Posts by missykrissy2020

while having a big flap of skin there is not exactly attractive, would you prefer a flap of skin or a bulge of fat? I think the flap of skin sounds better (and healthier).  Plus, if its that awful, you can get the skin removed surgically (obviously its not ideal, but its not the end of the world).  Continue with your weight loss, congratulations on what you have accomplished, and good luck in the future!

as a more i guess cynical, keeping it real type of person myself, i think it is unfortunate that this article is written under a somewhat flowery "yoga" point of view.  That is not to knock yoga or the lifestyle (I'm just starting yoga), but because I actually agree with what is being written and feel like it would be taken more seriously by people if it were written under a different guise. 

The main point seems to be that we should eat to feed ourselves, that is eat to live, not live to eat.  I fully support the idea of eating for nutrition and not eating because of emotions or just plain boredom. 

That said, this is no groundbreaking article.  That we should begin to focus on using food as nourishment and other things to fulfill/punish/love/hate ourselves and other things in our life is one of the oldest (and probably most successful) dieting techniques.  Unfortunately, we also must accept that often times people cannot separate food and nourishment from emotions/boredom/etc etc.  Many people will continue to fail at dieting (or will just continue to be in lesser health) because this is one of the hardest techniques to implement in one's life, especially after habits have been formed.

hey candyapple,

First of all, and most importantly, congratulations!  Second, I think it is important to note that you cannot by any means control the actions of other people.  So, while it would just be annoying to tell you to ignore it (because I know I would not be able to), I am going to remind you that you lost the weight for yourself.  You've done something great for your body and your health, and in the end that is all that matters.  Keep up all the good work!

Also, these people with not so delightful reactions make the people with encouraging reactions seem that much better! Try and concentrate on the good!

Wow! I am right there with you.  I am four pounds from my goal weight, but my love handles wouldn't show that.  For me, I am not going to change my goal weight.  I am not obsessed with a number and I know it does not always reflect an ideal body.  Instead, I am going to begin to focus on toning up through more weights.  I'm excited to be near my goal weight, and CONGRATS to you too.  I hope you are able to focus on perfecting yourself in your mind.  I know weights will definitely help!  Good luck!

If you really want the frozen meals, I would suggest Amy's frozen meals.  They have them everywhere and they are all vegetarian and most are vegan.  Watch out though, because they are not all low cal.  Good luck!

thanks you guys!

moonbay, i think i am going to try eating earlier so I am hungry in the mroning too, sounds great!