tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post5333211390229620333..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Awk-ward...Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-66559196390657244472010-09-15T09:15:40.051-05:002010-09-15T09:15:40.051-05:00Ha ha! You should have told her you had a nose jo...Ha ha! You should have told her you had a nose job (or a boob job!). Also, I am glad I am not the only one who enjoys going to the dentist for the trashy reading material!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09983236449210019827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-26875426966371669992010-09-15T05:24:11.532-05:002010-09-15T05:24:11.532-05:00Life-changing and life-affirming!Life-changing and life-affirming!Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-43035607326668904852010-09-14T21:58:33.417-05:002010-09-14T21:58:33.417-05:00I'm loving your newest profile pic!I'm loving your newest profile pic!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-82500598295952578372010-09-14T20:37:05.164-05:002010-09-14T20:37:05.164-05:00I think it's good to make people uncomfortable...I think it's good to make people uncomfortable sometimes. Just sayin.<br /><br />Also, in exact opposite news, I hope you're comfy with the news that I am giving you an award in tomorrow's post. Stop over and see it tomorrow! :) xoxoKirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294410210624085636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-45035020333547626932010-09-14T18:19:06.364-05:002010-09-14T18:19:06.364-05:00funny how people can't understand you don'...funny how people can't understand you don't always need surgery!! you look great!! cavities??Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921999791351191824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-4072165041685518462010-09-14T14:35:48.030-05:002010-09-14T14:35:48.030-05:00It's good for people to see that changes can b...It's good for people to see that changes can be made without surgery... there's this myth that ordinary weight loss doesn't last/work, and it's just not true.Larkspurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979771406792393848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-50427757707027570822010-09-14T13:31:28.771-05:002010-09-14T13:31:28.771-05:00What an experience! I love it when people notice b...What an experience! I love it when people notice but then the awkwardness sets in. I think they think I must be taking some "magic pill" or on some program. When I tell them that I am exercising and eating less and more healthy that seems kind of boring. And sounds like hard work! I know, because I've been there. <br />You are an inspiration and everytime you tell your story someone will be inspired. They can choose to follow that inspiration or not.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05582891413495116086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-58991747632825293082010-09-14T09:41:27.741-05:002010-09-14T09:41:27.741-05:00I remember that feeling well. You are living proof...I remember that feeling well. You are living proof that it can be done and you inspire me every day!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857836351568153432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-23624783130945500762010-09-13T21:13:11.014-05:002010-09-13T21:13:11.014-05:00You're right, Shelley, everyone wants that mag...You're right, Shelley, everyone wants that magic pill for instant gratification. I think some people have gotten so accustomed to believing they can't do it on their own that they can't even fathom the possibility. I lurked around here for awhile before I ever left a comment, but you really have inspired me to give it a go!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332606854060661328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-42751971193385197702010-09-13T20:22:45.582-05:002010-09-13T20:22:45.582-05:00Awkward, but gee, the best kind of awkward, I thin...Awkward, but gee, the best kind of awkward, I think! Bravo to you for handling it with such style and grace. You ARE such an inspiration! <br /><br />*hugs* from Orlando!RobinLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012550439760563820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-48920584681993219982010-09-13T19:18:34.271-05:002010-09-13T19:18:34.271-05:00Shelley..
I loved this story! I can't wait un...Shelley..<br /><br />I loved this story! I can't wait until my cardiologist sees me in January. This man is the one person that took time to talk with me about joining Weight Watchers..I started in February of this yr and I am now down just about 60 pounds. I can't wait to throw my arms around him in January and I can't wait to see his face!<br />People are funny about Weightloss in general whether they see you do it..or wish if and tried if for themselves. Your a role model for sure!<br />Debi<br />Second JourneyDebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512869762946536775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-63961289650098077282010-09-13T18:42:00.843-05:002010-09-13T18:42:00.843-05:00Shelley, you are an example to others in so many w...Shelley, you are an example to others in so many ways, to so many people...and I love the way you handled that lady's comments. Your beauty is truly within as well as on the outside!<br />I feel like I would have wanted to say to the lady regarding the "not losing any more weight..." "Hey, I'm just out there to get stronger and stronger and we'll see what happens!" Because that's what you're doing. Love it!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-90946392481696573062010-09-13T18:08:42.644-05:002010-09-13T18:08:42.644-05:00I guess I don't the weight loss yet because no...I guess I don't the weight loss yet because no one's really commented. Of course, I'm pretty much a hermit. Maybe someday.<br /><br />I do, however, still get the "are you pregnant" question!<br /><br />Vee at http://veegettinghealthy.blogspot.comVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530474939705680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-86796083255027098992010-09-13T14:42:33.261-05:002010-09-13T14:42:33.261-05:00I'm sorry - I just got on my soapbox there for...I'm sorry - I just got on my soapbox there for a minute and forgot to say that you really are a role model. Your fitness regimen is so admirable and something I don't know if I could do!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-38296541876270492332010-09-13T14:41:16.684-05:002010-09-13T14:41:16.684-05:00I have gotten some double takes, but never a not r...I have gotten some double takes, but never a not recognized.<br /><br />One thing that truly annoys me is the assumption that I had (or any of us have had) surgery. Not making light of the surgery *at all*, but you and I worked damn hard to get the weight off with the only tools being our minds and not a surgical procedure. <br /><br />It seems that the more people have surgery, the more it is assumed that if you lose weight, that is how you do it.<br /><br />But you are right. Many times when I do talk about weight loss outside of family, I start to hear tons of excuses as to why that person cannot lose weight doing it through diet and exercise.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-45624566975894882192010-09-13T14:10:18.130-05:002010-09-13T14:10:18.130-05:00You should keep a journal of double takes and comm...You should keep a journal of double takes and comments like this. Fun for when the "new normal" takes over.Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039903741028922963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-41863918709624555522010-09-13T12:19:29.413-05:002010-09-13T12:19:29.413-05:00Wow - I'm so dense I didn't get the surger...Wow - I'm so dense I didn't get the surgery question until I read the comments! What a great NSV. You truly are an inspiration, Shelley. Quite an unexpected experience at the dentist's! Congratulations on your continuing success and accomplishment.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401609334253676307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-10780838912795023942010-09-13T11:26:03.456-05:002010-09-13T11:26:03.456-05:00I had someone come up and say "how was your s...I had someone come up and say "how was your surgery??" and I honestly had NO idea what they were talking about! "Huh? Surgery?" "Yeah! Your SURGERY. How was it?" ummm.......<br /><br />It is awkward but as another commenter said, it is way better than the looks you get when you haven't seen someone in a year and gained 80 pounds...Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926887495148083672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-30308296339892186812010-09-13T11:24:54.711-05:002010-09-13T11:24:54.711-05:00Did you ever get your teeth cleaned? You can be sk...Did you ever get your teeth cleaned? You can be skinny, healthy and amazingly great looking and have scuzzy teeth and that is just gross.<br /><br />I can't wait to see a few people and see if they recognize me too. After I lost the biggest chunk, the first 100 lbs with dieting and exercise, and now post-surgery. I'm waiting for the double-take (without scuzzy teeth.) ;-) (on the 3 teeth I have left in my mouth)Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-64806374809443357112010-09-13T10:07:48.930-05:002010-09-13T10:07:48.930-05:00You look amazing! There's a woman in runner...You look amazing! There's a woman in runner's club that brought in her photo book of her weight loss. And I would NOT have recognized her in those beginning pictures if she hadn't brought them in and showed us side by side. It truly is transformative and she did it the same way you did and she's still kicking it, too! Onward, my friend! You're awesome.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-79684396874601589832010-09-13T09:15:56.289-05:002010-09-13T09:15:56.289-05:00I love it when I see people I haven't seem for...I love it when I see people I haven't seem for a while and they do a double take. Makes my day. It is funny how some people can't believe it's just diet and exercise. It's as easy and as hard as just that!<br /><br />Darling, you look MARVELOUS!F. McButter Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898410127481046597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-89254872386273644692010-09-13T08:36:01.475-05:002010-09-13T08:36:01.475-05:00I've gotten the same thing. At least I did aft...I've gotten the same thing. At least I did after I lost my 100 lbs. I am still incredibly overweight so this is the new "normal". People just thought it incredible that "simple" exercise and diet could ACTUALLY work. Of course, now I'm stale mate and would love to get back on the wagon!!Debbi Does Dinner Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091564423796146580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-54859824559431819802010-09-13T08:34:42.734-05:002010-09-13T08:34:42.734-05:00A very interesting encounter you had there! I did...A very interesting encounter you had there! I did not understand "the surgery" question until you explained further. It would not occur to me to ask that. That's a sign of our society's newest "solution" to the problem of being overweight. <br /><br />Very interesting, indeed. I predict you will have more experiences like this in your immediate future. Good job of handling it in a polite way.Genie @ Diet of 51https://www.blogger.com/profile/12666514999795984295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-65569203485741634202010-09-13T08:29:07.581-05:002010-09-13T08:29:07.581-05:00Oh, Shelley! There are so many people doing the s...Oh, Shelley! There are so many people doing the surgery these days! I ran into a former co-worker last Friday that had the Lap-Band done, and she has lost 70. Whe I told her I had lost 80, "the old fashioned way", she was surprised, if not shocked. For health reasons, many people should go the surgical route, but it's not for me! I'm more the "I can do it myself, thank you" type.<br /> FYI... I don't get recognized, either. But that's a small price to pay for the way we look now! :-)MaryB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16589032491549060524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-57576109088781269012010-09-13T08:16:11.037-05:002010-09-13T08:16:11.037-05:00I had this happen at the doctor, she asked me what...I had this happen at the doctor, she asked me what happened to the other half of me ;-). Isn't it a great feeling Shelley!<br /><br />Your hard work has definately paid off, hold your head high my friend you deserve it!Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406188835168172211noreply@blogger.com