Big White Woman

by 3 Day Weekend on October 2, 2009

Posted in Community

threedayweekend2I am what you would call a big girl.

As far back as I can remember, I have been what you would call a big girl. Somewhere between first and third grade, I went from “tiny cute ballerina girl” to “big ass white woman” – and I’ve been that way ever since.

In all honesty, it’s never bothered me being the big gal of the crowd. My Mom is a big woman. My Mamaw is a big woman. My Mom’s Sister is a big woman – well, she was until she lost all that weight and became a lesser-sized woman, but I still love her because I remember when she was said big woman and was still very much awesome.

I’ve never really been a jealous person – skinny just isn’t my thang. And that doesn’t bother me in the least bit – because as long as I’m not worried about being Skinny Minnie, then I can have that double cheeseburger with extra sauce AND French fries, yes please!

I like to eat. To quote Forrest Gump, “I like it a lot”. If carrying around those ten extra pounds in my mid-section means I can have a piece of cheesecake with my dinner, then so be it. If my legs wiggle a little when I’m walking down the street, I don’t mind – that just means that yes,  I did eat more than a protein bar for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner (seriously Skinny Minnie, how do you do it?)!

And I recently heard/read/imagined somewhere that having a little fat on your body helps to make you look more youthful as you age. If you’ve got a little fat stored on your face, you won’t look shriveled and hollowed out as the years roll by and your face begins to cave in on itself.

Score! Double-plus bonus for the fat chicks!

So, yes, I will take some extra whipped cream on my caramel frappacino. And yes, I’ll have some more steak and fries, my friends. Because if it means I can stand next to Skinny Minnie someday and be the better looking person in just one single category, I am definitely staying the big white woman that I am.

AMEN!  Thank you, Mary, for this Three Day Weekend post, I know here at Aiming Low, we ALWAYS get seconds!  Mary can be found at her blog, Mommaruth(says).

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Assertagirl
Twitter:
October 2, 2009 at 8:24 am

So really, you’re thinking way ahead! I remember reading that, too. (Did you see Ellen yesterday? The real-life-sized models from Glamor magazine were on. They were considered plus-sized because they’re size SIX and above. Ridiculous industry standard!)

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mommaruthsays
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October 2, 2009 at 1:43 pm

@Assertagirl, no I didn’t catch that – I’ll have to look it up on youtube. Industry standards can suck my plus-sized toe!

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Karen
Twitter:
October 2, 2009 at 9:19 am

I never thought about the face caving in on itself thing. I’m SET!! Awesome. Maybe I’ll go get another muffin…

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mommaruthsays
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October 2, 2009 at 1:46 pm

@Karen, Why not have two muffins? ;)

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grumble girl October 2, 2009 at 11:22 am

I like you, Big White Woman…

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mommaruthsays
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October 2, 2009 at 1:41 pm

@grumble girl, thanks I like you, too!

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toywithme October 2, 2009 at 12:23 pm

We should all follow in your footsteps and learn to accept ourselves as we are.

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mommaruthsays
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October 2, 2009 at 1:47 pm

@toywithme, ditto! ditto! ditto!

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Janie Woods October 2, 2009 at 1:56 pm

Hon, I always joke that I don’t have a beer belly, I have a beer butt…

Never been big in the middle, but my friend’s describe me as “the white woman with a black woman’s ass”…Yes, I’m JLo on steroids. But you know what? We will live longer. Yes!! Scientifically proven that women with big asses have a longer lifespan. One more thing we’re better at.

Plus, ain’t nothing wrong with a great set of breedin’ hips, as my daddy always said…

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Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]
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October 2, 2009 at 6:18 pm

Skinny bitches can suckit while I suck down a milkshake.

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Al_Pal
Twitter:
October 2, 2009 at 7:19 pm

*grin* Yes. Bring on the delicious foods. Gotta love having a soft face. ;)

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Secret Agent Mama October 3, 2009 at 10:16 am

I have this weird thing going on where I’m, as you say, “a big woman”, but I think I’m supermodel thin. Very strange is Mishi!

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rachel-asouthernfairytale October 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm

Woo Hoo! Yes, curves are good and healthy, too.
I saw this thicker thighs thing meaning lower heart disease and I think even lower breast cancer risk, I think.

Of course.. in my mind I’m a size 8. In the mirror….. :-)

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kyslp October 3, 2009 at 6:43 pm

Recently, my mother’s doctor told her the same thing. He also said that it is better to have a little extra weight as you age because many older people get thin and frail. His theory is that if you get sick/injured you won’t waste away to nothing as so many do.

So I’m thinking that if I get widowed or divorced, when I’m old I can have my pick of the men. What with my youthful face and general look of well-being.

Plus I like to eat.

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