This has, naturally, spurred all sorts of dieting, exercise and general thoughts/actions of self-loathing. I am not a shallow person, but I do have a fragile self esteem. (like most the women in the world)
The ironic part of this is that my husband is more attracted to me now, than a year ago. Don't get me wrong... he is a smart man. He'd never comment on my weight one way or another, but it's all about the little things that only a wife would notice.
So, why is that I feel that I need to loose weight?
That is the question, isn't it?!
This is the inevitable conundrum. Do I put faith in my husband's perception and not work so hard to fight my body, but instead enjoy his adoration for me?
OR do I continue in my quest until I reach about where I can become on good terms with my mirror?
I don't really have any advice for you, but I didn't notice you were heavier than you were last Christmas if it makes you feel better.
ReplyDeleteOh and the title of this blog post sounds like a possible title for a Big Bang Theory Episode.
ReplyDeletehaha.. maybe I watch too much big bang.
ReplyDeleteand thanks for saying so. It's probably only 5-8 lbs or so... but it's enough for ME to notice ;) lol!!!
Why do women endeavor to keep up with supermodels, anyway?? sheesh.
ReplyDeleteI don't try to keep up with supermodels (I would hate for my boobs and butt to fall off just to look skinny). I just want to keep up with my past self. I was there once I should be able to be there again! Except younger me only ate like once a day and walked around A LOT. Older me eats 3-5 times a day, and walks not a whole lot, especially when it is icky outside.
ReplyDeleteBut I think the general supermodel goal is another sign that women are actually crazy :)
Yeah. I actually have pretty much always weighed the same, so that helps ;).
ReplyDeleteOr you could follow my blog and knock off the silly "weight game" and just focus on being healthy. :P Pish... i'm right there with you but I'm learning more and more there's no point to it. When I tell people why I'm going to school, 90% have said that they'd prefer a non-ripped coach to a ripped one because it humanizes them. My goal is no longer to be skinny but healthy ... and thinner (since that does kind of go hand in hand). :P LOVE YOU YOU BEAUTIFUL LADY YOU!
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