tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.comments2012-12-27T12:00:04.360-08:00Livin' LargeLivinLargehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555338975051457790noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-9736722212953479772012-12-27T12:00:04.360-08:002012-12-27T12:00:04.360-08:00Did you do the Super and the Beast in October? Di...Did you do the Super and the Beast in October? Did you get your Trifecta Medal? We did - had to go all the way to Texas just to make sure that we did it.<br /><br />If you are looking to join up with other like-minded people, check us out - you'll be glad you did!<br /><br />Bill Vernon<br />www.TeamNinja.orgAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432867023490835415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-51500110414644166972012-06-20T06:13:38.062-07:002012-06-20T06:13:38.062-07:00Hey!
Stumbled upon your blog (all the way out her...Hey!<br /><br />Stumbled upon your blog (all the way out here in Toronto, Canada)and just want to say am I proud and impressed by your determination, will to fight and your courage. I run the Spartan race this weekend and I'm excited. Best of luck on the fitness adventure you are on - I know you will reach all your goals and more!<br />EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-67524420470531411172012-04-18T16:18:36.377-07:002012-04-18T16:18:36.377-07:00Thank you :-) Of course it always helps to have a ...Thank you :-) Of course it always helps to have a foster kitty in a pic, right? ;-)LivinLargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555338975051457790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-43350951593489122012012-04-18T08:00:49.297-07:002012-04-18T08:00:49.297-07:00Lookin' good, girlie!Lookin' good, girlie!Elizabeth Frickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04369568911391997731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-18155488267165318312012-01-25T09:03:20.953-08:002012-01-25T09:03:20.953-08:00You are right about being strong. I think I told y...You are right about being strong. I think I told you that I had once read that the difference between healthy folks and unhealthy folks is that healthy folks will have a junk-food meal but then eat good food the next meal, whereas unhealthy people will see this as a failure and a sure sign that they can't do well and will just throw in the towel. You and I are strong people. We've been through so much and it's too easy to use bad days as examples of the terrible people that we secretly believe ourselves to be (e.g. "See, I'm a failure and always will be."), but I think that's why picking ourselves up is a sign that there are even deeper feelings that we aren't terrible failures, and that we're approaching points in our lives where we won't allow ourselves to settle for anything less than we deserve. Thank you for being so supportive Jenny; I don't know what luck brought us all together but I am thankful that it did! :-DLivinLargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555338975051457790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-4585812327884111212012-01-25T08:54:04.070-08:002012-01-25T08:54:04.070-08:00Hi Jen! I'm glad you told me who you were cuz ...Hi Jen! I'm glad you told me who you were cuz I was like, "Who is this kind stranger?" LOL Everything you said was very true--go to the gym no matter what, set some sort of a schedule, and organize my time accordingly so that I can keep moving forward with my goals. I'll tell you a secret: I'm really nervous about my weigh-in tomorrow, not because I'm afraid the numbers won't be too good but because they probably will be good. When I see a result of my effort it's gonna be so hard not to burst into tears, especially since I've been so worried that there won't be a difference. <br /><br />By the way, I love your idea of keeping healthy snacks handy. I'm supposed to eat something every 2-3 hours but I've been going 6-8 hours before dinner, and it's not that I end up eating everything in sight but that I still have 1,000+ calories to eat (which I shouldn't do at 6p.m.). I've brought plenty of food to work with me today though, and I think I'm going to have to take time once a week to prepare a bunch of easy-to-grab meals and snacks. But like you said, nothing that's worth having is easy, and I went into this knowing full well how much time this commitment to good health would take.<br /><br />:-DLivinLargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555338975051457790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-49680180221449283072012-01-25T08:22:29.251-08:002012-01-25T08:22:29.251-08:00Hi Stacy!
People are...people (lol). They make al...Hi Stacy!<br /><br />People are...people (lol). They make all kinds of choices, but the strong ones pull themselves up and start fresh after they make not so good decisions, and I know you have and can again :)<br /><br />It isn't always easy while working for what we want, but like Jen said, I try to look at the accomplishments and the positive changes I have made compared to what I would have done before my journey. I have had some hiccups with that advice myself, but I know you have made great strides and you are someone people can look up to and be inspired by!<br /><br />-JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-66705481383096050062012-01-25T05:33:04.389-08:002012-01-25T05:33:04.389-08:00From Jen O, by the way ;PFrom Jen O, by the way ;PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-18818987496826108102012-01-25T05:32:17.164-08:002012-01-25T05:32:17.164-08:00Stacy-
One of the things I've always absolute...Stacy-<br /><br />One of the things I've always absolutely loved about your blog/updates on facebook is that you were being real. It's really hard to put out something you consider a flaw to the world and telling everyone you are going to change it. I think it is harder to admit mistakes you are making along the way.<br />The fact is we all make mistakes or slack with whatever goals we have. I think we've all gotten it into our heads that if we are going to go for something, you've got to work at it and do nothing but until it's accomplished. Sure, we have to work hard, but it doesn't mean we don't slip or that we don't deserve a break every now and then.<br />I get told sometimes, or I get "the look" that I don't know what people are feeling because I "don't need to lose weight," or I'm "not overweight and don't need to do anything." But 1)I currently am trying to lose a little weight and start to maintain a certain weight because I know my metabolism is finally starting to slow down-lol. I don't think some people realize how hard it is to lose weight once you are at a certain point either. So, in some sort of sense, I do know to an extent despite what people might say or think.<br />On the other hand, I have a lot of goals I want to achieve. Putting the weight loss thing aside, you have to work hard at anything you want in life, and I definitely know what that is like. And, I can definitely relate to a busy schedule.<br />Like I told Jenny, it's easy to get discouraged...but what I try to do is focus on what I HAVE accomplished instead of what's all left to accomplish. It's not easy when there are people around you who have achieved it already, or things seem to just come easy for them. But, just realize you WILL get there and working hard for something makes you a stronger person instead of just getting something you want automatically. <br />It IS way more inspiring to know that you make mistakes and that in the end, it's ok. In the end, I can relate to you as a person. In the end, by sharing your flaws it says "I'm not the only one" and "She made made mistakes and still has achieved a lot."<br />The best advice I can give for a busy schedule is lots of organization...which I know you have :) Start making the gym a habit and pick 2 days of the week to "for sure" go. And if you reach those days and don't feel like exercising,pick your butt up and go anyway; decide on something like "Only for 10 minutes". Once you get there, you'll end up working out for a good amount of time, guaranteed (I know-easier said than done). As far as food, pick one day a week where you can splurge. Usually, that helps the cravings during the week and it gives you something to look forward to (Like, I can pass on the chocolate cake tonight. Tomorrow is my splurge day! Haha). If you tend to be a snacker like me, I have a snack box in my car full of nutrigrain bars, mini rice cakes, wheat thins, etc. I always pull one of them out if I get the munchies in between meals. This way, I don't eat an elephant for lunch, and I'm eating healthier instead of visiting a vending machine. <br />I'll end my rant here-haha. I hope this helped in some sort of fashion & hope it made some sort of sense (it is still kinda early!). Congrats on how far you come (& how far you'll go).Looking forward to see future updates :) <br />Oh, and feel free to call/message me if ya need anything :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-39499160991558984862011-06-14T17:43:46.432-07:002011-06-14T17:43:46.432-07:00I feel like I could have written the first paragra...I feel like I could have written the first paragraph. Only difference is that I eat because I am lonely, I eat because I am bored, I eat because I am upset, or I eat because it's there. Breaking myself of that habit has not been easy! I am starting to realize what sets me off & makes me eat. It's been a big help in controlling myself. <br /><br />Now that I've learned to stop eating so mindlessly, it's even more difficult to remember to eat something healthy every few hours. So frustrating!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927976490794173889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-39709601525922488792011-06-02T16:47:53.593-07:002011-06-02T16:47:53.593-07:00I have that problem too, with not wanting to eat. ...I have that problem too, with not wanting to eat. I am very rarely truly hungry. I usually eat for emotional reasons. Training myself to eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 2 snacks in between has been HELL! I hate it. But, like you, I learned about how not eating leads to pigging out sooo, I'm working on it. Good luck to you! I know you can reach your goal!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927976490794173889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-49153507753178853922011-05-23T12:37:08.380-07:002011-05-23T12:37:08.380-07:00I'm at the same point.
This last week was a v...I'm at the same point. <br />This last week was a very busy one and I was only home for 3 days, which means I didn't get to prepare my own meals or exercise on those days. It's okay though, I am getting on track again today and making up for the horrible week I had. I went to the drive-in last night and saw two movies and ate fast food (something I have been avoiding like the plague for months now), along with eating chips, popcorn, and a bit of candy. But it was the first time in a long time that I let myself indulge a bit. I think it's a good thing to do every so often and I am glad I am not the only one who believes that!<br /><br />Congrats to you for moving out of the 260's!<br /><br />I also really love your idea of including snack and meal ideas, and the cost of items while grocery shopping. I have been wanting to put recipes up on my own blog but I am not the greatest cook. I plan on working on that this summer, though. Can't wait to try out come of your recipes!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927976490794173889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-43657632882745667212011-04-11T10:53:56.235-07:002011-04-11T10:53:56.235-07:00Thank you so much for your kind words. It really h...Thank you so much for your kind words. It really helps to know I have support while I go through this. It reminds me that I'm not a terrible person who deserves to be treated badly, and that it's my family, not me, that is messed up. It helps me walk away from their sickness.<br /><br />I just realized a few months ago that I was also either living in the past or the future, never the present. I started making a point of focusing on the now, and interestingly my stress started to diminish. I became so much more calm! Thank you for reminding me of this, especially on a day like yesterday :-D<br /><br />I did get out a couple of times, once to talk with a neighbor until my nerves calmed down and later after dinner to walk through the neighborhood. It was still a hard day and certainly not perfect (still felt down most of the day) but each time I got out it made a big difference.LivinLargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555338975051457790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-80437244001070722492011-04-10T20:09:51.479-07:002011-04-10T20:09:51.479-07:00I hope you went out today and enjoyed the day. I h...I hope you went out today and enjoyed the day. I hope you were able to focus on what you can change, yourself in how you react to others and not on them, because no matter what we can never change how others act/are. I totally can relate to you about family drama and the pain that goes with it. But if you can try and step away from it all, don't dwell or over think about the past because we cannot change them. Take things for what they are, if you are able to do something then do so otherwise let it be. <br /><br />I think the one thing that has helped me was to realize I kept on living in the past or the future, that I hadn't been living in the present for most of my life. That I was missing out on my life, that regardless of how much I thought about things it would never change, in ways it helped break the chains of guilt and remorse that has weighed my heart and soul for most of my life. These things that were instilled in me by my culture, this society and my family and then by my self. A vicious cycle repeating itself, in which I kept running in the circles hoping for something different. When in reality nothing would never till I stepped away outside the circle. <br /><br />I totally agree with you about the expectations that our society has on woman to be perfect (physically, emotionally and intellectually)that we need to raise perfect children, to be a marytr and not expect anything in return. So we become our harshest critic and we punish ourselves, over and over again. <br /><br />Feel better, you are a beautiful and wonderful woman.imworkingfromtheinsideouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703578124802725381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-51403528649845730322011-04-09T22:44:46.008-07:002011-04-09T22:44:46.008-07:00Thanks MMW :-) (sorry, I JUST now saw your comment...Thanks MMW :-) (sorry, I JUST now saw your comment).LivinLargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555338975051457790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964433294316762837.post-53301601064806684532010-11-29T14:48:02.154-08:002010-11-29T14:48:02.154-08:00I remember Jamie Oliver when he was the Naked Chef...I remember Jamie Oliver when he was the Naked Chef. Guess he's come a long way. <br /><br />Good luck with your goals. You can do it! Just start small and work your way up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com