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*[ 25 January, 2008 ]

the beach for the beach [ the Deep Thoughts, the fashion ]

i came back from Atlanta after Chrismukah weighing 5 pounds less than i did the day i gave birth to my first-born. no, i’m not exaggerating. FIVE pounds. yeesh. so, i took the lard-ass by storm and gave up the cakesters

mmm…cakesters…

and headed to the beach.

mostly because in 6 weeks i’m heading to the other beach

and i’m going to have to, erm, actually put my ass into a bathing suit.Â and, erm, actually wear it. in front of people. who i know.

so..on south beach i went. but, i didn’t really. because south beach doesn’t work for me. i did it once before and watched in horror as the husband lost 14 pounds and i lost NOTHING. so,Â i put my own little twist on it.

things allowed on south beach diet phase 1:

things allowed on ali beach diet phase 1:

see? you are already liking my diet, aren’t you? seriously, though, i decided to eat mostly low fat meats, low fat cheeses, whole grain breads and vegetables. heaps of vegetables. (hello…you can just call me Gas-ious Clay. sex-ay!) but, i still allow myself the things i enjoy. like cookie dough.

and i’ve lost and kept off 9 pounds.

which means, i MAY actually be able to wear a bikini on the beach next month. maybe. but either way, i need a new bathing suit. and this is where your choose-your-own-ali-adventure begins (don’t say you didn’t read those books because i KNOW you did…and you loved ‘em)…do any of these strike your fancy?

..ahem…the suits…not the models…because yeah, they aren’t exactly going to look like this on me…

since y’all begged and pleaded so nicely…

come over and say at Juice today…it’s Friday Smackdown day..my favorite day of the week, because we get to poke fun of things like this…

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Mandi said:

First so jealous you’re going to the beach! And I like the first and third bathing suits. Let us know which one you decide on. Did you ever pick out a new pair of books?

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Kristi said:

WTF? You know what those things hanging off her shoulders look like? Have you seen cars or trucks that have “balls” hanging from them? THAT’s what they look like~ haaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Mom On The Run said:

I like suit #1. Thanks for posting the hat pic, you look gorgeous dahling!

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JMC said:

First of all, the blonde model’s boobs are distractingly HUGE, and the other model appears to have two radically different sized boobs. Boobs aside, my 5-year-old likes the last two pictured. I like the solid black, myself.

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anne nahm said:

I like all of them, and I think 2 and 4 will look really good.

Sarah said:

I like the first bikini and the all-black tankini..
btw .. totally jealous that you lost 9 lbs, in what .. 4 wks .. that is awesome..

Don Mills Diva said:

I like the first suit the best - congrats on the 9 lbs!

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LD said:

I like the brown and teal one and also the brown and white one.
Don’t go with black. I always go with black and it’s boring.
After I have this baby can you please send me all the details of your cookie dough diet? Yum yum.

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krissy said:

Oh, number 1……pick number 1!

Seriously, cookie dough???

Giblet said:

1. Hot
2-4. Not

LoriD said:

Personally, I would choose any of the last three… I prefer a little more coverage. I think the last one is my favourite.

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AJ said:

Number one is smokin’ but I’m liking the all black tankini the best.

And you know I am hating you. I have been on that cookie dough diet and I have NOT seen those results! What’s that you say? You eat other things, too? Well crap. No wonder I’m looking like the puffy little guy on the package.

LAVENDULA said:

hi Ali i liked the one that was brown and white it sorta looks like toile…..have fun at the beach….

Meagan said:

Hey! I found your site through browsing friends links! I really like the first suite. Very cute. And good luck with the diet, I need to get my butt to the gym!

Clink said:

Love 3…hides all vacation sins!

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Angella said:

I like all of the suits!

Your modified diet is how I eat all year round. I spent too many years of my life being the “Big Girl”, so I have to be careful all the time.

And yes, THE GAS! Graham is often heard asking, “What’s that smell?”

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Mari said:

I like the first two tankinis.

Amy said:

I just met you and I already don’t like you! I so want to go to the beach…ahhhh!!! (All in good fun, my dear!)

I love the second one! Great colors and if you’re feeling a bit, not quite there, go for the last one. Very chic! I still have a few months before loading my butt into a suit! At least I have that one you! : )

Have fun choosing!

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Lottifish said:

I like the 1st suit and the 4th suit.

I went to the Sandals Grande St. Lucia in September for two weeks for my honeymoon and it was fantastic! You’re going to have a great time!

Shan said:

I like the print tankini and love the hat.

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Heather said:

Bathing suit number one for sure ! I wish I could dream of having such cleavage….

I disagree with the tankini theory, at least for me. The place that is open is where all my fat will squish out anyway. So why not just make it even all over ?

Multi-tasking Mommy said:

Congrats on the 9 lbs, that’s awesome!
I say go with #1 or #2–may as well go all the way
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Wendi said:

Hey Ali:

#1 for sure! Tankini’s are too mom-ish.

Wendi said:

Hey Ali:

#1 for sure! Tankini’s are too mom-ish.

Lindsay said:

OOOO the beach & cookie dough! I like the 2nd one & the last one I’m a sucker for sparklies!

Oh. PS: I like the new hat and scarf set! I need a new hat!

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Aimee Greeblemonkey said:

Suit #1 and the all black… and WTF is that attacking Lucy Liu?

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Chris Cactus said:

Cakesters. Huh. Still haven’t tried those.

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aaron said:

does the bikini come with them, because i like them all!!!

Haley-O said:

I like #1. I just love brown and blue together….

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Kristie said:

I like the plain black tankini. But, damn, I wish I was looking that hot in a bathing suit.

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Dawn said:

I like the brown & white one, but that’s just because I am looking at those itty bitty low-rise bottoms on the other choices & I would spend all day worrying that my butt crack was showing. =P And I haven’t even had a baby. Ever.

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Queen of Shake Shake said:

LOVE the last swimsuit. Pick it. Plus halter style tops make gals look even skinnier.

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Tara said:

I like the teal and brown one. And I hate you for fitting into it!!
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Chris said:

I really like the fourth suit. It was hard to pick, because all I could do at first was critique the model’s poses. Too much ANTM. Too much.

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Jenn said:

I like the black on eiwth the white border. Where are they from? I may get one from myself…..

Jenn

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Anna said:

I really like #s 1 and 4. And seriously, they will probably look better without the giant jugs inside.

Kat said:

I honestly can’t comment on the first 4 suits because her boobs are just WAAAAY TOOOO BIIIIG. She actually makes the suits look BAD because they’re so big (not to mention FA-AKE).

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Lara said:

i love the first suit best, mostly because of the cute little belt on the bottoms. my second choice would be the last one.
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Lindz said:

Gob-bless Victoria’s Secret, except for in January. I like your diet, yes I do. I can never get into diets that require me to read a book.

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Unnaturally Blonde said:

I love the tan zebra stripe, I actually put that on my wish list a few days ago! Great taste you have! What beach are you going to? From the picture it almost looks like a Sandals Resort I was at.

the new girl said:

Bwaahahaha!

I never had me a cakester but you make them sound awful good.

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celticbuffy said:

Go for the black tankini w/black and white trim in the last photo. Sexy, slimming, and won’t make you look like you’re aiming to be a teenager again. (a comment made to me by my teen when I tried on a bikini last summer)
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Theoda said:

#1 is my vote. The blue would be nice with your fair tones. I hope you let us know which one you end up buying (we won’t insist on a photo, don’t worry). Swimsuit buying is torture…anyone else on board with that theory?

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