Comments on: Just enjoy the trip you’ll take as a train.

By: Zandria

Zandria — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:22:06 +0000

Great post. You're so right about this. A majority of people who are in shape have to work for what they have. They make choices every day -- to exercise, to eat right -- to keep themselves where they want to be. Check out Zandrias last blog post..Random Friday, Ver. 66

By: roni

roni — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:45:06 +0000

Miss D – That’s RIGHT!! :~)
Thank you for understanding. When I write I really write for me and being on both sides of that equation is very odd sometimes. That’s why I do this site.

OK I’m off for a morning run! See you later!!

By: Miss D

Miss D — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:19:15 +0000

Actually, I’ll see you tomorrow (well, today at this point) at Tish’s. We can ‘cat fight’ then!! LOL!! No hard feelings, and while I completely understand what you are saying (meaning I’ve heard the comments made to ‘me’ from others), I wanted to clarify my comments as well. Inspiration comes from all places….glad I could inspire! LOL!!

By: roni

roni — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:32:49 +0000

Miss D – HEY! I didn’t mean to make you feel bad or point you out particularly. Your comment just inspired me to bring up this topic which I think is an important one for those trying to lose weight. I really try to explore all my feelings and use them to remind myself and help others along their journeys.

I totally understand where you are in and I still struggle daily. Even though I’m not wearing my weight I still have a lot of emotions and food issues that I deal with.

I hope there aren’t any hard feelings! I didn’t mean to point any fingers, again just getting inspired to write.

See you Monday – Let’s kick it up a notch!!! ;~)

By: Brianne

Brianne — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:46:33 +0000

Thank you, Roni. It took me long time to come to the same conclusions that you have. I had to WANT it and OWN my shortcomings to get past them. Check out Briannes last blog post..“You’re Flaunting It!”

By: Miss D

Miss D — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:07:13 +0000

AHA! I found your website! Love it btw!

I think you must be talking about what I said. It wasn’t me comparing myself to anyone. My statement was about me…me making excuses for myself and the struggle every day to make the right decisions. It IS tiring to fight the fight every day. There are no assumptions that it’s easier for others and not for me…mind you I DO possibly have the worst set of genetics on the face of the planet…but I digress… LOL…When I made the comment, I was whining. No other way to put it. I wasn’t thinking of how easy it is for others, necessarily…but hard it is for me and me alone. I’m exhausted thinking about weight all the time…and I do. I obsess. I’m tired of being overweight and can officially blame noone but me.

I’m proud of myself for losing 31lbs so far. I’m proud of myself for training for my duathlons. I’m proud of myself for being able to do things physically I never thought I could do.

I’m not proud of myself for prolonging the rest of my weight loss by my poor eating habits. My comment was made in a moment of weakness. So while you had your thoughts above, sometimes when people make those comments it’s not to say it’s easy for others but that it’s simply a tough journey they KNOW you’ve personally made. A comment made as a way to relate to others who you know have or do struggle with weight loss. You’ve lost your weight and have kept it off…so you’d understand comments about wanting to give up and how hard it is. My comment wasn’t your lack of understanding me now that you are thin.

Certainly it wasn’t made to bring back negative memories or comments or make it seem like you or someone else has it easier. Never was that my intention…never was that my underlying tone.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:59:44 +0000

I went back to my first WW meeting this morning since June ’07. )New location for me) I was feeling that I was losing focus and about to head in the wrong direction. It was strange to have people comment about why are you here? I was only up about 1/2 lb since my last WI but that’s because I’ve been good this week. It’s a lifetime internal battle…If people knew my history of ups and downs they wouldn’t ask. It felt a bit strange to be there…like I didn’t belong but I needed to go just as much as those people who still have a lot to lose.

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:44:52 +0000

I’m new to your blog, Roni, but I just want to say thank you. I needed that quote from the book today.

By: Shannan

Shannan — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:28:33 +0000

To add to my comment, I did celebrate a small vistory last night. I fit into my wedding dress after 10 years! I did not, though, celebrate the fact that all I ate at karaoke night at church was some apple slices, grapes and water. I think we should celebrate our little accomplishments, too, to make us more aware of the work that goes into getting to our end goals, so we can appreciate other people getting to theirs as well. Check out Shannans last blog post..Week Four Done…and My Wedding Dress Fits!

By: Shannan

Shannan — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:25:30 +0000

Before getting into working out on a regular basis and meeting runners and others who are athletic, I never considered fit people to have to really work at being in the condition they are in. But now that I'm one of those people who has to work hard to accomplish bigger things, and losing weight on WW and by running, I can appreciate how much work and time really goes into it. When others comment on how long I can run (which isn't that long yet) or how much weight I've lost, I feel kind of embarrassed, because I know that it's not nearly what I'm trying to obtain so far, and I still have a ways to go. I feel like I don't deserve all the praise YET. But, it has been a challenge this far, and I should be proud of what I've done to this point. Maybe others know more than I do that my hard work deserves recognition. I just can't wrap my head around it. I'm so focused on my goals that I miss the little victories along the way, and make them count less. Maybe I'm going off the topic, now. But I think more people should congratulate each other on being healthy instead of assuming they don't deserve it because they're naturally that way. Check out Shannans last blog post..Week Four Done…and My Wedding Dress Fits!