Chapter 4 - a bikinia tankini a one piece

When we last left our heroine she had finished her sophomore season and was preparing for a final summer of AAU travel team.One of three girls who played"Pitcher Only" for the Mighty Grape Crush AAU Travel Team.They were allowed to hit but once on base they were all replaced by a "Rabbit" as allowed by the rules.One of the pitchers was actually a faster runner than some of the Rabbits -but strict coach John Daniel Martin was out to win every game."I will NOT have my pitcher get injured sliding!And I want them resting between innings too." This tiny little loss of activity had seen Carly add three unnoticeable lbs after both her Freshman year as well as her Sophomore year.Freshman year135 became 138. Sophomore year. 165 became 168. No Big Deal but another pattern was emerging.

Last year Carly had hit the sands of Ocean City in a modest Bikini for 26 days of Fun and Sun.By the return trip home she had added 11 lbs of pure softness and was sporting love handles and a tummy and jiggly thighs for the first time in her life.And oddly enough it did not bother her in the least! The food was so good.The relaxation of laying out was such a great break from academics and softball.It was worth a few lbs. "And I'll turn this little bit of fat into muscle when we get back home". Largely she had. At 165 she had added several lbs of muscle.She had grown an inch too. But also had added some more softness on top of the muscles.


On this year's drive to Ocean City our just turned 16 year-old "pitcher only" surveyed her soft pot belly and less toned thighs.And once again-no problem whatsoever."I've got just 21 days this year instead of 26 and it's going to be just as much fun as before!" She had jokingly tried on the bikini from last year.The one that was about to burst when she had gained 11 lbs in 26 days and tipped the scales at 149.With 19 more lbs it was laughable now.And laugh she did. And for a fleeting moment she caught herself admiring how she looked nowdays too.hmmm .A little chill went down her spine-a good chill. "Oh well off to the Mall for that cute tankini I picked out." With the tankini she could eat more on the beach without people staring like they did a few times last year.


And so it was that "just 21 days" in Ocean City was quite sufficient.With the modesty of the new suit Carly was able to devour a large tub of Thrasher's fries soaked in Malt vinegar and generously salted. Washed down by an Extra-Large Fountain Pepsi and a loaded funnel cake after. Then she would lie back under the umbrella and nap after her mid morning snack.Mornings Afternoons and Evenings were just like last year.However another change was occurring with Carly and her relationship with food.She found herself silently "competing" with her mom and dad at the Bonfire Buffet.Even if she was full.She would wait until this tall overweight couple had signaled defeat. Then she would go get "just one more little slice of pie." At the cottage alone in her room she would pick up her shirt and rub her bloated belly and wonder to herself why she liked the look of it so much.And the feeling of Stuffed to the Brim Fullness.She returned home in August weighing a nearly Fat and completely Out of Shape 180 lbs.She had gained even more weight this year and in less time too! So once again it was time to head to the Mall.But this time it was only Carly who needed an upgrade.

John and Jenny had pretty much reached their own "Fat Setpoints" . John was now 345 lbs and Jenny was a very large woman at just 95 lbs less.Even through the Food Festival of Ocean City they only added 3-5 lbs each -something that was easily accommodated by Jenny's Stretch Pants and John's "Slacks with an inch of give".


With two years left in high school both parents had a little concern over their daughter's growing appetite and lessening fitness.They knew that she would likely be heavy like them someday-but they felt they should try to set a better example and change the Dad and Daughter workout routine just a little bit. Include a 20 minute cardio session after the weight-lifting."It's called a cool down cardio session-helps with muscle building Carly." And that's all she had to hear. The baking sessions were decreased to just weekends.And salad started to appear more often as well on the table.

March 1st of Junior year saw Carly Hansen sporting a "Fairly Solid" 180 lbs .She ran the bases well and never had a pinch runner. Her doubles were always of the stand-up variety from crushing the ball to the fence and getting a carom. Triples? Welll? 5 triples freshman year .3 triples Sophomore Year.Just one triple junior year.Carly was pretty sure she heard a fan say "Wow she can really move it!For a Big Girl." But! Two more no-hitters.14 Home runs.Amazing Carly is going to play in College!

Senior Year is on it's way! No Travel Ball so her season ended at regionals with the second pitcher doing well and Carly- out of innings- playing a flawless first base.May 20th and nothing but a relaxing summer with her friends and her New Car!And her new Boyfriend! John Hawkins the slim fit hot track star! They had known each other for 6 years back when Carly ran in the Hershey meets. But it wasn't until this year that John seemed to really take a liking to her.I wonder why? :)