tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post7666844135216947415..comments2024-03-27T20:40:50.047-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Lest you think I'm a downerAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-10110172032987521772012-06-02T14:13:02.631-04:002012-06-02T14:13:02.631-04:00I am so glad that you were able to truly see the v...I am so glad that you were able to truly see the victories with your trip. It may not balance out all of the negatives you experienced, but it does give you a true perspective on some very important positives. It shows how far you've come mentally on this journey as well because you made a point to honor yourself with acknowledging the awesome successes you've earned. I'm so proud of you!dalbador1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09877799102438622117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-2360453686265744182012-06-01T12:46:18.893-04:002012-06-01T12:46:18.893-04:00The produce looks amazing! I love your photos. Sou...The produce looks amazing! I love your photos. Sounds like an amazing time and yeah on not needing the extender! WoohooSimply Tasteful Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539943568629846684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-19589456231580896852012-05-29T17:48:37.286-04:002012-05-29T17:48:37.286-04:00I eat what I want when I'm on vacation too. Fo...I eat what I want when I'm on vacation too. Food is part of the whole experience and I don't want to be all, "Oh, hey, where can I get a plain egg white omelet?" when I could be eating some amazing local breakfast. Plus, when you vacation, you're on the go so much, you'll work a lot of it off & the rest will come off when you get home!<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to get over some of the social issues--or at least go through a situation where you felt uncomfortable and come out the other side realizing it wasn't as bad as you thought it would be. I'm very introverted and in general, I'd much rather be alone or with my husband than with other people. It feels like a whole lotta work to socialize, so I think it's really awesome (and a testament to your proactive personality in general) that you did it!<br /><br />Oh, can you tell I'm catching up on my blog reading this afternoon? ;)Kiersten @ Oh My Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879131170308980919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-2784111376744377722012-05-26T14:10:12.497-04:002012-05-26T14:10:12.497-04:00I'm a few days late on this, but wanted to com...I'm a few days late on this, but wanted to comment. First, we know you better than to think of you as a downer by any stretch of the imagination. I wanted to tell you how I related to your "social inadequacy" issue. Last Saturday I went to a friend's wedding. I've known her since high school and love her to pieces. I didn't know anyone there besides her and her family. Obviously they were pretty busy at the reception, so I decided to sit with a pair who obviously didn't know anyone else either. We chatted, it was nice, I didn't feel like a total loser. Then later on, a bunch of us met at the hotel we were staying at, I ended up talking to people for 3 hours - people I had never met before that night. I realized that in many cases, people don't care what your weight is or what you look like, as long as you're awesome on the inside. There's more to the story, but this ain't my blog.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603355848518976810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-13745258506095010152012-05-25T21:43:32.591-04:002012-05-25T21:43:32.591-04:00Don't aploigize! I love reading anything you h...Don't aploigize! I love reading anything you have to say and I appreciate your honesty especially where it is uncomfortable to admit. You always take it like a champ. I think you are fabulous!mamadwarfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620825342324421562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-13131587833903257682012-05-25T19:15:29.797-04:002012-05-25T19:15:29.797-04:00what I really want to know is, since you visit all...what I really want to know is, since you visit all those John Hughes locations because of his totally awesome films, have you ever thought about doing the same thing with the Hawaii 5-0 locations? I would love to find the shrimp truck! <br /><br />cheezchik32cheezchik32https://www.blogger.com/profile/01382826146822000921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-88055511960280789342012-05-25T17:29:55.548-04:002012-05-25T17:29:55.548-04:00Social situations can be scary at any weight for m...Social situations can be scary at any weight for me. I am usually dressed up too much so it looks like I am trying too hard, which I am, of course. It sounds like you hit just the right note. Also, I didn't see my comment up on your last blog so I must apologize if it was rude--not at all my intention!Maiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241987679808943020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-68850488953991610082012-05-25T17:27:47.850-04:002012-05-25T17:27:47.850-04:00I love your Vacay NSV's! My NSV's for toda...I love your Vacay NSV's! My NSV's for today...getting a small popcorn at the theater instead of the refillable popcorn TUB that I get as a justifcation of price. And going to the store this morning without doing my hair or makeup even though it bugged the shit out of me, I did it because my husband wanted me to.Czesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659055822037057266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-37774598393625123922012-05-25T16:48:36.465-04:002012-05-25T16:48:36.465-04:00It seems to be a fact of life that the very people...It seems to be a fact of life that the very people who intimidate us in social situations are in fact intimidated by us in turn. That said, I haven't ever been able to stop the *feeling* of inadequacy even though I know that others feel exactly the same way in my presence. But I have heard, and I believe it to be true, that people find us more interesting if we allow them to talk about themselves. So now I take the offensive by asking questions about the other person and keep them talking about themselves so I don't have to come up with something interesting about me.<br /><br />I still need to go back and read some of the blogs before this one, and finally have some time to do so, but trust me, everything you do is of interest to your followers, or they wouldn't be following.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296750630075402269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-64351060935900243532012-05-25T14:52:44.161-04:002012-05-25T14:52:44.161-04:00What is a downer to me is reading blogs where the ...What is a downer to me is reading blogs where the person losing weight has NO trials, NO down days, NO fat days (well, feeling fatter than normal days), NO getting "stuck", NO "failures". Yeah, that's a real downer, 'cause that ain't life. It makes me feel like there is something wrong with me for feeling uncomfortable in certain situations, or for having weeks where nothing budges, or worse goes the wrong direction. Your blogs are life, plain and simple. We all have those moments and those disappointments and those fears. But, balanced with it is ALL those wonderful things, like a smoothie, or a situation where life is simply fun and exceeds expectations, or a seat belt fastening. That is some wonderful stuff right there. Much better than a bleep load of fake happy. Even the "downer" stuff is great, I know those downers, and while I'm not "happy" someone else experiences them, I find courage that they are being faced and conquerd by you and others. I'm not alone, I don't have to give up.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397053048120628254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-25316540443455457912012-05-25T14:32:23.042-04:002012-05-25T14:32:23.042-04:00Thanks girlie. I try. :-)Thanks girlie. I try. :-)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-52048232452388492652012-05-25T14:31:58.313-04:002012-05-25T14:31:58.313-04:00Ugh, social situations can be the worst. I'm ...Ugh, social situations can be the worst. I'm glad when they turn out to be way better than you anticipated. I'm looking forward to the day I don't feel like I stick out like a sore thumb due to weight.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-22808064424894788592012-05-25T14:28:43.429-04:002012-05-25T14:28:43.429-04:00Aww, thanks mama! I have to believe what goes up ...Aww, thanks mama! I have to believe what goes up comes (and stays) down eventually. Keep at it sassy pants!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-63856438981226663422012-05-25T14:27:46.967-04:002012-05-25T14:27:46.967-04:00Yeah I'm hanging on to the extender for as lon...Yeah I'm hanging on to the extender for as long as possible. I'm betting your seat belt had been cut due to damage. It apparently happens all the time because they have a few inches wiggle room before they're required to replace them. Charging us more than ever but giving us the minimum required. *rolling eyes*Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-18556036377519541252012-05-25T14:24:41.937-04:002012-05-25T14:24:41.937-04:00Thanks! I guess we have to do a little more to &q...Thanks! I guess we have to do a little more to "earn" more victories or something. There were a good amount of nice moments I just wish the victories didn't feel so hollow after being at it so long. Working on it!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-11184349153819823812012-05-25T14:22:38.325-04:002012-05-25T14:22:38.325-04:00Thanks mama! That's awesome, good for you!! ...Thanks mama! That's awesome, good for you!! I know what you mean about the jumping jacks. Sometimes I feel good that I can do them and other times by body is like "not today lady."Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-22510685742158138602012-05-25T14:21:46.792-04:002012-05-25T14:21:46.792-04:00Thanks for the tip...note to self, don't fly A...Thanks for the tip...note to self, don't fly AA. LOL Actually I have a friend whose son worked in the airline business and he said they rarely replace seat belts so they're forced to cut and sew any damage to a belt, thereby making the belt shorter. I won't be getting rid of my extender for quite a few years until my gut is no longer an issue. I know I'm good on UA and Hawaiian and those are the only two I fly regularly.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-32878976153627393732012-05-25T14:05:47.171-04:002012-05-25T14:05:47.171-04:00Never think of you as a downer, just honest...Never think of you as a downer, just honest...DebbieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858139788709675770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-6682580594483458722012-05-25T12:50:05.873-04:002012-05-25T12:50:05.873-04:00As others have said, you're not a downer, just...As others have said, you're not a downer, just real, and I appreciate that. I'm glad there were some positive things and NSVs along the way; I relate SO MUCH to the feelings about the social situations! I go through the same thoughts when I'm about to enter a new setting like that. Congrats on coming through with flying colors, sounds like a great evening!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794334786555278616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-24068637700240003832012-05-25T12:45:30.929-04:002012-05-25T12:45:30.929-04:00Woohoo for the victories!!! And, you reminded me ...Woohoo for the victories!!! And, you reminded me that I don't believe I have ever let you know that the lady at the party was dead on, you do have the MOST amazing smile! I have no recent NSV's to report as I'm in that bounce up and down gain, lose, gain, lose cycle right now. Keep up the great work, my friend!Kimberly Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035168471351870760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-33893666682672390282012-05-25T12:37:17.885-04:002012-05-25T12:37:17.885-04:00Just FYI----I've needed the extender before. H...Just FYI----I've needed the extender before. However, I've lost weight and haven't needed one for a little while. I was very upset recently when I needed one again because I couldn't get the belt one and I hadn't gained and ounce-I'd lost another 3 pounds the previous month. The seat belts are NOT the same length at all. On the trip out I needed the extender. On the way back I had 2 inches to spare. Same airline and actually the same seat (obviously not the exact same plane!)<br />So DON'T feel badly if one trip you need it and one trip you don't!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888470806176778317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-16707723667416350682012-05-25T12:36:02.769-04:002012-05-25T12:36:02.769-04:00Don't feel bad for mentioning the negative asp...Don't feel bad for mentioning the negative aspects of your trip. It's natural to have high expectations for something you've looked forward to for so long. Of course it's disappointing when things don't go as well as we hoped. This was your anniversary, you've lost a lot of weight and had a lot to celebrate. Not needing that seat extender was a biggie!! I love your honesty.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850991930024057101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-21153745419394300882012-05-25T11:51:01.288-04:002012-05-25T11:51:01.288-04:00Those are some AWESOME victories, lady!!! Good job...Those are some AWESOME victories, lady!!! Good job to both you and the Mr.!<br /><br />My most recent NSV was when I popped in Jillian's 30 Day Shred and while doing the gazillion (I swear it's a hundred or more...but probably is only like 10 or something! LOL) jumping jacks I actually realized that I don't HATE them like I used to! I don't *LOVE* them by any means, but I could do every single one of them without wanting to die or murder Jillian. That's definitely a victory in my book!!! :-)<br /><br />Keep it all coming and just know that the cookbook should be mine as a birthday present! hehehehehe ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477548540626948283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-79604350512588078162012-05-25T11:26:52.737-04:002012-05-25T11:26:52.737-04:00Yay, NSVs!
I understand about the belts. Some of ...Yay, NSVs!<br /><br />I understand about the belts. Some of them are just fine, and others involve sucking it in like it's the ab workout of your life. I'm pretty sure some airlines have shorter belts (AA comes to mind). I've always been okay on Delta and a few others, but AA has belts that rival corsetry.<br /><br />That hike looks like so much fun!<br /><br />Did you take any pictures in your maxi dress? I'd love to see it. I bet you looked lovely. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704469867788218608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-86815669542107245562012-05-25T10:56:08.750-04:002012-05-25T10:56:08.750-04:00I'm glad I'm not the only one with that bi...I'm glad I'm not the only one with that bit o' panic. In certain situations, I'm totally fine with it but when I'm not given any time to prepare, I kind of freak out about it and start feeling completely uninteresting or inadequate and psych myself out BIG TIME. I know these situations will come up more in the future and I need to sharpen my social skills. I loved English class but my absolute nightmare was having to give oral book reports in front of the class. Ugh.<br /><br />Papaya is the big agent at work there. Well pineapple isn't half bad either. Both are anti-inflammatories. I've been known to get to skip ibuprofen for soreness like today's by eating some pineapple which is why I'm about to blend up a smoothie! I paid $3 per papaya and mango last night which sucks when I see what I could get them for there. Sigh.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.com