Your current hair length on you looks stunning and perfect. And you are totally a badass!! I heard somewhere that Bob Ross wasn't allowed to cut his own hair due to branding. NO!! You deserve better than that. You be you!! Cause you are perfect just as you are. 5 min later... Ok, finished the whole video. This was soooo helpful. The dynamic between thin Meg and heavy Meg is something I've been struggling with. Thank you for sharing these insights!
I think you look great with short and long hair, but, more than that, I love the way you are so natural in your blogs. So many people allow themselves to be manipulated by stylists and PRs into being “perfect”, so please forget about marketing. Be the way you want to be. Your comments about identity were interesting too. I was a skinny child and a slim young adult.I did not start to put on weight until after my second child was born. So, for me, my identity is totally bound up with being thin. I hate being overweight and I have felt all along that it’s just not me. Thanks to BLE, I’m en route to being me again. Exciting!
Wow, thank you. As you were speaking on the video, I checked in with Heavier Me and gave her some love, recognizing her goodness. It was a brief, lovely experience and I'm going on with my day feeling warm toward ME.
Well, Susan, I am glad you've decided to grow out your hair. I support any changes you make to your appearance. I also really like the grey background, and the lighting looks fantastic. Congrats! Here's where I am - I have been coloring my hair for about 25 years, although I am not completely grey, and I decided earlier in the year to grow out the greys to see how I look (I'm 57 and have a 14-yo and an 11-yo, so I do try to "fit in" with the other moms and not look like their grandmother). It's a tedious process, but I'm committed to it because I want to see my authentic self - both in my right-sized body and my hair.
Size Identity is extremely real for me! At 6' from grade 7 till now, at 50, has been defined in my head by the looks and comments you see and hear. People are extremely rude. Being told that you are just big boned weighing 230 lbs became an identity that when I started to diet was a loss of me. Now having dieted myself to 430 lbs has left me feeling one more diet is going to kill me if I don't succeed, or die if I don't do it. So thank you for touching on the real battle inside my head - which I may shave when this is all over. Long or short, YOU are fabulous!!
I was really touched by all those adjectives about 13:14 or so; it made me realize I've been running my past self down and it'd be a lot more appropriate to have some appreciation and respect for myself. I persevered through a lot of stuff.
I really relate to this. Thin Martha talked constantly about how much better life is, and then when heavy Martha returned, I have been defiant and angry, because I’m still in here and resent how many people dismiss me as old and fat, instead of pretty and smart. It only took a couple of years for me to transform from 150 lbs to 270+, and it took no time at all for the admirers to turn to haters. So heavy Martha is a pretty sad and angry person. I used to belong to FA, for (on and off) an 8 year stretch, and one of my arguments now is that it is detrimental to always hear the huge contrast described as happy thin and free vs fat, sick, and immobile. On another note, I have very fine, thin hair, so I’d LOVE to have your hair, short or long!!
I know this comment is three years old but I wanted to acknowledge your painful dealings with the folks whose praise turned to hate when you regained weight. I hope you're well, Martha ... healing, growing and content.
Not superficial at all! Well done...that inner dialogue is so key: I heard it stated once that 98% of our lives occurs in our heads! What we think and feel makes our reality. Thanks for being you!
I love the wall colour it doesn't swallow you up like the darker one did. I can relate to the long hair/short hair identity 'thing', fortunately, I can also wear an in between. As it happens, I'm growing my hair too. Susan, your insights about the inner journey are always helpful.
Congratulations on your new studio! Thank you for including your hair journey in your weekly vlog...Through the years I have cut my hair short at times to instill a sense of confidence and when I was at my heaviest weight I realized I did not see that most confident person in the mirror but saw "Pin Head Patty" instead. I am now 22 pounds lighter and on my way to my "right sized body" thanks to your Bright Line Eating program. Looking forward to sharing your journey.
I think your hair looks super cute right now. You are beautiful regardless of the length of your hair. Do what your inner self wants to do! You go girl!
Can't wait to see your hair long. So fun. Isn't awesome how we can make these decisions and choices for our own life? What a gift. And it keeps life fun and exciting.
Im growing my hair out too. My Gma had glorious white hair she always wore in a chignon. I may never have all white. The other side of the family is barely all gray at 85! At least I can copy the style. I keep putting off starting BLE. We are planning a trip to Vegas and our favorite restaurant is there. I also have trouble getting out of bed for breakfast. (I am disabled).
I’m laughing at the thought of wanting any part of ‘Heavy Mary’ hanging around. Heavy Mary was killing me by inches, and she’s been totally kicked to the curb. I feel sorry for her, but she doesn’t get to occupy my headspace!!!
Susan, thanks for authentically showing up in the world. I know this dichotomy of feminine earth-mother hair vs. punk rock don't give a f*@! hair... Love how you described it! Yes we are always both even when we have to pick one or the other at any given time... As I lose weight with BLE I'm considering going shorter. This vlog was quite timely to me! I did even think about the "branding" issue, even though I'm not a brand like you.
This is so good. I think this is kind of why im to scared to commit fully. I can see now that I can have great success at minimal effort and I can actually do this but subconsciously get scared and back down. This inner dialog helped. Kind of like the ifs thing. Im learning so much thanks!!
I have always liked what you do with your hair. It's adorable and feminine. I get that the super short, spikey hair could help you feel bad ass. But I don't think you ever lost the feminine persona. Your curls are gorgeous. You have to do what feels right for you. What I'm seeing as the weight comes off (nearly 50 #s now over the last 5+ months) at this age (nearing 59 in July), is that I'm actually looking older as I lose. I always thought that the extra weight acted as a filler and kept wrinkles at bay, and now, as the fat melts away, I don't have the filler anymore. I guess I have to really embrace the fact that I'm aging. Thank you for this one. It was timely for me.
One thing I learned when I was in counseling is that, at some level, I feel safer as an obese woman. It has to do with the sexual abuse I endured for years as a child. I want to rewrite this narrative for myself. I'm a teacher and talk to my students all of the time about "rewriting their story" (usually about math ability). I want to re-write my story and the narrative I tell myself, but am still fully aware of how afraid I am of any attention from anyone about my looks should I loose weight. How do I reconcile those things? I have not yet started the program, but am close to starting my 14 day challenge. Part of me is afraid to start because of the fear of failing, but also the fear of success.
@@Brightlineeating How do I find out about Bright Line Freedom? I've already done a lot of life integration therapy (LIT) and feel ready to layer more on top of that. I realize that I feel my feelings so much more intensely since my LIT, which is a challenge for my score of 9 on the susceptibility scale. Thank you for your thoughtful and compassionate reply. It's so rare these days.
Hello again! 💛 Bright Line Freedom will be offered again in the spring of 2020. If you're on our mailing list, or a regular in our social media pages, we'll let you know!!
You like great at the moment - I wouldn't get too dead set on long hair - you might just go for the inbetween length. The hats are not that flattering if you ask me. Grey wall looks good and lighting and sound very professional
Susan I think instead of covering your hair with the hat you should just go with the length as it comes. I've cut and grown my hair a couple of times in the last few years and we just have to go with the flow. You're beautiful and we love you.
Hi, Tabatha. I recommend reaching out to our Customer Support Team at support.brightlineeating.com They have an extensive database of questions and answers! You can also email them from that site. 😊
I liked your short hair, but I don't care if you grow it. I'm someone who has expressed things through my hair length so I understand. My two cents are, please get rid of the hat. Your hair looks fine and, in my opinion, much better than the hat.
I have long hair now and when I get to my right size body I am going to cute it short, I always felt fat people should wear long hair, I don't know why I think that way.
Good lord...an entire blog on the length of your hair??? Short hair, long hair, whatever. Much ado about nothing IMHO. But the parts after that was very thought provoking. Thanks.
“...heavy has its advantages. For example, if you’re not a super big fan of lots of attention from the opposite sex...” That caught me off guard as very hetero-normative; very exclusionary to the LGBTQ community. Obviously she means if you’re not a fan of sexual attention, whomever it may be.
Well now …… I certainly didn’t like the long hair in the photo and I literally cannot stand the short variant in thevlog. Would it be possible to crop or shave it all right off flush with the cranium? Then I’d be able to form a more realistic comparison verdict. I’m not really sure whether it’s feasible to compare the new afro-hairdo with heavy Meg and light Meg. Why do I say that? Well, there’s a moral aspect here. You see, heavy Meg will have sported a beautiful, long, well nourished, flowing and manageable mane. Poor old light Meg, on the other hand, will probably have suffered from scrawny, straggly and stringy locks as a result of the 260-120 drop. The balding patches will have matched the undernourished, haggard, emaciated and gaunt facial condition. On a happier note though, I like Mrs. Thompson’s Hindu dance head rolls during the vlogs. One question if I may. When she directs her glance upwards during the vlogs, is this for a telepropmpter, is she seeking divine inspiration or is it a sign of frustration with people who sport longhair? Regards, Horatio Nelson.
Your current hair length on you looks stunning and perfect. And you are totally a badass!! I heard somewhere that Bob Ross wasn't allowed to cut his own hair due to branding. NO!! You deserve better than that. You be you!! Cause you are perfect just as you are.
5 min later...
Ok, finished the whole video. This was soooo helpful. The dynamic between thin Meg and heavy Meg is something I've been struggling with. Thank you for sharing these insights!
I think you look great with short and long hair, but, more than that, I love the way you are so natural in your blogs. So many people allow themselves to be manipulated by stylists and PRs into being “perfect”, so please forget about marketing. Be the way you want to be. Your comments about identity were interesting too. I was a skinny child and a slim young adult.I did not start to put on weight until after my second child was born. So, for me, my identity is totally bound up with being thin. I hate being overweight and I have felt all along that it’s just not me. Thanks to BLE, I’m en route to being me again. Exciting!
Wow, thank you. As you were speaking on the video, I checked in with Heavier Me and gave her some love, recognizing her goodness. It was a brief, lovely experience and I'm going on with my day feeling warm toward ME.
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I love the soft, no-hollow sound. Even better? The warm background color. And best? The lighting! Beautiful!!
Well, Susan, I am glad you've decided to grow out your hair. I support any changes you make to your appearance. I also really like the grey background, and the lighting looks fantastic. Congrats!
Here's where I am - I have been coloring my hair for about 25 years, although I am not completely grey, and I decided earlier in the year to grow out the greys to see how I look (I'm 57 and have a 14-yo and an 11-yo, so I do try to "fit in" with the other moms and not look like their grandmother). It's a tedious process, but I'm committed to it because I want to see my authentic self - both in my right-sized body and my hair.
Size Identity is extremely real for me! At 6' from grade 7 till now, at 50, has been defined in my head by the looks and comments you see and hear. People are extremely rude. Being told that you are just big boned weighing 230 lbs became an identity that when I started to diet was a loss of me. Now having dieted myself to 430 lbs has left me feeling one more diet is going to kill me if I don't succeed, or die if I don't do it. So thank you for touching on the real battle inside my head - which I may shave when this is all over. Long or short, YOU are fabulous!!
This is a 4 yr old comment- do u have a update if u r still on YT?
I was really touched by all those adjectives about 13:14 or so; it made me realize I've been running my past self down and it'd be a lot more appropriate to have some appreciation and respect for myself. I persevered through a lot of stuff.
I really relate to this. Thin Martha talked constantly about how much better life is, and then when heavy Martha returned, I have been defiant and angry, because I’m still in here and resent how many people dismiss me as old and fat, instead of pretty and smart. It only took a couple of years for me to transform from 150 lbs to 270+, and it took no time at all for the admirers to turn to haters. So heavy Martha is a pretty sad and angry person. I used to belong to FA, for (on and off) an 8 year stretch, and one of my arguments now is that it is detrimental to always hear the huge contrast described as happy thin and free vs fat, sick, and immobile. On another note, I have very fine, thin hair, so I’d LOVE to have your hair, short or long!!
I know this comment is three years old but I wanted to acknowledge your painful dealings with the folks whose praise turned to hate when you regained weight. I hope you're well, Martha ... healing, growing and content.
Not superficial at all! Well done...that inner dialogue is so key: I heard it stated once that 98% of our lives occurs in our heads! What we think and feel makes our reality. Thanks for being you!
I love the wall colour it doesn't swallow you up like the darker one did. I can relate to the long hair/short hair identity 'thing', fortunately, I can also wear an in between. As it happens, I'm growing my hair too. Susan, your insights about the inner journey are always helpful.
Congratulations on your new studio! Thank you for including your hair journey in your weekly vlog...Through the years I have cut my hair short at times to instill a sense of confidence and when I was at my heaviest weight I realized I did not see that most confident person in the mirror but saw "Pin Head Patty" instead. I am now 22 pounds lighter and on my way to my "right sized body" thanks to your Bright Line Eating program. Looking forward to sharing your journey.
Once again I so appreciate your wisdom and insight Susan! Btw, I do love your hair like this!
I think your hair looks super cute right now. You are beautiful regardless of the length of your hair. Do what your inner self wants to do! You go girl!
Can't wait to see your hair long. So fun. Isn't awesome how we can make these decisions and choices for our own life? What a gift. And it keeps life fun and exciting.
Im growing my hair out too. My Gma had glorious white hair she always wore in a chignon. I may never have all white. The other side of the family is barely all gray at 85! At least I can copy the style.
I keep putting off starting BLE. We are planning a trip to Vegas and our favorite restaurant is there. I also have trouble getting out of bed for breakfast. (I am disabled).
I’m laughing at the thought of wanting any part of ‘Heavy Mary’ hanging around. Heavy Mary was killing me by inches, and she’s been totally kicked to the curb. I feel sorry for her, but she doesn’t get to occupy my headspace!!!
Susan, thanks for authentically showing up in the world. I know this dichotomy of feminine earth-mother hair vs. punk rock don't give a f*@! hair... Love how you described it! Yes we are always both even when we have to pick one or the other at any given time... As I lose weight with BLE I'm considering going shorter. This vlog was quite timely to me! I did even think about the "branding" issue, even though I'm not a brand like you.
This is so good. I think this is kind of why im to scared to commit fully. I can see now that I can have great success at minimal effort and I can actually do this but subconsciously get scared and back down. This inner dialog helped. Kind of like the ifs thing. Im learning so much thanks!!
Very helpful and perfect!!! Thank you
This Video is in direct alignment with my journey
Personally I like change and like to see change in others too! It looks great booths ways
I have always liked what you do with your hair. It's adorable and feminine. I get that the super short, spikey hair could help you feel bad ass. But I don't think you ever lost the feminine persona. Your curls are gorgeous. You have to do what feels right for you. What I'm seeing as the weight comes off (nearly 50 #s now over the last 5+ months) at this age (nearing 59 in July), is that I'm actually looking older as I lose. I always thought that the extra weight acted as a filler and kept wrinkles at bay, and now, as the fat melts away, I don't have the filler anymore. I guess I have to really embrace the fact that I'm aging. Thank you for this one. It was timely for me.
Your hair long or short, you are gorgeous l am happy you are expressing yourself.
You are great!!!!
I LOVE your short hair but it IS your hair!!
I think you look pretty either way! It really doesn't matter to me at all.
I like your short hair. I like the wave in your hair.
You may change your mind once it's long again! It matters not.
One thing I learned when I was in counseling is that, at some level, I feel safer as an obese woman. It has to do with the sexual abuse I endured for years as a child. I want to rewrite this narrative for myself. I'm a teacher and talk to my students all of the time about "rewriting their story" (usually about math ability). I want to re-write my story and the narrative I tell myself, but am still fully aware of how afraid I am of any attention from anyone about my looks should I loose weight. How do I reconcile those things? I have not yet started the program, but am close to starting my 14 day challenge. Part of me is afraid to start because of the fear of failing, but also the fear of success.
Hi Carole! Thank you for reaching out!
@@Brightlineeating How do I find out about Bright Line Freedom? I've already done a lot of life integration therapy (LIT) and feel ready to layer more on top of that. I realize that I feel my feelings so much more intensely since my LIT, which is a challenge for my score of 9 on the susceptibility scale. Thank you for your thoughtful and compassionate reply. It's so rare these days.
Hello again! 💛 Bright Line Freedom will be offered again in the spring of 2020. If you're on our mailing list, or a regular in our social media pages, we'll let you know!!
You like great at the moment - I wouldn't get too dead set on long hair - you might just go for the inbetween length. The hats are not that flattering if you ask me. Grey wall looks good and lighting and sound very professional
Susan I think instead of covering your hair with the hat you should just go with the length as it comes. I've cut and grown my hair a couple of times in the last few years and we just have to go with the flow. You're beautiful and we love you.
Please a lot more of videos related to this topic
What are your thoughts on incorporating ACV regularly? And about using ACV to break a fast with intermittent fasting?
Hi, Tabatha. I recommend reaching out to our Customer Support Team at support.brightlineeating.com They have an extensive database of questions and answers! You can also email them from that site. 😊
I liked your short hair, but I don't care if you grow it. I'm someone who has expressed things through my hair length so I understand. My two cents are, please get rid of the hat. Your hair looks fine and, in my opinion, much better than the hat.
I have long hair now and when I get to my right size body I am going to cute it short, I always felt fat people should wear long hair, I don't know why I think that way.
Good lord...an entire blog on the length of your hair??? Short hair, long hair, whatever. Much ado about nothing IMHO. But the parts after that was very thought provoking. Thanks.
And here's me thinking you were a fellow cancer survivor, LOL! Wear your hair and shoot your videos however you please. ☺
“...heavy has its advantages. For example, if you’re not a super big fan of lots of attention from the opposite sex...” That caught me off guard as very hetero-normative; very exclusionary to the LGBTQ community. Obviously she means if you’re not a fan of sexual attention, whomever it may be.
a 150 pound man needs 54 grams of protein daily Back To Eden by Jethro Kloss
Well now …… I certainly didn’t like the long hair in the photo and I literally cannot stand the short variant in thevlog. Would it be possible to crop or shave it all right off flush with the cranium? Then I’d be able to form a more realistic comparison verdict. I’m not really sure whether it’s feasible to compare the new afro-hairdo with heavy Meg and light Meg. Why do I say that? Well, there’s a moral aspect here. You see, heavy Meg will have sported a beautiful, long, well nourished, flowing and manageable mane. Poor old light Meg, on the other hand, will probably have suffered from scrawny, straggly and stringy locks as a result of the 260-120 drop. The balding patches will have matched the undernourished, haggard, emaciated and gaunt facial condition. On a happier note though, I like Mrs. Thompson’s Hindu dance head rolls during the vlogs. One question if I may. When she directs her glance upwards during the vlogs, is this for a telepropmpter, is she seeking divine inspiration or is it a sign of frustration with people who sport longhair? Regards, Horatio Nelson.
Much to do about your “do”.
And the hat is no improvement.