tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post354980039531966412..comments2023-11-05T05:39:09.802-05:00Comments on questions for dessert: i was blind to let you goKrissiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538232518802390551noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-3181805504537013942008-01-26T21:32:00.000-05:002008-01-26T21:32:00.000-05:00Honestly, I think by easing into it, you're making...Honestly, I think by easing into it, you're making changes that will last a lifetime. When you jump right into it trying to change every aspect of your life at once, its just too overwhelming and we end up discouraged. <BR/><BR/>Have you ever gone to a museum and looked at master paintings, up close they are just a bunch of little details on canvas that don't make a lot of sense but when you step back and take it all in you see the whole picture. Your body is a masterpiece in the making. Lots of little details make the masterpieceDiana Swallow https://www.blogger.com/profile/06617104284642930333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-33964430210272178582008-01-26T20:37:00.000-05:002008-01-26T20:37:00.000-05:00i know exactly what you mean. 50 pounds heavier i...i know exactly what you mean. 50 pounds heavier i never had the feelings and questions that i have about my health and fitness that i do now. ignorance is bliss in a way.<BR/><BR/>sounds like you are really on the right path.EVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018239435319779473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-61028905467553449982008-01-26T12:03:00.000-05:002008-01-26T12:03:00.000-05:00Every little change we make is one more step towar...Every little change we make is one more step towards better health. I too believe that when we try to achieve too much too soon, we often end up frustrated and give up because we think we've failed if we don't manage to change everything right away. Slowly does it.<BR/>You're doing great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-29292459765853736692008-01-26T09:26:00.000-05:002008-01-26T09:26:00.000-05:00Hi! Just wanted to drop by, delurk and say thank y...Hi! Just wanted to drop by, delurk and say thank you for commenting on my blog the other day. Also, I love the new layout. Your posts always get me thinking about my own goals and habits. Fat Bridesmaid is right, attacking everything at once is a quite a bit of pressure. I often have to step off the scale and think to myself, "What did I do this week (day, etc.) that was god for me?" And then I have to try and celebrate that rather than focus on those numbers. <BR/>Awesome post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-32180139301494149172008-01-26T08:56:00.000-05:002008-01-26T08:56:00.000-05:00We do tend to fool ourselves into thinking all is ...We do tend to fool ourselves into thinking all is well (with our health as well as the house!) when we just gloss over the surface.<BR/><BR/>I sounds like you're making good strides in both areas now!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16090094523848914985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-4577376171131742572008-01-26T01:51:00.000-05:002008-01-26T01:51:00.000-05:00This rings true for me too. Until recently I was ...This rings true for me too. Until recently I was merrily ticking the "Excellent Health" box on forms and questionnaires. Just because I'm not in the throes of a heart attack, or suffering from Type 2 Diabetes, doesn't mean that I'm healthy. I mean, let's face it, I'm infertile (a sure sign of distress in the body), I have insulin resistance and BMI of 50! There is nothing "Excellent" about that!<BR/><BR/>But, I'm also going about it slowly, and in 3 months I will be somewhat healthier than today. A year from now I will be significantly healthier than today. And in two years I should be in a state of health (given my program) that is not often seen in our modern society. That is worth working towards!<BR/><BR/>Great post!Hanliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16476650601531649816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-82227905761477644342008-01-25T22:46:00.000-05:002008-01-25T22:46:00.000-05:00I can relate to your post on various levels. Two y...I can relate to your post on various levels. Two years ago, I had a severe eating disorder. I have been in therapy and dealt with the issue. So today, I am healthier than I was then. But am I the healthiest I could be....NO. I am finally starting to grasp the concept of a healthy, BALANCED, diet. Thanks for sharing your struggles and triumphs. It is a motivation for me and many others.Kim @ Kim and Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273400358140089839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-54127814928219531962008-01-25T22:13:00.000-05:002008-01-25T22:13:00.000-05:00Your post gave me alot to think about. I try to l...Your post gave me alot to think about. I try to look at what you are doing and parallel it to how I feel and what I am doing. I call it taking "baby steps". In all the years I have been heavy, not once did I pat myself on the back for losing 2#'s a week. I got discouraged when it wasn't 5#'s and set myself up for failure, yet again. You are taking the right steps, one at a time. Good luck! I am so excited for you! Can't wait to hear about the new job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-14074197893799773722008-01-25T20:34:00.000-05:002008-01-25T20:34:00.000-05:00I think one of the hardest things about starting a...I think one of the hardest things about starting a new healthly living plan is fighting the urge to attack everything at once. When we finally make a decision to change things we tend to want to change everything all at once -- eating, exercise, sleeping -- and it all builds and builds into this mentality of OHMYWORD I MUST DO EVERYTHING NOW! NOW! NOW! That's a lot of pressure. I think the best way to attack things is slowly, one at time, even when it seems hard. And I think you're doing that beautifully. How many other people do you know who would use this time off between jobs as an excuse to sit around the house all day eating junk? It's going to be different when you go back to work but that's okay too. It's a learning process and you're doing great. Shades of gray, my friend... it's all about the shades of gray.FAT BRIDESMAIDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230039625994850366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-10299521378036552262008-01-25T19:44:00.000-05:002008-01-25T19:44:00.000-05:00Gosh... I know exactly what you mean. Each month ...Gosh... I know exactly what you mean. Each month or so I seem to look back and think "wow... I can't believe I thought I was doing the right things then!" We may be taking baby steps, but even those add up. Frankly, I think you are doing amazing. I can't wait until I am at the point where my healthy habits are as strong as yours. Keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/>jAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2174683745084046065.post-66752157796925161112008-01-25T19:02:00.000-05:002008-01-25T19:02:00.000-05:00Great post - and very true, I thought I was being ...Great post - and very true, I thought I was being really god last year, but I was not paying enough attention to all the, um, figurative dust bunnies! Got very complacent. Thank you for another great post!Lidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609618027313982020noreply@blogger.com