Govtgirl
Cathlete
Finally, a story about a strong woman that gained 10 pounds and is not being raked over the coals for it. You really should read this story (it's short) about skater Tanith Belbin, who gained 10 pounds on purpose and is happy about it! Here's a snippet, and the link below.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/va...-has-put-on-weight-and-she-cou?urn=oly,220122
“I thought I was out of control and that the weight gain must be my fault,” she said. “I was like, I’m eating nothing and I’m still not losing weight. I swear, I’m not eating anything and I’m exhausted and cranky and stressed and all of those things that make you gain weight even more.”
With (her coach's) help, Belbin changed her eating and training habits. She grew stronger, allowing curves and muscles to be a part of her body. Agosto said that their lifts have improved, as Belbin can hold herself up more easily.
http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/va...-has-put-on-weight-and-she-cou?urn=oly,220122