Big Girl Bombshell

Bombshellista

Chief Bombshell — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:45:27 +0000

Part of my living the dash plan is starting to build a wardrobe that helps me to feel sassy, sexy and confident WHILE I am losing weight. Right, wrong or indifferent, I believe that clothes and fashion are important accessories to self-esteem building. Any woman, no matter what size, knows there is just a certain [...]

Ruby Red Slipper Dash

Chief Bombshell — Mon, 28 May 2012 07:03:40 +0000

As I sit here, almost midnight, I am in a deep state of self-honesty. This is not my typical self-reflection or introspective that I am use to. It is different. The stirring inside feels like an awakening after a long hibernation. I have not slept well the last few nights. With the graduation ceremony with [...]

a long haul

Chief Bombshell — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:19:12 +0000

This is my all time favorite picture of my bundle of joy, my baby girl, Princess #1…. the girl and the love that changed my life. That little finger pointing, not a me but at her self, pointing toward her soft, squeezable cheeky smile, reminding me she has a silent voice that became the wind [...]

Would it change your mind?

Chief Bombshell — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:33:34 +0000

What we view, what we see, what we say to ourselves ALL come through at least a dozen filters of our own personal perspective. Our experiences combined with our knowledge is what narrows or broadens our perspective. Our perceptions become our beliefs which become our realities Last Friday, I ask for your thoughts of two [...]

The Art of Comparison

Chief Bombshell — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:03:10 +0000

Comparison is a natural thing within our lives. We compare ourselves with others and with ourselves. Not just in our appearance but with our achievements and disappointments. I was looking back at some of my old favorite Elvgren pictures and found my response to these before and after comparisons interesting and would LOVE to hear [...]

Namaste

Chief Bombshell — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:59:37 +0000

I DID IT! Yesterday, I had my first “true” yoga session Oh, I have tried yoga before but this one was different For years now (seems to be a repeating pattern here) I have attempted to appease an inner curiosity and longing for yoga but approached it with the wrong intent What fascinates me [...]

#1 Dance Partner

Chief Bombshell — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:40:18 +0000

My Mom is still my favorite dance partner My fondest memories often revolve around those dances One of my fondest is teaching me to dance the Shimmy on Saturday nights in our living room to the tune of Proud Mary My Mom eloquent, poised, graceful, & fashionable, that still cuts a rug like no one’s [...]

Happiness First

Chief Bombshell — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:57:36 +0000

Perhaps, we live our life backwards Instead of pursuing, chasing, and running toward things that make us happy Maybe, just maybe, we need to find the happiness first. You know the typical goal pursuits… Once I get _____________, then I will be happy. Once I become ——————, then I will be happy. Once I [...]

Mindful, Intuitive Eating & Scary Yoga

Chief Bombshell — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:55 +0000

Writing my thoughts about mindful, intuitive eating and scary yoga has left many a post sitting in draft status. Month after month, I write these posts and they sit quietly waiting for me to hit publish. But as each week progresses, the posts are not quite as quiet. Several other people’s post this week has [...]

Scales of Judgment

Chief Bombshell — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:46:58 +0000

Our own scales of judgment hold us back from things we declare that we so desperately want. With this Bombshell, I still believe its the attitude not the scale. It is a long held belief, and yes, a value of mine. However, when I become so focused on my weight loss, feeling the judgmental pull [...]