right to want to be ‘you’, and not one of many….. Keep up the good work.

By: vintage violet

vintage violet — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:23:36 +0000

i hate my belly but i have always hated it even when i was sixteen yrs old and 9 and a half stone, i’m now 39yrs old and have no idea what i weigh i refuse to have scales in the house but i’m in size 16 trousers maybe you just get to a certain point in life and think bollocks “this is me” ’cause i think i did!

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:18:56 +0000

As my Mum used to say ‘ count your blessings’ – I think they far outweigh (oops, that was unintended) wanting to shed some weight (and if you manage it, please tell me how to do it!!)

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:25:15 +0000

Nice to see you have come to your senses, sis. I completely understand how you feel as these issues are something we have both fought with at various times in our lives but as said above you have 4 gorgeous, healthy children and the effect this has had on your body should be celebrated and you should be proud of it. love you loads.xx

By: Lisa-Marie

Lisa-Marie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:04:58 +0000

I have many of the same issues that you had. I have now decided that as I eat properly(with more cake here too) and am fairly actie and healthy, I should stop giving a crap, and you hae just reinforced that!

By: Daisie

Daisie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:42:23 +0000

Oh, I so know where you’re coming from with the breastfeeding/belly thing. I’m quite proud of my breasts and how they have fed all my children but my saggy, too much skin, had to tuck into my jeans after baby number three belly is another matter. Get a belly band, I love mine, no belly at the front, no love handle at the back (or at least one no one will notice) when the baby is eating.
And Erica is just yummy whatever size she is!!
xxx

By: Anna / Tiggsybabes

Anna / Tiggsybabes — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:17:35 +0000

I realised that I had a body image issue when I went to a female gp with a lump & pain in one of my breasts 2 weeks ago & was more embarassed stripping off with the thought the she would see my flabby belly, rather than being embarassed at her looking at & feeling my breasts.

By: bikuki

bikuki — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:09:44 +0000

I can’t believe that you at your heaviest is the same weight as me now, and you’re 2 inches taller than me! My bones must be filled with lead or something :S

I completely agree with your sentiment that if you’re healthy and happy it doesn’t matter what size clothing you are. I’m glad you’re expressing this belief now, as my mum’s horrible body image is probably at least partially why I grew up hating myself for the way I looked. Your kids will grew up beautiful, and I bet they’ll grow up happy.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:01:02 +0000

Hi there
I found the link to your blog from a Twitter post.
I can identify so much with what you say. I have eating and body image problems. I have had two children close together in age and gained a lot of weight with my pregnancies some of which I lost. However much people say I am slim I am still not thin enough.
I am from a thin family and have always got comments about my weight which has been main problem I think.
I really do wish I could take your attitude! I have a 3 year old daughter and the last thing I want is her to feel like I do. However it seems to be the way soceity is. Kids get labelled obese now even before they start school!!!

By: Eileen

Eileen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:45:31 +0000

The first time I met you was pre-Nairn, so going by your calculations you must have been a size 14 and I remember being so jealous of how *skinny* you were!
Having said that, I’ve always thought you’ve had a great figure, all tits and arse – which is how I’ve always wanted to be (instead of all belly). You’ve had 4 gorgeous children, of course it’s going to show in your body, and that should be celebrated!
I’m glad you’ve become more accepting, I hope it will help others (me included) to realise that it’s not all about the size label on your clothes its about living life, and what kind of life involves denying yourself chocolate cake and cider?