tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101250385794157862.post4816601435350482609..comments2023-08-27T06:52:54.670-05:00Comments on Minx, Redux: No pain, no gain?Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04126016879635761099noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101250385794157862.post-73769867800221783732007-02-05T11:34:00.000-06:002007-02-05T11:34:00.000-06:00i think the key is to find your own path and stick...i think the key is to find your own path and stick to it, regardless of the input of others. when i posted this morning about my 30 day boot camp plan, i suspected i'd hear from folks who are wholly against it.<br /><br />but we have to find what works for us and who are we to question another's path? this "problem" (addiction, disease, affliction, manifestation of satan) is so difficult that no one has a real answer. reduce intake, increase output. of course. but how do we accomplish that given o ur differences?<br /><br />i am sorry that your mother somehow sees herself in competition with you. it would be nice if she could just be completely supportive of you and applaud every ounce and bit of effort. <br /><br />hoping you're having a great day today and that you're warmer than we are. take me back to florida. this sucks.BigAssBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00196713522104157126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101250385794157862.post-79232687741060208662007-01-31T17:34:00.000-06:002007-01-31T17:34:00.000-06:00Hi Erin,
I had originally written a long comment ...Hi Erin,<br /> I had originally written a long comment early this morning, but blogger ate it (grr), so I will keep this one short.<br /><br />You know what you're doing. You've lost weight, so that should show you that you know what your doing. As for the jealousy that your mother is showing, I would ignore it completely and be the better person, and believe me, I know how hard that can be.<br /><br /> As far as comparing yourself to others and how others may do their weightloss journey, don't sweat it. (No pun intended) Just because someone worksout 2 or 3 hours a day and loses gobs of weight doesn't mean you are that same person. You're not, you're Erin and Erin knows exactly what Erin's body needs, and when she needs it. So you're doing fine.<br /><br />And don't forget, we are all here for you. So, chin up, and don't worry about what works for others, but what works for you.<br /><br />ttfn<br />GalenDadTo2https://www.blogger.com/profile/18318535807637828223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101250385794157862.post-34193307535542328542007-01-31T07:03:00.000-06:002007-01-31T07:03:00.000-06:00You're doing so well Erin, plus you've been sick t...You're doing so well Erin, plus you've been sick this week!<br /><br />Please don't listen to your Mother, she is obviously clueless. Playing childish weightloss games with you and her workmates isn't going to get her far. The proof will be in the pudding. Don't let her drag you down. You were right not to even respond, she wanted you to, she was trying to bait you to bite! You're a strong woman, doing all the right things. Slow and steady wins the race.<br /><br />Kate :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033577296748094468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101250385794157862.post-46126056444025260112007-01-31T05:22:00.000-06:002007-01-31T05:22:00.000-06:00If you ever decide you want to go to therapy, you'...If you ever decide you want to go to therapy, you'd just have to print that post out and hand it to her/him to explain your mother. Who is remarkably like mine. I think my mom has less ability to believe in herself and losing weight. But she is competitive but I'll save that for my post. (Not that I'm playing, "Can You Top This?")<br /><br />I think you know how to be healthy, or, more accurately, what you shouldn't do to get healthy. Some of this journey (and to me it's a journey) is learning what works FOR YOU. Everyone's different. For some people sugar is as bad for them as heroin. For others, they can handle it in small doses or whatever.<br /><br />Don't compare yourself to others. Some people have hours to spend on exercising, food shopping, food preparation. If you do, great but if whatever you're doing is all you can do for now, just stick with it. You're losing weight. You want to be able to keep it off and not by Herculean efforts. <br /><br />Your mom isn't going to be the only person who tries to drag you down or compete with you -- so just don't worry about what others do. If you think you're kidding yourself (as in "Well, it's just 1 cup of ice cream a night vs. the 3 cups I used to eat), that's another story. <br /><br />Give yourself a break. I would point out that you have been working hard at this.<br /><br />I'm glad you're feeling better. Your post made me laugh as I recognize a friend's house when you described your mother's cupboards. <br /><br />Get well!Lori G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02167055316077502640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101250385794157862.post-62365832081992404042007-01-30T22:06:00.000-06:002007-01-30T22:06:00.000-06:00erin, I think you do.I think you know exactly what...erin, I think you do.I think you know exactly what to do,but for some reason you seem unable to trust yourself right now.<br /><br />People think you have to go all nazi on your ass,the way they do on "that show".That show gets you skinny real quick but have you been checking up on these guys lately,?consistently? For me there weight doesnt really interest me,but it does interest me that when they go home,outside of that artificial environment,when there isnt a finale or reunion looming,they get fatter.There bodies rebel.<br /><br />You do know erin,you are doing it.But unfortuantely it just isnt as exciting as joining weight watchers or being on international tv.It is slow and tedious,and frustrating.<br /><br />It pains me to hear about your mother.what a big pain in the ass she sounds like,I think it pains me because she sounds just like mine so it hits a bit too close to home.Right now my mother is in a tantrum because i havent called her lately.sigh.<br /><br />you are doing great.Trust yourself.You are a strong woman.lisa janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135823508619845400noreply@blogger.com