On Thu, 14 Aug 1997, Bobbie Patnode wrote:
> Boy - I'm with Karen on this one. It took me a while, but I learned to stop
> worrying about my weight. I actually think I'm sexier this way, but it could
> be all the estrogen in my fat cells! I did what Karen did, I bought
> beautiful clothes in a larger size, and never wear anything tight. When
> people ask me if I'm pregnant (!), I say. "No, just fat!" and watch them
> squirm. Have you ever noticed how many intelligent, successful, fun,
> beautiful women are carrying extra pounds? We have lots of good company.
Bobbie, this message made me grin from ear to ear. Thanks!!!
In spite of the fact that I'm chronically single, I feel pretty sexy
myself! And your "No, just fat!" comment is the one I use myself -
word-for-word. It works great!
I'm inspired when I realize that MOST women are carrying around extra
pounds and are living happy, fulfilled lives -- in spite of the fashion
industry and, I'm sorry to say, society at large (if you'll pardon the
pun). Thanks, Bobbie, for reminding us all that we're beautiful when we
THINK we're beautiful -- not when we depend on someone else to tell us we
are.
Karen
Halifax, NS, Canada
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