Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: The Big Reveal - My Starting and Current Weight

This is just so incredible. You are awesome, Shel...

2011-07-17T07:51:31.895-05:00

This is just so incredible. You are awesome, Shelley. SO FREAKIN' AWESOME.

Congratulations again, Shelley! It's a huge a...

2010-02-07T17:10:44.195-06:00

Congratulations again, Shelley! It's a huge accomplishment to be 46 1/2 and in the best shape of your life . . . you're definitely inspiring me to work harder so I'll be able to say the same thing in a couple of years :)

Wow. Those are amazing numbers. You've come ...

2010-01-31T15:33:47.604-06:00

Wow. Those are amazing numbers. You've come such a long way and you are in the best shape ever at an age where most people just give up. Kudos. You rock!

You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you so mu...

2010-01-27T15:45:53.893-06:00

You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with the world. I am going to be looking to you as I journey... thanks.

Wow, that's so damn inspiring! I love the way...

2010-01-27T10:05:15.957-06:00

Wow, that's so damn inspiring!

I love the way that you acknowledge the psychological power of numbers on the scale, but at the same time emphasize how important it is to focus on other aspects of the journey.

You are amazing!

Shelley - many thanks to you for the inspiration a...

2010-01-27T08:25:06.073-06:00

Shelley - many thanks to you for the inspiration and friendship. You've made the journey so much better than I ever thought it could be. And congrats on all of your accomplishments!

The number on the scale can really mess up my weig...

2010-01-27T07:48:50.424-06:00

The number on the scale can really mess up my weight loss because I get so frustrated if it doesn't move quick enough. I've been trying to limit my weigh ins and focus on doing the right things to get healthy.

I still have a bit of anxiety about having my highest weight number on my blog but I figure it is only getting lower and lower and we all had to start somewhere.

My doctor always comments that I don't look like I weigh as much as I do. I guess these curves are good for something ;)

Thanks for being such an inspiration and putting those numbers out there.

Way to go on the weight loss!!! Congrats on allow...

2010-01-27T07:41:50.586-06:00

Way to go on the weight loss!!! Congrats on allowing yourself the freedome to verbalize where you were and how far you've come!!!

p.s. I noticed your sidebar has a list of people w...

2010-01-27T00:37:22.686-06:00

p.s. I noticed your sidebar has a list of people who are going to run on March 7th. I would like to state here and now, formally, that I will run a 5k on that date.
Hell, I don't know if there are any official races on that day 'round these parts (I'm signing up for one a week later) but it fits into my exercise schedule and I want to feel like I'm part of the cool group. I'll run it by myself if I have to!

To me, it makes complete sense /not/ to talk about...

2010-01-27T00:35:36.054-06:00

To me, it makes complete sense /not/ to talk about your weigh while you're losing it. (At least, not in the earlier stages.) It would be demoralizing. I'm proud of you for unveiling yourself now, when you're feeling good about all you've accomplished. (As you damn well should!)
I'm also a little freaked, for some odd reason. According to your post, we were born within a week or so of each other. May I claim you as an honorary twin?
Pleeeeease?

You are totally awesome and should be SO PROUD of ...

2010-01-26T21:37:10.100-06:00

You are totally awesome and should be SO PROUD of how far you have come. I know we all are!

Wow you have had an amazing journey. Julia http:/...

2010-01-26T20:43:53.132-06:00

Wow you have had an amazing journey.

Julia
http://juliasjourney-finally.blogspot.com/

Doesn't that feel good to get off your chest? ...

2010-01-26T19:41:31.184-06:00

Doesn't that feel good to get off your chest? And your hips? ;-D

Congrats!

Shelley!! Look at all the wonderful comments! You ...

2010-01-26T17:28:26.817-06:00

Shelley!! Look at all the wonderful comments! You are such an inspiration to so many people and have proven that WE CAN DO THIS! You are a kind and caring lady and I would not made it as far as I have without you!

Love ya lots! xoxox

P.S. I should be in the same range but right now going from 315 to 150 is good enough... that may change when I get there but we shall see

I really think you are amazing and I am so inspire...

2010-01-26T16:24:50.334-06:00

I really think you are amazing and I am so inspired by your workouts. I think I have a handle on my diet (most days) and cardio but I have GOT to start strength training to really get the body I want!

I'll be 45 in March. It is so encouraging to s...

2010-01-26T16:22:31.589-06:00

I'll be 45 in March. It is so encouraging to see someone my age who isn't just maintaining her weight, but still losing. Too often women our age use getting older as an excuse to give up.

Amazing work you've done, Shelley! Any publici...

2010-01-26T16:13:15.755-06:00

Amazing work you've done, Shelley! Any publicity and new readers your blog is getting are completely deserved -- you provide inspiration to a lot of people!

Dude...I know all about linebacker status....I sta...

2010-01-26T15:42:51.560-06:00

Dude...I know all about linebacker status....I started my blog at 272 and my highest point a few years ago was 340 lbs! You've done a fantastic job Shelley...I'm very proud of you. :)

Amazing work....you've come a long way, baybee...

2010-01-26T15:41:29.047-06:00

Amazing work....you've come a long way, baybee...and learned so much. You have helped motivate many many people! Thanks!

I am having a shitty day (sorry for the cursing on...

2010-01-26T15:37:46.198-06:00

I am having a shitty day (sorry for the cursing on your blog) and so even though I did my 5 miler I was going to skip circuits.

But now that you were all ballsy and put your numbers out there, I am about to go get changed and go.

My beginning number? 274. Now a year later I am 231. I have got to keep on keeping on. Thanks for the inspiration.

I loved this post. And I absolutely am inspired b...

2010-01-26T15:25:36.386-06:00

I loved this post. And I absolutely am inspired by your bicycle photos!

AMAZING :)

2010-01-26T14:54:53.584-06:00

AMAZING :)

Amazing Shelley but I've said that before! You...

2010-01-26T14:15:56.652-06:00

Amazing Shelley but I've said that before! You can be proud of what you achieved: you did it al by yourself!

I like your thought that you don't want to starve yourself to maintain your weight. I can totally relate to that, I won't do that either once I've reached my goal.

Have fun tomorrow at your Wednesday workout!

You are an inspiration! I started at 350+ and have...

2010-01-26T14:11:28.502-06:00

You are an inspiration! I started at 350+ and have lost over 100 lbs. This year I will lose my remaining "fluff."
You look great and isn't it a relief to get that huge weight off our shoulders?

Congratulations! I too had that realization about ...

2010-01-26T13:59:18.485-06:00

Congratulations! I too had that realization about the "bigger than a linebacker" moment and it wasn't a good feeling.

You have accomplished so much - I am so happy for you!!