It’s been a while since I’ve written here but this chica’s having a tough time. When it rains, it pours, huh? There have been potholes in my road during the last couple of years – thyroid cancer (in remission but with some side effects), finding then losing my biological brother within 6 months and… I… Continue reading 50’ish, Fat & Looking for Work
It’s been a while; did you miss me? Let’s talk about bras… well, one in particular. As someone who’s had large breasts almost all my life (C cup at age 12!!), it hasn’t been easy finding a good sports bra that doesn’t make the girls look like a huge uniboob, especially as I got older… Continue reading Review: The Elite Performance Adjustable Support Bra by Glamorise
On February 9, 2018 I became a little sister. Actually a little half-sister…. or is that a half-little sister? It feels surreal. As I’ve written in previous posts, I was adopted as an infant. It happened in New York which is a closed record state. That means adoption records and original birth certificates aren’t released under any circumstance.… Continue reading 23andMe and Michael
There are countless articles and blogs on weight loss (whether intentionally or unintentionally) but few positive discussions about when the numbers on a scale creep up and it’s not due to being due to have a baby…. and by positive discussion I don’t mean suggesting diets or other ways to lose weight. Weight gain happens. It… Continue reading When You Gain Weight
But first a look at 2017: OK so my posing still needs improvement but I… … had lots of wonderful times with Ken, family and friends … made some new friends … went out of my comfort zone to wear white pants and more skirts … took part in Smart Glamour’s #AllMeansAll: Size photo campaign …… Continue reading Looking ahead to 2018
June 26th, 1991… I got married in a black dress that was handed down by a friend who lost weight. I wouldn’t have dared wear a white dress not just because I was no longer a virgin (we already had our 2 kids by then) but because black was slimming and flattering and I had… Continue reading All Dressed in Black
I have a confession to make… I don’t particularly like my arms. Actually, the forearms are kinda cute but my upper arms are big, lumpy and bumpy… like Popeye in reverse. Also, the left one has an indentation which I’m convinced is from all the times a rubber tube has been tightly wrapped around it… Continue reading My Lumpy, Bumpy Arms
May is almost at an end. Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer is a little over a week away and the temperatures have FINALLY gotten warmer!! YAY!! During the summer I’m usually in sleeveless dresses and tops. The warmth of the sun on my shoulders is such a great feeling. After YEARS of hiding… Continue reading Springing into Summer with Avenue
Having professed a penchant for pretty paisley prints, I’m thrilled to see what Avenue is offering for their Spring/Summer collection. I just love the vibrant colors and patterns… perfect for the warm weather Apparently there are lots of other fans of paisley because this ruffle-hemmed sleeveless top is completely sold out Fortunately there are other choices….… Continue reading Pretty in Paisley with Avenue
Do you know blogger Sarah Sapora of Sarah Plus Life? If not, you might want to become acquainted with her. She’s absolutely gorgeous, has such an upbeat attitude and great style. I’m personally not crazy about how she sometimes conflates weight loss with improving her health… which she’s been pursing in the last year…. but… Continue reading Trolling’s Unwise, No Matter Your Size
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