I am mean.

Funny how we are. Don't lie I know you're all like me Plus Size Women (and others actually).

As I was entering a restaurant, I see a Plus Size Woman coming out: "This one should eat at home and check what she eats instead of going to a restaurant" I SWEAR THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT!

Okay, that's mean but you can’t go in life being nice all the time. Plus I THOUGHT IT NOT SAID IT!

Back to my story:
I went in, sat down, and ordered a delightful apple-caramel pie loaded with vanilla ice cream JUST FOR ME.
HUMMMMM THAT WAS GOOD.

Of course I know what you think: “she has nerves his one judging others and then binging on her own as if life was coming to an end.

You won’t believe that it did not even strike me until after the pie.

Oh and maybe as I was entering the restaurant, she, the Plus Size Woman, thought the same thing….

Interesting how we judge and “feel” the judgment from others.

Have you ever tried to be conscious to your thoughts and realize how much you judge yourself and others? Try it it’s mind blowing.

Have you ever wondered why you feel relieved coming home and suddenly relaxing your stomach?

BECAUSE you have no eyes on you.

Catherine LG

What a day in my Plus Size life!

This one was such a roller coaster I thought it was Full Moon!

But no, just a weird day.

So, let’s remember why I love my life:

• My Mom is French, I mean French from Paris (here we say the worst type except my Mom and well my family). Actually from Normandie. I know Kaila, in English it’s Normandy. But what did you expect from a Crazy French Chick (not Cheek I know)? It does not sound the same to me if it’s Normandy. So Normandie it is. And it explains why I love cows! Oh let me tell you, they don’t like Plus Size Women in France.
• My Dad is Mauritanian. No, I won’t tell you where it is, figure it out yourself. Okay, capital is Nouakchott, does it help? I should mention that Mauritania is the country where men most LOVE BIG WOMEN in the World?
• Oh now you’re listening.

• My husband is from Cameroun. We were there recently and I loved it.
• I dance with great women mostly from the Caribbean but also from here. I am the biggest but also the oldest at the Afrocaribdance . And STILL DANCING my heart away! Thanks Suzan for who you are.
• My son plays hockey in a team where there is various nationalities (taking over THE Canadian Sport). Actually one dad is from Fiji Islands, immigrated to New Zeeland before moving to Canada where he met his Jamaican raised in Ottawa wife! How much fun is that!
• A lady co-worker from Timmins - not sure if it is on any map (just kidding – go find it) – became a grandmother of 2 twin girls last week.
• My favorite co-workers are 1. Adena who used to be so politically correct before she became a bitchy pregnant woman who put her name on the bathroom door so that she has it reserved. And 2. Crazy Canadian Chick Kaila who tries (with Adena) to teach me good English (I can’t tell the difference between Chick and Cheek and Bitch or Beach)
• And I can’t lose weight because...... I HAVE BellesPlus.com. How weird would it be if I was skinny!
• And I would not leave you alone in the Plus Size World. I am nice like that.

Catherine LG

My First Encounter with Needles.

This year? Well, let’s see:

I have been hypnotised (I’ll tell you about it later)I have finally tried Pilates after wondering what this strange word was hiding (torture?)

I have been to Cameroun, Africa (I miss it like crazy).
And, at last (we’ll see about that):

I have experienced..... NEEDLES IN MY BACK!

IT IS CALLED ACUPUNCTURE.

Yes, I met Dominic Vallée, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.


www.acupunctureinottawa.com

He is as fascinating as he is passionate about his work.

If not, why else would he have quit his profession and studied Traditional Chinese Medicine for 5 years in Victoria and 2 years and a half in South Korea?

Oh and just look at his picture, you’ll read passion in his eyes.

When I met Dominic, he offered me a session to see his work in action. Excuse me? Acupuncture? WOW AND WHAT ELSE SHOULD I DO TO GET BUSINESS?

So I went, RELUCTANTLY.

Dominic’s first question? Why would you go see an acupuncturist? (Good, we don’t start with needles)
I don’t know... Oh yes. A few months ago, I was exhausted for no obvious reason. Went to the Doctor. He exhausted me even more with tones of questions to conclude..... that he had no clue! See you next time (when I’m better???)

Of course, Dominic Vallée, after a few questions figured out what was wrong. The moment has now arrived.
I lay down without a word (unusual for people who know me) trying hard to NOT visualize the NEEDLES. I can hear loud in my head the ripping of the bag holding the NEEDLES.

And.... AAAAAAH. At the 1st one I ALMOST JUMPED OFF THE TABLE. WHY? I don’t know, I DID NOT FEEL A THING!

I can’t even tell you how many needles Dominic planted in my back. 10? 20?
What I do know is that hygiene is crucial for him. New needles each time. No recycling.

My mind is now wandering here and there, verifying inside my body that every organ is working properly. I nap for a while, wake up, my head is heavy (Doctor, did I snore?). I feel regenerated, calm, at peace (from what?)

Whatever you have (go check the list of things he can cure on his website: www.acupunctureinottawa.com), go see Dominic Vallée. Or call him, he is super nice. You’ll be impressed.

Acupuncture in Ottawa
#305-411 Roosevelt Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2A 3X9

(613)421-6500

I felt the pinch right on my Love Handles!

I heard a funny comment today: I was politely asking a co-worker if she had been hot yesterday (40oC) and you know what she answered? "NO not really, because I don't have much fat on me. IT LEFT ME SPEACHLESS... And what on earth did she meant?

I felt the pinch right on my love handles. As I was not saying anything she left and I started thinking. I HAVE A BIG SECRET. HEN HEN, I know you want to know it....... I don't care at what my co-workers say, AFRICAN LIKE BIG WOMEN LIKE ME. NA!

I just wish they ALL KNEW. I don't want it to be a big secret. The World should know that YES some (a few million) of people actually find BIG WOMEN BEAUTIFUL.

Catherine LG

www.bellesplus.com

Size 20 and Size 4 discussing with Size 6.

Last night, I (size 20) came home and found my young adult daughter (size 4) in interesting conversation with her girlfriend (size 10 but wears size 4) about finding her (girlfriend size 10) a BOYFRIEND:

(Size 10 but wears size 4): “Oh I need to lose weight; I’ll never find a boyfriend LIKE THIS! You, Madame, are already married (forgetting that I am now a size 20 married to a man who met me when I was a size 22), and you, Marie (size 4), you are almost married.”

Of course, I said:
“And why do you think that you can’t find a boyfriend because of your size? I don’t think that size really matters when you FALL IN LOVE.”
And on and on and on...

Well...Then, the next morning, I was having breakfast at a restaurant with my friend Kaila (size 6? I might get in trouble here), when the waiter comes and starts TAKING MY ORDER (me size 20) while LOOKING NON STOP at Kaila (size 6?).

I thought it was a coincidence and then.... HE DID IT AGAIN! I was shocked!

When I breathe deeply and look back at all that, well, you might think that I am overextending my thoughts but I truly believe that we come in a package deal that will appeal or not to the man of our dream.

B..’s problem (size 10 wearing size 4)? She does NOT take care of herself: She is a beautiful girl who hides it behind:

Hair rarely clean and with 3 or 4 different colours;Clothes way too small for her figure (the Muffin Look), Yellow teeth (at age 24),

And you would not seat in front of her when she eats (disgusting).

That’s her look and IT SAYS SOMETHING ABOUT HER: not confident and certainly not looking for a boyfriend!

My problem at the restaurant? Kaila is cute, blonde, always well dressed, and naturally charming when she talks to people.

CAN’T BEAT THAT!

Catherine LG

I AM THE ULTIMATE CANADIAN!

If you think that you are a REAL CANADIAN, THINK AGAIN! I AM THE ULTIMATE CANADIAN!

I do country skiing (when not in an arena, which means once a year). I recently bought snowshoes (loved it) and was forced to try curling (for the people who don’t know what curling is, don’t ever watch it on TV unless you have insomnia). I have to admit, it was fun.

BUT, Can you beat this?

I spent 12 hours in an arena over 2 days watching my son (nicknamed “PK” as in PK Suban, as his mouth is always opened) play Hockey. First season of contact hockey (not fun although it seems to be good for my abs). 6 hours in the car back and forth from home to the arena. And 3 hours complaining about it and about the body checking and kids being hit and hurt!

Yesterday, for lunch we went to a restaurant. Looked at the menu. On TV, they say that caesar salad is not as healthy as it looks, so I went for a burger....... with mushrooms for my daily veggie intake.

Today, back at it, went for ... Mac Donald’s. I swear I haven’t been there for years. Had.... a burger.... with mushrooms for my veggies. Love mushrooms. With lots of mayo.

I wonder why all the other hockey moms are skinny? Maybe they don’t make it to all the hockey games..... maybe they are not real Canadians, like me: the ultimate Canadian.

I can’t believe I am saying this: Go HABS Go.

Catherine LG

We, Canadian, need to lose WEIGHT!

Have you noticed?

Sure you have. It’s everywhere in the news.

We, Canadian, need to lose WEIGHT!

It’s the new thing, THE 2011 Discovery.

Wish they had asked us, Plus Size Women. We could have told them a while ago.

So why is it in the news again? For who?

So OKAY, let’s say WE, Plus Size Women, AGREE (it’s a free country and do you know that some people actually like being Plus Size???)

HOW DO WE DO THAT? HA!

Oh yes, In the News, they tell us that WE, Plus Size People, have to get moving: WE HAVE TO EXERCISE.

YOU DIDN’T KNOW??? Do you get it? They are not talking to us Plus Size Women.

They are talking to Everyone –(minus) Plus Size Women.

BECAUSE WE KNOW WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING TO LOSE WEIGHT.

Most of us have been trying for ages if you did not know!

So how are WE (not I) going to lose weight?

Let’s face it, this is a societal problem, not just OUR problem.

Why?

Picture of a typical Mom’s (Plus Size?) Day:

Get up at 6am. Prepare Lunch bags for the kids. Get ready. Kids go to school, Mom and Dad go to work.

Work until noon. Noon to 1pm, Mom vegges because SHE THINKS SHE IS ALLOWED ONE HOUR OF VEGGING PER DAY(?)

5pm. Rush to pick up the kids. Feed them quickly. Bye Honey, see you later: Hockey for the boy, Gymnastic for the girl and...... lots of driving for the parents.

Back at home and still wondering how to squeeze an hour of exercise in that routine!

You need to take time for yourself you know, it’s not just about the kids, you know, blablablablabla.....

OH too stressful, I need a chocolate barre*.

*As my friend Kaila put it: it's not because you're uneducated that you make those mistakes, it's because you're French! Thanks Kaila, friendship is good!