Comments for Big Fat Deal http://www.bfdblog.com We're bringing chubby back. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:02:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on It Happened To Me: I Read xoJane.com by Jennifer Smith http://www.bfdblog.com/2012/01/30/it-happened-to-me-i-read-xojane-com/comment-page-1/#comment-846814 Jennifer Smith Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:02:47 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=3633#comment-846814 Love your site, so happy to see this new entry! Love your site, so happy to see this new entry!

]]> Comment on It Happened To Me: I Read xoJane.com by Kelly http://www.bfdblog.com/2012/01/30/it-happened-to-me-i-read-xojane-com/comment-page-1/#comment-844947 Kelly Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:23:32 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=3633#comment-844947 Weird... I have been a reader of yours for a zillion years and just the other day I thought of you as I was reading xoJane.com and had a similar to thought to that which you expressed above. I wondered if you were reading over there and what you thought.. well now I know. :) Weird… I have been a reader of yours for a zillion years and just the other day I thought of you as I was reading xoJane.com and had a similar to thought to that which you expressed above. I wondered if you were reading over there and what you thought.. well now I know. :)

]]> Comment on It Happened To Me: I Read xoJane.com by Addish http://www.bfdblog.com/2012/01/30/it-happened-to-me-i-read-xojane-com/comment-page-1/#comment-844064 Addish Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:48:01 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=3633#comment-844064 That's awesome. I don't think I've ever read Jane or heard of it before. If I have I probably haven't paid much attention to it. But I will definitely give this website a looksie. :p That’s awesome. I don’t think I’ve ever read Jane or heard of it before. If I have I probably haven’t paid much attention to it. But I will definitely give this website a looksie. :p

]]> Comment on Ask BFD: Dressing For An Apple Shape by MissKitty http://www.bfdblog.com/2010/09/06/ask-bfd-dressing-for-an-apple-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-749017 MissKitty Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:31:40 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=3259#comment-749017 So true. I have no clue whatsoever as to what shape I am (there's big boobs, big belly, some hips and apparently (I don't see it but others do) a pretty wide butt) and I totally rock the leggings. They are the best, most comfortable thing I own even if the lifespan is a little short on them. I feel awesome in them. Therefore they get to bask in my awesomeness. Lol So true. I have no clue whatsoever as to what shape I am (there’s big boobs, big belly, some hips and apparently (I don’t see it but others do) a pretty wide butt) and I totally rock the leggings. They are the best, most comfortable thing I own even if the lifespan is a little short on them. I feel awesome in them. Therefore they get to bask in my awesomeness. Lol

]]> Comment on The Dark Side Of The Lap Band by raven http://www.bfdblog.com/2011/01/31/the-dark-side-of-the-lap-band/comment-page-1/#comment-741235 raven Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:05:23 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=3489#comment-741235 I have a lapband and like the original poster lost in the first year (100 lbs), plateaued in the second year. Got pregnant in the third year, stayed on a strict diet through the pregnancy (gained 30 lbs)and have since lost that with diet and exercise. In the last year I have been to my lapland doc to get it "working" again about 10 times and each time get a fill with no effect. I had a barium swallow and endoscopy done but the results (according to doc) is that the band is in position, no pouch dilation and no erosion. They cannot give me an answer why it just stopped working post pregnancy. I have a 10 cc band and am at a 10 cc fill according to doc. I am barely maintaining my weight and am far FAR away from my goal weight and am lost as to what to do now. I hate this thing. I have a lapband and like the original poster lost in the first year (100 lbs), plateaued in the second year. Got pregnant in the third year, stayed on a strict diet through the pregnancy (gained 30 lbs)and have since lost that with diet and exercise. In the last year I have been to my lapland doc to get it “working” again about 10 times and each time get a fill with no effect. I had a barium swallow and endoscopy done but the results (according to doc) is that the band is in position, no pouch dilation and no erosion. They cannot give me an answer why it just stopped working post pregnancy. I have a 10 cc band and am at a 10 cc fill according to doc. I am barely maintaining my weight and am far FAR away from my goal weight and am lost as to what to do now. I hate this thing.

]]> Comment on Collarbones Are The New Black by Annie http://www.bfdblog.com/2007/05/15/collarbones-are-the-new-black/comment-page-1/#comment-727796 Annie Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:57:17 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=78#comment-727796 You know what I dislike? I dislike the fact that now everywhere I go people say, you're too skinny! Look at your collarbones! Thats freakish! Well you know what, I can't help it! And point and fact is I'm not that skinny - I'M NORMAL. When was the last time you heard a skinny person put down a fat person? For me - I don't think I have in over a year. But when was the last time you heard a fat person put down a skinny person? Everyday - without fail and no exaggeration! I'm a high school student and yes I'm slim and yes I eat healthy but I also eat ALOT and my bra size is 32DD - CURVES! I'm thin and curvy and yes my collar bones stick out. So all you 'chubbier' people out there stop starving yourself and STOP PUTTING US DOWN! It's the way we were born and it's all about YOUR body not your neighbours. Also get off the skinny bashing wagon, we have feelings too and you guys victimise us more than I have ever victimised a heavier person! You know what I dislike? I dislike the fact that now everywhere I go people say, you’re too skinny! Look at your collarbones! Thats freakish! Well you know what, I can’t help it! And point and fact is I’m not that skinny – I’M NORMAL. When was the last time you heard a skinny person put down a fat person? For me – I don’t think I have in over a year. But when was the last time you heard a fat person put down a skinny person? Everyday – without fail and no exaggeration! I’m a high school student and yes I’m slim and yes I eat healthy but I also eat ALOT and my bra size is 32DD – CURVES! I’m thin and curvy and yes my collar bones stick out. So all you ‘chubbier’ people out there stop starving yourself and STOP PUTTING US DOWN! It’s the way we were born and it’s all about YOUR body not your neighbours.
Also get off the skinny bashing wagon, we have feelings too and you guys victimise us more than I have ever victimised a heavier person!

]]> Comment on Hi! by Chelsea http://www.bfdblog.com/hi/comment-page-8/#comment-724807 Chelsea Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:23:09 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?page_id=9#comment-724807 Hi my name is Chelsea I've been fat all of my life ever since I can remember and have just turned 16. In the past year I have gone from 250 lbs to 198 lbs. I think that physically I am healthy, I can run a mile in under 10 minutes, go to basketball every day, and on days that I dont go to the gym or play basketball I feel akward. The problem is that I'm pretty sure I'm depressed, but I dont want to admit it. I've lost the weight, not the amount that I want, and had comments about it, but I cant see the change. I'm stuck and dont know what to do. I've been at a weight loss record of 52 for about 3 months and get more and more depressed by the week as the scale doesnt budge. I made the decision to lose the weight not just because I wanted to change my life, but because I wanted to be healthy. I found this website while google searching "never been kissed," I figured that maybe if I told the truth to people that I will never come face to face with in person, it could possibly help. Hi my name is Chelsea

I’ve been fat all of my life ever since I can remember and have just turned 16. In the past year I have gone from 250 lbs to 198 lbs. I think that physically I am healthy, I can run a mile in under 10 minutes, go to basketball every day, and on days that I dont go to the gym or play basketball I feel akward.

The problem is that I’m pretty sure I’m depressed, but I dont want to admit it. I’ve lost the weight, not the amount that I want, and had comments about it, but I cant see the change.

I’m stuck and dont know what to do. I’ve been at a weight loss record of 52 for about 3 months and get more and more depressed by the week as the scale doesnt budge. I made the decision to lose the weight not just because I wanted to change my life, but because I wanted to be healthy.

I found this website while google searching “never been kissed,” I figured that maybe if I told the truth to people that I will never come face to face with in person, it could possibly help.

]]> Comment on Plus-Sized And Pregnant by Ashley http://www.bfdblog.com/2009/09/11/plus-sized-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-703919 Ashley Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:54:47 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=1662#comment-703919 Sorry its been a while since you posted, but this is the first forum ive found with this much insight from other plus sized moms! I honestly thought that medically, doctors always treated plus sized pregnant women the way you just (accurately) described as a worst case scenario horror story. That is exactly how it was for me. Every appointment, by a new resident, in front of my fiancé, was weighed, tisk tisked and lectured. I actually had one doctor refer to me to the nurse weighing me with the hand motion you'd use to mime an elephant. Like puffed out cheeks, the whole deal. Sorry its been a while since you posted, but this is the first forum ive found with this much insight from other plus sized moms! I honestly thought that medically, doctors always treated plus sized pregnant women the way you just (accurately) described as a worst case scenario horror story.
That is exactly how it was for me. Every appointment, by a new resident, in front of my fiancé, was weighed, tisk tisked and lectured. I actually had one doctor refer to me to the nurse weighing me with the hand motion you’d use to mime an elephant. Like puffed out cheeks, the whole deal.

]]> Comment on Plus-Sized And Pregnant by Ashley http://www.bfdblog.com/2009/09/11/plus-sized-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-703892 Ashley Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:39:22 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=1662#comment-703892 And I don't know exactly because it varies from person to person- height weight body shape, of you carry all your weight in the middle. Where the egg attached to the placenta. I'm sure the more fat you already had in that area the longer you'll wait to feel your bump. Od like to say/think dont worry you will see and feel a big belly at the end and will feel your baby move and kick. I felt kicks at 26 weeks, which was what i was more desperate for...and belly popped at 22 weeks. I never had the hugely pregnant look. again was 230, 5'4" and carried most of my weight on hips and butt but had a fattish belly before pregnancy. Which was weird any extra fat I was carrying on my waist, shifted forward so I was exaggeratedly hourglass for a few months, because my t&a grew to enormous proportions as well. bonus. And I don’t know exactly because it varies from person to person- height weight body shape, of you carry all your weight in the middle. Where the egg attached to the placenta. I’m sure the more fat you already had in that area the longer you’ll wait to feel your bump. Od like to say/think dont worry you will see and feel a big belly at the end and will feel your baby move and kick. I felt kicks at 26 weeks, which was what i was more desperate for…and belly popped at 22 weeks. I never had the hugely pregnant look. again was 230, 5’4″ and carried most of my weight on hips and butt but had a fattish belly before pregnancy. Which was weird any extra fat I was carrying on my waist, shifted forward so I was exaggeratedly hourglass for a few months, because my t&a grew to enormous proportions as well. bonus.

]]> Comment on Plus-Sized And Pregnant by Ashley http://www.bfdblog.com/2009/09/11/plus-sized-and-pregnant/comment-page-1/#comment-703879 Ashley Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:30:08 +0000 http://www.bfdblog.com/?p=1662#comment-703879 My pregnancy experience was mixed. I was 230 pounds (5'4") and medically had a hard time. My health wasn't the problem. I gained 23 pounds so about ten over what was recommended, and literally gained the last ten pounds at the end when I said screw it I'll eat what I want! I stayed active and ate healthy foods and my blood, sugars, and pressure tests always came back totally great. But I went to a multi doctor practice with residents, so EVERY APPPINTMENT regardless of my health, and minimum weight loss, I was lectured by a new grad about my obesity and the risks and they constantly reminded that i needed to not be selfish, think of the baby. After appointments I'd leave in tears but overall was content. Oh the kicker is I had to be rushed to emergency c section, where a resident tore my uterus, I bled out needed transfusions, and the doctor told me later my weight saved my life due to increased blood volume- gave me some more time haha. This was not very common not trying to scare, more tongue in cheek version of a rough day. Personally I felt sexy and round and I don't know like this big butted fertile goddess. I liked maternity clothes, I relied hebily on the skinny jeans from motherhood with the extra long waistband made out of stocking material? Those I had a few pairs of, and I wore a LOT of plain black maternity tees with cute (open) cardigans and a pleather bomber jacket. That thing was holding on for dear life towards the end. But I just accessorized neutrals! I looked cute and mixed it up with earrings and scarves. I kept myself feeling sexy in cute panties and thongs, comfy wedges till 6 months and then switched to flats and knee high boots. I didn't like the choices then (2008-09) but now stores seem to have more options. I see targets maternity clothes all the time because they're grouped into the plus size clothes. I guess target sees fat and pregnant as the same thing even though as a still fat and former pregnant chick, I know they are NOT. The most important thing is stay healthy and positive, don't lose sight of who you are and feeling stylish helps your confidence, and you'll need that during the weird first few weeks after you pop out your little nugget of love. My pregnancy experience was mixed. I was 230 pounds (5’4″) and medically had a hard time. My health wasn’t the problem. I gained 23 pounds so about ten over what was recommended, and literally gained the last ten pounds at the end when I said screw it I’ll eat what I want! I stayed active and ate healthy foods and my blood, sugars, and pressure tests always came back totally great. But I went to a multi doctor practice with residents, so EVERY APPPINTMENT regardless of my health, and minimum weight loss, I was lectured by a new grad about my obesity and the risks and they constantly reminded that i needed to not be selfish, think of the baby. After appointments I’d leave in tears but overall was content. Oh the kicker is I had to be rushed to emergency c section, where a resident tore my uterus, I bled out needed transfusions, and the doctor told me later my weight saved my life due to increased blood volume- gave me some more time haha. This was not very common not trying to scare, more tongue in cheek version of a rough day.
Personally I felt sexy and round and I don’t know like this big butted fertile goddess. I liked maternity clothes, I relied hebily on the skinny jeans from motherhood with the extra long waistband made out of stocking material? Those I had a few pairs of, and I wore a LOT of plain black maternity tees with cute (open) cardigans and a pleather bomber jacket. That thing was holding on for dear life towards the end. But I just accessorized neutrals! I looked cute and mixed it up with earrings and scarves. I kept myself feeling sexy in cute panties and thongs, comfy wedges till 6 months and then switched to flats and knee high boots. I didn’t like the choices then (2008-09) but now stores seem to have more options. I see targets maternity clothes all the time because they’re grouped into the plus size clothes. I guess target sees fat and pregnant as the same thing even though as a still fat and former pregnant chick, I know they are NOT. The most important thing is stay healthy and positive, don’t lose sight of who you are and feeling stylish helps your confidence, and you’ll need that during the weird first few weeks after you pop out your little nugget of love.

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