From Frumpy to PLUMPY

As we've said a million times, WE LOVE HEARING YOUR STORIES ON HOW YOU'VE COME INTO TERMS WITH YOUR BODY. This is why we were just so happy when we received an email from Khriselda, sharing to us how she embraced her body and explored the wonderful world of plus-size fashion. It's a story worth sharing. Read and be inspired. :)

Hi Stacy and Danah!

First of all, I want to say that both of you are gorgeous =)

I was 'googling' about plus size models, plus size fashion when I came across your like page on Facebook. When I checked your blogsite, I must say that I instantly fell in love with it. I agree that Plump pinays should not be ashamed of their bodies as they are as sexy as those slender bodies seen on TV. Hypocrisy aside, I used to dream of having a slim figure in the past. I was eaten by my insecurities. My mommy and sisters are slim, my friends are sexy. Back in high school, I was called Jurassic Park, the Big Show, Fat ass. I was bullied by almost everyone. However, being a little proud, I did not let it affect me by crying or isolating myself. I showed them that I don't care about what they say. I personified a strong personality but deep inside, it was killing me. I'm disgusted with what I see in the mirror everyday. With that, I tried several methods of losing weight like appetite suppressants, working out, and even forcing myself to throw up. But now, I do not see the point of doing those things when I started to have serious health issues like anemia and sinus arrhythmia. As expected, I gained all the weight back. Now I believe those articles that say there is no shortcut in losing weight. I admit that I was uber disappointed with myself when I started putting up fats again. Today, I started embracing my appearance. I don't care anymore if people in the streets would call me baboy, tabachoy, etc. Their opinion is none of my business anyway. What I do care about is that I want to dress like a lady (I used to shop at the men's department for loose pants and shirts) But now, I shop at Forever 21, Una Rosa, Maldita X, and SM Department store. They offer plus size apparels for plump ladies =) I also want other ladies who are sexy on the voluptuous side to feel confident on how they look. Beauty knows no figure. Everyone who is confident on their body is outrageously sexy.

Thank you for having a blog like this. I hope it will empower other ladies to be confident, no matter what size they are. I hope my story will move other ladies who is desperate in losing weight, like how I used to be.

More power to you extremely hot Plump Pinays :)

Khriselda Guarin (Khryc)

A proud FATshionista :)

Keep spreading the great body love, Khryc! :) You are BEAUTIFUL.

Tell us your stories! Who knows, you just might inspire another woman to love her body more. Let's make this a ripple effect!

Plump love,
Danah

♥ #grateful

To be honest, it's still somewhat surreal to be reading sincere and heart-melting thank-you posts from readers who have finally turned their backs from negative self-image and body hate, and have finally started embracing body-acceptance, with the little nudging of this blog. To be a part of a person's change of heart regarding body-appreciation is truly elating, and we're EXTREMELY THANKFUL FOR THE OPENNESS OF THEIR HEARTS TO OUR ADVOCACY. Not everyone takes the time to back-read our posts and hear what we have to say, and to have just 1 person understand what we're saying IS ALREADY BEYOND AMAZING.

With this, I want to share with you a story written by JC, a new follower and supporter of the blog.

"It took me 3 years before I realize everything. It took me 3 years of killer stomach cramps/Im-not-really-sure-what-it-is just to feel normal. 3 years, and just like that, twins who run a blog promoting body-acceptance and self-appreciation would help me and stop me from believing all the nonsense the stupid media gives about being sexy. AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA HOW GRATEFUL I AM FOR THEM AND THEIR BLOG. I LOVE THEM ALREADY, K. ♥"

And we love you too! ;) Personally, we wanna say thank you JC, for your courage to speak about your very personal experiences. We're more than happy to welcome you to the wonderful journey of body-acceptance! We'll be here to support you, no matter what.

Plumpies, check out her Tumblr account and read the rest of her post. :)

This only goes to show that we love hearing from you!!!

Good night, plumpies!

♥

Danah