Comments on: Let’s talk about belly fat!

By: I Should Be Folding Laundry

I Should Be Folding Laundry — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:42:48 +0000

[...] last Wednesday when I told you that it was time for me to lose weight? Remember when I also told you that Brian and I had a challenge to see who could lose the most [...]

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:43:32 +0000

Thanks for the great post on weight. I’m sure Brian is gonna do his best to win! Nothing but groceries and gas? Is that even possible?! =)

I’ve been struggling with weight too – mostly with feeling healthy. It sure helps to have people to do it with. Some friends and I started going to Zumba at the Y. At first you feel like and idiot, then you feel rather obscene with the way you are shaking your behind, but then you start to have fun! The hour flies by and you don’t even realize it. I love it, maybe you would too!

By: April

April — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:47:43 +0000

I’m so glad that someone else has the same feelings that I have, and someone that is more brave than I am and can post it on her blog.
I had lap band surgery almost two years ago. I’ve lost about 40 lbs, but want to do 30 more. I’m stuck where I am and have been for a while. I don’t exercise and that’s totally my fault. I find excuses wherever I can not to exercise.
I’m on the verge of getting a new job and will have to get in shape before I go for 6 weeks of job training, as part of the training is physical exercises. I can’t take the chance of not passing that part of the training (because I’d be unemployed at that point).
Anyway, thanks for your inspiration and sharing your struggles. Makes me feel less alone in mine.

By: Easily Manipulated

Easily Manipulated — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:46:32 +0000

Kudos Girl!!!

I am a rather hefty girl, and over the years, I’ve come to accept it. My husband and I always use the term ‘Fat & Happy.’ Well, I’m starting to realize that while I don’t have to be itty bitty, and I’ll never reach that “ideal” weight for my height/age/etc, I can be more healthy than I have been for most of my life. I’m gonna go check out the Shrinking Jeans and see if maybe I’m up to making some necessary changes in my life. Thanks for the linky!

And good luck on that Pedi!!!

By: Megan (mommyesquire)

Megan (mommyesquire) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:45:13 +0000

I may just have to join. A few weeks ago, when looking at a wedding picture, TK4 said “you were so skinny then.” If that’s not a a big kick in the pants that I need to get back on the wagon, I don’t know what is!

By: rachael s

rachael s — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:36:36 +0000

good luck, you can do it! i may join as well…

By: Miche

Miche — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:22:08 +0000

Good luck in winning!! Ice cream is evil-I fall to it’s forces almost on a daily basis…:) Also, I don’t know if there is an Omni Fitness near you, but the ones near us have a CARDIO CINEMA-so you can run/walk/cycle WHILE watching a movie-SO AWEOSME!! I am in there all the time. ALso, they have”daycare” so you can drop the kids off, they can play with other kids, and you can do classes or use equipment, and some have pools. Just a thought-this is really the first gym I have consistantly gone to and stuck with. Take care!!!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:03:18 +0000

That you are getting back to it is what matters! Reading this entry was like reading my life from last May until January! The “I deserve it” ESPECIALLY! I started Curves in Jan. and changed my eating like no more going out for dinner ALL THE TIME) and no more beer or glass of wine (or 3) with the hubs. (It helped that he was not here for these past few months, but still!) I just today fit into pants I had not been able to wear since LAST MAY! if I can do it (I who loves carbs. like NOTHING ELSE) YOU CAN DO IT! Remember how good you felt, and how exciting it will be to get your pedi. or whatever new treat it is!

By: April

April — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:36:31 +0000

I’m so glad to see you joining the challenge!! You can do this, we can do this, we will do this!!!

By: Adventures In Babywearing

Adventures In Babywearing — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:26:46 +0000

I just saw you today and must say that weight is such a hard thing to visualize- you look so thin to me- I love how tall you are (but I understand wanting to lose weight and be fit!) I want to do this, too. I’d like to lose 25 lbs. I just don’t know if I have my mind in the right place for it yet. Maybe I don’t have a choice.

PS I totally hope you win this week!

Steph