Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Holiday Game Plan...and Giveaway!

Good for you for having a game plan for the holida...

2009-11-26T08:46:12.732-06:00

Good for you for having a game plan for the holidays. With one in place you're sure to succeed in avoiding the extra calories! Sadly I'm not in the US but just wanted to say how generous your offer is and now I'm off to check out subscriptions for the magazine here :-)

Daisy La Peau You look great. Thanks for the insp...

2009-11-24T22:35:55.886-06:00

Daisy La Peau
You look great. Thanks for the inspiration.

I want the vegetable tray! Maybe have one for Than...

2009-11-24T22:35:14.889-06:00

I want the vegetable tray! Maybe have one for Thanksgiving? I've over indulged this semester. Stress eating all the time. Not good. We also don't get fresh vegetables enough, we should, but it's so expensive. The vegetable tray is a good idea.

My first pet... the one I picked out and had all t...

2009-11-24T18:49:22.989-06:00

My first pet... the one I picked out and had all to myself... was a big yellow dog named Rocky. I still miss him everyday.

My first pet as a child was a beagle named Brandy-...

2009-11-24T18:48:36.847-06:00

My first pet as a child was a beagle named Brandy---she was the worst pet ever! My first pet as an adult is my 2.5 year old Belgian Malinois mix named Kharma. We like to sing "Kharma Chameleon" to her a lot (you know that cheesy 80's song)!

Shelley, I just have to tell you that you are such an inspiration to me as I begin my lifestyle changes in order to be a healthier weight. Your posts make me laugh, make me tear up and are always so real! Thank you! Happy holidays to you and yours :-)

My first pet was a poodle named Smokey. He was na...

2009-11-24T16:46:09.670-06:00

My first pet was a poodle named Smokey. He was named that because of his gray, smokey color.

He was the best dog ever! We had him for about 13 years. He died tragically when my older sister ran over him with her car. (I kid you not!)

We've had other pets, but there will never be another one like him!

Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway! I love your blog!

My first pet's name was Rags. Well, he wasn...

2009-11-24T12:39:00.666-06:00

My first pet's name was Rags. Well, he wasn't really my dog, he was a stray but I fed him and named him.

I sure would love to have that magazine...

My first pet's name was Cocoa. Congrates on y...

2009-11-24T12:37:28.926-06:00

My first pet's name was Cocoa. Congrates on your weight loss! I have just started my weight loss journey. To get into the middle of normal range for my height I need to loose 69 lb. I know it will be a slow process, but after reading your blog I know I can do it!

Jennie

Love the idea of a Holiday game plan. That shall ...

2009-11-24T11:35:01.963-06:00

Love the idea of a Holiday game plan. That shall be my project tomorrow!

And love to cook, so would LOVE to win the magazine!!

My very first pet was a dachshund named Schatzie. We didn't keep him because he was too big and knocked my baby brother over too much. Funny that now my brother and I are confirmed dachshie lovers 50 years later (no dachshunds in the inbetween years!)

My first pet was a little white cockapoo we called...

2009-11-24T10:54:16.073-06:00

My first pet was a little white cockapoo we called Muffin. So named after I had become enamored with the little dog that Mrs. Roper on Three's Company had. Nevermind my Muffin was a boy. Poor guy. I bet the other dogs laughed at him.

@POD - I'd love to see what a German Shepherd/dachsund mix looks like!!! :)

My first pet was a mixed breed dog (German shepher...

2009-11-24T09:03:14.458-06:00

My first pet was a mixed breed dog (German shepherd and wiener dog) named Fang.

(can we enter three times?) ;-)

My first pet that wasn't actually my parents w...

2009-11-24T08:24:16.582-06:00

My first pet that wasn't actually my parents was a dog named Dusty. She was awesome!

(I bought your magazine and I loved seeing your name and your blog in there...it is like you are famous!)

Stubby was my first cat. He was a manx. Hope I w...

2009-11-24T07:47:07.185-06:00

Stubby was my first cat. He was a manx.

Hope I win. LOL.

HERCULES!!! If I win I promise I shall cook more....

2009-11-24T04:55:20.450-06:00

HERCULES!!!

If I win I promise I shall cook more.

Pinky swear :)

My first pet's name was Chippy. He was a dog ...

2009-11-23T21:30:40.462-06:00

My first pet's name was Chippy. He was a dog that belonged to my oldest brother (I was 2 or 3). When I finally got a dog of my own, at age 10, I anmed him (Ta Dah) yep, I named him Chippy. My oldest brother had married, started a family, and this, for some odd reason, made me feel closer to him!

My first pet was a cat I had with my ex-husband, B...

2009-11-23T21:22:13.545-06:00

My first pet was a cat I had with my ex-husband, Besa. My 2nd and 3rd are my current cats, George and Frank.

I am new to your post and have enjoyed reading eve...

2009-11-23T20:34:51.667-06:00

I am new to your post and have enjoyed reading everything so far. You have done a remarkable job with your weight loss. Keep up the good work. I am starting my journey and hope to do as well as you have.

My first pet's name was Pennie. She was a black & white collie who was the best dog ever. Ironically, my favorite pet now is my horse whose name is Pennie also. (named before I got her).

OOO goodness Shelley what a great way to see how m...

2009-11-23T18:22:15.237-06:00

OOO goodness Shelley what a great way to see how many people actually read your blog on a regular basis.

My first pet was a Full bred German Shepard called Wolf. Yep, wolf...dad brought him home as a puppy and all 5 of us kids grew up with him until he passed away from having a 12 pound tumor in his tummy. He sure was our protector. It was hard to let him go. He passed when I was about 14 and my dad brought him home when I was a year old.

Nice memories.

Debi

My first "adult" pet was a cat named Mag...

2009-11-23T17:13:05.520-06:00

My first "adult" pet was a cat named Maggie. Then a dog named Fergie.

I love Cooking Light, and seriously hope I keep my act together!!!

Our first family pet was King, a German Shepherd a...

2009-11-23T16:04:20.787-06:00

Our first family pet was King, a German Shepherd and Brutus a minature poodle. LOL!

I totally agree with wearing jeans at home and not stretch or sweats. That keeps me more accountable and if they get tight they are unconfortable. Agh!

I think you have a good plan in place. I really li...

2009-11-23T14:37:33.054-06:00

I think you have a good plan in place. I really like the idea of wearing jeans at home. I usually wear comfy stretch work out clothes, but jeans are a great idea for this week! I love Cooking Light magazine and just got a two year subscription for my bday in Sept. No need for me to be included in your giveaway. I plan on joining you losing weight this holiday season!

A dachsund named Tralfamador Frieda. Some great i...

2009-11-23T14:19:19.120-06:00

A dachsund named Tralfamador Frieda. Some great ideas for the holidays... I too am trying to come up with A Plan.

I'm sure you will do better this year on the h...

2009-11-23T14:16:58.371-06:00

I'm sure you will do better this year on the holiday season: you've got it in you!

Remember: Thanksgiving is 1 day, Christmas is 1 day (or do you celebrate 2 days just like us), New Year's Eve is 1 day! So that's 3 to 4 days which leaves over 30 days when we don't celebrate anything so why should we overeat?

I'm getting better at the holiday season every year so I'm confident I will too this year!

Good luck and I'll be here watching you!

My first pet was named Princess...she was a Siames...

2009-11-23T13:52:57.833-06:00

My first pet was named Princess...she was a Siamese and acted like a Queen :)

Jenn

Hi! I want in! The name of the first pet that I ...

2009-11-23T13:45:07.747-06:00

Hi! I want in! The name of the first pet that I remember is Heidi....a cute little red mini doxie. :: sigh ::

I really appreciate your generosity, Shelley. :)

Yeah, these five weeks will be tough. But I think we've come far enough along that we might gain a pound or two, here or there, but will jump right back on the horse and exercise/diet overtime to make up for those days. And at the end of it, we both know that the self-pride from succeeding far, far outweighs and lasts longer than the tasty dishes do... ;)