Comments on: Are You Suffering From Post-Holiday Letdown?

By: Char

Char — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:08:36 +0000

Wow…these are the words I needed to hear! I have lost 54# since May 2009 but after the holidays and with this dreary weather…..I was focusing on how much more I have to go before I hit goal…..not at all I have accomplished.

So, THANKS for the reminder!! I am making a list of the things I can do now…. 8 months after starting my weight loss journey….that I couldn’t do before and will post it on my refrigerator!
.-= Char´s last blog ..One whole month!!! =-.

By: angie

angie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:00:23 +0000

Thanks again, Diane for being so amazing! I feel very optimistic and thankful here at the start of the new year. At times I can get bogged down in reaching my final goal, rather than thinking about how far I have come. But your positive posts are helping me think about the big picture– so thanks!
I was reminded of this yesterday, when I ran into a teacher I had worked with 10 years ago. She looked at me curiously, and then said, “You look so familiar– did your mother work at _____Elementary 10 years ago?” I had to laugh and said, “no, but I worked there with you!” She was astounded, and said, “But you look so much younger now, and you are half your size!” So, that kept me smiling all day long, and it was good to put things in perspective.
I really enjoy reading your blog each day– it starts my day with a positive message to keep in mind. You are an inspiration! By the way– I watched a random movie the other night– Margarita Happy Hour– which is not the greatest movie ever, but I kept looking at the gorgeous actress in it, thinking she looked familiar. Diane, has anyone ever told you you look like Eleanor Hutchins? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0404269/resumephotos
take care!,
angie

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:17:50 +0000

Oooh, 2010 has got off to a rocky start for me. 2009 was such a whirlwind, I sort of lost my strength to hold it together in January. That includes a weight gain over the holidays and first few weeks of Jan. I think these up and downs are okay though, as long as I know how to pick myself up and get back on track. Mentally, I've come a long way this past month, and am in a much better place than I was at the end of '09. I'm much more happy about that than I am disappointed with a little bit of weight gain. .-= Susan´s last blog ..Survivor =-.

By: Kat

Kat — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:40:12 +0000

A very timely post Diane. I am trying to focus on the nsv's lately since the sv's seem to be at a halt again. Hoping that is going to change this week. Have a nice weekend. .-= Kat´s last blog ..8 miles! And John's Miso Glazed Cod with veggies and quinoa =-.

By: Mary :: A Merry Life

Mary :: A Merry Life — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:04:15 +0000

I’m definitely not. This is a crazy year for me so it just keeps getting better post New Year.
.-= Mary :: A Merry Life´s last blog ..Back Pain Having, Good Food Eating, Adventure Junkie =-.

By: Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42

Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:27:30 +0000

“Think”…no brain power to think, not thing. (see?)

But now that I’ve mentioned it, I can’t “thing” anymore tonight, either.
.-= Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42´s last blog ..C25K Week 3 Report =-.

By: Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42

Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42 — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:25:38 +0000

Oh, I missed reading your posts. This is really good, but I have no brain power to thing anymore tonight. Will ponder these things tomorrow. .-= Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42´s last blog ..C25K Week 3 Report =-.

By: Larkspur

Larkspur — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:28:34 +0000

Lovely post and a valuable reminder. Let’s see… I know I haven’t lost a lot (10% of my starting weight) but it really has changed my life in so many ways, large and small. I don’t get the “BMI blink” anymore– you know, when weight or fat is mentioned and the people around you blink because they’re keeping the sympathetic look off their face? It’s also nice to put on my former “skinny pants” (the ones I couldn’t wear at all if I gained a few pounds) and they are now my “parachute pants.”
.-= Larkspur´s last blog ..I Get a Star =-.

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:32:07 +0000

I love the Idea about taking a post holiday vacation. I would love to be around some sun. Winter months make me blue. I have had a hard January also. I have a weight loss blog and love helping others. I have had to motivate myself and it’s been a hard thing for me this month. A friend died and I have just been down.

II have had a hard time getting to the gym. Luckily my sweet son got me a Wii fit for Christmas and I vowed on the days I did not make it to the gym I would do the Wii fit. It’s working. It’s fun and the kiddos love it. I love beating my own score.

Sometimes it’s just of reading the words of others to lift your spirits.

Jill

By: Mackattack (Beth)

Mackattack (Beth) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:45:40 +0000

I’ve been having issues getting back on track. I let the entire month go by without losing a single pound. oops. However, I haven’t “let go” I’ve stayed aware of what I was doing and when it was a mistake I was able to mitigate the consequences….so that’s something
.-= Mackattack (Beth)´s last blog ..Warning! =-.