tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post5200992763105293805..comments2024-03-29T06:49:10.671-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Reflecting on the PastAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-40988039481322200452011-09-01T12:50:37.383-04:002011-09-01T12:50:37.383-04:00Your last line says it all! It's funny how muc...Your last line says it all! It's funny how much I have "shed" mentally along with the physical loss! :-)<br /><br />I certainly hope your friend gets the kick in the rear she needs while she can still do something about it!! But at the very least, she can SEE that getting healthy is possible as you are an awesome role-model for her!<br /><br />Keep it up girlie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477548540626948283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-48412008149197821502011-08-31T12:11:57.453-04:002011-08-31T12:11:57.453-04:00Love the attitude. And you're absolutely righ...Love the attitude. And you're absolutely right, the change in your thinking / outlook / perception is one of the biggest changes!<br /><br />I hope your friend gets the help that she needs. Can you talk to her at all? Maybe get her to try one little step? Sometimes progress over something small is all the motivation you need to really jump into things.<br /><br />Or, you can just talk to her more often. I can't imagine you not motivating her - and you probably wouldn't even have to try.SkyeFyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279064967887745099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-59752259383580986352011-08-31T00:31:33.228-04:002011-08-31T00:31:33.228-04:00I'm glad for you that you got validation from ...I'm glad for you that you got validation from your friends, and that you enjoyed yourself. Mostly. I feel terrible for your friend, but unfortunately we've all been there (or in the neighborhood anyway) and we all know that no-one else can make the journey for us. We had to take the first step, and so will she. At least now she knows, with absolute certainty, who to call for advice when she's ready.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-76887320085692863612011-08-30T20:16:51.574-04:002011-08-30T20:16:51.574-04:00Rock on, girl!! I am so glad you got this much de...Rock on, girl!! I am so glad you got this much deserved boost! You HAVE lost so much and you DO look awesome! Keep it up. I know you have what it takes to kick the rest of your weight to goal in the rump!Kimberly Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035168471351870760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-31455063860730021592011-08-30T19:05:14.340-04:002011-08-30T19:05:14.340-04:00I am so glad you had such a graphic reminder of ho...I am so glad you had such a graphic reminder of how far you have come (and not just in poundage). It's so important to remember that. My heart just breaks for your friend. I will be praying for her. I so understand how desolate and hopeless she feels. I will never forget arriving on SP and seeing that I was not the only person in the world who had to lose 250 pounds. *faint* I truly had myself convinced I was the fattest person in the world. You know, other than the half-ton guy they parade around on TV. I hope with all my heart that your friend sees you as a sign of hope. Oh, how I hope she does not allow pride to keep her from asking for your help (or someone's help). I also hope she sees a doctor. That kind of weight gain is a pretty good sign she has soaring insulin levels (versus blood sugar, totally different reading). I wish I could tell her about water aerobics and chair aerobics. I wish I could hug her and tell her she is able to change.MissyEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908854239406213971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-52295190276074331802011-08-30T16:04:57.948-04:002011-08-30T16:04:57.948-04:00It is tough to see someone you care about continui...It is tough to see someone you care about continuing to gain and talk about how they need to lose--but then we have both been in that place and know what it feels like all too well. Sure hope seeing your continued progress or SOMETHING sparks her to start for herself. Nice to get the compliments and to do some reflecting; you really have come a long way, in the ways that count: inside as well as outside.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794334786555278616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-75053732251502905122011-08-30T10:44:32.835-04:002011-08-30T10:44:32.835-04:00What a nice time for you, that's great news!! ...What a nice time for you, that's great news!! I hope the positive talk and attention yesterday strengthens you to keep working on the damn plateau and bust through that sucker.Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206555720885684042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-32258614797622646042011-08-30T10:12:29.558-04:002011-08-30T10:12:29.558-04:00It sounds like you had a nice time--and I'm so...It sounds like you had a nice time--and I'm so glad that you received some well-deserved compliments! I'm sad for your friend that keeps gaining weight; I've been in that situation before and the most awkward part of it was that I *knew* everyone noticed, but nobody mentioned it. I hope that she takes charge of her health and "wow"'s you all next time!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-13958219061839750022011-08-30T09:24:16.453-04:002011-08-30T09:24:16.453-04:00This was a good one! Glad to hear your lady lunch ...This was a good one! Glad to hear your lady lunch went well. I had a similar encounter with some friends last weekend. I haven't seen them in well over a year and upon first meeting I could tell they wanted to say something, but they didn't. I was a little bummed out, but got over it very quickly. Later in the afternoon one of them sat down by me and complimented me on how great I looked and asked me how I got "so slim and trim." I've never been called slim and trim. It felt great. I've been in a few month plateau as well so those compliments are much needed. <br /><br />I actually started up a blog yesterday about the same topic to post over on SP.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346121572654687385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-31028162150577496532011-08-30T09:17:47.549-04:002011-08-30T09:17:47.549-04:00Love this post!! I was hoping that the news about ...Love this post!! I was hoping that the news about your friend would be good and so sorry that it wasn't. I hope too, that she finds that something within herself that will get her on the path. Glad that your friends were so happy for your success.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397053048120628254noreply@blogger.com