I had to post this. HAD TO. Why? Because I'm at school (yay! for higher education) and I've had all I can take of seeing it.
What's it?
Fat girls in small shorts. Ok, and I'll admit, I don't like seeing skinny girls in tiny shorts either. Please, leave something to the imagination.
I know, I know. You're thinking, "WHAT IS THE ISSUE?"
Cellulite. That's the issue. Big girls have cellulite, skinny girls have cellulite. It's all disgusting, no matter who's body it's on. What's worse is that it's summer. So, we're not talking about normal, pale, jiggly cellulite. We're talking about jiggly, looks-like-you've-been-rolled-in-Doritos-orange cellulite. AND I CAN NOT HANDLE IT! The sight makes me gag. Here's a hint? If you look down and see puckered orange (or pale) flesh, you need more material. Put on some capris, damn it. Board shorts. Anything. Leave the Daisy Dukes to Daisy Duke. On anyone else they're just Daisy Don'ts.
ALSO. Yes, I'm on a warpath today. Why is it that some big girls want to squeeze into tiny spaces? Are you not aware of your girth? (next blog I post will be about body acceptance... and those who deny.) Seriously. I always sit somewhere that I have room and those around me have room. If you're blocking the ENTIRE aisle with your width, it's going to get nasty. This girl in my philosophy class (not a big girl, but a fat bitch who not only wore Daisy Don'ts with her orange jiggly AND proceeded to do the fat girl waddle) decided she was going to squeeze into the smallest row and sit at the very end. Outcome? She knocked this poor boy in the head with her belly, stepped on my purse (oh yeah, I was angry), got stuck, hit another girl with her bag, got stuck, sat down, breathed heavily, and then decided she needed a drink. Repeat.
Ok, that's my rant. Advice and point? No Daisy Don'ts. No orange cellulite. No sitting in tight spaces. No fat girl waddling. NO STEPPING ON MY PURSE!
But remember, "I'm beautiful, I'm beautiful, I'M BEAUTIFUL DAMN IT!"
xoxox
Anda
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Family Part One
Blog- Part 1
Family. Both a blessing and a headache. That’s why my spill on The Big Girl’s Code to Family will be split into parts.
I don’t know about you, but my family is crazy. Some of us are just normal crazy, but others are certifiable (we’re all pointing fingers at you, L. We took a vote). Mostly, though, I love my family (excluding the ones I don’t ever claim).
There are the ones I don’t ever claim, though. I don’t know if you’re lucky enough to have a nice family, but some members of my extended clan seem to like to point out that I’m “tipping the scale”. Really? Hadn’t noticed, never looked in a mirror, thought I was a size four, you jackass.
One of my cousins always liked to make fun of my weight because I’ve always been a fabulous big girl. He went a little past teasing and liked to, you know, bend my fingers back and throw my shoes on top of the house, etc, etc. For the longest time I couldn’t understand why he was so mean to me.
Then, my Mom, in all her brilliance, told me something that to this day I still live by. “He’s jealous because you can lose your weight, but he’s going to be ugly forever.” Amen.
Here’s my spill and my advice: just because they’re family doesn’t mean that you have to put up with their crap. Seriously. Treat them like you would any other big girl hater. Actually, because they’re family, you can tell them off more than you would that random stranger. Dish back their criticism.
“Hey, tubby.”
“Hey, how’s those herpes doing?”
Dish it back because they’re family and you know stuff on them! It’s perfect. Never, ever be afraid to stick up for yourself. No matter who it is.
Remember: “I’m beautiful, I’m beautiful, I’M BEAUTIFUL, DAMNIT!”
Xoxo
Anda
Family. Both a blessing and a headache. That’s why my spill on The Big Girl’s Code to Family will be split into parts.
I don’t know about you, but my family is crazy. Some of us are just normal crazy, but others are certifiable (we’re all pointing fingers at you, L. We took a vote). Mostly, though, I love my family (excluding the ones I don’t ever claim).
There are the ones I don’t ever claim, though. I don’t know if you’re lucky enough to have a nice family, but some members of my extended clan seem to like to point out that I’m “tipping the scale”. Really? Hadn’t noticed, never looked in a mirror, thought I was a size four, you jackass.
One of my cousins always liked to make fun of my weight because I’ve always been a fabulous big girl. He went a little past teasing and liked to, you know, bend my fingers back and throw my shoes on top of the house, etc, etc. For the longest time I couldn’t understand why he was so mean to me.
Then, my Mom, in all her brilliance, told me something that to this day I still live by. “He’s jealous because you can lose your weight, but he’s going to be ugly forever.” Amen.
Here’s my spill and my advice: just because they’re family doesn’t mean that you have to put up with their crap. Seriously. Treat them like you would any other big girl hater. Actually, because they’re family, you can tell them off more than you would that random stranger. Dish back their criticism.
“Hey, tubby.”
“Hey, how’s those herpes doing?”
Dish it back because they’re family and you know stuff on them! It’s perfect. Never, ever be afraid to stick up for yourself. No matter who it is.
Remember: “I’m beautiful, I’m beautiful, I’M BEAUTIFUL, DAMNIT!”
Xoxo
Anda
The Fat Girl Walk
Girls. girls, girls! I was walking around Target yesterday and to my dismay every Big Girl I saw was waddling. I cringe every time I have to say that word. And yes, I call it the "Fat Girl" walk because Big Girls don't waddle. You are not a Weeble, therefore you should not wobble.
It's easy to re-teach yourself to walk correctly. There are a few simple rules to follow that will teach you how to not walk like a penguin. There is but one exception to this rule, and it is when you are walking on ice.
Now for the rules.
Rule #1- Keep your feet pointed straight.
If you throw your feet to the sides, kind of like making a "v" with your feet, you will always waddle. When you point your feet straight forward, it not only makes you walk right, but also helps to improve your posture. It is a lot easier to stand straight up when you walk right.
Rule #2- Move your hips!
God gave us hips, so use em'!!
Most women (both big and small) walk trying no to use their hips. This is a huge mistake. moving your hips when you walk is one of the most feminine things you can do.
Now, by moving your hips, obviously you create movement. Which is exactly what you want to do. When you walk and your hips move, it gives your form shape as well.
It doesn't have to be an earth shattering "bam, bam" hip movement. It can be subtle. But what you want to achieve is an up and down movement of your hips, and not a side to side movement ( Which would be, what girls? Waddling).
Rule #3- Pay Attention
When you are re-teaching yourself to walk right, paying attention to how you move is essential to your success. It is so easy to fall back into the pattern of waddling, because for many of us we have done it for years and years. There is a repetition rule that I have heard before, and it says: Do it 28 times, and it will become a habit. Practice walking when you are in your house, or walking through the park, or just doing grocery shopping. And always pay attention.
Now those three simple rules will stop the Fat Girl Waddle. We want to walk like Big Girls, and not Fat Girls. Go get em' girls, and don't forget to practice!
And just so you know, I did change how I walked, years ago. So I know that if I can do it so can you!
Have fun Big Girls!
- Pauline
It's easy to re-teach yourself to walk correctly. There are a few simple rules to follow that will teach you how to not walk like a penguin. There is but one exception to this rule, and it is when you are walking on ice.
Now for the rules.
Rule #1- Keep your feet pointed straight.
If you throw your feet to the sides, kind of like making a "v" with your feet, you will always waddle. When you point your feet straight forward, it not only makes you walk right, but also helps to improve your posture. It is a lot easier to stand straight up when you walk right.
Rule #2- Move your hips!
God gave us hips, so use em'!!
Most women (both big and small) walk trying no to use their hips. This is a huge mistake. moving your hips when you walk is one of the most feminine things you can do.
Now, by moving your hips, obviously you create movement. Which is exactly what you want to do. When you walk and your hips move, it gives your form shape as well.
It doesn't have to be an earth shattering "bam, bam" hip movement. It can be subtle. But what you want to achieve is an up and down movement of your hips, and not a side to side movement ( Which would be, what girls? Waddling).
Rule #3- Pay Attention
When you are re-teaching yourself to walk right, paying attention to how you move is essential to your success. It is so easy to fall back into the pattern of waddling, because for many of us we have done it for years and years. There is a repetition rule that I have heard before, and it says: Do it 28 times, and it will become a habit. Practice walking when you are in your house, or walking through the park, or just doing grocery shopping. And always pay attention.
Now those three simple rules will stop the Fat Girl Waddle. We want to walk like Big Girls, and not Fat Girls. Go get em' girls, and don't forget to practice!
And just so you know, I did change how I walked, years ago. So I know that if I can do it so can you!
Have fun Big Girls!
- Pauline
Friday, August 6, 2010
Body Shape and Fitted Clothes
Hey girls! Today we are going to tackle body shapes! And what shapes look best in fitted clothes.
All of us Big Girls have body shapes. We aren't just blobs!! We all have shape and curve. I have found this blog that describes each body shape pretty well, so please visit this blog: The Plus Size Body: What Shape Are You?. This blog will help you figure out what shape you are, and if you have any questions, email us! Our email is prtali@yahoo.com, and we would be glad to help you out!
Now that you have figured out your body shape, we are going to get into some fitted clothes!
I will be the first one to stand up and say that I LOVE my curves. And I am not afraid to show them off. Wearing fitted pants and shirts are amazing when you want to show off a bit. Once you know how to do it, you will look awesome showing off your curves!
The first shape is a diamond shape. With this shape, wearing a fitted shirt may or may not be the best. The reason behind this is because the majority of the weight on your body is focused around the middle, and there is no defined waist. The key with fitted shirts is having a defined waist to kind of "break up" the body. There is goo news though! Most diamonds have great legs. This is great for wearing those skinny jeans or leggins!! If you have great legs, show them off!
Next is an oval or "apple" shape. This shape is a bit tricky, because some Big Girls with this shape have a defined waist and some do not. However, if you do wear fitted shirts, make sure that they cover your midriff completely. Bellies bulging out of shirts should be banned from your wardrobe. Permanently. With this shape, fitted pants will look good on you. There are rules though. The pants have to fit around your hips or waist without creating unwanted bulges (aka muffin tops). Watch out for this especially with jeans.
For the triangle shape (aka pear shape) Big Girls out there, you are in luck.
I know that some girls hate having big hips and big butts. But for me, even though I am not this shape, I have both. And I love them! So with that said, the triangle shape looks pretty good in fitted clothes. Shirts work because there is a clearly defined waist, and for the most part triangle Girls have great legs so fitted jeans and leggins look great too. But be cautious to the length of your shirts though. You don't want them riding up on you when they shouldn't be!
The inverted triangle is the exact opposite of the triangle (as the name implies). This shape is top heavy, which usually means being busty and then getting narrower on the way down. With this shape, since for the most part your bust is the biggest part of your body, fitted shirts can be a little too revealing for some. If you are a triangle, use your own discretion. They do make fitted shirts that keep "the girls" covered. Keep that in mind! Now as for fitted pants, I tend to say no for this shape because, as the name implies, it will make you look very narrow from your shoulders down if you wear tight pants. Like an exclamation point without the dot. Even skinny girls want to create the look of curves. So by wearing skinny jeans or the equivalent it is doing nothing for your curves.
Next is the rectangle. Fitted pants can work well with this shape. If you have good looking legs, work em' Girl! Since there is no defined waist a fitted shirt wouldn't be my first choice. There are other options to show off your curves if you are a rectangle. And we will get to those in future blogs. I promise. So for now steer away from fitted shirts. But a big bonus is the skinny jeans!
Last, but not least, is the hourglass shape. Now I admit to being a hourglass shape, so i might come off as partial, but I look at this shape just like any other. Big Girls need to know how to dress for their shape, no matter what shape it may be.
So For Girls with this shape fitted tops and bottoms work well with this shape. This is because you are proportional and there is a clearly defined waist. Fitted clothes on this shape really accentuate how shapely this shape is.
That's it for all of the body shapes and how to work some fitted clothes into your wardrobe!
Now some of you may be worried that you have fat arms (I have them, too!), or that you have a tummy is too big, or that your butt and/or hips are too big for some skinny jeans. If that is the case go back to Anda's blog about confidence. You have to own your body. Every single curve of it.
When you truly love yourself and your body, you are free.
Get hoppin' Big Girls!
--Pauline
Big Girl Code on Twitter!!
Questions?
Email us @ prtali@yahoo.com!!
All of us Big Girls have body shapes. We aren't just blobs!! We all have shape and curve. I have found this blog that describes each body shape pretty well, so please visit this blog: The Plus Size Body: What Shape Are You?. This blog will help you figure out what shape you are, and if you have any questions, email us! Our email is prtali@yahoo.com, and we would be glad to help you out!
Now that you have figured out your body shape, we are going to get into some fitted clothes!
I will be the first one to stand up and say that I LOVE my curves. And I am not afraid to show them off. Wearing fitted pants and shirts are amazing when you want to show off a bit. Once you know how to do it, you will look awesome showing off your curves!
The first shape is a diamond shape. With this shape, wearing a fitted shirt may or may not be the best. The reason behind this is because the majority of the weight on your body is focused around the middle, and there is no defined waist. The key with fitted shirts is having a defined waist to kind of "break up" the body. There is goo news though! Most diamonds have great legs. This is great for wearing those skinny jeans or leggins!! If you have great legs, show them off!
Next is an oval or "apple" shape. This shape is a bit tricky, because some Big Girls with this shape have a defined waist and some do not. However, if you do wear fitted shirts, make sure that they cover your midriff completely. Bellies bulging out of shirts should be banned from your wardrobe. Permanently. With this shape, fitted pants will look good on you. There are rules though. The pants have to fit around your hips or waist without creating unwanted bulges (aka muffin tops). Watch out for this especially with jeans.
For the triangle shape (aka pear shape) Big Girls out there, you are in luck.
I know that some girls hate having big hips and big butts. But for me, even though I am not this shape, I have both. And I love them! So with that said, the triangle shape looks pretty good in fitted clothes. Shirts work because there is a clearly defined waist, and for the most part triangle Girls have great legs so fitted jeans and leggins look great too. But be cautious to the length of your shirts though. You don't want them riding up on you when they shouldn't be!
The inverted triangle is the exact opposite of the triangle (as the name implies). This shape is top heavy, which usually means being busty and then getting narrower on the way down. With this shape, since for the most part your bust is the biggest part of your body, fitted shirts can be a little too revealing for some. If you are a triangle, use your own discretion. They do make fitted shirts that keep "the girls" covered. Keep that in mind! Now as for fitted pants, I tend to say no for this shape because, as the name implies, it will make you look very narrow from your shoulders down if you wear tight pants. Like an exclamation point without the dot. Even skinny girls want to create the look of curves. So by wearing skinny jeans or the equivalent it is doing nothing for your curves.
Next is the rectangle. Fitted pants can work well with this shape. If you have good looking legs, work em' Girl! Since there is no defined waist a fitted shirt wouldn't be my first choice. There are other options to show off your curves if you are a rectangle. And we will get to those in future blogs. I promise. So for now steer away from fitted shirts. But a big bonus is the skinny jeans!
Last, but not least, is the hourglass shape. Now I admit to being a hourglass shape, so i might come off as partial, but I look at this shape just like any other. Big Girls need to know how to dress for their shape, no matter what shape it may be.
So For Girls with this shape fitted tops and bottoms work well with this shape. This is because you are proportional and there is a clearly defined waist. Fitted clothes on this shape really accentuate how shapely this shape is.
That's it for all of the body shapes and how to work some fitted clothes into your wardrobe!
Now some of you may be worried that you have fat arms (I have them, too!), or that you have a tummy is too big, or that your butt and/or hips are too big for some skinny jeans. If that is the case go back to Anda's blog about confidence. You have to own your body. Every single curve of it.
When you truly love yourself and your body, you are free.
Get hoppin' Big Girls!
--Pauline
Big Girl Code on Twitter!!
Questions?
Email us @ prtali@yahoo.com!!
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