Pitch the Scale!

Striving for health and balance...

NOT self-hatred and punishment.

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Who We Are

We are the men and women who, in the past have...
Starved ourselves, or binged
Dieted and failed
Hated the gym and other forced activities
Suffered from Anorexia, Bulimia, and other eating disorders
Been unable to look at ourselves in the mirror
Hated ourselves because of our bodies
Treated ourselves with disrespect and abuse
Hidden in our clothes or didn't care how we dressed
Been sick often, and never felt good

We are the men and women who have now...
Leaned how to eat healthier without deprivation
Found activies we like that make us feel good
Taken the power away from measurements and numbers
Realized that weight gain or loss is a healthy side effect
Felt more energized and happier than we ever have
Stopped abusing ourselves and learned to respect ourselves
Started dressing in a way that suits US and makes us look good
Hardly get sick, compared to before

We are the people who have pitched our scales, and taken away the power the stupid things held over us. We are not necessarily models, actors, and not on TV or in magazines. We are beautiful people.

Link to us! Our address is: www.pitchthescale.com
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Who am I? I'm the person who made this simple little website because I am sick and tired of watching so many people in pain as they struggle with self-acceptance and hatred. I'm someone who has battled Anorexia, and problems with self-perception and acceptance. I'm a non-preachy ex-smoker. I've learned that treating myself well is far more important than punishing myself. Putting on weight was hard to do, but my body found its natural balance and my health has improved more than I thought possible. It's been a rough journey, with angry outbursts, pleading, and confusion.

My name is Marcy Italiano, and I'd like to share some of the blog posts I've made along the way from baby steps to major leaps (note, these are personal rants and can get uh... angry, and not kid-friendly):

October 27th, 2005 (Pays off sometimes I guess...)

November 21st, 2005 (Fat Pants and Barometer Jeans)

March 9th, 2006 (Bob Neids vs. Fast N. Craves)

May 17th, 2006 (I am hereby taking full ownership of my body.)

May 29th, 2006 (The Change Room)

June 11th, 2006 (Change Your Language - "I am eating.")

July 15th, 2006 (Amidst a football and other stuff post)

September 22nd, 2006 (Armani)

September 25th, 2006 (*Body, baby - A major post that got a LOT of attention, includes many links to articles and many comments from friends and strangers.*)

October 2nd, 2006 (Body, baby - Part 2 – Stop the Pain!)

February 4th, 2007 (Tyra's Turn)

February 5th, 2007 (In the news this morning)

May 1st, 2007 (You look great!)

July 3rd, 2007 (Real, Beautiful)

September 5th, 2007 (Vibrating, nudists and cellulite - a perfect fit for everybody!)

September 6th, 2007 (Fat Vs. Insanity)

September 30th, 2007 (first half about Numbers)

February 4th, 2008 (I would like to congratulate...)

February 7th, 2008 and February 8th, 2008 (I'm not the first, and won't be the last - making this website)

February 25, 2008 (Both Sides of the Spectrum - in a GOOD way! :))