Weight Issues and Anorexic models

Been feeling a bit under the weather of late so I decided to go to the hospital yesterday. It was the first time I was going to this particular hospital so I had to go through the usual first time procedures-Opening of patient file, giving some personal info and all that. They also wanted to know my weight so I had to step on the weighing scale. OMG! This was something I hadn’t done in a while cos I was scared to know how much excess weight I was carrying around,lol!Anyway, I had to climb the scale and I was so ashamed when the nurse exclaimed Eighty five! Chineke! I never knew it had gotten so bad. I am quite tall (5.10 no be joke na) and I have a big frame so
you would most likely not call me fat.

I used to weigh 75kg and was a perfect size 12. I wasn’t slim even then but I loved my shape. Never liked stick thin. I believe a woman should have some flesh on her body and African women are known for their voluptuousness abeg!

But ehnnn 85kg? That is a crime!
How did I get the extra 10kg???
Lol! I shouldn’t be asking that silly question.
All the visits to Barcelos, TFC, Tantalizers and St.Elmos…the report don dey show now for my body, I come dey wonder,lol!
Barcelos choc chip icecream, you see wetin you don do me abi?
Silverbird popcorn, Haa…no be me and you again o…lol!

If I felt the scale was telling a lie, something else that happened at the choir practice yesterday evening easily dispelled that notion. A lady drew me aside and commented: “Sister, you are putting on weight o. I remember the first time I saw you, you looked so trim, please do something about it”
Meeen…if you see as my face red ehn…e no get part two,lol!

I didn’t need any further prompting.

So starting today July 11th 2008, princesa is embarking on the famous ATKINS diet again!!!


I tried the diet sometime last year and it really worked. Then I had gone from a size 12 to a size 14 going on 16 and it was imperative to drop the excess baggage. Drop it did eventually. I went back to being a sweet 12.

The trick to the ATKINS diet is to avoid carbs as much as you can even after reaching one’s desired weight but I didn’t stick to the rules. I went back to my old eating habits and the weight piled back on.

So today i resume the induction diet. It’s the strictest level where all you eat is protein and more protein. Already had Ewa agonyin(beans) this morning. Don’t know what am having for lunch yet. God…this diet no favour our Naija kind of foods o!


I hope the weight drops off quickly like it did the last time and dearest protein, I promise I won’t abandon you for my sweets and carbs again,lol!

Abeg o...I know say I want lose weight but no be dis kain one. Na anorexia abi na wetin dey do these people???








P.S: Plans for the SBR(Summer Bloggers Reunion) are still in progress. Its looking like we may have to reschedule so as to accomodate some bloggers who have indicated interest to attend. The two dates we are considering are August 23rd or September 6th. What do u think?

HAPPY WEEEKEND Y'ALL! I LOVE FRIDAYS!

Meme

Too busy(lazy?) to do a proper post. Make una manage this Meme.

1.What time did you get up this morning? 6.30am

2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Chronicles of Narnia-Prince Caspian(Nice movie…loved it!)

4. What is your favorite TV show? Oprah

5. What did you have for breakfast? Pancakes

6. What is your middle name? Lol! I cant tell! Okay starts with a C.

7. What is your favorite cuisine/meal? Rice, beans and plantain with assorted meat

8. What foods do you dislike? Can’t think of any, yea I love food! Okay Couscous, I tried it once and didn’t like it. Maybe I didn’t prepare it well,lol!

9. Your favorite Potato chip? Pringles

10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? One Republic

11. What kind of car do you drive? Toyota Corolla XLI (One small car like dat,lol!)

12. Favorite sandwich? Bread with eggs scrambled with tomatoes

13. What characteristics do you despise? Arrogance, Selfishness and Rudeness, Pretence

14. Favorite item of clothing? Dress tops

15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? The Bahamas

16. What color is your bathroom? Cream

17. Favorite brand of clothing? I go for Fit not brand

18. Where were you born? Imo state, Nigeria

19. Favorite sport(s) to watch? Football

20. Who do you least expect to respond to this? dunno

21. Person you expect to respond first? Bumight,lol!

22. What laundry scent do you use? Ariel

23. Coke or Pepsi? Diet Coke

24. Are you a morning person or night owl? Morning

25. What size shoe do you wear? 9/41

26. Do you have pets? Yea…a dobberman

27. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with everyone? My dog is preggers, anyone wanna buy a Rothweiler?

28. What did you want to be when you were little? A Nun

29. Favourite Candy Bar? Don’t have a favourite!

30. What is your best childhood memory? Sunday visits to Burger hut,lol!

31. What are the different jobs you have had in your life? Teacher, Features producer(for a T.V station), Client Service manager, Copy writer

32. What color/type underwear are you? Black lace undies

33.Nicknames: Nnesco, Nwanyi Oma(fine lady)

34. Piercings ? Two in each ear

35. Eye color? Brown

36. Ever been to Africa? Africa is my home

37. Ever been toilet papering or rolling? This question na wa o. Toilet paper and Toilet roll no be the same thing? Anyway I use both, ope dat answers the question,lol!

38. Love someone so much it made you cry? Yes

39. Been in a car accident? Yea but nothing fatal

40. Croutons or bacon bits? Bacon Bits

41.Favorite day of the week? Friday

42. Favorite restaurant? Jevinic

43. Favorite flower? Rose

44. Favorite ice cream? Barcelos choc chip icecream

45. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Driver's test for Naija??!

46. What color is your bedroom carpet? No carpet, just blue plastic tiles

47. From whom did you get your last e-mail? Facebook

48. Which stores would you choose to max out your credit card? Marks & Spencers probably!

49. What do you do most often when you are bored? Read, Listen to music, dance or just sleep!

50. Bedtime? Midnight or thereabouts

51. Who are you most curious about their responses to this questionnaire? Everyone on my blog fam list!

52. Last person you went to dinner with? My brother and a friend

53. What are you listening to right now? Chris Daughtry-Home

54. What is your favorite color? White

55. Lake, Ocean or river? Lake

56. How many tattoos do you have? None…not a fan of tattoos!

57. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The chicken cos God created animals before they
started procreating.

If you are feeling too busy or lazy to do a real post, you are allowed to steal this meme,lol!