Comments on: Why do this?

By: Linda Carmical

Linda Carmical — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:03:38 +0000

Your comment was pretty powerful itself Phyllis. I can see there’s been a lot of pain and struggles in your life; even more than you list here. I’m going to spend some time on your blog and see what it’s all about.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post and leave a little of your reason to why do this.

By: Phyllis Goble

Phyllis Goble — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:47:15 +0000

Wow, awesome post. Very powerful. I want to do a similar post, but I won’t do it here. Suffice it to say that in my case, there were 2 bad marriages, 3 beautiful daughters, no cigarette habit, a heart attack in my mid-50s, high cholesterol since my early 50s, hypothyroidism, and I’m pre-diabetic.

I’ve been “wanting to do this” since my 30s. Weighed 118 at my first wedding, and thought I was overweight. Little did I know what was to come. Gained more weight with each pregnancy, and never got rid of it. Every year, the number gets higher.

My “golden” number is 200. It’s a thing with me. I simply refuse to break that number. That’s a big motivation for me right now. That, plus the need to be healthier, and the addition of a new business venture distributing weight loss products, and the desire to be “a product of the product”, those are my big reasons.

This was a great question, and a great opportunity to give thought to the answer. I plan to put even more thought into it, based on your post. Maybe I’ll put the rest on my weight loss blog.

-Phyllis

By: Linda Carmical

Linda Carmical — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:20:29 +0000

I 2nd that motion! Here’s to us reaching our goals Maggie!
:0)

By: Linda Carmical

Linda Carmical — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:18:48 +0000

You make it worth sharing Teri. :0)

By: Teri Jones

Teri Jones — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:06:26 +0000

This is awesome…I feel like exactly the same way…are we twins?…lol It’s weird how I wouldn’t wish this on anyone but at the same time it’s great to know I’m not alone….thanks…teri

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:45:34 +0000

That's a lot of heavy stuff. But you were strong, you survived, and like you said, it's your turn now! I feel the same way...20 years as a wife and mother, family issues, and so on. I'm ready for it to be about me now too. I think in the end I'll be a better person because of it, and everyone around me will benefit from it too, not just me. Here's to us accomplishing all we set out to accomplish and to good health (both physically and emotionally). WE CAN DO IT! P.S Excellent writing, please keep it up!

By: Linda Carmical

Linda Carmical — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:07:25 +0000

Thanks Londa! I hope so!

By: Londa Webster

Londa Webster — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:44:06 +0000

WOW!!! You go girl. What an awesome read. So motivational.

By: Linda Carmical

Linda Carmical — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:42:05 +0000

When were done we’ll have to do the “skinny dance”! :0)

By: Margo

Margo — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:07:27 +0000

I have diabetes in my family too, on both sides. Heart problems as well. And, it probably sounds petty, but my entire family is very overweight, and I like being the skinny one. It got to the point where I blended in a little too well, and I didn’t like it. I was also tired of feeling tired and “out of it” all the time, due to poor nutrition. It’s well past time for a change, and I am so happy to be making changes I can stay committed too, finally. Like you said, Linda, I’m a skinny chick getting rid of her fat suit.