Are you familiar with the term "muffintop?"
Did you know, for example, that there are people in the world who take pictures of other people who exhibit this condition and then put them up on their Flickr page? Let's all say it together now: YIKES.
So, a little while ago I posted on possibley being an 8; I tried on a pair of Gap jeans in said size that were, errr, rather tight. And while I do not regret purchasing them, they will be shelved temporarily. Because I've noticed what fits in the morning does not always fit in the afternoon...or even mid-morning. And come to think of it, those saggy bottomed 10's shrunk up quite nicely in the wash. Sure it only lasted 2 days of wear for them to stretched out again. I do laundry enough that throwing them in with a random load more often shouldn't be a problem.
One last thing about the muffintop; after going through aforementioned slideshow, I've noticed it has everything to do with the cut of jeans, not the thinness of waistline or torso. I don't really feel self-conscious about my middle, but I would like to stay far far away from this: 
and so people, I remain a 10. Don't worry, I won't be here long. :)
June 23, 2007
Fear of the Muffintop
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Ahhh, that looks like such a nice muffin! Better than the crullers, at least! ;)
Can't wait to watch the muffin show! With my 15 year old!
I am so da&%$I#£™(@!! sick of how people dress these days. Just looking Bad.
At Target a while back they had a sign that said, "Fits that Flatter!" I said, yeah right. As if people would buy a size 1x if they need it. Nope, they some how (How do people do it?) pour themselves into size 10. Ooooh ick.
I don't look so good at the gym, (working on that) but when I go out I work hard to cover the bulges... God bless the denim jacket!
Hope you are feeling better soon!
I totally rock the muffin top after having the baby. I tell him it's his fault every day and he laughs at me. I fit into my clothes not very long after having him, but I have this lovely roll that graciously spills over the top. Sexy. But I heard that these Spanx are phenomenal, so I'm going to look online and see if I can find them cheaper. My brother's getting married in July, and I don't want that muffin top haunting me in pictures for the rest of my life. So instead of jumping on your weight loss train...I'm just gonna buy some spandex suck-in things and hope for the best :)
these are the ones I want:
http://www.spanx.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=477024.488695.686135.681433.page
Part of the reason I haven't bought a new top in so long is because of the fashion industry's insistence on making clothes for dolls instead of actual grown women.
This is also the main reason for muffin tops--it's almost gotten hard to find shirts that aren't too short.
Most grown ups have a little jiggle in the middle. And a lot of us us would appreciate a "bigger" selection of shirts that covered it the hell up. But so often now, the racks are filled with tops designed to show at least an inch or two of belly. No thanks!
If you game and like a lot of air conditioning, sure, buy half a shirt.
But I want a shirt that goes well past the top of my jeans. Even when I'm in good shape, I'd like to keep my belly to myself!
(P.S.--nothing wrong with a size 10!)
I must say after watching that slide show, I'd rather see muffin top than a crack attack!
h, I think your absolutely right. How many of us actually want to be a "size," instead of really considering if we actually LOOK better in a bigger one.
And although I'm no muffintop advocate for any public place, I don't really notice it at the gym. I look like crap when I'm there.
(oh, and I'm feeling quite better, thanks!:)
Stephanie, I could HEAR you right through that comment. Hilarious.
I just think of you telling little W every day about your muffinity. (yay for new silly words!)
Don't get me wrong, I'm with you on the spanx. They just seem like they'd be so tiiiiiight, if they were really going to do the job. Ok for me for a once around, just not long term. I'm going to check out that page though. Mmmm, I'm thinking product giveaway.
Crabby. I'm with you on the top thing. It is much easier for the flesh to break out without any confinement. I hate buying shirts period actually. I'd just rather wear white t-shirts all day every day and switch the pants out.
"But I want a shirt that goes well past the top of my jeans. Even when I'm in good shape, I'd like to keep my belly to myself!" I totally agree. There will be no belly bearing even at my goal weight when I'm in fantastic shape. yeeesh.
dj: AGREED! However, sadly, sometimes you get both.
too funny about that muffintop site. a lady at work was saying that she was golfing with a couple girlfriends who had never heard the term muffintop. I told her to send them this asap. hehe.
oh dear...I swore I would NEVER have a muffin top, and here I am with some seriously overbaked muffin going on. *sigh.
LOVE the site girls...yet again, just have to tell you that you keep me coming back with your posts and lovely spirits. By the by...who did you get to design your site?!
Shannon, thanks for coming by, that muffintop site IS funny, just not funny ha ha. Like funny, holy cow I'd die if I ever showed up there...
Lacy, "overbaked muffin" LOL! Don't feel too bad though, even the smallest of ladies can develop a muffintop when not careful about the cut of their pants (or the length of their shirts :) And I designed our header and the layout side of the site. But I can't take credit for it. I totally copied Design Mom!
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