40 Plus Challenge - Introduction
I dont have any photos from 1980 to 2003 except a few that flit around and I will add these as I find them (And scan them in)
the 1980s were spent at Boarding school |
2004 - Slim for first time |
2007 |
2009
2009 in the UK |
2011 - Still relying in Uniform to cover me |
2010 I started to find a few skirts |
2011 |
2012 |
2012 |
2013 |
The the other turning point for me was in later in 2014, I discovered a plus sized bloggers.
I "met" Leah through her blog and she got me thinking about my size, my misery and how I had essentially never really embraced myself or even loved myself. In this year I found I could get City Chic, Autograph and from the UK Hell bunny. These made me feel feminine for the first time. I had survived a major mental break down and I needed to really fight to recover.
David bought me a bikini and with his encouragement and that of the Bikini for everybody run by Stina Scott, I wore it in public and the world didn't end. No one laughed and no one really noticed.
There was no stopping me.
I "met" Leah through her blog and she got me thinking about my size, my misery and how I had essentially never really embraced myself or even loved myself. In this year I found I could get City Chic, Autograph and from the UK Hell bunny. These made me feel feminine for the first time. I had survived a major mental break down and I needed to really fight to recover.
David bought me a bikini and with his encouragement and that of the Bikini for everybody run by Stina Scott, I wore it in public and the world didn't end. No one laughed and no one really noticed.
2014 |
2015 |
Now, I have to take medication for my depression, nut its controlled, I am putting on weight due to this medication, but be damned if I am returning to men's wear. I am over 40, I am bright and I will not be hiding into retirement. I will be the lady with odd hair enjoying life. I have lost so many years being frumpy.. No more.
How do I feel about being middle aged?? Like a fine wine, it has taken many years for me to become fully rounded and myself. I am happier than I have ever been in the past and if I had been diagnosed with depression in my teens then it would not be who I am today. It too a major even to get me out of the shadows and its my challenges that I have survived that contributes to my gratitude of my life I have now. Sure I have shift work, sure I rarely see my friends and loved ones but I have so much and I am forever thankful to the 4 men and one woman who pushed me to take a good look at myself and take control.
To Kevin, Tim, David and Heath and of course Leah.. Thank you for challenging me, supporting me or just making me take a good look at myself..
Bring on the rest of the 40s, so far its been the best decade of my life.
I aim to be just like Baddie Winkle when I am in my 80s and 90s
XOXOXO
How do I feel about being middle aged?? Like a fine wine, it has taken many years for me to become fully rounded and myself. I am happier than I have ever been in the past and if I had been diagnosed with depression in my teens then it would not be who I am today. It too a major even to get me out of the shadows and its my challenges that I have survived that contributes to my gratitude of my life I have now. Sure I have shift work, sure I rarely see my friends and loved ones but I have so much and I am forever thankful to the 4 men and one woman who pushed me to take a good look at myself and take control.
To Kevin, Tim, David and Heath and of course Leah.. Thank you for challenging me, supporting me or just making me take a good look at myself..
Bring on the rest of the 40s, so far its been the best decade of my life.
I aim to be just like Baddie Winkle when I am in my 80s and 90s
XOXOXO
Betty: http://www.pamperandcurves.com
Cathy: http://www.southernyacht.blogspot.co.uk
Christy: http://sprintingwithscissors.blogspot.co.uk/
Daisy: http://daisysays.co.uk
Kaye: http://www.polishedcurves.com
Kellie: http://www.bigfashionista.co.uk
Leah: http://www.justmeleah.co.uk
Lee: http://www.pinkybellesshed.co.uk
Lisa: http://www.kitandkoboodle75.blogspot.co.uk
Mookie: http://www.mookieslife.com
Nikki: http://www.nattynikki.com
Sarah: http://www.plussizeproud.co.uk
Vicky: http://www.therandomnessoftwee.blogspot.co.uk
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