I’m snagging the title of this post from email I received from a friend a few days ago. We have a Weight Watchers email loop and she was letting all of us know that she was back on the wagon.
Me, too. Sigh…
I wish that I could be one of those people who could eat junk and it never catch up with me or, more importantly, land on my hips. (Or gut, or butt, or belly.) But I’m not. I managed to carve off thirty pounds from January to May–class reunion, need I say more?–but had gained back nine of it over the summer. Too many cook-outs and not enough work-outs. I’ve gotten five of that nine pound gain off, but went to the Smokey Mountains this past weekend and discovered praline fudge. Anyone ever had praline fudge? Because it IS WONDERFUL. Also, I’ll be going to the beach on Thursday, where I will no doubt eat a hot yeast roll from Lambert’s–home of the hot throwed roll–and lots of other things that aren’t exactly Weight Watcher friendly. I’ve doubled up my 5k run to 10k over the next three days and am mentally picturing being pelted in the back with fudge and rolls to keep myself moving when I want to quit. There are benefits to having an active imagination. 
Knowing that the holidays are looming–more fudge, pecan pies, stuffing and cheese balls–I’m dreading them because I know myself well enough to know that I will eat more than I should. I love food, and the richer the better. Sweets and breads, they are my eternal downfall. And butter, oh how I miss butter…
Anyway, I think this is why I always write an imperfect heroine with a healthy appetite, because I can totally identify with her. She struggles, she fails, but she never stops trying. That’s admirable. So let’s talk about favorite heroines. Mine is Grace St. John from Linda Howard’s Son of the Morning. She was utterly amazing. So strong, so determined. Her transformation from the beginning of the book to the end is phenomenal. (And if you haven’t read Linda, then you are SO missing out. Son of the Morning is an older title, but it’s my favorite Linda book.)
So who is your favorite heroine and why? These are things I need to know.
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I think my favorite heroine is Maddy from Laura Kinsale’s Flowers from the Storm. Complicated, devoted, brave and strong-willed, she’s simply amazing.
I have to say, though, I totally love Grace from Howard’s SOTM too.
And I’m not even going to talk about the weight thing. I’m always more sluggish in the heat and get more energized when the weather finally, FINALLY cools off around Halloween here in Texas.
Funny you should mention Linda Howard. One of my favorite books and heroine is Sunny Miller from A Game Of Chance. She was strong yet vulnerable. I loved that book. Now that I’ve talked about it I’ll have to go read it again.
Heroine, shmeroine. If my math is right, you’ve lost 26 pounds
Good catch Heather…lol…
Um, my favorite heroine of all time is Jane Eyre. I have too many that I love from today’s fiction to choose. I love all types of heroines as loing as I can relate to them in some way.
Congrats on the “gains” you’ve made in losing weight, Rhonda! I know, that was corny, but I wanted to get at least a chuckle out of you. From where I am sitting you are doing a great job, with the weight loss and your books. I love your characters and your stories.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
One of my favorites is Sophy in The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer – I love how confident and bold she is. I also really like the wackiness of Stephanie Plum, Janet Evanovich’s creation. Now, there’s a girl who loves a doughnut! I’m actually on a Laura Kinsale reading binge at the moment and all of her heroines (and heroes!) are terrific. In fact, I think I’ve hit my word count for the day so that means it’s time to read! Yahoo!
I love Eve Dallas from JD Robb’s In Death series. She is totally flawed, but that is part of her charm. Plus she has Roarke.
WTG on the weight loss and getting back on the wagon again. I joined Weight Watchers online about 6 weeks ago and have lost 13 pounds so far. This weekend I’ll be with family, so I guess this will be my first real test of staying on the plan.
I love Eve too. she really kicks @$$!!! and Roarke is …. (fill in the blank with whatever superlative you want.) I want one of him.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
Ack – that email was from me. I am back on the wagon. Sorta. I’m having drama and I’m an emotional eater, so its a struggle. Just tell yourself you can eat whatever you want as long as you’re running. You never see a heavy set runner, ever.
My favorite heroine? Hmm… that’s hard. I can’t choose!