Comments on: I’m Still Here and I Could Use Some Input

By: Lillian

Lillian — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:41:17 +0000

Hi there – so sorry to not have seen this! Yes, absolutely!

By: AdiFey

AdiFey — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:50:22 +0000

Can I quote you in a post???
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By: AdiFey

AdiFey — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:49:47 +0000

Hey! I just stumbled across your blog from Angela’s blogroll. It’s like your taking the words right out of my heart. I completely understand this struggle! I’m going through it right now! It’s so hard to think about all the people in the world who have so little. I have to remind myself everyday that I am blessed and because of that, I have the responsibility/pleasure of taking care of myself.

I’m currently in obsession but I’m working on it. I think balance is key. So is reminding yourself that there’s more to life than just health, more to you than the size you wear/the number on the scale, and that while the food you eat makes up your body, it does not define you. You are a unique person with a personality that is your own. Food and fitness are not everything.
AdiFey´s last blog ..Struggles

By: Merry Mary

Merry Mary — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:52:17 +0000

It can become an obsession if you let it. But you can’t feel bad about spending time focused on you. That’s part of the problem and why most of us are so unhealthy – we completely ignore ourselves and our bodies until they are completely screwed up. So take the time you need – I can’t tell you how much – and don’t feel bad about it. You do need a healthier body. It’s important. You will be better for you and for your family. So think of it as something you are doing for yourself and for them.
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By: Mikita

Mikita — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:31:11 +0000

I think these are all great suggestions. You have a major goal and to be successful you have to break it down into manageable chunks. Maybe make a focus for every week? This week is eating 2 more servings of veggies every day; next week is 30 minutes of workout each day; following week is appreciation for the steps you’ve taken (really!), etc. map it out, so you know what the weeks ahead will bring, and if one focus doesn’t feel right when you get to that week, you could switch focus with another week if you have written out. It also gives you a good thing to look back on and see what you’ve accomplished.

By: Weighting Around

Weighting Around — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:04:05 +0000

Right now weight loss is an obsession, just like eating has always been an obsession for me. One day I hope to put things into perspective but for now I must remain focused. Maybe you should call it focused instead of obsessed and you’ll feel better about it.

By: Rosa

Rosa — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:56:44 +0000

I came to a realization that I needed to start moving first. I started with training for a 5K. I don’t recommend that for everyone, but I do recommend to set one specific attainable goal to work on. If that means getting rid of the sodas, then that is your first task to tackle. Then add things to tackle. Losing weight is a monumental task. We need to constantly keep ourselves motivated or we lose sight of the real goal–healthy living.

I am not obsessed because I am focused on the goal. I have bad days, and I’ve had bad weeks, but I mostly get myself back at it so I don’t completely fail and quit.

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:21:38 +0000

It’s only an obsession at first. But then it stabilizes and becomes something you don’t even have to think about.

I know that’s not the greatest answer, but…..it’s the truth.
Tara´s last blog ..Ridiculous Thoughts

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:51:42 +0000

I can’t help on the list as I’m having a bad day and not so much in the “positive spin” mood.

I have been making some progress in changing habits, though. The biggest is that instead of waking up and checking out message boards while waking up (takes a good 30 minutes for me to hold conversations), I’ve been waking up and working out. I don’t get up earlier. Still 5:15 (eeek!) I just drag my tired grumpy self onto the elliptical or do a 30 day shred video or some yoga. I hate it, but I’m not awake enough to consciously hate it, if that makes sense

That has helped with some wiser food choices. We already eat pretty well in terms of what we eat for meals, but the “mouth” hunger (as opposed to “stomach” hunger–if that makes sense) gets me. I’m bored, so I snack. I’m anxious, so I snack. I NEED CHOCOLATE OR I’M GOING TO KILL SOMEONE, so I eat some.

Now every time I eat something, I think about how many minutes of workout torture I’d have to endure to burn it off and it’s not worth it most of the time.

The biggest loser at work has helped too. Offices compare notes, and I have to weigh in with the school nurse. She’s nice but can do that “so proud/disappointed” thing well.

By: Chibi Jeebs

Chibi Jeebs — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:04:10 +0000

This is a tough one. I struggle with that fine line that is being mindful and obsessing. For me personally, I only allow myself to weigh-in/measure once a month (which I *know* is beyond difficult for a lot of people): seeing those fluctuations every. single. day. messes with my head. As well, I don’t – and won’t – count calories; I have a tendency to get obsessive where numbers in general are concerned, and if I focus on them *too* much, I’ll drive myself up the wall.

Basically, I make the best choices food-wise that I can, be aware of whether or not I’m really hungry before I eat mindlessly, and make an effort to be active as much as possible. It makes the weight come off really slowly, but it’s maintainable – nothing crazy, over the top, or hard to keep up for the rest of my life.

*hugs*