Size 14....YAHOO!
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Size 14....YAHOO!
| Sun, 12-21-2003 - 8:56pm |
So tina got in town today and since we have this really hot, secretive date with my husband tomorrow night, we were told to have some nice clothes.

Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go
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Wow, that is just awesome =))
LOL! Actually, I was thinking Multiple Personality P-you know who-
Deb 270/228/145ish (updated 4/19/04. Next weigh-in: 6/1/04)
She/he does appear to have a deep hatred towards heavy people and I think wants to drop everyone down to her level so she can feel smug and superior.
Shawna..........huge congrats that is awesome!!!!
And now, I didn't write the article. I didn't write any number of articles, or scripts for news programs on television on this topic. So don't get angry with the messenger. It's just simple fact, size 14 is really size 18, except in stores like Lane Bryant which have always run large, given their customer base. In Lane Bryant it's a little larger still.
113849.13 in response to 113849.12
from: voxpopulli
to: weihnachtsmann
date: Dec-22 5:53 pm
replies: 25
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So tell me, why do you feel it appropriate to pee on my parade? Are you just that type of person? And dont tell me its because you are trying to educate me....its more than that. I dont know why you feel the need to do it, but its definitely not becoming of your board or RL personality. And weren't you the one who said on the other boards that you hate when people try to spoil the holiday spirit for others? What do you call your remarks in this post? And I wish I could remind you word for word what you said, but you already editted it out. Whats new....
Btw, were all dolled up and getting ready to take pictures and then were out the door.....YEAH!
First of all, Shawna...WAY TO GO GIRL! That is an awesome accomplishment and I am so happy for you!
Secondly, who CARES if the sizes have changed over the years. If everyone is doing it (skinny and fat stores) then it doesn't really matter now does it? If you ask me it is a genius marketing scheme. And what is it with women's sizes anyway?? Placing an arbitrary number on a certain measurement...so who really cares if yesterdays 22 is now an 18. We're not stupid...we know they have changed things...we know Lane Bryant's cuts are bigger than "regular" stores...that's why we love LB. Because it makes us feel good and encourages us to keep going. If were being fooled then oh well. I started in a LB 26 and now I'm starting to swim in a LB 20...just because 10 years ago those numbers would've been, say, 30 and 24 doesn't make it any less of an accomplishment on my part.
Throw out the arbitrary numbering system and focus on how you feel about yourself. I think the point isn't that you made the post but that you made it *here* in a thread where someone is celebrating a milestone. Why not congratulate her and then post that info in a separate post completely unrelated to this one. I just think it was kind of tactless, ya know?
Hoping that you are able to measure your success in a way that makes *you* happy...
Sarah
Sarah
You still didnt answer my questions....you are trying to bring me down and ya know, thats completely ok =)
Ya know .... if you guys would stop responding to these trolls they would go away .... i just thought i'd tell you that :)
113849.28 in response to 113849.26
from: voxpopulli
to: weihnachtsmann
date: 10:03 am
replies: 29
You still didnt answer my questions....you are trying to bring me down and ya know, thats completely ok =) There is no bringing me down right now, size 14 or size 18...does it really matter today? Nope. So please dont educate us, especially since you say its a commonly known fact...so why even bring it up besides to hurt someone's feelings?
Its Christmas Eve, Im with my best friend, her daughter, my son, my husband, my parents and brother will be here tonight, we have a tree loaded with presents, great food is being prepared today....its a joyous day! I have had a great week and plan an equally great Christmas Eve and Christmas Day =)
So I hope that you have a great day as well with your family and friends. I read in a magazine this morning that "positive breeds positive". I hope that you can push your ill will aside and just focus on the great things today. So have a VERY Merry Christmas!
~Dana & Emily
P.S.- If you click on someone's member name you can then choose the "ignore posts" option. I think I'm going to make use of this wonderful and convenient option.
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