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DEL.ICIO.USSkinny is Relative
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Especially when your relatives are skinny. I’m thirteen pounds thinner than when I submitted my essay to the AJC (196 from 209), so I’m feeling downright svelte. But then my size-two mother comes over, and I’m rudely jarred back to reality. Thank goodness I finally weigh less than my six foot-plus brothers!
Does anyone else struggle with being the family fattie?
Workout update: I’ve completed three sessions with Tina Gee. She is very upbeat and positive and appears to know her stuff about fitness. We haven’t really started with the personal training yet; I’ve participated in three of the classes she teaches at Gold’s Gym: 20/20/20, Boot Camp and Treadmill. I don’t think I’ve ever been closer to cardiac arrest that during boot camp. My skin could have lit a cigarette it was so hot …not that I had the slightest bit of extra lung capacity required to smoke. And no, smoking is not one of my vices. Think pasta, bread and cheese and you’ve got my number.
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By Dana
February 27, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this
Love the blog. Keep up the good work!!
By Cheryl Orlansky
February 27, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
I love your upbeat and optimistic attitude. And I know it’s hard not to compare yourself to the rest of your family but you are special and so awesome and very successful at meeting your goals. Keep it up!
By KarenD
February 28, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this
Hi Cyd,
Congratulations on this amazing push to meet an important goal! Here are my tips for staying in shape. 1. View exercise like brushing your teeth; it’s absolutely essential to feeling good and staying healthy. Even if you have a big workout during the day, go for a walk before or after dinner. That will keep your motor cranked up. 2. Eat oatmeal for breakfast. It gives you a slow burn of energy. 3. Get rid of the cloths that are too big for you! 4. Picture yourself meeting your goal in vivid detail every single day. 5. Remember the pain of a work out is temporary. I’m routing for you!!
By judy dubrof
February 28, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this
Even if the relatives aren’t skinny, know that they are really proud of your achievements. The real skinny is we love you and are cheering all the way. Seems as if you have quite a few fans on your blog site. See you later, Mom
By Diane Gordon
February 28, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this
We think you’re terrific and brave to bare your soul and shrinking self to this public scrutiny. The Boston contingent says “way to go, girl”. With love, the Gordons
By Jennifer A.
March 1, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this
You go, girl! It sounds like you are getting both your body and your mind to an awesome place. Keep up the good work — I am cheering for you!
By Lynne B
March 2, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this
Cydnee,
I am rooting for you! It is a day by day, gradual change of habits. Remember to have some fun with it.
By Julie
March 2, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this
Good thing you have a “NOT SO” size 2 sister in law..You look fantastic. Next time your in town, the Death March is on!!!!