When the November issue of O (Oprah Magazine) was released, a supposedly “plus-sized model” posed nude for this photo while holding a Barbie Doll. Dotted lines, of the kind that might be made by a cosmetic surgeon, covered her, indicating what would have to be cut away in order for her to have Barbie’s body. Shocking. This model looks healthy and gorgeous.
This year, I am not going to set myself up for another failed “diet”. I will not step onto a scale and obsess over a number. I will accept the fact that I am not 25 anymore and neither is my body. Whew. Now that the pressure is off, I am going to eat healthier, exercise more and try to look the best that I can for my age. No crazy New Years resolutions to starve myself by eating lettuce with vinegar – yuck!
I plan to get rid of all of my ill-fitting, wanna-look-younger-than-my-age clothing and I will pare down my wardrobe to basics and classics. Never the less, I refuse to discard my animal print and faux fur because, well, that’s just me. I’m a glam girl. Stay tuned for the transformation.
The beginning of this new year is different for me because I am setting realistic goals. I will continue to eat carbs, I’ll just have reduced portions. And if I’m really good and a little lucky, maybe a scientist on a remote island somewhere will discover that ice cream burns excess calories.
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I am behind you all the way 🙂
Thanks so much!!
Best of luck with your goals! I think your mindset sort of reflects my resolution spirit this year: http://wp.me/p1dWCw-qv 🙂 PS – Let me know if you find that scientist, I haven’t had ice cream in months!
You are right, we do have very similar resolutions. I like the way you phrased it as “progress”. Best of luck with your goals and please let me know how the progression is coming along!
That is “plus sized”? Looks normal to me! I guess when you get programmed to believe the wafer thin models on the mags that are photo shopped even more are “normal”, editors lose sight of reality.
Good on your goals being “realistic”. I think that is the only way to do it. I am attempting the same thing, since I put on a few over the last few months. I like to think of it as part of the cultural experience, though, since I am still discovering Peru and its delicious food. :p
I hear you on the plus sized thing. Models and celebrities all look too perfect and way too thin. I think I was losing sight of reality as well. I was so glad to see this article. In the “industry” the woman is plus sized. In reality, she’s thin and healthy.
I heard Peru has excellent food – enjoy it!