tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post1672183135286009535..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Stating the Obvious...Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-83789936615557657942011-03-22T19:44:42.126-05:002011-03-22T19:44:42.126-05:00Great, great post! Kudos to you for giving yoursel...Great, great post! Kudos to you for giving yourself your own wake up call and making a plan to handle it. With all you've had to deal with recently I'd say you are doing phenomenal! Stay strong. You're such an inspiration to us all. <br /><br />Winks & Smiles,<br />WifeyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-66763369662378546782011-03-18T08:34:20.139-05:002011-03-18T08:34:20.139-05:00Have I mentioned how inspiring it is that you'...Have I mentioned how inspiring it is that you've taken up walking? I know, life's trying to keep you down, but you just reassessed and moved forward with a new plan. After feeling sorry for myself for four weeks (waaaa, my hand was hurt, waaaa, I couldn't go running either, waaaa, my life was too busy, etc. etc.), I finally realized that if someone can go through the past few months that YOU'VE been through and still find ways to workout and eat right, I should just shut up and start doing some yoga. Just 20 min here and there, nothing strenuous. And it's amazing how much better that makes me feel. Thanks for putting everything out there for us to see. It helps, it really does.Beth Brakewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791885157617233948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-42386123850420305402011-03-16T18:11:36.423-05:002011-03-16T18:11:36.423-05:00Shelley the simple fact that you have come here an...Shelley the simple fact that you have come here and pointed out that you want things to change is a big success in my books.<br />Although it probably looks alot worse to you than any one else ( I think you look beautiful) you are stopping it in it's tracks, WTG girl!<br /><br />Sorry it's taken me so long to get here, I am having a real hard time commenting lately and need to get back at it, I just wish there was an extra hour or so in the day ;-).Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406188835168172211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-56376793591942918542011-03-15T17:23:23.587-05:002011-03-15T17:23:23.587-05:00I love your sensible approach. You've been on ...I love your sensible approach. You've been on this road long enough to know what really works for you and it is not obsessing about the scale nor is it gummy bears. But, it is realizing when you've been off track and heading back in the right direction. You're such a great example for me. Thank you!Dr. Fat To Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954538312143531261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-21251759139736132052011-03-15T04:39:35.658-05:002011-03-15T04:39:35.658-05:00I got very depressed following a family tragedy an...I got very depressed following a family tragedy and gained 40 pounds. Every time life throws me a curveball, I stick a fork in my mouth. I am trying to find better ways of coping. Good luck getting back into the swing of things. Maybe you could go back to your trainers. They could help you by showing you new exercises that don't hurt your foot. Also, they seemed like a good support system for you. I know they cost $$$$, but how much is your mental and physical health worth to you? Good luck Shelly. I am praying for you and your family.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235354098757612478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-11674992261727008002011-03-14T15:07:24.419-05:002011-03-14T15:07:24.419-05:00Well, you had a break in your routine for 2 major ...Well, you had a break in your routine for 2 major reasons, and you are back. I know you will do well, bc you love the way it makes you feel and I think you like your exercise routine.<br /><br />Interesting how that "roll" that you circled (ha!) bothers you now. I think about from whence you & I came, (overweight) & how for ME anyway, a roll (or 2) didn't get my attention <i>back then</i> at all. I ignored. Yet, NOW, after all your hard work, it matters. Not sure I'm makin sense, but I'm just thinking about some of your before pics, and how we went about life for years like that, not circling a thing, & now we 'see' differently, and while you are very small and look great, very diff from before photos, it isn't acceptable to you now.<br /><br />I'm so glad you can walk. Can Paco ever be trusted to go with you, or is there too much of a threat of him attacking someone's dog?<br /><br />Smart move on banishing the scale.<br /><br />You will be back to the old new Shelley by graduation, I'm sure! Wow, graduation...hard to believe.<br />Love, ChrissySteelers6https://www.blogger.com/profile/08162325092232779624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-13369147668690666532011-03-14T15:02:03.808-05:002011-03-14T15:02:03.808-05:00As others have mentioned, I don't see the horr...As others have mentioned, I don't see the horror that you do - but to be honest, it's not my own body. I'm sure if I took a picture of myself I'd see things no one else saw, either.<br /><br />You're on the right track - and it's something that I needed to read as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-45306608395041899312011-03-14T15:02:01.962-05:002011-03-14T15:02:01.962-05:00As others have mentioned, I don't see the horr...As others have mentioned, I don't see the horror that you do - but to be honest, it's not my own body. I'm sure if I took a picture of myself I'd see things no one else saw, either.<br /><br />You're on the right track - and it's something that I needed to read as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-49907149367862679252011-03-14T13:13:28.090-05:002011-03-14T13:13:28.090-05:00I feel your pain/weight/fat. After the death of my...I feel your pain/weight/fat. After the death of my mom and then a 2-month visit from Dad, my eating plan was put on hold. Funny how hard it is to get a healthy lifestyle established and how easy it easy is to get derailed!<br /><br />But, I got back on plan and fact am moving faster than ever with fat loss (despite my exercise still being kaput). If I can do it - so can you! <br /><br />You have had so much success and are one of my role models for losing and maintaining. So, welcome another cheerleader to your section. Let's go walking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-7170053007633267552011-03-14T12:51:57.605-05:002011-03-14T12:51:57.605-05:00OMG do I know the Danger of the Stretchy Pants. I...OMG do I know the Danger of the Stretchy Pants. I bought jeans yesterday that are really quite tight and almost uncomfortable. It's the only way I can not overeat at times, because if I have to undo the button, it's time for an Emergency Intervention!!!Big White Granny Pantieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964931782373405180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-76420530310149995282011-03-14T12:16:14.160-05:002011-03-14T12:16:14.160-05:00I hear ya, sister! Nothing else we can do, but ke...I hear ya, sister! Nothing else we can do, but keep on keepin' on!<br /><br />I think you look great, Shelley and glad that you are back on a regular exercise schedule. I know that I need the same, too. This is my "no excuses" week. Whether I feel crappy or not, I'm DOIN' IT! :)Marisa @Loser for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01872847274087327355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-56964622025877239632011-03-14T11:22:48.770-05:002011-03-14T11:22:48.770-05:00HI Shelly, BIG hats off to you for nipping this in...HI Shelly, BIG hats off to you for nipping this in the bud, betting back on track and taking control! You (like your MOM) are an inspiration!!!! No looking back, only forward, and you'll be back to where you want to be in no time. Have a great day!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-43704131277417794242011-03-14T11:12:45.611-05:002011-03-14T11:12:45.611-05:00Just like there are ups and downs in life, there a...Just like there are ups and downs in life, there are ups and downs on the scale. Walking, eating better, and determination will put you right back where you were. No worries. Life is good. :)<br /><br />You still look great! Stay away from the scale. It lies anyway.Kelly the Happy Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141980277979631252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-70609521564258405982011-03-14T10:48:09.470-05:002011-03-14T10:48:09.470-05:00It's funny, because just this week at WW they ...It's funny, because just this week at WW they topic was "its not all about the scale" both in a good and bad way.<br /><br />You know where you are, you know how to get back to where you need to be - no worries!<br /><br />Your Momma is doing great and that's all that matters right now! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-16787533606278715532011-03-14T09:55:01.636-05:002011-03-14T09:55:01.636-05:00Walk, Shelley, Walk! (forrest gump quote. kind o...Walk, Shelley, Walk! (forrest gump quote. kind of.) It doesn't hurt your ankle to walk? Can you power walk? Man, that wears me out when I really really do it.<br /><br />Gummi bears on froyo? Thanks for the idea! JK, sort of. I have some B12 vitamins that are like gummi bears, and occasionally I eat them just for fun. And then worry about what an overdose of B12 might do to me.<br /><br />Wow, the scale resistance. Admirable. I was weighing once a week at the gym. Then twice a week. Then I saw a scale on sale for $10 and bought it. And now I've weighed myself two days in a row. And the weight still isn't gone. But its less today than yesterday. Does that count?debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-10061666877181445562011-03-14T09:49:01.708-05:002011-03-14T09:49:01.708-05:00I'm glad you aren't really beating yoursel...I'm glad you aren't really beating yourself up. Nothing worse than gaining some weight and then getting that panicky desperate feeling to get it off NOW! It is so much better to just go back to regular routine and let it fall off as it will.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-77503401247563865052011-03-14T09:41:13.026-05:002011-03-14T09:41:13.026-05:00Yeahbut, how wonderful that you're paying atte...Yeahbut, how wonderful that you're paying attention and are putting on the breaks before it becomes a complete backslide!<br /><br />Meant to say this the last time - love the running skirt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-72713792224229957242011-03-14T08:54:41.270-05:002011-03-14T08:54:41.270-05:00Imagine... Not having sat down to write in weeks, ...Imagine... Not having sat down to write in weeks, because I've been working through some bad habits and knowing that my pants weren't fitting right... and afraid to weigh myself because I knew I had gained a few... <br /> And when I do sit down to catch up and re-join the real world, I see that my homie is going through the same thing. Is it that time of year? The weather? (sigh) <br /> We all go through our ups and downs, I suppose. Thanks for reminding me I'm not alone! xoMaryB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16589032491549060524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-15302748733572321172011-03-14T08:38:18.264-05:002011-03-14T08:38:18.264-05:00You are so right and I totally know where you are ...You are so right and I totally know where you are coming from! I am now getting back into running after four months of injuries and all my clothes are tight. I refuse to weigh myself until they are loose again and I refuse to buy "comfy" clothes because I love the clothes I have and being that size.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958607316582695051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-4681539746724483822011-03-14T08:18:22.207-05:002011-03-14T08:18:22.207-05:00Like Carla, I like this post, to me it is encourag...Like Carla, I like this post, to me it is encouraging.<br /><br />You aren't offering excuses, you are just stating the facts, and I think the most encouraging and important thing you said is "But I've been down this road too many times in the past to not take note and do something, now, before it gets away from me."<br /><br />You have had a lot to deal with...again, not excuses, just facts. And now you have a handle on it.<br /><br />Back to the jeans, goodbye sweats (I've SO been doing that...Springtime is going to force me to change that habit).<br /><br />You've got this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-78545524795494366672011-03-14T07:56:24.556-05:002011-03-14T07:56:24.556-05:00I think I have his other 3 tires LOL! I fell off t...I think I have his other 3 tires LOL! I fell off the healthy wagon a few weeks ago and will be heading back to WW meetings tomorrow. I've decided that I am going to take your approach and not look at the numbers on the scale for the next month. I'm just going to do what I'm supposed to do and I'll feel the difference. Knowing and accepting is like 80% of the battle so you're ahead of the game. And you should cut yourself some slack...you've had a rough couple of months!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120962110878757327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-24675314711835226832011-03-14T07:33:55.931-05:002011-03-14T07:33:55.931-05:00I'm sure that "tire" will be gone so...I'm sure that "tire" will be gone soon. Your back to your healthy eating habits. Walking really does work but its not as much fun as running I know .....but do what you can for now.<br />I've been away from this end of blogland so glad to see your mom is doing well.<br />Take care of yourself Shelly.Susans Journey To Stay Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818657458861515950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-36618600127205768902011-03-14T07:00:04.285-05:002011-03-14T07:00:04.285-05:00I hate to puncture your tire (Ha!) but I'm on ...I hate to puncture your tire (Ha!) but I'm on the side that it looks a lot worse to you than to the rest of us.<br /><br />"Do the best you can in the situation you're in." I say it all the time (and need to get better at practicing it). Yes, you'd prefer running but best right now is walking and you've recognized and are doing it.<br /><br />In any case, I do so admire that you've wrestled control back from the M&Ms and are putting a good plan in place.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-52585682554277042542011-03-14T06:52:37.098-05:002011-03-14T06:52:37.098-05:00I thought dark chocolate and gummi bears were two ...I thought dark chocolate and gummi bears were two of the food groups...<br /><br />That being said, good for you to get on a walking schedule. Great, great plan. Baby steps, right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-6438186005202009622011-03-14T06:25:06.008-05:002011-03-14T06:25:06.008-05:00I can't help it but I had to laugh about the M...I can't help it but I had to laugh about the Michelin man called :) I might give him a call myself and tell him to collect mine too.<br /><br />I think you're approaching this the right way: no excuses, it is what it is. You've been on an emotional rollercoaster so far this year, first your ankle, than your Mom.<br /><br />I've gained all my weight (and still haven't lost it all) after my Dad died. I had stopped smoking that year on January 1st and in May he died. I thought about smoking again at that time but I didn't, instead I ate, I ate a lot.<br /><br />I think the spare tire will be returned where it belongs soon because you've recognized it and took the steps to get rid of it again.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.com