tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post5892037797991774678..comments2024-03-18T18:12:32.513-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Letting fear become your factAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-87968195217120131752013-03-21T15:37:02.190-04:002013-03-21T15:37:02.190-04:00People quite often use t-shirts when snorkeling, j...People quite often use t-shirts when snorkeling, just to avoid sun burns in their back, would that make you feel any better about it? You can even wear some lengthy swimming shorts to protect the back of your thighs from the sun. <br /><br />I'm exactly the same weight as you, maybe an inch shorter, but in a terrible physical condition, haven't done any exercise in ages, let alone even anything close to yours, and I'm happily wearing swim suits and even bikinis. I know this doesn't help you cope with your feelings in any possible way, but just wanted to confirm that it is physically possible to wear a swim suit in this weight :)<br /><br />You are entitled to feeling all the feelings you feel! No need to deny any of them. Just accept them as they come and then decide how you want to act. I'm absolutely sure you will handle the situation extremely well and it's great you have started to process the feelings and thoughts related to it already now. <br /><br />All the best!!Ellinmeilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09558857486300714761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-69173359819960791442013-03-20T21:28:43.090-04:002013-03-20T21:28:43.090-04:00That's right! Remember, FEELINGS AREN'T F...That's right! Remember, FEELINGS AREN'T FACTS!!!! You are going to do great because you're going and facing your fears. Facing them is what's "perfect", not how well you do. You got this, girl!!!dalbador1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09877799102438622117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-30472371706217322482013-03-20T12:10:02.786-04:002013-03-20T12:10:02.786-04:00Oh, I am so glad to hear that you booked it. Yay! ...Oh, I am so glad to hear that you booked it. Yay! That is the first hurdle. :) Even if you do have trouble getting up onto the board, you definitely won't be the first or the last--just like with the hot air balloon. I can't wait to hear all about it because I just know you will rock it!Kiersten @ Oh My Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879131170308980919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-20905354650459233112013-03-20T11:42:45.726-04:002013-03-20T11:42:45.726-04:00Yeah, the whole breathing with your face underwate...Yeah, the whole breathing with your face underwater is so weird. For me I've had a wave crash over me and water go into the tube and I just panic instead of blowing it out like the Mr aka Flipper does. He's like a damn mer-man.<br /><br />I'm sure I'll love it. Then I'll have to find a way to justify dropping $2K we don't have on boards. LOLAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-78289735332688769992013-03-20T11:41:16.167-04:002013-03-20T11:41:16.167-04:00I do the same thing. I mean the chair stuff and t...I do the same thing. I mean the chair stuff and theaters have gotten better but there is always that initial panic, I wonder if there always will be. I'm glad your friends are understanding, that's a big help and often times people are too embarrassed to ask for what they need. I missed a lot of opportunities years ago because I didn't do what you did so good on ya!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-86692798610430821482013-03-20T11:37:54.980-04:002013-03-20T11:37:54.980-04:00Let's hope it's not the latter! LOLLet's hope it's not the latter! LOLAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-29994142118253959552013-03-20T11:25:51.540-04:002013-03-20T11:25:51.540-04:00I have a hard time with snorkeling too. I'm a...I have a hard time with snorkeling too. I'm a swimmer and don't fear the water (just what might be swimming with me) but breathing with my face underwater is just not natural and it totally freaks me out. I've done it, but it's not high on my list of things to do again. I hope you enjoy it though.<br /><br />You'll be fine with the paddle board. I know you will. I bet you'll surprise yourself with how well you actually do. And if you don't enjoy it then you will have learned something to0.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-83890782017129797592013-03-20T11:00:18.255-04:002013-03-20T11:00:18.255-04:00I'm so happy you're in a better place abou...I'm so happy you're in a better place about this today! I am just the same way about things. I freak out about what chair I'm going to sit in or whatever and yes, there have been some embarassing times and sometimes I avoid certain situations (like the theater) but once I go and sit, I'm happy I went. I've also learned to ask for what I need, even if its embarassing. My friends are understanding and willing to adjust. <br /><br />I'm behind you 100%! Can't wait to see some snorkeling pics!ernohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722282941047191112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-90560209398289104512013-03-20T10:44:29.013-04:002013-03-20T10:44:29.013-04:00Good for you for booking it!!! I think you will e...Good for you for booking it!!! I think you will enjoy it or die trying! ha! Go girl!Kimberly Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035168471351870760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-77732826980830420832013-03-20T10:29:53.971-04:002013-03-20T10:29:53.971-04:00Yep, I practiced doing that and where to place my ...Yep, I practiced doing that and where to place my feet as I get up. I've watched the Mr's lesson several times.<br /><br />I've snorkeled in Hawaii before and even at about the same weight, maybe less now than then. I'm not a fan of water getting in the tube because I almost drown as a teenager so I freak out easily. I'll just have to stake down the towels as close to the shoreline without getting sucked in by the waves so I don't have as far to run out of the water.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-47814928129094016092013-03-20T10:27:11.489-04:002013-03-20T10:27:11.489-04:00We'll see if I get with either platitude.
Som...We'll see if I get with either platitude.<br /><br />Some people have that gumption, some don't. I might go snorkeling at dawn before people hit the beach...well, except for the sharks. That's their trolling time.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-68190011212424016892013-03-20T10:16:16.278-04:002013-03-20T10:16:16.278-04:00If you aren't already, practice the moves of g...If you aren't already, practice the moves of getting on the board and standing up on the floor then they won't be so awkward when you have to do it on the actual board in the water. <br /><br />As for snorkeling, once you get past the fear of being mistaken for a sea creature it is fabulous. I did it in the Bahamas and was totally amazed at all the cool stuff under there, Hawaii would be even better.vannasmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111546121573981506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-46530990245138366712013-03-20T09:58:39.169-04:002013-03-20T09:58:39.169-04:00I've got two platitudes for you, as if you nee...I've got two platitudes for you, as if you needed anything like that. The first is 'Feel the fear and do it anyway.' That's the title of a book, do you have it? The second is FEAR as an acronym, for False Evidence Appearing Real. That said, I'm a sissy about lots of things, so I can empathize. Glad you booked it--that's the only way to confront fear (head on).<br /><br />Large sea creature, snort. That sounds like my sister-in-law, who claims she can't sink and that her stepdaughter used to use her as a flotation device. Compared to her, your figure is sylphlike, and SHE wears a bathing suit wherever she damned well pleases. ;-)<br />Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296750630075402269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-56448575731297109372013-03-20T09:51:37.365-04:002013-03-20T09:51:37.365-04:00Thanks girl! Child, you're skinny, snorkeling...Thanks girl! Child, you're skinny, snorkeling should be a breeze for you. No one would mistake you for a large sea creature. :PAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-48736480030336971702013-03-20T09:46:44.757-04:002013-03-20T09:46:44.757-04:00Girl, you can do it! You are just psyching yoursel...Girl, you can do it! You are just psyching yourself out. I think you'll be glad you did it. I was convinced I was not going snorkeling (ever, but especially this trip) and it was kind of a spurr of the moment thing so I couldn't think about it. And I knew if Andrew was with me I'd be fine. I was scared at first but I did it and I'm proud I did. Sometimes you just gotta show yourself you can do it (even when you are scared out of your mind). It just takes 20 seconds of insane courage. You can do thisBrandNewBuffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831025867273966818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-24198455845399121192013-03-20T09:30:02.369-04:002013-03-20T09:30:02.369-04:00Not stupid at all, it's nothing I haven't ...Not stupid at all, it's nothing I haven't thought of already. To use a board that supports my weight it would need to be a 12 footer and that's oh, about $900. If only I could rent a board and a night at the Y with no one in it.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-77369232108963258522013-03-20T09:26:39.598-04:002013-03-20T09:26:39.598-04:00OMG I forgot about that guy. Yike.
I'm incre...OMG I forgot about that guy. Yike.<br /><br />I'm incredibly cheap so yeah, money alone could be the motivator.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-79498412989181730132013-03-20T09:25:17.944-04:002013-03-20T09:25:17.944-04:00Well, I haven't done it yet so save your pride...Well, I haven't done it yet so save your pride until 9:30am that day.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-5503157239617302232013-03-20T09:22:40.833-04:002013-03-20T09:22:40.833-04:00This is going to sound incredibly stupid, but is t...This is going to sound incredibly stupid, but is there any way you could put a similar-style board in a kiddie pool and practice? :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704469867788218608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-986069332965412182013-03-20T08:06:39.052-04:002013-03-20T08:06:39.052-04:00Now I will harness my inner Tony Little (remember ...Now I will harness my inner Tony Little (remember him, with his flowing curly mullet and giant muscles, hawking his exercise routines and machines?) and yell:<br /><br />"YOU CAN DO III-IT!"<br /><br />(if for no other reason then you don't want to lose the money)JLVerdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814082484881071454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-55591352273857040322013-03-20T07:13:16.491-04:002013-03-20T07:13:16.491-04:00I am so proud of you! You are not giving in to fea...I am so proud of you! You are not giving in to fear of what others think of you and that is no easy feat, but you're doing it! I know you will do so well because you've been training as much as you can for it. I will be there cheering you on and my voice is the only one you need to listen to anyway, well, besides your instructor of course!The Mr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233628447251244134noreply@blogger.com