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I never wear skirts 'cause I've been...er..."gifted" with heavy legs. They're not obscenely huge or anything, but they're proportionately large-- as if I had been a dancer or powerlifter at some point in my life!  At least they're a lovely shape (with actual ankles and curvy calves, so it could be worse), even if they are sturdier than need be!! 
Anyway, I've gotten over hiding them and have bought a few skirts that don't touch my toes. (!) I wore one today and think I look quite lovely, thank you very much. But one of my ig'nant coworkers said "Jen, I didn't know you had such big legs!"
What do you say to something like that!?!?!?!
I don't care, though. She's probably jealous 'cause she's got skinny legs!
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How inconsiderate of her!!! That's just RUDE!!! I know how you feel....I was blessed with big legs, too. I won't hardly even wear shorts! And nobody I work with has seen my legs other than the few times when I brought in vacation photos or something like that. I have always been self concious of my legs. They are the one part of my body I hate the mostest....other than my kangaroo pouch for a tummy. Speaking of which I did some sit-ups this weekend and my tummy muscles are telling me about it. Anyway back to the big leg topic....my mom says I got her legs and I say "Thanks alot, mom." 
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Well, then, we're in the same boat! At least it's good company....
Yes, I have always hated it, but as I get older I care a lot less. I have always worn pants here, but I've lost 40lbs over the last year and a half, so I feel like a change to show off for myself. (Not to mention get a little attention from the boys!) Figures the FIRST DAY I wear a short skirt someone makes a comment.
Well, I have NEVER gone on record saying I worked with nice or polite people! Why do we think I want so badly to leave and make chocolates all day long!?!?!?
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on your successful weight loss. I'd like to lose my tummy and tone up. I love your little bunny eating chocolates. Can I leave too? We'll have an "I hate my legs" party and discuss hairstyles.  I keep meaning to tell you....in your photo, you remind me alot of my cousin who lives in Connecticut.
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Jealousy
#48776 - 03/08/04 01:05 PM
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I don't know why I'm always surprised at people. You'd think by this time in my life I'd have seen and heard just about everything -- and yet I'm constantly disappointed in people. I don't know if you read one of my past posts about this -- if so, you're gonna hear it again -- it bears repeating. My old boss in SF wrote me a note one time when I was down about someone who had been rude to me; I kept it all these years and still have it -- because it meant so much to me, and because it's true:
"It is a mistake to go through life expecting the rest of the world to be as nice as you are."
This person who said that to you, Jen, is jealous because of all the marvelous weight you lost (40 pounds is VERY impressive, Girlfriend! -- I wish I could lose it!). Being the pretty lady that you are, she didn't need much encouragement, but the weight loss probably put her over the edge. She couldn't find any fault with you -- and it no doubt drove her crazy -- until today. My reaction to her would have been (although I would not have said it): "yeah, nobody's perfect; you just proved that by opening your big mouth!" 
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Re: Jealousy
#48792 - 03/08/04 02:45 PM
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Quote:
"It is a mistake to go through life expecting the rest of the world to be as nice as you are."
I think you're absolutely right, but it's reassuring to know that there are people like you guys out there to balance the scales!
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thanks!
#48794 - 03/08/04 03:00 PM
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jenX
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Thanks. 40 pounds IS a lot! my goal is this:
but I'm not quite there yet!
Here's how I did it.....
ready???
I got IBS!
Not kidding. I got sick so much last year that I wasn't eating for considerable stretches of time while I laid around feeling like dirt! I lost about 35 of it that way.
HOWEVER, I'm considerably proud of myself for keeping it off! That's not as easy as how I lost it! I'm planning on losing another 10 or so, but I'm waiting 'til I get stable with the IBS before I tinker with the system! Anyway, I can't exactly cut calories- I barely get any in now. I'd have to exercise more to do it, and I have NOT got the energy for that right now!
Anyway, blah-blah-blah!
Thanks for the compliments.
Wish I were in Connecticut!
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The image you posted (of which I'm sure was a cute one) didn't come through.  I, too, lost a lot of weight at first with IBS-D....Was half afraid to eat anything....so I didn't eat much. I tend to stay around the same weight now and try not to over-eat. Today is kind of a rough day for some reason. Not real bad....just kind of "gassy" feeling and frequent trips with little bm's ...(gross I know) 
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I forgot to tell you.....to make matters worse today with this new hairstyle....my curling iron quit on me this morning. I guess it doesn't look too bad, but I'm used to curling it. So far...no lame comments from co-workers.
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Well,
#48953 - 03/09/04 10:10 AM
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I'm in pants today, but ONLY because it's COLD today!!! (Of course, I'm wearing a suit and someone asked -in a snarky tone- "What are you so dressed up for?" I said "Cause I've lost 40 pounds and I decided to flaunt it in a great suit." Don't think she liked that answer, but I thought it was funny!)
The picture wasn't really of me--- it's an animation I got on the web of some skinny little show-off in a bikini! (That's not really my goal, just a little joke!)
Remember, tussled = sexy! Who needs a curling iron!? (I can say this 'cause I have big hair today that looks like I just rolled out of bed. Point is: I'm sure hoping tussled = sexy!)
I hope your rumblies go away....
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