About Skinny Emmie: Weight Loss Blogger
Bio:
Skinny Emmie is a twenty-something weight loss blogger who lives in Kentucky. This happily married marketing professional is on a 255 pound weight loss journey, after being morbidly obese a large portion of her life. Becoming “Skinny Emmie” isn’t about being thin, it’s about being happy, healthy and confident.
- Skinny Emmie is NOT thin- not by a mile. Realize this might be confusing to some. Keep reading, and watch the videos below.
- Skinny Emmie is NOT your typical weight loss blog. No fluff, no candy-coating
- Skinny Emmie is NOT a fat advocate, nor is she ANTI-fat advocacy. Skinny Emmie is simply someone writing about her own experiences, not trying to push any agenda. Those who do push agendas on their own though, are fine with Skinny Emmie. Except for MeMe Roth. She can kiss my big fat ass.
- Skinny Emmie is NOT an expert on diet or exercise.
- Skinny Emmie is NOT a pushover. Any harassing comments will be deleted, because Skinny Emmie is about positivity.
- Editing on 8.4.10 to add: check out this post, I think it gives a good representation of what I write about and where I’ve been: Fattie Gets Fit
Skinny Emmie’s definition of skinny:
Skinny is being happy in your own skin. Growing up, fat girls want to be skinny. Hell, skinny girls wanted to be skinnier. The Skinny Emmie behind this blog is the person who always thought “if I were skinny, I could do X” or “if I were skinny, people would like me.” I’m Emily (aka Emmie, duh), and I’m ready for a change. Yes, I’m fat. Yes, I’m very fat. Would I like to be less fat? Yes. This is why some fat acceptance people won’t like what I’m writing about, because this blog is about my journey to find my “Skinny Emmie:” that person inside of me who feels healthy and great and doesn’t let external appearences slow her down. Part of this journey for me is weight loss, but only as a result of getting more in shape- not solely for vanity purposes.
BUT WAIT, DON’T LEAVE YET MEMBERS OF THE FATOSPHERE!
I started this journey very large. Size 32 large. This means I was almost too big to shop at the super plus size stores, forget regular
plus size stores. This means that I was very, very easily winded by half a flight of stairs, and that my ass didn’t (and still doesn’t) fit a lot of places. It means that my feet and legs were (and sometimes still are) are swollen a lot because of poor circulation. It takes so much effort to fight fat stereotypes that I had become one- lazy. I’d become beaten down by societal pressures that made me feel like I’m not worthy of a full and meaningful life. I’m not happy with this “Fat Emmie” attitude. Skinny Emmie is my rebellion.
What the goal of this blog is: finding my Skinny Emmie, YES, encompasses an aspect of getting healthy. But you know what? I have never been under 200 pounds since I was 13. I don’t really know what “Skinny” means for me, but I’m trying to figure it out.
Becoming “Skinny Emmie” is about becoming healthy and happy. That’s it. If it means I’m 275 pounds, so be it- that will be my Skinny. If it means I’m 200 pounds, so be it. This is my project in feeling physically better, and healing myself emotionally from the invisible scars that I’ve accumulated over the years. Fat Emmie doesn’t even have to be Fat. If I get to 160 pounds and still have the same emotional baggage and outlook on life, I AM STILL FAT.
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“In addition to being a fat, I am also accomplished in many other ways.” LMFAO!!!
Matt, I hope you were laughing your ass off at the grammatical errors of that sentence instead of thinking that being fat is a reason to laugh your ass off. Would hate to think that a fellow Thesis user in Lexington would post a jerk comment. If I’m over-reacting, my apologies.
In any case, I fixed the errors and hope that what I say makes sense now. Being fat is not an accomplishment, but rising above people who try to bring you down because of it is.
Oh, no! I didn’t intend to sound mean. I almost peed myself when I read that. I though you meant it to be funny. Heck, I’m a big dude and plan to use that line over and over. That line is freaking gold!!!
Sorry for over-reacting Matt!!! Total lesson learned: When you go through life trying to keep from knocking you down, sometimes you shut people out with good intentions.
Sincere apologies
Aaaand…bookmarked. I love your attitude.
Nice blog, Em. This is Kevin, from over at problogger.net. Maybe one of these days you could do a quick interview for me over at my blog.
OMG I loved these videos especially the 3rd one & what you said at the end about living TODAY like you wish you would have 10 years from now. My entire life (I’m 34) I’ve heard nothing but how pretty I am but (don’t you just love that word) just think how much prettier I’d be if I only lost weight. Hearing this starting at such a young age (I was probably like 7 or 8 it when my family started talking to me like this) has done NOTHING for my self-confidence that’s for sure. Instead I’ve went through life being a yo yo dieter, at one point in college I even did the whole binging & purging thing to lose weight, and just never being comfortable in my own skin. I feel like being plus size…ok FAT…is wrong and that I’m nobody because of my weight. I’ve let my weight hinder so many areas of my life and it saddens me to think that at 34 I’m still ashamed of my body.
Ugh so all that rambling to say that OMG I love your attitude! I’m really working on this self journey of learning who I am but most importantly learning to love myself for me…fat rolls and all!
Thank you so much for these videos – they really touched my heart!
I have no clue how I even ended up here on your site but I’m so glad that I came across it! I’ll certainly be coming back again!
Thanks for visiting Tishia! I can’t take credit for those videos- they are Joy Nash- she is just amazing and I think the videos really help us look at ourselves to see how ridiculous it all is in the end, you know? Her blog is at http://fatrantblog.wordpress.com/ and you can search for her on YouTube for more stuff!
Thanks for responding to my comment. I guess if I had paid attention to the name on the videos in the opening & closing credits I might have realized that it wasn’t you in the videos (blushing here). But either way – I still love your site and appreciate the fact that you shared the videos
Emily, I haven’t watched all the videos. I just viewed the third one.
Emmie, you’re awesome and Hawt. Keep it up!
Hi Emmie, thanks for your honestly and your attitude. I’m a big girl trying to lose some weight just to feel a bit healthier and comfortable with myself, and in the last week I’ve had three really negative fat comments from complete strangers (well, one of them was ‘you’re pretty for a fat girl’, which I guess could have been worse!). It made me feel a bit downhearted but your blog has perked me up again, so thanks
Hi Emmie, I just found your blog about an hour ago and haven’t looked away from the screen yet. I’m in the same boat trying to get skinny, and God is it a b*tch. Anyway, your site is great. Keep up the good work
now that girl is funny!
I just found your blog and I like what I read so far in regards to your journey in becoming “Skinny Emmie”. I really appreciate the honesty because fat women are not the same. I do not like how society tries to put us in a box. I wish you the best and good luck!
I too, have just found your blog! You are an inspiration to me!
I am so glad I stumbled upon this website! I have been overweight for about 15 years. I always thought I was beautiful, but like many others, family, friends and just general *stupid* public always put me down, made harsh comments, or even just stared at me like I was a monster. It’s comforting to know that FINALLY someone has the guts to stand up to the haters!!! Joy’s videos are fantastic and have definately boosted my outlook. I’ve always said to people, “if you don’t like the way I look, you have the option of looking the other way!” No need in ruining my day by listening to their ugly comments, right?! I’ve always seen myself as the “voluptuous sex kitten ” I know I am inside! lol !!!Joy is so right and I think she is gorgeous! (I’m thinking I wanna look like her when I grow up…
~ I’m 30~ lol. Kudos to Skinny Emmie for this hilarious and and BADASS website! 
I have it already bookmarked and am excited to read some of the earlier posts! Good luck to everyone!!!!
Wow, thanks guys for all the love recently! Seriously- it’s awesome to hear from people who are reading that they can identify with me in some way. It makes me feel like less of a freak!!! It’s amazing how similar people can be when we go through our lives feeling so alienated at times.
Emmie, you are no freak, believe me!! I wish I’d had your spirit when I was your age!! Dang girl, you ROCK!!! And they say you’re never too old to learn, so I’m just going to keep on reading you!! You are so right about our similarities, yet feeling so alienated at times. I’ve been fat and I’ve been skinny and I’ve been fat, and guess what? The girl underneath all the skin is the same girl either way. Too bad people don’t realize that. I love your blog. I’m 56 years old and not alot excites me anymore, but you’re dang good at reaching all ages. Keep up the good work, sweetie!! :0 Bless your heart!
Not going to lie, I totally am reading your blog for the first time but Emmie I am going to devour this thing! I am so proud of you! You are an amazing writer and I can’t wait to read all about your journey.
xoxo
Maia
aw, thanks Maia!!! xoxo
I want to feel good in my skin as well! i want to look in the mirror and be proud!
Founds your blog from a link on Fat Girl's Guide to Living and I'm totally hooked. Your attitude is amazing and I hope by reading your posts, it will help with my motivation to continue on with my workouts and the daily struggle with eating healthy. Thanks for being brave and creating this blog – it takes a lot of guts and it's going to help a lot of people like me!
Thanks for the kind words! It's a daily struggle for everyone- we should
just recognize it, own up to it, and then fight every day for our health!
Another new reader from FGG. I'm going through a similar journey–been fat since I was a teenager, and I'm in my late 30s now! So tired of it! Best of luck to you, and I'm really looking forward through reading through your site for inspiration!
Found your blog through TexintheCity. I am moved by your honesty and your struggles. Blaming PMS, I am weepy as I type this comment. Thanks for sharing your life with your readers.
This blog is awesome! Keep us updated!!! Stay with it!
Found your blog through “A merry life” I have to say after reading just a few post, I”M hooked! Such an inspiration, keep up the good work
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You go girlfriend! I’m 60 live in Kentucky , am friends with Kristi Martin Kohm, and I’ve been heavy all my life .Except for 1 very short period of time when I went thru a lot of mental anguish. You know kind of like the person that gets a divorce and then gets skinny. Didn’t do that, but was just about as bad. Kristi told me to check out your blog, because now not only am I heavy but everything about me hurts and exercise or sometimes just trying to walk around the football field just about does me in. I can just envision them sending an ems unit to pick me up. So the jest of my rambling is, I’m very happy you are searching for skinny Emmie and when you se her tell her hi from Sandy.
I love your blog. So honest. You’re a wonderful writer, and a great wit. On my own journey myself and have been blogging about it for a couple of months now. Sounds like you have a lot of wonderful supporters. I will be one of them!
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