By a show of hands, I want to know how many in blog land are beauty contest winners?
Ok, now how many of us would like to be? Or, at least, look like one? Come on, truth now. i am jumping up and down, waving both hands frantically.
Have any of you guys not done something for fear of not looking or acting the way you think others might expect you too?
The list of way we allow other peoples opinions limit ourselves is endless, isn’t it?
As you know, Nikki is dieting. Sigh. She’s gorgeous, but society seems to think that if we don’t look a certain way then there is something wrong with us. Well, I’m telling you, there ISN’T. In fact, it proves that there is something wrong with society.
So we are going to start a plankton support group to share and be positive towards one another as we grow in our subinessness (I don’t think that’s a word, but I don’t care. It is now a Breeism). We will also share ways we can help each other.
Oh, for you who don’t know what I mean by plankton.. I am an alpha sub which means according to John, is equivalent to a Jumbo Shrimp. Those sweet little critters who are trained, cared for, and loved by me are my plankton. Every one different, beautiful and so important.. No matter how small we think we are.
Now, only ONE rule…..Thou Shalt Not Speak Ill of Thyself!
THAT is gonna be a tough one for many of us, myself included. I know my flaws better than anyone and have no problem in pointing them out before any one beats me to it. In a way, it takes away their power to hurt me. But, in fact, I never consider the possibility that maybe they just don’t care! What? The world doesn’t revolve around me? I am shocked!!!!!
So… to start off with… that nasty D word.
DIET (shudder)
I love how Korey Mae Johnson expresses her real feelings when she is passionate about something so, in taking of her example, I say this…
F*** DIETS (John forbade me to spell it out… But the above illustration shows exactly what I am saying)
I mean, come on…. when we are told we aren’t allowed to have something isn’t that exactly what we want? And, if you are anything like me, I have the will power of a marble. If it’s chocolate…. I want it. If it’s carbs.. I want it. If its on the do-not-eat-and-its gonna-kill-you-one-day list…. yeah, I want it.
Any comments so far?
It all started with the apple.
It just goes to show, we as humans desire whatever it is we cannot have. I am a big advocator for healthy eating and living. I do not believe in diets, except in extreme cases. Most people will deny themselves (atkins diet anyone?), lose the weight quickly, feel great, then go right back to normal living, and yoyo back. It’s a vicious cycle.
As a former addict to the eating disorder cycle (binge / purge), craving the power I felt, and feeling even worse later, I hated it and hated myself.
I wish you and Sir John, and especially Nikki blessings, and hope that she can work out a way to keep away from the cycle.
Small meals, exercise, and a healthy frame of mind are the way to go, IMHO.
Good Luck! Gals, you are beautiful!
I so agree! And what started as a healthy snack, add caramel to it and you get Temporary satisfaction plus an extra pants size. I am diabetic, which meant making a choice… And as someone who loves food, it was tough. But I learned about this thing called moderation. Nothing is forbidden.. But satisfy yourself with a bite or two, not an entire shelf. We keep snacks around…John who is blessed with the body of a dancer (say BOOO to John) can eat and not gain. So Nik and I share a treat and see which one takes the longest to eat it while we walk around the property and talk. Positive distraction technique!
Plus it keeps John from taking our nummy away!
LOL, guys can get away with a lot more than us! And Boooo to the fact that they look distinguished and sexy when their hair starts, um, losing its vibrant color.
Sounds like a great idea. I am also dibetic and have been so good but sow thing pushed me over this week and I have been horrible which make me feel horrible which means I continue down the path. Currently very frustrated with myself. Wish I could rewind four days. We know our greatest weaknesses and can be brutal in ourselves.