I tried to find "schmoo" or even "shmoo" in the online dictionaries. http://www.dictionary.com has an acronym for SCHMOO. M&W has a definition of schmo & schmoe but no schmoo. http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?va=schmo

I would go with the schmoo spelling. Makes me wonder what dictionary the article writer was using. Is he actually getting paid for that rambling nonsense? Man. Throw some of that cash my way. I can spew that stuff like there's no tomorrow!

I have a cat named Schmacky. It's just not right with out the c.

re: the "belly" issue of which you speak, there are actually two thinks most likely at work. Well, three actually.

The first is that as you get older it's natural for women to carry more fat in the hips, waist and rear. It's a genetic trait most likely associated with birth. So, to a certain extent you're dealing with a body "frame change" brought on by nature and totally out of your control (that is, without chemical or surgical intervention).

The second is that as your muscles tone up they're going to grow slightly (though not so much in women, you won't get "bulky" without the use of 'roids). There's a chance that as your stomach muscles are getting firmed up which will push some of your subcutaneous adipose tissue (aka "bodyfat between the skin and muscle") closer to the surface. Thus, it gives the appearance of looking bigger or "pudgy" until the rest of your body catches up and begins to burn that tissue away.

The third, and probable, cause is your own perception. Now that you're seeing distinct changes in other areas of your body you're more attuned to your muscle tone. So, chances are your "belly" region hasn't changed at all, big or small. However, in reference to the other areas -most of which respond quicker to exercise anyhow- you'll think there has been some unwanted gain.

And that's your "I used to be a bodybuilder" lesson for the day...

My last name is spelled SCHUSTER not SHUSTER and I can't imagine life without that "c".

You guys are cute on the trapeze. That looks like so much fun! I often get up too late to shower, but shhhh. Don't tell anyone.

MKAY. It's S-C-H-M-O-O. I mean really.

You are going to make Orangina!!!!!

I must see this. How exciting. Missed you guys at knitting. ;-(

PS - how many times can a girl say SO and TOTALLY in ONE COMMENT?

Yeah, um, I so woke up too late to shower too. OOPS. heh. Usually, when that happens, I just throw on some clothes over the underwear and socks I was already wearing, but NOT TODAY!!! CLEAN STUFF TODAY!!! WOOO! (yeah, um... just trying to share, you know?)

On a side note, a co-worker TOTALLY had to tell one of our interns that he sooooooooo has bad B.O. and should consider how that affects the workplace environment.

You guys are going to ROCK at Trapeze!! After seeing pics of MJ on fabrics, I TOTALLY HAVE TO FIND A PLACE TO DO IT TOO!!! (fabrics OR trapeze)

Also, it's SO SCHMOO and NOT SHMOO.

how random! had to check urbandictionary.com and wouldn't ya know it?!? you're RIGHT! a SCHMOO is:
1, An insanely cute creature that follows you round and helps you with stuff.

2, An expression of sympathy,or condolance.

3, Used Psionically to wish someone good luck, or to help them get better.

however, a SHMOO is:
A fat, shapeless man, especially one with no chin, derived from the white blob cartoon character

haha!! better watch out who you're calling shmoo, schmoo!

I love those pictures of you two! AM looks like a pro already!

I wear stripey socks with work shoes sometimes... it makes me feel better that there is a little hidden color in my day- I am weird like that. :)

I second MJ's comment - how weird is it that you and Hannity are mentioned in the same article?? And hey, I just bought the Orangina pattern too - it's so pretty! Have fun knitting it - there's a knitalong for it over at Craftster, by the way.

Hey, see you at the MDS&W. Also, make sure you are holding & tightening your stomach muscles as you work out. I'm making the Mini Sweater now, but Orangina is next. Too cute!

A CLASS in Trapeze-stuff?! How fun! Pictures please! And I agree, schmoo looks much better than shmoo. My fingers don't even wanna type shmoo. See you at MSW!

If only I weren't afraid of heights, that looked really fun... I totally agree on the Orangina pattern, and no worries I'm sure it will turn out just as gorgeous as the Honeymoon Cami. By the way, I've so enjoyed reading your blog over the past year that, feeling inspired, I gave knitblogging a shot (though I still have no clue what I'm doing). If you want to check it out it's at: http://flirtyfibres.blogspot.com/
Cheers,
Valerie

The trapeze studio really sounds cool... I love to watch cirque doing the fabrics..amazing stuff!

Man, *everyone* is going to Maryland Sheep and Wool but me. I'm going to be living vicariously through all of you!

I bet you look sexy in your stripey socks. It's totally schmoo, I think you would know. I've always thought that fabric thing is the coolest ever. I don't even remotely get how it works, but it looks amazing. Are you making orangina orange?

Don't forget other "sch" words like schpiel, schmuck, and all those other great yiddish words that i won't bother repeating here.

You are the avatar of schmoo, carrie, you have released it up an unsuspecting world. How long, one wonders, until Paris Hilton is calling her little rat doggies "schmoos?"

I'm just blown away by the Sun Times article. Maybe Roger Ebert will start reading your blog. Despite the fact that the columnist came off as a pompous ass, I quite enjoyed the article.

Ok, I consider South Florida to be pretty "HIP" with things, but as I am reading this I am thinking fabrics = sewing as the crafty schmoo had in the past mentioned sewing, and trapeze = a name of a sewing/knitting/crafty schmoo store. NOW GRANTED, I am on heavy pain meds, but for real? You can take lessons on how to swing on a huge steroid taking swing? And fabric? I have three words for you ~~~~> O M G
I can still remember the feeling deep in my stomach trying to get a swing to go "the whole way round" and frankly I think I am going to throw up. LOL!! Schmoo ~ you are without a doubt brave. Much knitting love, Betsy

About a week ago, I noticed that someone has spray painted "schmoo" in orange paint on the sidewalk beside my apartment building. I have no idea what it means, or why it's there. But I think of you and your blog when I walk over it everyday. I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It's very strange.

I've enjoyed your blog for sometime, but can offer my 2 cents on very little besides knitting, except stomachs. I run; I run a lot. The best way to get rid of a stomach, at least in my own experience, is to do pull ups or chin ups in addition to (or instead of... heh heh) situps. Not only do chin ups work your arms and back, they firm your entire stomach, so everything looks better, faster. Good luck! Love Orangina, by the way. :)

Yeah, if you work out and don't change your eating habits to lose fat then building up muscle will make you bigger. That happened to me, and it's why my legs are so damned big now.

As much as I hate to state the obvious (that's not really true), Schmoo is spelled S-C-H-M-O-O. Duh.
PS You will be a great trapezer! Lookout Canopy studios, we are descending on thee in June.

OH MY GOD! I just had a revelation. The word schmooze is spelled with an sch, isn't it?

Sorry, I'm bored and do not have my own blog. Back to teaching.

Tell that dude at the Chicago Sun-Times that you have SEVERAL spelling bee trophies to back up your spelling choices. I should know. I ALWAYS got second place.

But at least I'm not bitter...;)

That trapeze looks fun!

I am SO EXCITED that you gals are signing up for trapeze! We can be trapeze pals! Hooray!!!
It is utterly bizarre to me that you would ever be mentioned in the same paragraph as Sean Hannity in a news publication. xoxo MJ