Comments on: A "Check Your Negative Comments at the Door" Sensational Sunday

By: Maranda

Maranda — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:31:29 +0000

Someone sounds BITTER! Good for you by not letting her get to you:) Check out Marandas last blog post..New Blog Design

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:56:11 +0000

Even though this is "your" site, I tend to get upset when I see those types of comments as well. I feel that your site has become home to so many of us, and it's like someone coming in to attack our family. I totally agree with you that although Joyce may have given up and plans on keeping those extra 20 lbs, that we are still young, and it may always be an uphill battle, but we won't give up! I think you've shown that you are committed to this, as it's been 3 years that you've been maintaining this healthy lifestyle. We all slip up occasionally, but the difference now is that we admit it, realize it wasn't healthy, and choose to NOT continue those binges. I have complete confidence that you will never "give up" the struggle, because well, none of us would let you :-) Check out Tricias last blog post..Sick...and Stuffed!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:17:00 +0000

That comment was unbelievable. But I don't understand this - What is wrong with wanting to be thin? I realize that health is a great reason to lose weight, but come on, who doesn't feel better about themselves when they look good in their clothes? When fat rolls are not bulging out everywhere, and when you can wear a great pair of jeans without muffin top? I don't think wanting to look good is vain. We feel better about ourselves when we don't over-indulge. We have more energy. And yes, we are healthier. Check out Jens last blog post..New Way to Cook Veggies

By: Alan Turnberry

Alan Turnberry — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:10:55 +0000

Kudos Roni for sticking up for yourself. It's difficult to stay on track and when we put ourselves out there to help others sometimes it does not always come back positive. Staying thick skinned online is a must have these days. Keep up the blog, keep up the good work and remember, time wounds all heels. Check out Alan Turnberrys last blog post..Lose Weight Naturally and Healthy

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:50:41 +0000

I agree, if you don't have something nice (or constructive) to say, then don't say anything at all. I have done this, if i don't agree or don't have anything to add, then I don't need to. It isn't like you have to comment or anything. Good for you for standing up for yourself though, so many of us love to follow you in your life, triumph or trial, and it helps us lead our lives. Check out Lizs last blog post..Overwhelmed

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:57:15 +0000

Roni-

I have been reading your blog for about a year. I found it one night trying to distract myself from munching. I look forward to checking your site several times a day knowing I will find great info, new recipes and a healthy dose of reality all mixed together with a lot of humor.
I have a son who is 30 months old. I have lost about 30 of the 35 that I need to. I recently commented to my husband that no matter the progress that I have made it always seems that when looking in the mirror my eyes are always drawn first to the last 5 I need to lose not the 30 that is missing. I look at people like Joyce the same way. Out of all of the encouragement you received it is this one glaring remark that stands out. I applaud your ability to deal with it and move on.
It is an ongoing uphill battle and reading your honest experience- often good, sometimes bad, and occasionally ugly ; ) are what keep a lot of us going. Thank you for all of the effort you put into this. Judging by the responses you have gotten, knowing that the majority of blog readers probably don’t ever respond I would say you have been very successfull.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:47:01 +0000

Roni-
As always thanks for your honesty. When I read your post the other day, I felt like I had been to an AA meeting.(I don’t drink but I am an eater) I know that I will always always face those demons of being an eater. I am going on 2 1/2 years at maintenance. I continue to think about it every day I do sometimes “take the day off” sometimes planned and sometimes not planned. As far as the negative comments go I totally agree. I come here for support and like mindedness. Even if I don’t agree with you 100% I don’t feel bashing would accomplish anything. Kinda like with family and friends you take it all the good the bad and the ugly.
Thanks again
Rebecca

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:39:11 +0000

I just read that other post first (catching up) and really loved your blog that day. I mean it struck a cord with me (and obviously so many other folks!). So remember that!

I think Joyce is just plain wrong. Even if you or I did give up eventually – the later we do it the better LOL. If I were to eat like I used to eat, I would continue to gain and gain over the years to the point of being morbidly obese. If I can be conscious about my eating over the next 30 years, and then at the age of 60 I give up, I will still be much better off than if I snowball for the next 30 years!

For me health is about making choices and I will make the good choices *most* of the time :D

By: Christie

Christie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:54:56 +0000

Sorry yesterday wasn’t the best day (it wasn’t for me either). I am glad that you were able to change your thinking about it though. Sometimes that helps so much!

We just roasted squash seeds the first time this weekend (trying your recipe for the roasted squash soup with roasted seeds) and they were pretty good.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:53:08 +0000

I think you are right Roni, its your "house", your rules. Why can't people do what they learned in preschool, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all!" Keep doing what you are doing, we all love your posts and recipes, you inspired me to start my own! Have a great day! Check out Jennifers last blog post..Accessorizing my lunch