About The Token Fat Girl

(Top) Token Fat Girl at about 265 lbs.(Bottom)Token Fat Girl at about 320 lbs.











Hello! I'm Lorrie otherwise known as The Token Fat Girl. I am fat and have been fat for as long as I can remember.

Why do I go by The Token Fat Girl?

Honestly, I've always felt like the odd girl out due to my weight. Think of the most cliche' fat girl scenario and I've probably experienced it.

Last girl picked for PE teams? Check.
No prom date? Check.
Always shopping in the plus size section? Check.

I had a great time in college (just ask my friends!), but going to parties as a fat girl in college can have its down sides. I was very self-conscious and often times I felt like people (guys in particular) would regard me as "the token fat girl".

Who am I?

I'm a 25 year old gal who currently resides in Brooklyn, NY with her fiance' and two adorable cats : Simon and Garfunkel.

I am originally from a small town right outside Charleston, West Virginia. Did you know WV is one of the top five fattest states in America?

I went to Marshall University for about five years majoring in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design. I wasn't a top student to say the least and after a couple of hard semesters decided it was time I moved into the "real world". And with that I packed up and moved to NYC.

When I first moved here I was tipping the scales at about 320 lbs. I can't believe it myself, and I knew that if I was going to make it in the big apple I had to make some changes. If you've been here, you know how much walking and step climbing is required!

Not long after I settled in I started blogging about my weight loss efforts and journey. I've been at it for almost two years and have lost well over 50lbs. and three pant sizes. Its true, I could have lost more, but have I mentioned how good the food is here?

(Update: October 20th 2008)
I just recently moved to Southwestern VA to continue pursuing my dreams of self-employment. Since the move my weight has gone up from 264 to 279. I'm hoping some of that is water weight though haha. I just joined a local gym and discovered my surprising love for the elliptical machine. I am working out again and watching what I eat so that I can get the scale moving downward again.

How are you losing the weight now?

I have tried so many programs over the years. Everything from Atkins to Weight Watchers and most recently The Day Off Diet. I have had isolated success on all of them so I've started combining techniques from each program to work towards my own individual goals. I'm alway trying something new, but I know that true success comes from consistency.

Can you be contacted?

Yes! My email address is tokenfatgirl@gmail.com, I love getting emails and would love to answer any questions you may have!

Will you review my product?

Probably. I rarely turn anything free down and I actually like trying out new products that my readers might enjoy too. I always give my honest opinion, so if you're interested just drop me a line at tokenfatgirl@gmail.com.