A fat brain

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A fat brain
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Mon, 05-10-2004 - 1:59pm

A while back there was a post about

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 2:12pm
I don't figure my fat brain will ever go away. Even years ago when I weighed 130# I had those same thoughts because I had been fatter. even in a size ten jean I still thought I was fat. Now I just wish to be in a size 14. You must be so proud of yourself. Maybe if you keep trying things slowly your fat brain will ease. Good Luck! Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 2:14pm
what about having a skinny brain?

how wrong is it that I don't think of myself as being "fat"?

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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 2:17pm
I KNOW!!! Isn't it crazy the way we are SO used to be fat that we cannot possibly think we are thin enough for certain things?

I think I mentioned this in the last post--but Roger bought me this locket, such a sweet gift. I never used to have a neck, and now I do. He took it out of the box, and the chain was pretty short. I was like, "That chain will never fit me, it's tiny!! I'll just have to wait and get a longer one.." But he insisted I try it on anyways. It fit--with room to spare. I was like "WHAT?"

Also, those three prong gate things you have to go through at Six Flags and the like (I HATE THOSE THINGS!). I went into a building recently and there it was, blocking my way into the building... I used to slide in sideways, very embarressingly, while my thin friends went right through normally. Well, when I saw this thing, my natural reaction was to turn sideways...but then I looked at it and it didn't seem so tiny so I went in frontwards...and I didn't even get stuck!!!

I am finding more and more examples of this every single day...like how Roger can finally pick me up w/o turning red...lol

Sara


Edited 5/10/2004 2:23 pm ET ET by sayruhb02

~Sayruhb02
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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 2:21pm
Thats great Karrie. Being made fun of my whole life has damaged my self-image so badly--but if it hasn't been like that for you, that is wonderful. I am happy some people have good self-images. Congrats on that one!

Sara

~Sayruhb02
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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 2:22pm
I think it's great that you have a skinny brain! And not thinking your fat that's great too! Maybe instead of it being "you are what you eat" it's YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK! I believe mind set has a lot to do with it. Take care. Hugs, Brenda

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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 2:24pm
Yeah for you Sara! I'm hoping to be able to say the same things some day. Hugs, Brenda

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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 2:32pm

Karrie, I dont see anything wrong with having a skinny brain and not seeing yourself as fat.

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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In reply to: voxpopulli
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 4:36pm
Vox, I can so relate to what you are saying! Even though I am thinner now than I have ever been---all the way back to elementary school, I still feel fat. I look in the mirror and see all the places that still need work, I stand next to who I consider to be thin people and still feel huge. I actually think my self-image is worse now than it was 30 pounds ago. Why can't I shut myself up and see how far I have come??? Maybe I should just gain it all back :) Nope can't do that--I gave away all my clothes. KSAS
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In reply to: voxpopulli
Tue, 05-11-2004 - 7:29pm
i'm glad they made you try out the swing..lol..so it made you see that you can =)

When i was 17 i bungie jumped then when i was 21 or 22 my mom and sis were trying to get me to do it again but i was close to the weight limit so i made up an excuse i wasn't going to say the real reason

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In reply to: voxpopulli
Tue, 05-11-2004 - 8:22pm

I think that's going to be a problem for me as well.