tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post749097959754301864..comments2024-03-29T06:49:10.671-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: "It's cheap to be well"Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-16080325387572177902014-11-13T21:34:14.740-05:002014-11-13T21:34:14.740-05:00Good on ya girl! You do what you have to do to be...Good on ya girl! You do what you have to do to be successful no matter what extremes. So feel that joy babycakes! So proud of you!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-43783435084894345522014-11-13T21:23:20.208-05:002014-11-13T21:23:20.208-05:00I'm with you sister! As you and I have talked...I'm with you sister! As you and I have talked, you were where I've gone in recent months and I'm happy to say the past couple of weeks I've gotten back to tracking my food and planning far better as well as exercising. I'm only doing 20 minutes of Leslie's new video (it's a 20, 30, and 40 min one--and yep Nick is in it! LOL), but it's perfect for me right now because of my pain issues. I can do 20 minutes every day--I really can, even when I don't 'feel' like it. I've even gone so far as to take my credit and debit cards out of my wallet during the week so when I have a bad day at work I don't go self-medicate through a drive-thru with a milkshake. No money on me means no self-sabotage. And I can honestly say that I feel such a sense of relief now at lunchtime because I don't have this internal struggle going on (and habitual behavior). It may sound extreme, but for right now, it's helping to me establish better habits and my attitude is far better and much less demeaning to myself. So, yes, I am on board to do the best I can for the next 6 weeks. I've changed up my goals to more reasonable and attainable feats that I can celebrate much quicker than the "you can pat yourself on the back once your entire 200 lb goal is met" which is what I've done for far too long. Not anymore. I refuse to put off the joy of feeling good about even small healthy steps--they count. And I'm finally giving myself credit for them. dalbador1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09877799102438622117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-7738535870865512452014-11-13T15:57:56.009-05:002014-11-13T15:57:56.009-05:00Thanks! It is all about prevention in whatever we...Thanks! It is all about prevention in whatever we can control! Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-35533026700389654762014-11-13T11:53:40.833-05:002014-11-13T11:53:40.833-05:00YES!!!! Thank you for sharing such a great message...YES!!!! Thank you for sharing such a great message! Prevention is key ya know? Being aware of your health so you don't let it get worse. Love your message!!!!!Kirtley Freckleton: The Gist of Fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666436737725831951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-52019976621456324692014-11-13T11:28:13.307-05:002014-11-13T11:28:13.307-05:00Yes, it can be difficult especially when one is lo...Yes, it can be difficult especially when one is looking to lose more than the other. But healthy habits are good for you both and thin doesn't necessarily mean healthy. Maybe you could pre-portion some dinners (like how some do an hour or two Sunday prep for the week?) so when he asks, you will still have that healthy option? I'm going to do that with some black rice and quinoa that is in the pantry and I don't turn to because it takes longer to cook. But I figure if I pre-cook then vacuum freeze them and grab them out the night before to put in the fridge then I can just reheat in the microwave. Good on ya for saying no most of the time, some people can't. <br /><br />Aww, thanks!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-3598971944348001442014-11-13T11:23:01.182-05:002014-11-13T11:23:01.182-05:00You're not a weirdo because if you are, then I...You're not a weirdo because if you are, then I am. Oh wait. ;-) I love shoveling snow as well. Instant workout! Well maybe you can take a look at what you're typically buying and see if there are any improvements/switches you can make? If you hit the bulk section of the grocery, you can get things like quinoa, oats, etc and if you get the little guy to help you pre-portion them.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-23907036051158508392014-11-13T10:11:54.130-05:002014-11-13T10:11:54.130-05:00Another great post! I need to make a conscious ef...Another great post! I need to make a conscious effort to get up and move more, I find it so hard to come home from work and prepare a meal when hubs is saying "let's pick something up" for dinner. He doesn't have weight to lose (well maybe five pounds), but he doesn't have good eating habits either. I'm getting better, 9 times out of 10 I'll say no thanks, I'm going to make something to eat, but that 1 time...anywhooo I have to make lifestyle changes (knees are starting to bother me now) and you inspire me to do that!Momof3,Grandmaof4https://www.blogger.com/profile/08195477518623135090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-41523250184001121572014-11-13T10:08:59.923-05:002014-11-13T10:08:59.923-05:00oops - cut of the last though. Our menus have had...oops - cut of the last though. Our menus have had to change to things that stretch longer. Not all bad, but that's the trade off for still trying to buy the healthier versions of things rather than the processed ones.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-37747509778061764732014-11-13T10:07:33.993-05:002014-11-13T10:07:33.993-05:00As I shoveled snow this morning I was actually thi...As I shoveled snow this morning I was actually thinking along the same lines as your blog. I've slacked, big time. All the reasons in the world, but no excuses. I usually love shoveling snow (I'm a weirdo, what can I say?) and this morning I was hating it. I was also thinking about grocery shopping this weekend -- and how much more I'm spending this year than in past years without my list changing all that much. Our menuanother layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-81481454684706898702014-11-13T09:59:13.860-05:002014-11-13T09:59:13.860-05:00Yeah, the only person in our family who is current...Yeah, the only person in our family who is currently "on the wagon" so to speak is my cousin who has lost 120 lbs. We have diabetes in our family so there should be incentive but I remember when I wasn't in the mindset, I didn't care either. But now that many are getting to the ages where normal age related things can pop up, it just feels like it would be beneficial to prevent the things that can be instead of compounding. I'm not judging any of them for the way they eat, I'm just worried that they'll face things that could wreck their health. If nothing else, I'm glad that our weight loss inspired my cousin to get in gear and can only hope our examples may click with others.<br /><br />Consider that walk an 'invigorating' break in your day! :-)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-82848647136667529772014-11-13T08:49:28.123-05:002014-11-13T08:49:28.123-05:00Thank you for sharing your experience. I know you...Thank you for sharing your experience. I know you and the Mr. have lost a bunch of weight, but I was unaware of how many people in your social / family circle are currently living the struggle you've overcome. Helps me to better understand your point of view. It's tough to make it out of any stronghold and to see the way out for other people that you care about, but they don't see it. <br /><br />Anywaaaaayyy---my current challenge is that the weather is starting to nip so my lunch break walks are starting to turn to blog reading/video watching breaks instead. Fiiiine! I'll bundle up and head out today! :-) THANKS!!tigalileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474678867513488001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-81453905191033641632014-11-13T08:17:35.977-05:002014-11-13T08:17:35.977-05:00Congrats on the weight loss thus far! You can do ...Congrats on the weight loss thus far! You can do this, girl! I wish so much than my family member was a candidate for knee replacement surgery but they have a separate condition that keeps them from being eligible. I do have other family members who have had it and they say it's like being reborn. I hope the same is true for you! Keep up the great work!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-36938151774759539692014-11-13T08:13:00.442-05:002014-11-13T08:13:00.442-05:00Nope. I remember when someone told me how they co...Nope. I remember when someone told me how they couldn't afford to eat healthy because they couldn't get as much for the same money. Then I bought them two weeks worth of groceries for $40, less than they spend in a week eating out and it still didn't convince them. You have to prioritize it. Yes, organic is more but only buy 'the dirty dozen' in organic and save on the rest.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-15383455697230328702014-11-13T08:10:35.327-05:002014-11-13T08:10:35.327-05:00Absolutely! It's all about priorities! I sti...Absolutely! It's all about priorities! I still like my sweets on occasion or doing an appetizer spread for the big game but the difference is its one day a week, not any day of the week. The wellness benefits in addition to weight loss are abundant!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-70787156292867400012014-11-13T08:08:16.124-05:002014-11-13T08:08:16.124-05:00So, so true. I have bone on bone in both knees an...So, so true. I have bone on bone in both knees and am looking at knee replacement surgery next year. BUT, I have to lose weight before I'm a candidate. I've lost about 20 lbs, but have 35 more to go to get to the place where they'll even schedule it. Then, I must stay under that forever.<br />I can do this. Changing fast food for home cooked does it. Even though I can't stand for very long, I can still do strengthening exercises and work on my upper body, my core and my legs too.<br />I'm over 50, getting close to 60, and THIS IS DOABLE. <br />I'm with you! I will NOT regret my holiday eating.<br />Thanks for reminding me that small, incremental goals really count.<br />Blessings!Carol Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05964572592518511543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-36272014626944358112014-11-13T07:14:22.046-05:002014-11-13T07:14:22.046-05:00It is definitely not as expensive as people think....It is definitely not as expensive as people think. We all come up with excuses not to do some of the things that we know we need to do but don't ever let money be one of them!The Mr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233628447251244134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-77652079491020936642014-11-13T07:11:43.680-05:002014-11-13T07:11:43.680-05:00Great, great post and SO true. I never spent a dim...Great, great post and SO true. I never spent a dime on my initial weight loss - and just turned my junk food budget into my healthier food budget!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10932197714895328100noreply@blogger.com