tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post3150919558934384988..comments2023-10-30T08:45:00.794-04:00Comments on A Mountain of Weight to Lose: Struggling with Emotions...Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05223456736192620140noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-88953318515160148412008-11-16T11:26:00.000-05:002008-11-16T11:26:00.000-05:00Throw out your scale, start exercising. At least ...Throw out your scale, start exercising. At least walking a whole lot. It's not just about weight, it's always a good idea to have some muscles that aren't decaying. Losing 66 pounds is huge, but you sound like you're on a temporary diet sort of thing, when you likely need to find a lifestyle that you can live with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-90006316760616945672008-11-12T07:22:00.000-05:002008-11-12T07:22:00.000-05:00Well written post!!! It could be me...oh wait......Well written post!!! It could be me...oh wait...it is the story of my 'journey'...how did you do that without 'interviewing' me???<BR/><BR/>All joking aside....I wish I had the words to make it all better and bring back your 'mojo'!MaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-44324078456247669382008-11-10T21:28:00.000-05:002008-11-10T21:28:00.000-05:00I am so totally with you on this post. It's like y...I am so totally with you on this post. It's like you completely read my mind. I just posted a similar blog post after reading yours.<BR/><BR/>Mommy, I don't know what to tell you. I could give you some encouragement, but I honestly don't have any to give. All I can say is how proud I am of you and how you've stuck to this thing for so long. Of all the "diets" you've tried in your life, this one really seems to have been a great change in your life and I'm so happy for you and so proud of you.--carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805561962175920077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-56480116209124648782008-11-10T20:55:00.000-05:002008-11-10T20:55:00.000-05:00Awww, I'm so sorry you're having a bummer of a wee...Awww, I'm so sorry you're having a bummer of a week and I soooo wish I was there to give you a big ol' {{{{smushy hug}}}.<BR/><BR/>Then I'd bop you on the head. Why? For this: "only two-thirds there". ONLY? Deb, that's AMAZING! So many of us don't make it nearly as far as you have. No matter what you decide to do from here on out, please recognize your accomplishment and rejoice in it. It took a lot of courage, determination, and will to get where you are now. I'm proud of you for sticking it out.<BR/><BR/>Now, all that said, I also understand your frustration at your plateau. It's so maddening to do the right things (or what you think are the right things) and not be "rewarded" for it.<BR/><BR/>I've tried to come up with some sort of worthwhile suggestions, but I'm sadly lacking any brain power today. The only thing that occurs to me is that maybe you should take a break and try maintenance for a while. But then again, we all know that you still have to cook and eat healthy for that, too.<BR/><BR/>What about changing up your weekly splurge? You could have 'Healthy Meat, Splurge-y Vegetable"Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-85836811680749037912008-11-10T16:05:00.000-05:002008-11-10T16:05:00.000-05:00For what it is worth, I understand about being alo...For what it is worth, I understand about being alone but I don't have any dogs. When my marriage ended, I just thought I would find someone else. I haven't but then for the most part I'm content. No panic attacks, anything I want to do I do. You could try the internet for meeting someone. A friend of mine did that. I thought she had lost her mind but it worked. They have been married about 8 or 9 years now. I'm afraid I would find a crazy person. HA!!!<BR/><BR/>If you sick of eating healthy then eat what you want but a whole lot less of it. Could work! Now for me I would have a reall problem with the lot less of it part. Gotta run catch you later.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958762456460566151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-91471669300015992052008-11-10T15:33:00.000-05:002008-11-10T15:33:00.000-05:00Hang in there. Wish I had some really great advice...Hang in there. Wish I had some really great advice...Maybe this is cabin fever setting in already. Do you have a seniors group in a town near you? To do some fun things with once in awhile. Do you have some women friends to hang out with? Invite them over for a weekend at the cabin to...craft? Scrapbook? Watch movies? Could you look into having a roomate? How about staying at the daughters for a week or so? Do you have a church to be involved in? Could you volunteer at the humane society? Is there such a thing as a book group on the internet that people read the same book and discuss it? Just a bunch of suggestions to get your mind pondering. (o:grammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243983087703581624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-2392137442160144002008-11-10T14:53:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:53:00.000-05:00I agree with sparky take a break but be mindful no...I agree with sparky take a break but be mindful not to let the weight creep back on. I love reading your blog and you are an inspiration.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01916538892469148535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5590003896764652039.post-83685508663334816172008-11-10T14:36:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:36:00.000-05:00Very touching post.I don't have any words of wisdo...Very touching post.<BR/><BR/>I don't have any words of wisdom but I do identify a lot with what you have said.<BR/><BR/>I bet you are a whole lot healthier now than what you were 66 pounds ago. <BR/><BR/>Right now a goal of maintaining would be a good idea. Too many people get fed up and then start climbing back up the weight ladder. If you need a break, take a break but keep an eye on things once a week and adjust as needed.<BR/><BR/>Maintaining is a victory.<BR/><BR/>Sorry if I sould like an enabler but I believe it. When you are ready you will start again and figure out how badly you want to lose those 33 pounds and how to do it. Eating less is not always the answer.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057072597891871908noreply@blogger.com