FFFF#5: When I was a Wee Lass...

... I was a competitive Scottish Highland Dancer. No, really! I was!

From 13 glorious years from ages 5-18 my life consisted of 2-3 dance classes a week, practicing in my living room after school, and travelling to many competitions both regionally, nationally, and on one occasion, internationally*.

I only bring this up because what I wouldn't give to do one last competition. To be that fit again. To be that toned and lean again. To have a 'natural' 4 pack again (natural as in I didn't work at it specifically. It just appeared through dancing so often! How cool is that?) To be able to fit back into my costumes (I still have them!) and say I'm back to my old self again.

I know you can't go back in time, and I also know it isn't good to dwell on what used to be. I completely understand that while I might end up back at that same size, this time round may end up being a case of 'same, same, but different.'

But that's OK. Just give me one more chance. One little comeback. Even if the only person in the world that knows and can take supreme pride and joy in the event of a comeback is me.

A huge Factor to be Fat-Free: to fit into my costumes again and dance!

*The World Championships in Cowal, Scotland in 1999 plus other various championships around Scotland for 5 weeks. Got to celebrate my 17th birthday over there too!

PS. As someone who doesn't have DVR or TiVo or a VCR, I am one week behind on my Biggest Loser episodes (but I'm grateful to see them at all! Thanks Hulu!) but I just realized after posting this, that this could totally fit into the 'Second Chances' category. The Biggest Loser always hit home, but maybe this season it might even hit home a little closer than usual.

I want to thank my fellow nominees...

Thank you! Oh! Thank you! I can hardly believe this! I feel so lucky! And this award - it's so shiny and svelte! Oh, thank you again! It's just so unexpected! I didn't even have a speech prepared! I just want everyone to know that even in my wildest dreams of blogging, I never would have imagined that this could ever happen to me. And to the other super-amazing nominees, I want each of you to know how totally wonderful your jealousy makes me feel right now!

You know when they first told me I was nominated, I just had to take a minute and think about how great my experiences have been. I guess it all just makes me feel kinda special.

You know, there are so many inspiring poeple and losers to thank! First off though, I want to thank the Marie over at mtclosetowin.blogspot.com, who looked deep within her heart before giving me this fantastic award! Also, I want to thank Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem, for being such powerful forces in my journey thus far. And to Mum and Dad, who inspire me and taught me to never give up on your dreams. And finally, to all my readers and twitter friends - I couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you America, and good night!

(*Speech provided by Academy Award Acceptance Speech Generator and has been modified for this blog.)

Hahaha! But in all seriousness, thank you Marie for bestowing upon me this lovely award! Her blog has fast become one of my favourites in the short time I have been blogging. Go on, check it out if you haven't already... I know you're curious! Click here.... I'll wait for you to come back...

Amazing, right?

So now I need to list 15 brilliant blogs, and you should absolutely check these out too!


losewithlisa.blogspot.com
losinmythighs.blogspot.com
bookwormonamission.blogspot.com
chubbystubbykay.blogspot.com
notasfatrunner.blogspot.com
getpastthemoment.blogspot.com
amberisdroppingit.blogspot.com
hidethosecookies.blogspot.com
livinlarge09.blogspot.com
bevp63.blogspot.com
skinnydreaming.blogspot.com
katschisfitcetera.blogspot.com
282point5.blogspot.com
crankyfitness.com

and last but not least, some cakey goodness! cakewrecks.blogspot.com... oh, and don't worry, it's not a complete drool fest. In fact, some are such wrecks you'll think you're done with cakes forev.... well, for a while.