Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Friday Mishmash

I just read an article about Method laundry deterg...

2010-07-02T15:06:05.572-05:00

I just read an article about Method laundry detergent and was going to try it when my Cold Water Tide (huge jug) runs out! Thanks for the review. I'll be trying it soon.

I love FF. Just thought you'd like to know th...

2010-06-30T10:23:27.975-05:00

I love FF.

Just thought you'd like to know that. :)

Luv, luv, luv baked "fries" and my famil...

2010-06-29T19:34:06.635-05:00

Luv, luv, luv baked "fries" and my family even gobbles them up. I haven't tried sweet potatoe fries - I'll have to give that a shot.

Shelly, I manage our method ‘people against dirty’...

2010-06-29T12:30:01.134-05:00

Shelly,
I manage our method ‘people against dirty’ program and a coworker turned me on to your blog because of your method post.

First, congrats on your amazing weight loss transformation! That ‘s no small feat.

Second, thanks for trying out our little bottle of method laundry detergent. We're pleased you’re enjoying it.

Third, we saw you mentioned you would put Tide in our bottle and I just wanted to caution you against this for a few reasons.

- Tide isn't as concentrated as our 8x concentrated detergent so the 4 pump method isn't going to work the same.

- Our formula is the perfect viscosity to work with the pump without clogging.

- Our detergent uses a patent pending formulation that targets stains using a special plant based formula. Can Tide say the same thing?

For more information on our laundry detergent plus a $2 off coupon read here http://methodlaundry.com/. For more information on how sustainability is built into everything we do as a company read here http://methodhome.com/behind-the-bottle/.

Hope this clears things up! Thanks again for your lovely review.

Anna

I want a dimple!!! I'm thinking I'll lose...

2010-06-29T10:55:45.845-05:00

I want a dimple!!! I'm thinking I'll lose the weight in my face first, then the belly then the arms then the legs then the butt ... huh? What? Can't plan it? Fine!

Back to blogging about my health again and thought I'd catch up with your blog. Good to see you still around. Vee at http://veegettinghealthy.blogspot.com

Yep, love the longer olive clamdiggers over the be...

2010-06-28T21:26:38.566-05:00

Yep, love the longer olive clamdiggers over the bermudas! Compare those two shots again; see how much longer and slimmer your whole body looks with the longer length? The bermudas chop you up and don't highlight the curve of your calf as nicely as the longer clams do. Glad you tossed them out!

I still have lots and lots of body issues that if ...

2010-06-28T15:25:31.446-05:00

I still have lots and lots of body issues that if you would have asked me at 190 how I would have felt at 135 I would have said AWESOME...and in a lot of ways I do, but I'm still not magazine or TV skinny and I think unfortunately that has always been my goal...must work on new goal!

I get it with the changes in eating and I can'...

2010-06-27T21:19:25.078-05:00

I get it with the changes in eating and I can't believe I would ever eat spinach right out of the bag or in my protein shake! Times have changed but for the better!

I am loving sweet potato fries too! Are you makin...

2010-06-27T18:09:54.787-05:00

I am loving sweet potato fries too! Are you making your own, and if so, please post how. I've been buying them from OreIda, but I'm less than pleased after I went to a restaurant and got these lovely crinkled ones
I am particularly getting into them since I figured out how to make my own ranch dressing (can't eat commercial, MSG), which is so good nobody would ever go back, given the option, and particularly good for me since it make it with My Own Mayo, which I make with grapeseed oil, and which will become even healthier when my chickens start laying!

The sweet potato fries and veggie burger sounds de...

2010-06-26T13:20:26.899-05:00

The sweet potato fries and veggie burger sounds devine.

Loved this post!!! You are an inspiration to me, Shelley.

When I was in 8th grade I went to my first WW meet...

2010-06-26T10:06:08.822-05:00

When I was in 8th grade I went to my first WW meeting and didn't really go back until 2 years ago (not because I wasn't dieting, just not that specific corporate weight loss program). I remember the leader had us (me and the old ladies, that which I am now) stand up in a circle and say "AEIOU" multiple times as a facial exercise. I wonder if you have been secretly doing face exercises to get that FAB dimple?
As always, I LOVE your threads. You keep looking adorable, I really like the color of the darker khakis, you go girl, losing 5 lbs and fitting into them.
Oh, and I wish I could be your running buddy for the 10K, I wish we lived closer, that would be FUN! I'm there in spirit.

I love the shirt. I have those same "dehydrat...

2010-06-25T16:43:24.142-05:00

I love the shirt. I have those same "dehydration dimples" on my butt so I know exactly what you're talking about.
Im going to go thru my closet and gather up some things that you can wear. I'm sure by the time you get here, i'll have tons of stuff to give away.

hahahahahahahah

Ha - I smiled when I read that you had an exercise...

2010-06-25T15:53:50.407-05:00

Ha - I smiled when I read that you had an exercise induced dimple!

I am with you on the belly roll - some pants are too short, some too high, etc.

But your belly roll is tiny compared to mine - you do look so small with the sweater buttoned too!

Have an awesome weekend Shelley!

Look at you on the sexy catwalk! MEOW!! That sweat...

2010-06-25T13:03:56.553-05:00

Look at you on the sexy catwalk! MEOW!! That sweater buttoned makes you like TEENY. I personally, keep my dimples well-hidden on my bum. :) Hugs, Kirsten

I'll look into the bondi band this weekend and...

2010-06-25T12:51:12.172-05:00

I'll look into the bondi band this weekend and email you.

Thanks for the compliments on the outfits. I've been thinking about taking a daily picture of my outfit but have to buy a good mirror first which I can put on my door to make a good picture of myself. Would you like that idea? I love your stylish Friday's too.

The capris look totally great on you!! I love them...

2010-06-25T12:22:33.611-05:00

The capris look totally great on you!! I love them!

You are so great! I felt exactly the same way the...

2010-06-25T11:18:59.277-05:00

You are so great! I felt exactly the same way the other day. I was getting dressed and when I look in the mirror, I had a MUSCLE in my arm. An actual muscle you can see when I move, despite the remaining fat and flab. It's so cool and I can't stop looking at it. I can't wait to see what else is hiding in there. Hee hee! I loved your outfit. Thanks for helping me stay on track!

Be proud of your dimple...the only ones i have are...

2010-06-25T10:13:16.851-05:00

Be proud of your dimple...the only ones i have are on the back of my thighs...

I once had a therapist who told me to buy what fit...

2010-06-25T09:53:33.087-05:00

I once had a therapist who told me to buy what fit and looked good on me then cut the size out. Because it wasn't ME! So glad to see you are getting there because you really are looking great these days Dimples.

auh Dimples ;-). Love your outfit Shelley. Becaus...

2010-06-25T09:23:06.882-05:00

auh Dimples ;-).
Love your outfit Shelley. Because of YOU I did what you asked and there is a fashion Friday for you over there. I must say, my hair was a disaster, the things I do for you ;-).
Have a great weekend my friend.

Yeah - that clothing thing. It doesn't change...

2010-06-25T09:08:50.666-05:00

Yeah - that clothing thing. It doesn't change no matter what your size. When Lane Bryant is the only option, that is what you wear. However, being smaller - a whole new world of fashion and different styles is out there, and finding the styles that fit your particular body type. Just because a style isn't flattering on you shouldn't reflect any negativity to *you*, just that you need to find something different. Good thing there are different styles, or it would be like those old sci-fi movies where everyone in the future wore the same sliver jumpsuit.

I just can't get capris to look good on me. With my height, they either look like high waters or just plain frumpy long (and I do do tailoring, especially on Target/K-Mart clothes). Plus the material does bag really funny by the end of the day, what is up with that?

Yet again signing off from another novel here..... I am naming my long comment issue: commentomegaly

Hmmm. I liked the shorts when I saw them! What d...

2010-06-25T09:00:48.382-05:00

Hmmm. I liked the shorts when I saw them! What do I know? But I know what you mean about how the clothes make you feel. It doesn't matter what anybody else says if you don't feel good. And the belly roll. On certain cuts of pants, 2 pounds can make the difference for me.

Love checking out your Friday mish mash.

You have that 10k down already. Can hardly wait for our meet-up!

I like the capris more than the shorts. I looks go...

2010-06-25T08:54:17.051-05:00

I like the capris more than the shorts. I looks good on you.

I don't eat that much sweet potatoes but I do like them a lot.

As you've noticed I'm back and I missed your posts so glad I've catched up on them. See my blog for my vacation recap.

I missed you my dear Texas friend.

You really ARE learning what looks good on your bo...

2010-06-25T08:48:40.553-05:00

You really ARE learning what looks good on your body. When I saw that first photo, I was like, "Hmm. Not so much those shorts." And then the next one down and I was, "PERFECT!" And then you added the sweater and I thought, "Meh." but when you buttoned it, YEAHHH! You may still struggle with what you want to look like in your clothes, but you're experimenting, which is half the fun.

First, Sweet Potato anything rocks...I just had 1/...

2010-06-25T08:42:37.554-05:00

First, Sweet Potato anything rocks...I just had 1/2 of a potato last night with some asparagus and steak...no butter, no sugar, justed nuked and enjoyed.

Second, your dimples will be proudly displayed as you run each mile of your 10K...you'll do great.

Last...with your new life, smile, energy, etc., you'd make wearing a barrel look good. It is your beaming presence that flatters any ensemble, not the other way around.