Comments on: This is Not a Weight Loss Blog http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/ amazing what changes when you start to run Tue, 15 May 2012 05:08:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1373 Renée Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:17:54 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1373 Oh Karen *muah* !! xx Oh Karen *muah* !! xx

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1372 Renée Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:17:33 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1372 Hey Sarah I have definitely shared my tracker with my leader, but I don't go to meetings very often actually, I usually just follow online (this is because of my home-work-commuting situation). I've tweeked a few times and followed her advise in many areas. The last time I talked to her, she was completely stumped but told me to forget about the 29 dailys and just add 7 extra on the days that I was running (this summer I was up to 30KM per week). I don't find that the program takes into account a persons activity level, rather just age, weight now, and gender. So this is where I take issue. I had / have the feeling that I was too active to fit into the program. This is why I've gone to a dietitian. Hey Sarah
I have definitely shared my tracker with my leader, but I don’t go to meetings very often actually, I usually just follow online (this is because of my home-work-commuting situation). I’ve tweeked a few times and followed her advise in many areas. The last time I talked to her, she was completely stumped but told me to forget about the 29 dailys and just add 7 extra on the days that I was running (this summer I was up to 30KM per week). I don’t find that the program takes into account a persons activity level, rather just age, weight now, and gender. So this is where I take issue. I had / have the feeling that I was too active to fit into the program. This is why I’ve gone to a dietitian.

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1371 Renée Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:14:12 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1371 Wow, thanks Valerie! Wow, thanks Valerie!

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1370 Renée Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:13:52 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1370 I totally agree! And I suppose in that respect I should be happy that I've kept off around 18KG in the last year. So maybe I didn't lose, but I didn't gain it back either. and I too see colleagues constantly up and down and I know exactly why it happens - they go back to the "old" way, which is the way that got them to the weight gain in the first place! I have definitely learned over the years that where friends are concerned, it's quality not quantity. That was a hard lesson, but I'm glad I went through it. And yes I would love a lunch date! My weekends are more open after next so tell me when it might be better for you. Maybe we could combine it with some Sinterklaas or Christmas shopping? Thanks Fran, it means a lot - and I have thought that maybe this is where I am suppose to be, but I have a hard time with that, because it's still technically "overweight". I have mentioned it to the Dietitian though and she did say that we shouldn't give up the fight just yet. I totally agree! And I suppose in that respect I should be happy that I’ve kept off around 18KG in the last year. So maybe I didn’t lose, but I didn’t gain it back either. and I too see colleagues constantly up and down and I know exactly why it happens – they go back to the “old” way, which is the way that got them to the weight gain in the first place!
I have definitely learned over the years that where friends are concerned, it’s quality not quantity. That was a hard lesson, but I’m glad I went through it. And yes I would love a lunch date! My weekends are more open after next so tell me when it might be better for you. Maybe we could combine it with some Sinterklaas or Christmas shopping?
Thanks Fran, it means a lot – and I have thought that maybe this is where I am suppose to be, but I have a hard time with that, because it’s still technically “overweight”. I have mentioned it to the Dietitian though and she did say that we shouldn’t give up the fight just yet.

]]> By: Fran http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1369 Fran Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:57:37 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1369 Losing weight isn't the hardest part, keeping it off, that's difficult. The past year I've seen two co-workers lose weight fast and a lot and yes I've been jealous from time to time. But now a year later they are back at their old weight, maybe even more, while I've lost a bit more very slowly. My life is boring too but I like it, I'm happy and do things I like. I'm not a person who has to have a lot of people around her all the time, I prefer the one on one contacts. Speaking of that: how about making it a lunch date on a Saturday or Sunday? Utrecht sounds perfect for that. You are doing great, maybe your loss isn't going that fast but just keep doing what you are doing and one day you'll get there and if not you might want to reconsider if this is a weight that's a weight for you and suits you. Losing weight isn’t the hardest part, keeping it off, that’s difficult. The past year I’ve seen two co-workers lose weight fast and a lot and yes I’ve been jealous from time to time. But now a year later they are back at their old weight, maybe even more, while I’ve lost a bit more very slowly.

My life is boring too but I like it, I’m happy and do things I like. I’m not a person who has to have a lot of people around her all the time, I prefer the one on one contacts. Speaking of that: how about making it a lunch date on a Saturday or Sunday? Utrecht sounds perfect for that.

You are doing great, maybe your loss isn’t going that fast but just keep doing what you are doing and one day you’ll get there and if not you might want to reconsider if this is a weight that’s a weight for you and suits you.

]]> By: seattlerunnergirl http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1368 seattlerunnergirl Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:27:49 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1368 Here here! I think that there are a myriad of ways to be an inspiration. And sure, losing a ton o' weight quickly is one of them. But for my money? Keeping off what you've lost...doing the work day-in and day-out...STAYING COMMITTED even if this journey isn't what you'd planned or hoped? THAT is true inspiration. Keep on keepin' on, friend! Here here! I think that there are a myriad of ways to be an inspiration. And sure, losing a ton o’ weight quickly is one of them. But for my money? Keeping off what you’ve lost…doing the work day-in and day-out…STAYING COMMITTED even if this journey isn’t what you’d planned or hoped? THAT is true inspiration.

Keep on keepin’ on, friend!

]]> By: Misssarahlou http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1367 Misssarahlou Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:56:16 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1367 Wow, what a post! Sounds like you are doing some serious reflection right now... it can be frustrating when you cant work out why your not losing weight... have you tried sharing your tracker with your leader? Wow, what a post! Sounds like you are doing some serious reflection right now… it can be frustrating when you cant work out why your not losing weight… have you tried sharing your tracker with your leader?

]]> By: karen http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/11/13/this-is-not-a-weight-loss-blog/#comment-1366 karen Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:45:49 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=971#comment-1366 I adore you ... just so you know. I adore you … just so you know.

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