tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post2341679362649345127..comments2008-08-21T08:15:10.629-06:00Laura Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674926822492343751lauraleebrandon@gmail.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-50609299365938544002008-08-21T08:15:00.000-06:002008-08-21T08:15:00.000-06:00You're an inspiration AND you're human. I love that about you! I love that this isn't the easiest thing in the whole world for you because it isn't for me either. By reading your blog I know I'm not alone in this. I am the twenty pounds (and more!) heavier version of you and I'm not giving up because I see through your journey that I can get there too - even though it is SOOO hard some days, some weeks, and even some MONTHS. Remember how much of a motivator you are for so many people. You're not letting us down by struggling, you're helping us through OUR struggling. Keep on keepin' on girl! We love you!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772923918932074050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-62337919657438961302008-08-21T04:15:00.001-06:002008-08-21T04:15:00.001-06:00we come here to read about YOU.<BR/>to share in your successes and to cheer you on when you think you simply CAN NOT GO ANOTHER STEP.<BR/><BR/>be who you are and we'll always be here.<BR/><BR/>and when youre ready you KNOW I wanna beg you to rewrite that opening line...<BR/><BR/>M.MizFithttp://www.mizfitonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-57399335534716960322008-08-21T04:15:00.000-06:002008-08-21T04:15:00.000-06:00Hey Laura,<BR/><BR/>I'm back! I'm glad to see that you're holding strong and not giving up! Look how far you've come! A few bumps in the road won't completely derail you. You'll get back into your groove, I'm sure! Keep up the fantastic work and THANK YOU for being honest on your blog!<BR/><BR/>Catch ya later.Nia a.k.a. Geneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04403088509464596778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-19078162698189732602008-08-20T16:59:00.000-06:002008-08-20T16:59:00.000-06:00laura - when i say "healthy cheat day" i mean a day when i don't count calories but i still try to make the healthiest choices with the foods i eat. which is not what i've been doing lately!Laura Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674926822492343751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-73558834200901697392008-08-20T16:55:00.000-06:002008-08-20T16:55:00.000-06:00Glad I was slow in reading this because I LOVE the "treat day" idea and I might have missed that otherwise!<BR/><BR/>Before that idea, what was your distinction between a "healthy cheat day" and a regular day? Cheat day to me means not healthy, so calling it a "healthy cheat day" just seems like an oxymoron :)Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-65519784482008083822008-08-20T16:09:00.000-06:002008-08-20T16:09:00.000-06:00I've been waiting for an opportunity to leave a comment and I think this is a good time. I want you to know that I have been reading your blog and have been really encouraged by you. I am so happy for you that you lost all that weight and still are determined to do more. I know that with school starting that it can get overwhelming. I started school this week and am also wanting to lose 50+ lbs. Perhaps we should talk sometime! :)Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00945512295512999764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-23386357884498270822008-08-20T15:56:00.000-06:002008-08-20T15:56:00.000-06:00hey girl - first off, you are WAY too hard on yourself. no one is perfect when it comes to dieting and no one will ever BE perfect at it. it's a constant fight. take it from me, i have been working out and eating right for the past 4 years. you go up a few lbs and down a few lbs. thats life. you have to enjoy it and live it. sometimes food is a part of that and sometimes its not. dont be so hard on yourself and stop expecting perfection. you're doing great. look how far you've come. and no one is thinking "oh now shes going to fail" - that is probably an internal struggle but not something your blog friends are thinking. everyone here has your back. i do!kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16409602430307800207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-620117502236791622008-08-20T11:44:00.000-06:002008-08-20T11:44:00.000-06:00Oh hon, don't worry too much. Whine as much as you want. Many people have rough patches like you're having (heck I've had many many!). You know what to do, that's for sure. And I know you won't backslide completely. You'll get your mojo back!!Blossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12384503085670445419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8738797941438909411.post-40158512078767189792008-08-20T10:47:00.000-06:002008-08-20T10:47:00.000-06:00Hello Beautiful, it's me your Mommy Carol and I just want you to know that you are not alone in your struggles. Thank you for being so honest in your blog, it really inspires me to not give up on my weight loss journey. As you know I am learning healthy new habits that I NEED to last the rest of my life as well. Just keep getting right back up when you fall - that is the key to success. For myself, I have started calling my day off my Treat Day instead of my Cheat Day and it is a totally different, more positive mindset. I know I can have a treat or two, not "cheat" all day long and then I don't feel guilty because I didn't pig out as much as when I am cheating on my program. It really is all in our minds when it comes to emotional eating, so whatever works for you. Just remember that your body is subject to your mind and forgive yourself and keep moving forward. I love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com