Weight management has always been a particular challenge of mine. As a teenager I was studying ballet under teachers who idolized George Balanchine and his dancers. Although Mr. George was a genius, he preferred dancers who looked like escapees from Auschwitz. Much as I thought I was master of my own destiny, it wasn't long before I entered into eating disorder land in an attempt to force my body weight down to 110 pounds ( I am 5' 7" tall). Obviously this was a recipe for disaster and although I have grown and found a dance style that is much more forgiving (belly dancing), I still look in the mirror on a daily basis and wish I was a bit thinner.
With that in mind, I have developed a way of taking control over this situation and have decided to poke fun at it. "When in doubt belittle it until it submits" is my philosophy when dealing with strange ideas.
That said I am embarking on my Waist Watcher's food diaries again. I will try to post something every day. It will be designed to enlighten and entertain and best yet, poke fun at ridiculous ideas about body image and weight loss. Hopefully other normal sized ladies will find comfort here and laugh until they roll about on the floor vowing to have another cookie and live life to the fullest.
Accompanying me on my journey is my Chihuahua,Little. He has his own issues with weight management, namely "How can I get as round as possible in the shortest amount of time without mom stopping me?".
Today Little and I will be going to the King Tut Exhibit in San Francisco. Fortunately I have the Petco Dog Smuggle Purse so that his presence will be kept secret. We intend to study this exhibit diligently as we have never seen anything but a slim mummy.
I will post my findings here. Onward Diary! The honorable Tut awaits!
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