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chanticoHi folks. I need your help.
I have gained an unholy amount of weight in one season. Part of it was depression, part of it was sloth, and a part of it was likely my medication. This poses a . . . dilemma. I'm a Health At Every Size kinda gal, and my physical health is pretty good, though the more weight I gain, the worse my digestive problems get. Still, my blood pressure is a-ok, my cholesterol is snazzy, and the ol' ticker is functioning just fine.
But the mental health is having some issues. See, a long time ago in a college girl with self-esteem issues, an idea waltzed in and set up camp-- that if you could just control your food, you could control your body, and then at least one thing in your life would be handled. So the starving started, right? And stopped pretty quickly because goddamn a good support network is fantastic, but that stupid idea planted itself pretty deep, and now I just can't pull the roots out. Regular pruning keeps it down to totally manageable levels, but once in a while, something fertilizes it, and the shears have a little bit of a fight on their hands.
My sudden growth in girth has been *great* fertilizer.
The short of it? I have a proposal.
I want to get healthier in mind and body. I want to get back in shape. But I'm already fighting a battle with that out-of-control weed that is my ED, so it's a little harder to get the gumption required to move my ass out the door. And gym memberships, which keep my motivated, are hella expensive. So are fitness classes, or yoga, or even eating healthier.
What if I was accountable not just to myself, but to you? What if y'all could help a lady out with some of those financial hurdles? And what if you got something awesome out of the deal?
Seeking: Healthy Living Patrons.
For 5 dollars a week, any week you feel like donating, I'll make you an original piece of art. Something beautiful, just for you, from the happiest place I can find in myself. You get art, I get help. You get to be a Big Time Philanthropist for very little moolah, and I get a big juicy to carrot to chase. (healthy, see?)
I'm looking at starting with a circuit training class that emphasizes safe, move-at-your-own level but intense excercise to target all muscles groups and, best of all, build strength. Weight loss is a by product, but not the goal. Each class is 8 dollars, and I would take two classes a week. With just 4 of you donating each week, I could pay for the classes (and a bottle of water!).
I'm also working with Weight Watchers, to help manage my diet. Weight Watchers emphasizes a variety of healthy foods, *without* deprivation, which is the big trigger for my ED. I'm not doing the public meetings, but keeping track of what I eat online. With their PointsPlus system, they track not just calories, but fat, fiber, protein, and carbs. Fruits and veggies cost nothing. The program, unfortunately, does not.
For a 5$ donation, Patrons would receive one piece of art, one week from their donation; alternately, Patrons could donate a lump sum and then would get a pretty piece for every week paid. I'm not asking for any more than 5$, because I know lots of folks are pressed for monies these days. If Patrons want, I'll be compiling a weekly report on my progress, on what I've done, on the journey itself of trying to keep mind and body in good shape. And I've accumulated a few pieces for someone, I'll mail the original art to the Patron in question.
Art for cheap, help a person out. A pretty good deal, right?
I have one last favor to ask: I am not a well-known figure, and my audience is small. If y'all could pass this plea about, if you're comfortable? That would be AMAZING. Who knows-- maybe I'll be able to afford a nutritionist, or martial arts classes, or to fix up my bike.
Thanks, everyone. Now back to your regular blogging.
I have gained an unholy amount of weight in one season. Part of it was depression, part of it was sloth, and a part of it was likely my medication. This poses a . . . dilemma. I'm a Health At Every Size kinda gal, and my physical health is pretty good, though the more weight I gain, the worse my digestive problems get. Still, my blood pressure is a-ok, my cholesterol is snazzy, and the ol' ticker is functioning just fine.
But the mental health is having some issues. See, a long time ago in a college girl with self-esteem issues, an idea waltzed in and set up camp-- that if you could just control your food, you could control your body, and then at least one thing in your life would be handled. So the starving started, right? And stopped pretty quickly because goddamn a good support network is fantastic, but that stupid idea planted itself pretty deep, and now I just can't pull the roots out. Regular pruning keeps it down to totally manageable levels, but once in a while, something fertilizes it, and the shears have a little bit of a fight on their hands.
My sudden growth in girth has been *great* fertilizer.
The short of it? I have a proposal.
I want to get healthier in mind and body. I want to get back in shape. But I'm already fighting a battle with that out-of-control weed that is my ED, so it's a little harder to get the gumption required to move my ass out the door. And gym memberships, which keep my motivated, are hella expensive. So are fitness classes, or yoga, or even eating healthier.
What if I was accountable not just to myself, but to you? What if y'all could help a lady out with some of those financial hurdles? And what if you got something awesome out of the deal?
Seeking: Healthy Living Patrons.
For 5 dollars a week, any week you feel like donating, I'll make you an original piece of art. Something beautiful, just for you, from the happiest place I can find in myself. You get art, I get help. You get to be a Big Time Philanthropist for very little moolah, and I get a big juicy to carrot to chase. (healthy, see?)
I'm looking at starting with a circuit training class that emphasizes safe, move-at-your-own level but intense excercise to target all muscles groups and, best of all, build strength. Weight loss is a by product, but not the goal. Each class is 8 dollars, and I would take two classes a week. With just 4 of you donating each week, I could pay for the classes (and a bottle of water!).
I'm also working with Weight Watchers, to help manage my diet. Weight Watchers emphasizes a variety of healthy foods, *without* deprivation, which is the big trigger for my ED. I'm not doing the public meetings, but keeping track of what I eat online. With their PointsPlus system, they track not just calories, but fat, fiber, protein, and carbs. Fruits and veggies cost nothing. The program, unfortunately, does not.
For a 5$ donation, Patrons would receive one piece of art, one week from their donation; alternately, Patrons could donate a lump sum and then would get a pretty piece for every week paid. I'm not asking for any more than 5$, because I know lots of folks are pressed for monies these days. If Patrons want, I'll be compiling a weekly report on my progress, on what I've done, on the journey itself of trying to keep mind and body in good shape. And I've accumulated a few pieces for someone, I'll mail the original art to the Patron in question.
Art for cheap, help a person out. A pretty good deal, right?
I have one last favor to ask: I am not a well-known figure, and my audience is small. If y'all could pass this plea about, if you're comfortable? That would be AMAZING. Who knows-- maybe I'll be able to afford a nutritionist, or martial arts classes, or to fix up my bike.
Thanks, everyone. Now back to your regular blogging.
