I have to admit I am kind of bitchy about any of the fad diet or shortcut methods to losing weight. I don't think you truly learn how to eat correctly and change your lifestyle if you "cheat".
Man, it has taken me far too long to comment on this. I am way behind on my f-list. :( Sadjaya.
But dude, Melissa, you are such an inspiration to me. I really mean that. I have been trying for ages to lose so much weight and just start healthier habits, but things keep getting in the way. I think the timing is right now, though, and your story has just catapulted me that much further into wanting to really get serious about it. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. ♥
ILU bb. I was waiting for you to get to my story. I knew it would mean something to you. Also, my epiphany came in Jacksonville, so it was meant to be that I would someday tell you my story. And!! My sister lived in Seattle and you want to move to Seattle. We just have to find a Chicago connection.
You have to make time for YOU. Seriously. 30 minutes, 3 times a week is enough to start making a difference. Whatever you feel comfortable doing, walking, biking, swimming. Just do something. My last point, that I know you did not ask for... is to write down everything you eat. Some days it will hurt and you will want to lie to yourself. Do it anyway.
I really want to talk to you about all this if you want to talk about this. I think you have my email address, but here it is again anyway mblickem@comcast.net. I would love to talk about crazy mothers and food issues with you.
Thanks so much for reading my story and caring about it. &hearts
Agh! It was totally meant to be! And I do have that friend in Wilmette. :)
Ugh, a food diary will be the hardest for me, I know. I'm not even necessarily an emotional eater. I just eat for no reason sometimes, and knowing that will totally hurt and I'll definitely want to lie but...ugh, I know it'd be for the best.
I leave tomorrow around noon for Charleston for the auditions, so I will most certainly email you when I get back in town on I think Sunday or Monday. I'm sure my own crazy mother has had no help with my food/weight issues. Blech.
I am so glad my story touched you. I think anyone with food issues has more in common than they sometimes think. When you let food control your life trying to change your habits and thought processes is hard work. I am impressed that you sought the help you needed as well.
I took a nutrition class at the local hospital and learned so much. I hate to admit that I know how much better I feel when I eat healthy. Exercise is good. There are day I can't figure out what is wrong, then I realize I skipped the gym or hadn't got outside yet that day. Even when I really, really, really don't want to do it, I am always happier with myself afterwards.
Good luck holding it together. I am always here if you want to chat food. &hearts
Just lurking around and came across this. I don't know you but reading this has given me inspiration. I'm trying to lose weight right now and it is so hard. Keeping it up is the hardest part. I try not to deny myself foods I love, but if I have one slice of pizza, I have to have four. If I have a cookie, I tell myself I've already ruined it for the day so I binge. Do you have any tips or tricks you can tell me?
Do you track your food? Being accountable to yourself is important. I try and plan my day out ahead of time as much as possible so I know just how much I can have of something before I even start.
Learning to not think the day/weekend/week/month is ruined is a big step. I am still guilty of the occasional binge, but they aren't as bad. Once I realize I'm eating unconsciously, I try to stop and track the food, a lot of time I'm not as bad off as I thought I was. Drinking a cup of coffee, chewing a piece of gum or brushing my teeth as soon as I stop eating can help a lot too.
I use fitday.com to track my calories, but sparkpeople is good too.
Good luck.
&hearts
p.s. If you are willing to not be anonymous and friend me there are more weight loss entries. I just opened this one up so people at wiwt could see it.
Awesome post!popelaksmiAugust 15 2008, 14:21:29 UTC
Wowowowow! Great post. I feel as if I could have almost written it myself, except for the personal details of course. And your before/ after photos are sooooo inspiring. I just love those kinds of photos - they really help me see that it can really happen/ work - to pretty much anyone who is willing to try.
What a difficult but rewarding journey, kinda like parenting I guess. Ha!
Anyway, love this post, it speaks to me too. Thank you!
Re: Awesome post!sherpamelissaAugust 16 2008, 03:49:01 UTC
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Thank you! It's been quite a long journey and will continue to be for the rest of my life, which can be aggravating sometimes, but still worth it. I appreciate people letting me know when they enjoy my story and pics.
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I have to admit I am kind of bitchy about any of the fad diet or shortcut methods to losing weight. I don't think you truly learn how to eat correctly and change your lifestyle if you "cheat".
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But dude, Melissa, you are such an inspiration to me. I really mean that. I have been trying for ages to lose so much weight and just start healthier habits, but things keep getting in the way. I think the timing is right now, though, and your story has just catapulted me that much further into wanting to really get serious about it. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. ♥
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You have to make time for YOU. Seriously. 30 minutes, 3 times a week is enough to start making a difference. Whatever you feel comfortable doing, walking, biking, swimming. Just do something. My last point, that I know you did not ask for... is to write down everything you eat. Some days it will hurt and you will want to lie to yourself. Do it anyway.
I really want to talk to you about all this if you want to talk about this. I think you have my email address, but here it is again anyway mblickem@comcast.net. I would love to talk about crazy mothers and food issues with you.
Thanks so much for reading my story and caring about it. &hearts
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Ugh, a food diary will be the hardest for me, I know. I'm not even necessarily an emotional eater. I just eat for no reason sometimes, and knowing that will totally hurt and I'll definitely want to lie but...ugh, I know it'd be for the best.
I leave tomorrow around noon for Charleston for the auditions, so I will most certainly email you when I get back in town on I think Sunday or Monday. I'm sure my own crazy mother has had no help with my food/weight issues. Blech.
♥, bb. Ilu so very much. :)
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You are so beautiful, and such an inspiration. <3 ( ... )
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I took a nutrition class at the local hospital and learned so much. I hate to admit that I know how much better I feel when I eat healthy. Exercise is good. There are day I can't figure out what is wrong, then I realize I skipped the gym or hadn't got outside yet that day. Even when I really, really, really don't want to do it, I am always happier with myself afterwards.
Good luck holding it together. I am always here if you want to chat food. &hearts
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Learning to not think the day/weekend/week/month is ruined is a big step. I am still guilty of the occasional binge, but they aren't as bad. Once I realize I'm eating unconsciously, I try to stop and track the food, a lot of time I'm not as bad off as I thought I was. Drinking a cup of coffee, chewing a piece of gum or brushing my teeth as soon as I stop eating can help a lot too.
I use fitday.com to track my calories, but sparkpeople is good too.
Good luck.
&hearts
p.s. If you are willing to not be anonymous and friend me there are more weight loss entries. I just opened this one up so people at wiwt could see it.
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What a difficult but rewarding journey, kinda like parenting I guess. Ha!
Anyway, love this post, it speaks to me too. Thank you!
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Thank you! It's been quite a long journey and will continue to be for the rest of my life, which can be aggravating sometimes, but still worth it. I appreciate people letting me know when they enjoy my story and pics.
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