Fat Girls Are A Man's Best Friend

Anyone who knows me....knows that I have always had a bunch of close male friends. Ever since I was a little girl, members of the male species have always wanted to be my BEST FRIEND. Obviously there's something about me that all men love, and I think I've figured it out.....they love my FAT!!!

Come on...you men all know you have one!!! The fat girl who you hang out with all the time, confide in her about your insecurities and fears, invite her over for quality friendship time. Sometimes she'll even spend the night.....you love to cuddle and feel the jiggly warmth of her fat rolls. And, oh my God...she actually has titties.....big ones....pretty ones....but that's just "your girl"....your "best friend", right?

She's funny, extremely intelligent and you love her! You probably even secretly want to sleep with her, but you can't...she's fat!! Not only will your boys clown you, but you know that if you had to choose one extreme, it is more important to be miserable and bored with a chick with a banging body than it is to be fulfilled and happy with a fat chick!! Plus, you can always have the skinny chick as wifey and keep the fat girl as the "best friend" because your girlfriend would never think you would cheat on her with the Big Girl!! Even though deep in her heart, your girlfriend knows that you love and respect the fat girl in ways that she will never receive..she doesn't mind because after all she's the catch!!!

Recently, a wife of one of my "best male friends" called me to see how comedy was going for me. I told her that I was trying to lose weight and she said "Girl, you ain't hanging around my husband when you lose weight. He loves you too much...and if you get "thick" I know I'm out of the picture!"

Now, I know she was just kidding...but it did make me think...while my weight has been a burden in some ways...it has also made people feel "safe." Will losing weight mean that I will also lose the coveted position of being every man's FAT BEST FRIEND?

DANGER!!! BEWARE !! All men watch out for the shrinking fat girl...you may actually fall in love!!!

Anyway, after years of being the surrogate fat girlfriend for a bunch of guys that secretly love me, but won't date me....you would think that I would be bitter, but I am not!! Actually I feel blessed because I have become an expert on men and relationships. See, I get to know the inner workings of men in ways that no skinny chick ever will. Men tell me everything!!! Even things that their boys will never know about them, they tell me. From my close male friends that work on wall street or play professional sports all the way to my home boy that works in construction, I have the heart of men. I may not get the sex, but I get their respect and love, which many times is more than the women that come and go in their lives ever will.

As a joke, a friend of mine forwarded me an ad on Craigslist. A guy, who is shy and not able to meet women, wanted a BBW to be his wing-man! He actually put up an AD asking for an attractive full-figured woman to go with him to bars and help him meet woman. Ofcourse I could not resist applying for the job! Not because I was really interested, but because I wanted to know why he wanted a fat best female friend.

He told me that full-figured women are much more easy going. He is a former college athlete, who plays ball overseas and he was tired of model chicks because they were high maintanance. He said he enjoyed the company of big girls, and that skinny women also like having big girls as friends because they are less threatening.
So I asked him "If you like the personality of a BBW, how about you put up an AD to date one?"
He responded "Damn, I never thought of that!"

GO FIGURE! (no pun intended!)

I recenlty started attending a fitness bootcamp with a wonderful trainer named Aja Davis (www.ajadavis.com) One day while running around the gym, I realized that I have the possibility to lose more than just weight. It's not just the size of my waist that will change...my relationships...and the way people relate to me will change as well!!!I love all of my male friends....I've been one of the boys so long that I don't know how to be anything else. What will I do if losing weight also means losing the place I have in my boys lives......in their hearts.....Am I ready for that....?

Now, don't get me wrong....plenty of men like BIG GIRLS....and I meet them all the time...so it's not like I've been some ugly duckling that gets no play. And even though most of my close male friends say they are not attracted to BIG GIRLS, many of them have found themselves being attracted to my mind and spirit...and eventually attraction to my body followed....but my weight still held them back...I know it!! So this time..the questions is not "can men and women be friends?"...but instead....Can men and former fat girls stay friends ? We shall see.......I haven't lost any male friends yet...but I did lose 5 more pounds! Thank u AJA DAVIS!!!

**And before wives start calling me...this issue does not apply to my TRUE BLUE male friends that love me like a sister. But the ones it does apply to know who they are...they are constantly offering to buy me a treadmill for my b-day!!

**And also, before you write me saying "I am a big girl, and men love to date me" I GET IT!! I date all the time, and have plenty of male fans! But this blog entry is about the guy who is afraid to go there!!! Not the ones that go there all of the time (if you know what I mean)!

Love & Laughter,
Erica Watson
www.ericawatson.com

BOOTCAMP with AJA DAVIS! MAKE IT BURN!!!

What's up Babies? HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Ok...we have a Black Man in office...so no more excuses...even about WEIGHT LOSS!!!

To start my year off with a bang, I am attending a wonderful Fitness Bootcamp run by Fitness Expert Aja Davis! She is amazing.

The bootcamp is called "4x4 Fitness Bootcamp" and it runs from Jan 20th-Feb 13th at the Brooklyn Lyceum located at 227 4th Ave in Park Slope! It is 4 days a week, for 4 weeks from 6:15-7:15pm!

Aja is very dedicated to helping me lose weight! So I did a little interview with her about the importance of Boot Camps and what she is going to offer!

It is not too late to sign up for the bootcamp! Call AJA DAVIS now at 347.324.9875. Tell her that I sent you, and she may even hook u up with a deal! The price is $199 per person! YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!!!

Here is the interview! ENJOY! and call AJA DAVIS TODAY or email her aja@ajadavis.com

1. What are the major differences between Boot Camp, and a normal work out experience? Are there advantages to going to Boot Camp vs. working out on your own.
There are several main differences between Boot Camp and the normal workout experience or just working out on your own. 1) Pure intensity. Most people don't work out at the intensity that they should in order to get the results that they want. Boot Camp workouts are usually pretty intense. 2) Motivation. How many times have you said to yourself, 'Oh I'll go to the gym tomorrow' or 'I don't feel like doing this last set' and then quit? It has happened to all of us. But at a Bootcamp, you literally have someone over your shoulder making sure that you are giving it your all and that you complete every rep. 3) Boot Camps are fun! They are a way to either start working out or add variety to your current workout routine. You get to be in class with the same people and can develop bonds with others who have the same goals.



2. What is unique about your bootcamp? Why should people chose to attend yours?
In my bootcamp, when I say for all fitness levels, I mean it. I really strive to make sure that everyone is getting a good workout and will feel good about themselves during and after each workout. There is no military drill sargent yelling, but I will get you to do more than you ever thought you could. People often don't realize how truly strong they are until working out with me. I often give exercises where people look at me like I'm crazy and tell me it's impossible, then they do it and are so surprised and happy with themselves. I'm also really particular about your diet. I require each participant keep food journals and review them weekly.


3. Is there anything that I should do to prepare for bootcamp?
The best way to prepare for bootcamp is to clear your calendar and plan to attend to each session. Wear good sneakers and clothes that are not binding and that feel comfortable being in different positions. Get a water bottle (BPA free) and carry with it you EVERYWHERE. Make sure you are properly hydrated. Get plenty of rest. You're going to need it.


4. For a larger person ( 300+ pounds) who may face physical and emotional/mental challenges before starting a work-out program, how can bootcamp be a great start for them?
I think the best thing that bootcamp can do for them is that it shows you exactly what you can do. Like I said earlier, people are surprised about what they discover about themselves when working out. I think many people are simply intimidated and think that they just can't do it. Intimidation is rooted in fear. Fear of what they might look like. Fear of what others will think. Fear of failing. At a bootcamp, you may find yourself in group of people just like you, who are just as afraid. But, you will also look around see everyone giving their all, facing their fears and doing what needs to be done in order to reach their goals.


5. Please tell me about some success stories that you have seen either with bootcamps, or personal training.
Recently, I had a client, a middle-aged woman who was pre-diabetic and had high blood pressure. She had just quit smoking a few months ago and as a result had gained almost 30lbs. Well, I have never seen someone so determined. In her first month working with me she lost 13lbs. Every marker went down, she lost inches around her waist, arms and thighs. I had another woman who I trained privately and in my community fitness program. When she first came to me, she couldn't do a single push-up, couldn't jump rope, couldn't see her feet over her stomach. After a few months, I noticed her bounding around the room, jumping rope like a pro, and her stomach shrunk significantly. It was almost like she was a new person. It just hit me one day while we were working out. She came to me a few days later, beeming, saying that everyone at work had been complimenting her lately on how good she looked. I love that! And so did she.


6. Who is the perfect candidate to attend bootcamp? Are certain personality types or fitness levels more successful than others?
I don't think there is a perfect person to attend bootcamp, just perfect timing. Bootcamp is not for that person who is on the fence about making a change in their lives. When you decide to make that change, when you commit to your health, to your life, then bootcamp is for you. Stubborn personality types tend to do well because the stubborness can be what keeps you going when you want to give up. As for fitness levels, I think those most out of shape see the best results from bootcamps, simply because they have the most gain from starting a workout regimen.


7. Are bootcamps a new fad, or are they here to stay?
Bootcamps are definitely here to stay. People will always want to be challenged and bootcamps are way to provide that challenge.


8. Please tell me anything else you would want me to say about bootcamps, the importance of fitness...etc.....any nice quote that sums up how you feel!

The human body is built to be challenged. Even if you feel like you are in relatively good shape, you can always benefit from pushing yourself a little further. Commitment in a fitness bootcamp is an investment in yourself. Commit and Make it BURN!

"Welcome Fatties"

This is a funny sketch from a TV show over in Britain!!

Have you ever been to a meeting like this before? I HAVE!!!
I went to a Weight Watchers meeting one time where EVERYONE there was skinny, and no one had ever been over a size 8!!! WTF? It was on the Upper East Side....a bunch of skinny white chicks complaining about there "fat" bodies!!!

Watch and enjoy!! It's just for fun!!!

I am a MOVIE STAR!!! :) LOL

I have a feature role in a new film called "PUSH" that is playing at SUNDANCE!!! YES, it is at SUNDANCE!!! I am so excited about it!!!!

Read this article about the movie...and make sure you go and check it out when it comes to theaters.....

http://festival.sundance.org/2009/film_events/films/push_based_on_the_novel_by_sapphire

OFF THE CHARTS!!

Many people ask me what the title of my blog means.
Why am I tired of being a fat girl, with a cute face?

Well, this evening I was on my way to a Weight Watchers meeting, and as I am walking to my car, I pass a truck with two guys in it. One of them shouts out to me: "Whata' G'Waan Babes....me like your size!" (Yep, he was Jamaican of course).
I looked at him like he was crazy, and then he said to me "Your face look nice!"

See, shit like that irritates me. Why can't i just be cute? Why you gotta point out that my face is cute. How would you feel if someone walked up to you and said "Damn, you have a gorgeous eye lash. No, not all of your lashes....just that one, sticking out on the end..about to fall into you eye ball...that one lash..it is amazing!" Sounds Stupid Right?

Anyway to add insult to injury, I gained 4 pounds! Now, I have not been following the program....I will admit that..but 4 POUNDS!!! WTF!!!

My meeting leader asked me what have I been doing since October (my last meeting)...I told her EATING!

She also asked me what size or weight did I want to be? I told her I was not sure, but I think I want to be a 10! I think girls that wear a size 10 are so cute....but who knows.

I know that my favorite skinny girl stores are BEBE, BCBG, and ARDEN B.

I looked on their sites and checked out the size charts!!
My current body is literally OFF THE CHARTS! I can not even get one of my titties in a shirt at these stores....but hopefully by the end of 2009 I will be able to!!!

Okay....when I start working out at Lucille Roberts, the first thing I am going to do is have trainer there measure my chest, waist and hips.

HERE IS HOW I MUST MEASURE UP TO BE A SIZE 10:
BEBE BCBG ARDEN B.
CHEST 39 38 37
WAIST 30 30.5 28.5
THIGHS 40.5 40.5 40.5

Well, I got a LONG way to go!!!!

In the meantime, here are 3 outfits from BEBE that I can't wait to buy when I am a size 10!

I am a COVER GIRL!!! Check me out!

Who said that BIG GIRLS can't be cover girls?

I am on the cover of Solid Women's Magazine for December 2008, and I am excited about it! What a way to take the year out with a BANG!! This is obviously setting the tone for how my new year is going to be!!! 2009 is my year!!!

Thank you so much to Keya Odom, owner and founder of SWM.

Read the article and tell me what you think!!!

http://www.solidwomensmag.com/Magazine.html