As I sit here with my stomach full of delicious thanksgiving leftovers, I thought I’d pause for a moment and reflect on how excellent it is to be one of “us” during the holidays. For a feeder, feedee, foodie, FA, BBW, or BHM, there just isn’t a better time than the present. Every year, between now and the new year, people around the world put their diets on hold and indulge. We cook feasts, bake desserts, drink our share, encourage overeating, and succumb to laziness. As a result, our belts become unbuckled, our buttons burst, our clothes begin to shrink, and our collective waistline grows. For everyone else, the holidays come with a healthy helping of guilt. But not for us.
We look at things differently – as our bellies grow and our shirts shrink, we feel accomplished, blissful, and satisfied. The added pounds are a reminder that we get to experience something that no one else does – a guilt free holiday season. We get to enjoy the pleasures of eggnog, gingerbread, cinnamon rolls, and cheesecake, plus the excitement of belly rolls, love handles, jiggles, and softness. And honestly – is there anything better than a big holiday meal, a warm blanket, and a belly rub?
Unfortunately for us FA’s, things aren’t always so easy. We often face animosity and stigmatization for our preferences, so it’s important to remember just how good we have it. The holidays are a prefect time to do that. Celebrate your preferences this season, and remember that as FA’s, we get to enjoy the holidays more than anyone else. If you ask me, that’s something to be thankful for.
This is our season. Enjoy!
12 years
