The Q. make no apologies or excuses for my size. I stand 5'8" and weigh 170lbs. If one thinks that I should lose weight; f*ckem. Bottom line I am happy with my size. If I lost 10lbs or 15lbs it would be nice. Simply some outfits would look better on me. However, if I don't lose another ounce I'll be alright. And yes The Q. loves the taste of food. I will eat a pint of Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey without feeling guilty.Ezra Masters a.k.a. Buddha of 'I Love New York 2' wrote this reply to a comment on his blog regarding Monique of 'Charm School' loving being a curvy girl.
WITH LOVE -BUDDHA said...
Good Question but my opinion of obesity doesn't change simply because the reference is a fellow celebrity.
Monique's approach toward the obese women is enjoy yourself and love yourself. I'm NOT saying don't "love yourself", what I am saying is "love & cherish yourself" and those that love you.
If you TRULY cherished yourself you wouldn't create excuses for your lack of health and personal inadequacies you would create solutions. If you TRULY cherished yourself you wouldn't let ANY VICE control you. If you TRULY loved yourself you wouldn't over indulge in anything simply because you like the flavor!
I personally do not agree with Monique making light of the obesity epidemic in this county through jester. The obese women in this country find enough excuses and reason to maintain an unhealthy lifestyle without having a comedian encourage their vices.
I don't find obesity to be a laughing matter when nearly 70% of African American women over the age of 25 are over-weight, 40% of which are suffering from some form of obesity related illness and 90% of which are EXPECTED to suffer from some form of obesity related illness within the next 10 years.
Be clear that I AM NOT condoning super-skinny bean pole models and whatever. I am condoning and applauding my Healthy, Fit, Curvaceous, Women of Color!! Too Often I see and hear plus Plus sized women hate on healthy curvaceous woman to make up for their own inadequacies. I find that disdain to be wholly irresponsible, childish, non-productive and lazy.
In short Monique's approach can be summed up as, "love the woman you are."
Whereas my approach can be summed up as, "CHERISH the queen you are." EVERY WOMAN wants the title of a queen but hardly any woman wants the burdens. A queen now and always holds herself to a FAAAR highest of standards.
November 15, 2007 8:11 AM
Are you going to eat that macaroni?
"Hell muthaf*ckin yes, I baked it. And I am going to have seconds. Thanks."
Credit: Ezra
An overweight Qmoment!
