Phatty McPhatterson

This is a picture I sent in to Channel 4 as part of my application for their Subway Get Fit Challenge. They are taking applicants through January 6th and then they will wittle it down to some finalist who will compete in a "Biggest Loser" type competition. Below was my 200 word or less essay about how being overweight has affected my life and why I want to be a part of the challenge. I REALLY hope they pick me!!!




I AM 27 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NEVER HAD A BOYFRIEND! I’ve never let my weight define who I am, but “The Ugly Truth” is I’ll never attract someone as long as I have a spare tire around my waist. Sure, the guys LOVE my awesome personality, but if I hear I’m just a great friend or I’ll make someone else a wonderful wife one day one more time, I think I’ll scream! I’ve had my fair share of those “Pretty Woman” moments when I’ve been looked down upon in clothing stores because they don’t carry clothes in “size tent.”

I have about 70-80 more pounds I need to lose to be at a healthy weight and I want to get there! I want to be a part of the Get Fit Challenge because I need the motivation of having millions of viewers watch my journey to a healthier me and not wanting to let them or myself down. I’m not afraid to be honest and candid about how hard it is to lose weight and my feelings and thoughts about it, as evidenced in my blog: http://bigphatgirl.blogspot.com/. Fat people live in White Bluff too! PLEASE give me a chance!