tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post5565239317743568229..comments2023-03-25T02:30:52.037-07:00Comments on Mary's Little Corner of the Woods: Balancing Act and Back To the Drawing BoardCanadagirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352430241745686391noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-40075149309148188732011-08-11T15:42:20.930-07:002011-08-11T15:42:20.930-07:00First I am applauding what you have lost...that is...First I am applauding what you have lost...that is awesome. I haven't been as successful, and I was on a good workout schedule and the move through me off of time and emotions. Now I have to start back to square one.<br /><br />Just rejoice in your success...you will get there.<br /><br />Now I have a goal of getting back to a good size for me before one of my gets married...I keep telling them they will have to give a years notice!!! <br /><br />Be encouraged.Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-72588167421140266672011-08-11T09:21:23.348-07:002011-08-11T09:21:23.348-07:00Yes, balancing is the hardest thing. Glad you are...Yes, balancing is the hardest thing. Glad you are taking a long term approach. I hope that as you seek the Lord, He will show you how to balance all that in your life. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-39785350420647298202011-08-11T08:34:10.471-07:002011-08-11T08:34:10.471-07:00OK, my comment yesterday didn't post (grrrr on...OK, my comment yesterday didn't post (grrrr on my Internet Explorer for shutting down!) so I'll try again...now, what did I say???<br /><br />Rule #1...NO BEATING SELF UP!<br />Rule #2...NO BEATING SELF UP!!<br />Rule #3...NO BEATING SELF UP!!!<br /><br />You've done so well, Mary...don't fret your self about a pound or two, which could be water shifting, or muscle building up as a result of your excercise. (Muscle weight more than fat, remember!)<br /><br />Enjoy your family at the wedding, and know that everyone's eyes are on the bride and groom :-) I do understand how you feel, I know that I hated my pictures at my neice's wedding, and wished I was thinner...but we just have to focus on people, not our looks. <br /><br />Rule #4: STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF EVERY DAY. JUDGE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS BY HOW YOUR CLOTHES FEEL, AND BY YOUR ABILITY TO WEAR A "TARGET OUTFIT" INSTEAD OF A NUMBER ON A SCALE, WHICH WILL SHIFT UP AND DOWN DAILY.<br /><br />May God continue to bless you with restoration of health and vigor, and may He bring you peace and joy, my sweet friend!<br /><br />Love you much,<br />LoriIllinois Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823043316393624821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-60218936902964223442011-08-11T07:35:38.961-07:002011-08-11T07:35:38.961-07:00Bless you my dear sweet Mary! It is not easy to f...Bless you my dear sweet Mary! It is not easy to find balance, but with Him as our guide, let us embrace these lessons and not allow frustration to take over.<br /><br />Instead, let us shift our way of thinking and remember that these are learning steps that we all need to take...<br /><br />Love you,<br /><br />MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-37772474415995058582011-08-10T14:28:16.980-07:002011-08-10T14:28:16.980-07:00Thank you gals for ALL your encouragement. I have...Thank you gals for ALL your encouragement. I have never had to do anything like this before and I didn't really know what was a realistic time period. I do now. I won't give up and I will keep learning and living this new way of eating. I am excited with all that I am learning about nutrition. Just wished I had learned it sooner. But I am happy I am learning it now with such good friend cheering me on. [o=<br /><br />Blessings and ((HUGS))!Canadagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352430241745686391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-52103477372987455922011-08-10T14:11:13.301-07:002011-08-10T14:11:13.301-07:00It takes A LOT of work to loose more than 15 to 20...It takes A LOT of work to loose more than 15 to 20 pounds! I found that out the hard way several years ago. With a decent diet and exercising 5-7 times a week, it took me 6 months to loose 30 to 35 pounds, and it took me the other 6 months to loose 30 more. So, in total, it took me one year to loose the weight I wanted. Then once you loose the weight, you have to maintain, and that's the hardest part, for I struggle with this daily. <br /><br />I think you are doing a great job! Keep in mind that I currently don't have children, so when I wanted to loose weight, I had a little more time to devote to it. You work very hard as a Mother, for you have homeschooling and other things that are much more important than looking "slim and trim." Therefore, with all the work you do, plus being able to loose 8-10 pounds in the process, you are doing good! <br /><br />Just don't give-up. I know it's not easy to wear the "fat dresses" at weddings (I had to wear one at mine because I was over-weight at the time.). But at weddings, everyone is too happy to notice and worry about such things. Just try and enjoy your day and don't worry for your loving husband will be by your side, and he loves you just as you are! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-13284130544760597732011-08-10T10:26:29.516-07:002011-08-10T10:26:29.516-07:00That's better. :)
I know the struggle. For ...That's better. :) <br /><br />I know the struggle. For me it's been "lose 10 pds. by August" (didn't happen). Truly, a healthy body is indeed the goal! Pray for me and I'll keep praying for you. <br /><br />Persevero! ~LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760735212107263086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-7878937371840010612011-08-10T09:29:30.834-07:002011-08-10T09:29:30.834-07:00Your commitment is admirable Mary. I don't th...Your commitment is admirable Mary. I don't think it is so much a balancing act as it is, you've figured out how to keep balance! Hurray! Press on... I'm rooting for you.<br /><br />Blessings, Debbieno spring chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772761727295689298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-17942309171378249302011-08-10T08:47:45.842-07:002011-08-10T08:47:45.842-07:00May it go well for you in your quest for better he...May it go well for you in your quest for better health. Really, the goal is to be healthy again and not just a focus on pounds. :) I love that little drawing of the balancing woman.....made me smile.Kidcrazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438948653040817682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148788601596226747.post-17898609195700994422011-08-10T07:06:34.139-07:002011-08-10T07:06:34.139-07:00Will be praying for perseverance for you, Mary! :)...Will be praying for perseverance for you, Mary! :)<br /><br />~LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760735212107263086noreply@blogger.com