Survival Mode Put Us Back to Zero
A lot of you came here many moons ago when I left Sparkpeople. I loved the community of that place and the support I got there. It was at the height of us being on our game. That motivation you have in the beginning when you're consistently rewarded with weight loss, smaller clothes, compliments to keep your motivation high and you somehow begin to step out of being invisible to the public to people smiling at you, opening doors or striking up conversation. You start to feel human. You don't have to worry about going to restaurants or 'fitting' somewhere. You can go to a wedding and see those God awful thin folding chairs and while you still don't like them, you're not concerned. Many of your worries that fit people never had to think of, have faded away. We started for the long haul in our 30's and that's when we had the most success, losing 226 and 190 lbs respectively. When we went on vacation, as long as we came back and got rig...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteRemember a day by Pink Floyd. Have fun. (no_snow_body) happy Birthday..ok it is more like my song this year
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDelete80's movies totally ruined my expectations as well.
I'm sure all my old standbys are already on you playlist, but lately I've been really liking a band called Flogging Molly. Who can resist a jig?
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI have tons of songs on my list but currently I can't sit still when 'Firework' by Katy Perry comes on.
Happy Birthday! Love the pic. One of my fave movies too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday here too! I really don't dance too often - no rhythm and LOTS of self consciousness. BUT I do take a Latin Hip Hop dancey class at my gym which I love. My favorite song in that class right now is Jennifer Lopez - On the Floor. We do some really fun skatey type move back and forth on the floor which is super fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!
ReplyDeleteI have just realized I have a bunch of 80's & 90's music on my ipod. There is a lot of new stuff that let's me get to groovin', BUT my feet just won't behave when John Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" comes on.
Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday from another teen of the 80s!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have an amazing year!
You know, last night as I was sweating my arse off on the elliptical, I noticed that I had a minute or so left on the timer...then "Gonna Make you Sweat" by C&C Music Factory popped up on Pandora and I just HAD to go past my set time...I immediately thought of you! Happy Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! One of my current faves is "One Girl Revolution" by Superchick. Also liking her "Rock What You Got" Hope you have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Beautiful!!! I recommend anything with a Latin rhythm! Have a fantastic weekend!!!
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Happy Birthday girlie!!! Okay, one of my absolute favorite dance like nobody is watching all out abandon songs is The Dirt Whispered by Rise Against. If you are looking for something more conventional, then in the 80's vibe - Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode. Always makes me happy to dance away!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You've been talking 80's, so I'm thinking Rock This Town by the Stray Cats. I think I spent a lot of time on the dance floor to that one back in the day.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend!
Thanks so much to everyone for the birthday wishes! Hope you're enjoying the playlist, I'm enjoying the suggestions!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have big digging Nickleback for when I walk on the treadmill/elliptical.
Anyway - hope you had a FABULOUS and WONDERFUL birthday (and birthday weeknd! ;) )
Happy birthday girlie!!! I hope you had a wonderful day :) Love that movie!
ReplyDeleteBaby's got back always gets me dancing :) Or Miss You by the Rolling Stones.
Hi Mrs! HAPPY OF HAPPIEST BIRTHDAYS! I know I've been quiet - totally overwhelmed with student teaching and raising the little one while the hubby is gone for a few months with work. Grrrrr. Still checking in and rooting you on EVERY DAY! I hope this year brings you everything you have worked so hard for an deserve more than anything. HUGS! ~Annie
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