The other "Other kind of JF training": Denial & Excuses

[sophisticated sissy]

Since I had a shoulder surgery and am still in rehab, I have the perfect excuse for not being a fit specimen this year!:D

So, when the chips are down, you gotta resort to comfort eating, right? Everyone knows that venti grande mochas are fat-free, zero calorie and are very good for the skin, so I won't deny myself one tiny treat in the midst of my misery. But, what do you do when the evil Leprechaun comes in the middle of the night and puts all of your clothes in a dryer set on "HIGH"?

I've decided it is all due to my dog's indulgences and to blame him for everything. I've put him on a strict exercise regimen and reduced his food allotment. Baby, by the time Fest rolls around, he is going to be so buff. :)

[pokerchick66]

Sissy, it just doesn't matter cuz even if you don't lose all the weight you want or look as perfect as you wanna be, we will still love you anyway. :)

[Staxsun]

We all have some up and down years. IJDM. Sounds like you need to take one of those horses out for a spin.

[NeenAtlanta]

Since I had a shoulder surgery and am still in rehab, I have the perfect excuse for not being a fit specimen this year!:D

So, when the chips are down, you gotta resort to comfort eating, right? Everyone know that venti grande mochas are fat-free, zero calorie and are very good for the skin, so I won't deny myself one tiny treat in the midst of my misery. But, what do you do when the evil Leprechaun comes in the middle of the night and puts all of your clothes in a dryer set on "HIGH"?

I've decided it is all due to my dog's indulgences and to blame him for everything. I've put him on a strict exercise regimen and reduced his food allotment. Baby, by the time Fest rolls around, he is going to be so buff. :)


LOL - Now this is my kind of thread. I'm in the same boat. Still really restricted on physical activity due to improper/incomplete healing of my spinal fusion. Plus laid off. So I've been heavy into comfort foods lately. Plus hanging around home a lot getting buzzed doesn't help. ;)

You all may see me wearing the same pair of short or dress everyday at fest, but hell, at least I'll be there and be happy!

[pokerchick66]

You all may see me wearing the same pair of short or dress everyday at fest, but hell, at least I'll be there and be happy!

lol, yyr! :D

[Amy Winette]

My excuse is baby boy Potter. I actually picked up some loose and flowy warm weather clothes in Vegas last month so I may be okay for super big girl clothes for this fest :)

[sophisticated sissy]

Sissy, it just doesn't matter cuz even if you don't lose all the weight you want or look as perfect as you wanna be, we will still love you anyway. :)

Ah, thank you, Mon! I'll be at JF, so it's all good! Sometimes you gotta take one step back to go two forward. Now, next year at this time, I won't have an excuse. :D

[sophisticated sissy]

LOL - Now this is my kind of thread. I'm in the same boat. Still really restricted on physical activity due to improper/incomplete healing of my spinal fusion. Plus laid off. So I've been heavy into comfort foods lately. Plus hanging around home a lot getting buzzed doesn't help. ;)

You all may see me wearing the same pair of short or dress everyday at fest, but hell, at least I'll be there and be happy!

That's the spirit! We'll definitely be in the HAPPY category. :)

Hang in there, Neen! Best wishes for your complete recovery.

[sophisticated sissy]

We all have some up and down years. IJDM. Sounds like you need to take one of those horses out for a spin.

Oh, I'd love to, Stax! I can't even saddle one up right now. I'll probably be okay'd to ride in Sept. :( Had to put the young one back in training 'cause she was getting too "spirited!":) More like higher than a kite!

[sophisticated sissy]

My excuse is baby boy Potter. I actually picked up some loose and flowy warm weather clothes in Vegas last month so I may be okay for super big girl clothes for this fest :)

You'll look gorgeous, Amy! Can't wait to see you guys.

[marignygreg]

Everyone is beautiful at Jazzfest.

[Orleansnj]

Everyone is beautiful at Jazzfest.

Gold Star Answer !!!!
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[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

sissy, I still remember the way we met. Way to funny. You are one nice lady and we are all looking forward to seeing you in the near future!
F

[sophisticated sissy]

Yes, Fred, it was! You had just eaten the last cracklin' in that bag! :D
Can't wait to see you guys, too!

[NeenAtlanta]

That's the spirit! We'll definitely be in the HAPPY category. :)

Hang in there, Neen! Best wishes for your complete recovery.

Same back atcha Sister!

[NeenAtlanta]

Everyone is beautiful at Jazzfest.

Wonderful - that should be on a button for sure!

[pokerchick66]

Wonderful - that should be on a button for sure!

/nods.

[trixie]

Everyone is beautiful at Jazzfest.

I second that emotion! I want this on a T-shirt, so very true. I have always said that one of the best things about the entire fest experience is being with sooooooo many people in one place that are just where they want to be.
Being happy makes you beautiful. :)

[ozzie]

My excuse is baby boy Potter. I actually picked up some loose and flowy warm weather clothes in Vegas last month so I may be okay for super big girl clothes for this fest :)

Can I have 'em when you're done?

[ozzie]

You all may see me wearing the same pair of short or dress everyday at fest, but hell, at least I'll be there and be happy!

Ha, ha, I've been looking for some big long loose tees and lamenting the fact I could only find two (longish/loosish). The older ozzie stated the obvious and said, well wear one, then wear the other. Wash and repeat. So wise.

[festivalgirl]

Ha, ha, I've been looking for some big long loose tees and lamenting the fact I could only find two (longish/loosish). The older ozzie stated the obvious and said, well wear one, then wear the other. Wash and repeat. So wise.

Monday morning laundry at Checkpoint Charlies .......

[stlbarb]

We all have some up and down years. IJDM. Sounds like you need to take one of those horses out for a spin.

weight is up
bank account is down

[stlbarb]

Ha, ha, I've been looking for some big long loose tees and lamenting the fact I could only find two (longish/loosish). The older ozzie stated the obvious and said, well wear one, then wear the other. Wash and repeat. So wise.

looking in your closet, or looking in the stores?

us yankees are rather fluffy and big sizes are easier to come by.
drop me an email and i can hook you up with some online stores that are reasonably priced. have them shipped to fest, or your first US destination, the ones you dont like, ship back.

[Staxsun]

Even in the French Quarter the Walgreen's has deals on tees, including plus sizes. Also easy to buy them cheap in the open French Market section.

[Corona]

Since I had a shoulder surgery and am still in rehab, I have the perfect excuse for not being a fit specimen this year!:D

So, when the chips are down, you gotta resort to comfort eating, right? Everyone knows that venti grande mochas are fat-free, zero calorie and are very good for the skin, so I won't deny myself one tiny treat in the midst of my misery. But, what do you do when the evil Leprechaun comes in the middle of the night and puts all of your clothes in a dryer set on "HIGH"?

I've decided it is all due to my dog's indulgences and to blame him for everything. I've put him on a strict exercise regimen and reduced his food allotment. Baby, by the time Fest rolls around, he is going to be so buff. :)
roflmao! love ya Sissy! xoxoxox

[Corona]

You'll look gorgeous, Amy! Can't wait to see you guys.
she is ABSOLUTELY adorable when she's got the big baby belly going on. You're still a hot mamma Ames....preggers or not. You wear it well!

[Corona]

I second that emotion! I want this on a T-shirt, so very true. I have always said that one of the best things about the entire fest experience is being with sooooooo many people in one place that are just where they want to be.
Being happy makes you beautiful. :)
yyr! What a great line and so very true.

[Gards]

yyr! What a great line and so very true.

Being around people who like good music,good food,a good time and decent beverages,miller etc disregarded,and most importantly fun interaction with other like minded souls.Makes JazzFest so great,and I trust that it also educates some people.I remember my first time at fest in 2002 and Bonnie Rait played an anti war song song and lots of people were booing,a friend of mine went a couple of years later and a plane flew over head with a sign saying Impeach Bush and he told me that the bulk of the crowd cheered.
This year we should all cheer for better times ahead.

[Corona]

Amen to that Gards...I'm not even American but yyr, thank god that era is over!

[Doubledown]

"weight is up
bank account is down" I have gained 40+ from last fest :o to think I was down to 160 a few short years ago......

[sophisticated sissy]

Well, then it's a darn good thing they aren't charging us by the pound to get in!:D

[stlbarb]

LOL - Now this is my kind of thread. I'm in the same boat. Still really restricted on physical activity due to improper/incomplete healing of my spinal fusion. Plus laid off. So I've been heavy into comfort foods lately. Plus hanging around home a lot getting buzzed doesn't help. ;)

You all may see me wearing the same pair of short or dress everyday at fest, but hell, at least I'll be there and be happy!

no one will probably notice that you wear the same thing everyday. but when the photo's are published it can be confusing as to which day is which. :p

you know Juls does both weekends of fest with carryon luggage only. she knows how to stretch a wardrobe.

[stlbarb]

My excuse is baby boy Potter. I actually picked up some loose and flowy warm weather clothes in Vegas last month so I may be okay for super big girl clothes for this fest :)

i cant wait to see what you think fat is. i bet you are barely fluffy.

[Amy Winette]

I don't think I'll be fluffy! That belly gets hard when it's all full o' baby!

[stlbarb]

I don't think I'll be fluffy! That belly gets hard when it's all full o' baby!

wow, i must be full of jello.

if you were fat, you'd know that fluffy is code for slightly fat.

more words that really mean fat (at least to me):
full figured
queen size
rubenesque
hearty
stout
well fed

fat is not a bad word. being fat is not bad.
being too fat to zip your shorts is bad, or at least sad - definitely inconvenient.
being real fat, for real long, can be unhealthy (but a lot of fun).

[Amyloves...]

looking in your closet, or looking in the stores?

us yankees are rather fluffy and big sizes are easier to come by.
drop me an email and i can hook you up with some online stores that are reasonably priced. have them shipped to fest, or your first US destination, the ones you dont like, ship back.

OMG how can you send this to Ozzie.....you have no idea what you've just done to me. I'll be awaiting her emailed instructions. :D Love you Ozz!!

[festivalgirl]

wow, i must be full of jello.

if you were fat, you'd know that fluffy is code for slightly fat.

more words that really mean fat (at least to me):
full figured
queen size
rubenesque
hearty
stout
well fed

fat is not a bad word. being fat is not bad.
being too fat to zip your shorts is bad, or at least sad - definitely inconvenient.
being real fat, for real long, can be unhealthy (but a lot of fun).

I'm kinda partial to Zaftig.


Main Entry: zaf·tig
Pronunciation: \ˈzäf-tig, ˈzȯf-\
Variant(s): also zof·tig \ˈzȯf-\
Function: adjective
Etymology:
Yiddish zaftik juicy, succulent, from zaft juice, sap, from Middle High German saf, saft, from Old High German saf
Date: circa 1936

of a woman : having a full rounded figure : pleasingly plump

[stlbarb]

I'm kinda partial to Zaftig.


Main Entry: zaf·tig
Pronunciation: \ˈzäf-tig, ˈzȯf-\
Variant(s): also zof·tig \ˈzȯf-\
Function: adjective
Etymology:
Yiddish zaftik juicy, succulent, from zaft juice, sap, from Middle High German saf, saft, from Old High German saf
Date: circa 1936

of a woman : having a full rounded figure : pleasingly plump

oooooh, i like zaftig too. juicy, succulent.
i cant believe i forgot plump. maybe i forget it because for some reason plump bothers me much more than fat.

[festivalgirl]

oooooh, i like zaftig too. juicy, succulent.
i cant believe i forgot plump. maybe i forget it because for some reason plump bothers me much more than fat.

plump is somehow condescending .... not sure why either.

[stlbarb]

plump is somehow condescending .... not sure why either.

unless you're a ballpark frank, then its a tasty adjective.

[festivalgirl]

unless you're a ballpark frank, then its a tasty adjective.

now know as the viagra dog ......

[stlbarb]

now know as the viagra dog ......

i'm not gonna swallow that :eek:

[festivalgirl]

i'm not gonna swallow that :eek:

it's the special sauce.

[Corona]

OMG how can you send this to Ozzie.....you have no idea what you've just done to me. I'll be awaiting her emailed instructions. :D Love you Ozz!!
lol! I do the same to Jenn Ames! Trying real hard to be good this year. Some places just won't ship to anywhere out of the US and us girls need to shop!! ;)

[ozzie]

OMG how can you send this to Ozzie.....you have no idea what you've just done to me. I'll be awaiting her emailed instructions. :D Love you Ozz!!

That's it! YOU'RE FIRED!!!!!

Position Vacant
PA to extremely disorganised smart ass. Must love dogs and be the perfect tour guide, personal shopper and chauffer. Ability to keep me outta trouble preferable, but not essential. Must laugh at all lame jokes and be ready with advice at all hours. No pay and few benefits. Send resume to Ms Loves.

[Corona]

bwahahahahaha!!!! :)

[piscesgirl]

Y'all are cracking me up!!

[saturn]

I'm kinda partial to Zaftig.


Main Entry: zaf·tig
Pronunciation: \ˈzäf-tig, ˈzȯf-\
Variant(s): also zof·tig \ˈzȯf-\
Function: adjective
Etymology:
Yiddish zaftik juicy, succulent, from zaft juice, sap, from Middle High German saf, saft, from Old High German saf
Date: circa 1936

of a woman : having a full rounded figure : pleasingly plump

I describe myself as "built for comfort, not for speed."

[festivalgirl]

I describe myself as "built for comfort, not for speed."

Perfect - more of us to love!!! :)

[Belle]

One funny thread. I am in denial and don't care. Love me fat, unfit and pasty. I AM GONNA BE AT FEST!!!! Had I known I still would be fat, unfit and pasty cause there aint no sunshine here, I like to eat and work concessions for the highschool. Never seen lo cal food at a concessions stand!!!

Love ya all for the good thread.

[ciscokid]

unless you're a ballpark frank, then its a tasty adjective.

barb when your here for CFF ask me about ballpark hotdogs.....;)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

barb when your here for CFF ask me about ballpark hotdogs.....;)

please tell all.....we are listening
:)

[Belle]

please tell all.....we are listening
:)

Not sure I wanna know as they are eaten here..

[ciscokid]

please tell all.....we are listening
:)

lets just say i will only eat them from a food stand not a vendor.............

[MzJoey]

I believe that we should have a special photo shoot...i'll show you mine if you show me yours? Now...not down THAT road....I meant surgical scars...Neen, Sissy and I are poster women..but I'm sure we have a few knee surgeries and the like to make a right nice group shot!
Neen, hope things improve, I had fusion surgery in mid-90's for lumbar 3, 4 & 5 (using my own bone chips harvested from my hip). I happy to report that it took a couple of years to get better, but I can rock and roll now!
Now my busted shoulder and humerus is not there yet...but it's only been a couple of years.
Sissy, you hang in there Dear!
(and yes, Swag should lurk in the background for these pix too!)

[stlbarb]

lets just say i will only eat them from a food stand not a vendor.............

great idea, hot dogs for camp. i would think i can find some all beef kosher dogs in the NJ grocery.

[NeenAtlanta]

I believe that we should have a special photo shoot...i'll show you mine if you show me yours? Now...not down THAT road....I meant surgical scars...Neen, Sissy and I are poster women..but I'm sure we have a few knee surgeries and the like to make a right nice group shot!
Neen, hope things improve, I had fusion surgery in mid-90's for lumbar 3, 4 & 5 (using my own bone chips harvested from my hip). I happy to report that it took a couple of years to get better, but I can rock and roll now!
Now my busted shoulder and humerus is not there yet...but it's only been a couple of years.
Sissy, you hang in there Dear!
(and yes, Swag should lurk in the background for these pix too!)

Mine are easy to photograph - I had two fusion surgeries on my cervical vertabrae, so the scars are right up front on my neck. It kind of looks like my neck is dirty and I need to wash. Should blend right in at fest.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Not sure I wanna know as they are eaten here..

yyr! Rule one, be careful what you ask for.........you just might get it.

[jerseygirl67]

great idea, hot dogs for camp. i would think i can find some all beef kosher dogs in the NJ grocery.

Oh, no problem there.....

[stlbarb]

Mine are easy to photograph - I had two fusion surgeries on my cervical vertabrae, so the scars are right up front on my neck. It kind of looks like my neck is dirty and I need to wash. Should blend right in at fest.

i have an extra chin i could lend you to help cover it.

[stlbarb]

Oh, no problem there.....

oy

[festivalgirl]

An early Passover mitzvah ......

http://www.simpleanddelicious.com/images/special-offers/coupon-central/coupon_hebrewnational.gif
http://www.simpleanddelicious.com/special-offers/coupon-central.jsp

[stlbarb]

An early Passover mitzvah ......

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http://www.simpleanddelicious.com/special-offers/coupon-central.jsp

yum! i'll just need to borrow a grill, preferably propane, since there is no open fires allowed at CFF.

[festivalgirl]

yum! i'll just need to borrow a grill, preferably propane, since there is no open fires allowed at CFF.

living in an apartment, i get the cast iron smoking, nice black grill marks ...... tastes like a dog off the grill.

[stlbarb]

living in an apartment, i get the cast iron smoking, nice black grill marks ...... tastes like a dog off the grill.

in college, we would stick them on a fork & cook them over the gas burner.
then just eat them, because of course we were out of bread, and who could afford buns. careful, dont burn your mouth on the hot fork.

life before microwaves.

[festivalgirl]

in college, we would stick them on a fork & cook them over the gas burner.
then just eat them, because of course we were out of bread, and who could afford buns. careful, dont burn your mouth on the hot fork.

life before microwaves.

toaster oven for us ........

if anyone still smokes, a zippo works ;)

[NeenAtlanta]

i have an extra chin i could lend you to help cover it.

Hah - thanks sweetie, but I've got that covered.

[festivalgirl]

Whoopi Unloads on the Fashionistas

(March 20) -- Note to the fashion police and Stacy London: If you're going to critique Whoopi Goldberg's clothes, be prepared to face her wrath on 'The View.'
The ABC co-host let loose on recent magazine reports bashing her wardrobe. She took aim at 'What Not to Wear' host London and TV Guide writer Ingela Ratledge, who Goldberg dubbed an 'anonymous b----.' Whoopi Goldberg let the claws fly on 'What Not to Wear' host Stacy London and a TV Guide

Whoopi opened her rant by saying: "I have a little bone to pick with TV Guide Magazine, particularly a woman called Ingela Ratledge," who wrote that Golberg goes on television "looking like you're ready to make a run to Costco."

Goldberg defends herself saying: "My style, who I am, is not about my clothing. If I came in a burlap bag, I would still be Whoopi Goldberg and I've always been me so you can kiss my ass."

Whoopi then turns her trigger toward London, who chided Goldberg for her "oversized and casual" apparel that she says makes it hard to take her seriously. Goldberg shot back with: "Tracy, honey, Stacy, whatever your name is, I don't need you to take me seriously. I am myself, I've always been myself and you don't judge me by what I wear, you judge me by what I say

[almarco]

Whoopi Unloads on the Fashionistas

(March 20) -- Note to the fashion police and Stacy London: If you're going to critique Whoopi Goldberg's clothes, be prepared to face her wrath on 'The View.'
The ABC co-host let loose on recent magazine reports bashing her wardrobe. She took aim at 'What Not to Wear' host London and TV Guide writer Ingela Ratledge, who Goldberg dubbed an 'anonymous b----.' Whoopi Goldberg let the claws fly on 'What Not to Wear' host Stacy London and a TV Guide

Whoopi opened her rant by saying: "I have a little bone to pick with TV Guide Magazine, particularly a woman called Ingela Ratledge," who wrote that Golberg goes on television "looking like you're ready to make a run to Costco."

Goldberg defends herself saying: "My style, who I am, is not about my clothing. If I came in a burlap bag, I would still be Whoopi Goldberg and I've always been me so you can kiss my ass."

Whoopi then turns her trigger toward London, who chided Goldberg for her "oversized and casual" apparel that she says makes it hard to take her seriously. Goldberg shot back with: "Tracy, honey, Stacy, whatever your name is, I don't need you to take me seriously. I am myself, I've always been myself and you don't judge me by what I wear, you judge me by what I say

GO WHOOPI , GO WHOOPI!

[Corona]

Dat a girl!!!!! love Whoopi :)

[pokerchick66]

I have to say I made the BEST lowfat tacos tonight. I used ground turkey w/low sodium taco seasoning, reduced fat cojack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro picante sauce w/ just a dab of lowfat sour cream. They were scrumptious! They really hit the spot. :)

lol, BigDag got me craving tacos. :D

[festivalgirl]

I have to say I made the BEST lowfat tacos tonight. I used ground turkey w/low sodium taco seasoning, reduced fat cojack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro picante sauce w/ just a dab of lowfat sour cream. They were scrumptious! They really hit the spot. :)

lol, BigDag got me craving tacos. :D

I'm glad you went low fat, but where's the denial & excuse in that???? ;)

[Gards]

I'm glad you went low fat, but where's the denial & excuse in that???? ;)

I dont think theres much denial involved,but its seem smarter than what I am doing.Which is eating a boring salad sandwich for dinner and thinking that I am being healthy,when I am consuming my 7th beer at the same time,and throwing aside lots of cucumber,that for some reason I cant stand.
I may have to revert to plan B.
Pizza and Loud music.
Cheers
Gards

[Corona]

lol Gards! you crack me up :)

[BigDag]

I have to say I made the BEST lowfat tacos tonight. I used ground turkey w/low sodium taco seasoning, reduced fat cojack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro picante sauce w/ just a dab of lowfat sour cream. They were scrumptious! They really hit the spot. :)

lol, BigDag got me craving tacos. :D

We'll go get some REAL tacos once we get to New Orleans!!

[pokerchick66]

I'm glad you went low fat, but where's the denial & excuse in that???? ;)

lol, oops, wrong thread! :p

[pokerchick66]

We'll go get some REAL tacos once we get to New Orleans!!

Does August serve tacos? ;)

[BigDag]

Does August serve tacos? ;)

Nice try.

I know a couple of good places in the Quarter/Marigny. Yummy tacos.

[MzJoey]

Had Cuban food in NOLA, had tacos, but folks were from El Salvador and their sauce was very different from salsa we use out here....I'd love to try some other kinds of tacos in NOLA...do tell us where?

[BigDag]

I'm a fan of Country Flame; it's an unassuming dive, on Iberville, I believe. They have a wide selection of Latin dishes, and the tacos are tasty. It's on my list of places in New Orleans to eat cheap and well. I'm sure I'll spend some time there over Fest, since I'm staying at the HIFQ, right around the corner.

I also like Tomatillo's, where Frenchmen, Decatur & Esplanade all come together. They have great sauces, and outstanding tacos.

But I think my favorite Mexican place is a newer one, El Gato Negro, at the French Market. I've never had tacos there; everything else on the menu looks too good. They served the best steak fajitas I've ever had. (Of course, I had them after not eating red meat for several months, so maybe that clouded my judgement a little.)