tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post3052803679850043192..comments2024-01-13T23:37:54.008-05:00Comments on Hungry Zombie Couture: The Shape of Things to ComeShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-71555907197249554152007-02-24T23:52:00.000-05:002007-02-24T23:52:00.000-05:00Well I should jump on this bandwagon too. I'm stu...Well I should jump on this bandwagon too. I'm stuck somewhere between wanting to focus on getting healthy, and afraid I'll become obsessed by it (I've got that kind of personality) and then find myself still not "living" my life but thinking about food or my body all the dang time. I just need a happy medium! <BR/><BR/>And HEY! I just bought that first pair of Target shoes today! I love them, they're so comfy!! Let me know when you find that perfect pair of red shoes. Then send me a pair too. I wear an 8-1/2 ;)angie.ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575366388194033626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-58836479271662386482007-02-23T02:03:00.000-05:002007-02-23T02:03:00.000-05:00How weird is this? You, Sommerset, and now me too...How weird is this? You, Sommerset, and now me too! In 1998, my mother was killed by a drunk driver, and although I have always struggled to keep my weight down, I was, at that time, at an okay weight. (Keep in mind that I'm (probably) quite a few years older than both of you, and it definitely gets harder as one gets older! - and having been pregnant 5 times doesn't help much either! I should mention that I too am barely 5'2". ) Anyway depression set in, and I gained a lot of weight!<BR/>Then in Oct of 2001, I decided I too was going to do something about it! (Notice that was ALSO almost 6 years ago) I started by working out, and eventually cutting way back on my eating. I also have Hypothyroidism, so it was and continues to be a stuggle for me. I DID lose over 30 pounds, but I sure can relate to the "it doesn't take much". I've regained almost 10 lbs. back. When I joined the local smocking guild, I couldn't help but notice so many of the women were overweight, and out of shape. I vowed to myself that I wouldn't let sewing do that to me - ha ha - little did I know!<BR/>I also have recommited myself just this past week once again. I never stopped exercising -- I do so at least 5-6 hr/week, it was the eating I wasn't being as careful about. Heart disease ALSO runs on my Dad's side of the family -- and I'm determined to do what I can to NOT end up like him - another long story. Let's cheer each other on!<BR/>Jane (I don't have a blog)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-15583282124607352622007-02-22T20:34:00.000-05:002007-02-22T20:34:00.000-05:00Good for you! Yes the pounds can just creep up on ...Good for you! Yes the pounds can just creep up on you. Time to eradicate them. Seems like you know what to do. If you need some motivation there is a wonderful site called www.sparkpeople.com its great and it’s FREE :)<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>AvrilAvrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208491753144667953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-82130286335000531082007-02-19T07:24:00.000-05:002007-02-19T07:24:00.000-05:00You go girl! I just joined CURVES and I'm hoping ...You go girl! I just joined CURVES and I'm hoping to improve my well being. Keep us posted!Linda Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345674465845908156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-33703976419370395512007-02-18T15:11:00.000-05:002007-02-18T15:11:00.000-05:00I am glad I was reading through some blogs and rea...I am glad I was reading through some blogs and read your entry. I like you want to be healthy,and if losing weight happens on the road to being healthy, well yeah for me!<BR/><BR/>My mother died of Alzheimers and now my father has it. I am an only child, so what do you think the odds are. One of many studies show that many Alzheimer patients have or had high cholestrol among many other issues. My cholestrol is always on the border of requiring medication. My doctor always says, you can lower this with exercise and diet. He was right. Going to CURVES at least three times a week and eating better foods, has resulted in one dress size reduction, and my cholestrol down by 10 points. So your entry reminds me that I too get lax at times. Good motivation for all of us sewists.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-8541878247719961372007-02-18T13:56:00.000-05:002007-02-18T13:56:00.000-05:00Aaack!!! You and I have some strange similarities ...Aaack!!! You and I have some strange similarities - here's another one. My light-bulb moment was about 12 years ago, though. After graduating from college and being married for a couple of years, I saw myself on video tape (wide as a house). I also went to the dr.'s for another reason and found out I weighed 145lbs. Most people wouldn't think too much of it, but I'm barely 5'2". My father's side has a history of heart disease - his first heart attacks were at 38yrs. old. That was it for me - I have never weighed that much since except when I was 9 months pregnant with my second child. At any rate - I love working out, cardio and lifting, plus hiking and biking when the weather's decent.<BR/><BR/>Good luck! Five pounds may not mean much to some, but if you're small it really does change things!Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-86563032834715920302007-02-18T10:19:00.000-05:002007-02-18T10:19:00.000-05:00Good luck! I'm in a similar boat. Weight gain isn'...Good luck! I'm in a similar boat. Weight gain isn't a problem but I'd like to be healthier and more fit. Heart disease and breast cancer run in my family and the older I get the more I realize I have to control the things I can control.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475477442377719233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405339236965946425.post-16253291371318416472007-02-17T17:21:00.000-05:002007-02-17T17:21:00.000-05:00Yeah Shannon - I've been working a very similar ro...Yeah Shannon - I've been working a very similar routine for the last month. Unfortunately I got sick last week - fortunately I was able to only miss one cardio workout! Today I'm rewarding myself with a new workout outfit. Looking forward to following your progress. ggMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393380099409765165noreply@blogger.com