tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post6166144123632587678..comments2023-09-19T11:49:13.383-04:00Comments on Healthy Loser Gal: Rediscovering ME! HLG T-shirt giveaway!HealthyLoserGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09039497640050750814noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-4649747727293810432010-10-31T23:02:02.179-04:002010-10-31T23:02:02.179-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.HealthyLoserGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039497640050750814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-88671569165821753042010-10-31T23:01:51.737-04:002010-10-31T23:01:51.737-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.HealthyLoserGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039497640050750814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-31053542723898090042010-10-31T23:01:45.428-04:002010-10-31T23:01:45.428-04:00Mandy, what an incredible gift to give of organizi...Mandy, what an incredible gift to give of organizing a benefit and discovering that you had the ability to do it AND shave your head! Amazing! Congrats on honoring your friend in such a wonderful way!<br /><br />Faby, love that you love you and know how great you are! Confident and happy - so many people want to be able to say that are that and cannot - but YOU can and have every reason to! HealthyLoserGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039497640050750814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-18737602673143312962010-10-31T12:58:36.043-04:002010-10-31T12:58:36.043-04:00I've learned I have to take things one step at...I've learned I have to take things one step at a time and not let myself get discouraged. I was doing great on losing weight (I have over 100 to lose) and training for a marathon.<br /><br />Then...I had emergency gallbladder surgery that changed everything. Although the recovery itself didn't take too long (less than a month), it still messed me up. It took time to get back into Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034446195304434516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-60183772976685046392010-10-31T12:51:40.194-04:002010-10-31T12:51:40.194-04:00I think the biggest discover was that my emotions ...I think the biggest discover was that my emotions are definitely tied to my overall health! When I'm stressed or depressed, I don't focus on my body or mental well-being. I need to change my thinking so that I take care of myself ALL the time!!!sharlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-49675109593418373242010-10-30T09:02:28.978-04:002010-10-30T09:02:28.978-04:00I can't say that my discovery has been in the ...I can't say that my discovery has been in the last year, it's been the last 10 years. I rediscovered what life is really about now that I am healthy. To be able to run, walk steps, get off medication, lift weights....it's amazing what I can do at 53 that I couldn't do at 43. It has really been worth it.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-5218768133699798742010-10-29T15:16:52.438-04:002010-10-29T15:16:52.438-04:00My biggest self discovery of the year is that I do...My biggest self discovery of the year is that I do in fact have clavicles and neck bones!!!! My thighs don't have to be chapped after wearing fishnets for 8 hours to an event. <br />Honestly though, my biggest self discovery is that even though my physical body is getting healthy (154 lbs down). I've also grown mentally & spiritually. I meditate nearly every day, I started going toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-48076855432467836572010-10-22T13:42:50.727-04:002010-10-22T13:42:50.727-04:00My biggest self discovery over the past year has b...My biggest self discovery over the past year has been that my passion in helping others is also my purpose. I have aligned myself to be able to share these gifts with others in a way that allows them to experience amazing transformations and a big sense of empowerment. The most powerful tool on the face of the planet for change is through professional coaching. The amount of growth that occursRebeccahttp://www.yoursoulnavigator.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-40050321243386936322010-10-22T13:42:15.395-04:002010-10-22T13:42:15.395-04:00Wow, you are an amazing hard-worker. You got yours...Wow, you are an amazing hard-worker. You got yourself in to the gym (no easy feat for an unfit person), got yourself a trainer and got fit. I'm sure you realize how difficult all those steps are. I hope a lot of people who are struggling will be inspired by you and decide they can do it too. Yay for you!AlexandraFunFithttp://funandfit.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-84386467825149807722010-10-21T12:46:32.968-04:002010-10-21T12:46:32.968-04:00For me, I think when I realized that it's not ...For me, I think when I realized that it's not about a number on the scale, but instead it's about fueling my body with the healthiest foods I can to stay heathy. When I do what is right at every meal, the weight comes off but it's the change in attitude that has helped the most.Joie de vivrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090182072040742810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-65215453815518236952010-10-20T19:59:01.290-04:002010-10-20T19:59:01.290-04:00Well, I work at an oatmeal company, and when I fir...Well, I work at an oatmeal company, and when I first started, I thought "Oh man, I better start eating better". <br />So, I started to try and get my exercise routine up and start a healthier eating habit. It was up and down for awhile, until I started reading healthy blogs, healthy food recipes and articles about the benefits of being and staying healthy.<br />I have realized once I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346335400255479411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-76090838191702625572010-10-20T14:52:12.258-04:002010-10-20T14:52:12.258-04:00Hi Jen- Yes, indeed you are inspiring!! Through t...Hi Jen- Yes, indeed you are inspiring!! Through this journey, I have learned to put myself on the list of people who need to be attended to. I race around, taking the kids to various sports, making sure my husband's shirts are ironed, lunches are packed, kitchen is spotless, and work a full time job. So when is there time for me? I have learned how to delegate and to schedule in time for Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158608887763447455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-58744670994162062762010-10-17T01:15:01.665-04:002010-10-17T01:15:01.665-04:00In February I had to face some difficult facts abo...In February I had to face some difficult facts about myself. I was approaching my 50'th birthday, had multiple health problems because of my weight, and couldn't walk more than 2 blocks. 8 months later and 78 pounds lost I feel like a completely new woman.<br /><br />Three things I discovered about myself: 1) I am FAR stronger than I had ever given myself credit for. <br />2) Yes women Gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555397448009421125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-80146275625894512022010-10-16T22:17:40.510-04:002010-10-16T22:17:40.510-04:00I have so much to be thankful for. Seven months ag...I have so much to be thankful for. Seven months ago when I finally decided to get serious again about losing weight and getting healthy, it seemed like I had an insurmountable mountain to climb. But with hard work, determination self belief and a healthy positve outlook on life, I have lost 85 lbs and feel great. For me setting small achievable goals was the key. Whether it was setting a WEIGHT LESS NOT MOREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429396501485864486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-29066261812664089522010-10-16T19:10:06.514-04:002010-10-16T19:10:06.514-04:00Hi Healthy Loser Gal,
I just wanted to drop by and...Hi Healthy Loser Gal,<br />I just wanted to drop by and say 'I think we are on the same page!'. I too have found that optimism and self belief can make an enormous difference on our journey toward postive change and achieving our goals.<br />If I was to comment on my own biggest self discovery in the past year, it would be that I can write!<br />I have just launched my book (it is Monhttp://www.changesational.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-24320408173631155402010-10-16T12:34:05.769-04:002010-10-16T12:34:05.769-04:00You are very inspiring!
Most would probably be su...You are very inspiring! <br />Most would probably be surprised to know that I am on a "weightloss" journey. The truth is no matter how little or big the extra pounds is, the journey is what will benefit you the most. My whole life, I have been the "chubby" girl. The girl that never could fit into the same sizes as the rest of the girls, or the girl who couldnt run as fast, Fabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422944357397200758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-56588812813055088042010-10-16T12:33:46.375-04:002010-10-16T12:33:46.375-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Fabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422944357397200758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874966229206120501.post-51911097584748803912010-10-15T18:09:20.522-04:002010-10-15T18:09:20.522-04:00About a year ago, I lost a dear friend to esophage...About a year ago, I lost a dear friend to esophageal cancer. He didn't know he had it until a week before he died. I was furious! How could I not be, I lost a friend and didn't get to say goodbye. At that point, I decided I was really REALLY sick of cancer. I didn't now what I was going to do about, but I was sick of it, that's for sure. I decided to shave my head to raise money Auntie Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341186273835771182noreply@blogger.com