tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post1124378266399526304..comments2024-02-16T23:48:54.987-06:00Comments on The Daily Diary of a Winning Loser: September 2nd, 2015 Weigh Day EditionSean Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-13594975817354933612015-09-03T20:56:08.202-05:002015-09-03T20:56:08.202-05:00Rosie, it's rarely perfect--it's a practic...Rosie, it's rarely perfect--it's a practice. It's one worth practicing and making important. One exercise to try--and it may help you as it has me, is to make a list of things you like, love, are good at doing, the qualities you take pride in--all of the elements that get to the core of who you are... <br />The question to ask yourself to help make the list: What is it about me--what are the things that have been me--always---heavier, thinner--richer or poorer, marital status aside---what are the qualities that have endured through it all. These are your core elements of you. Embrace them, love them and realize---these are the important things, Rosie. You're an awesome person regardless of anything that naturally fluctuates. Losing weight doesn't make us better and gaining weight doesn't make us worse. We're still good people, worthy of love, worthy of success and deserving of the best care we can give ourselves. <br />Thank you, Rosie.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-13531454137033573142015-09-03T20:47:25.900-05:002015-09-03T20:47:25.900-05:00"I believe that compassion increases our abil..."I believe that compassion increases our ability to then turn and genuinely accept and love others." <<Such a beautiful truth. Thank you Shirley for your support and insights, for so very long. I sincerely appreciate you.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-71843668733024011562015-09-03T20:45:42.112-05:002015-09-03T20:45:42.112-05:00I appreciate your words, thank you.I appreciate your words, thank you.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-70127437331202194782015-09-03T20:45:09.784-05:002015-09-03T20:45:09.784-05:00I would rather have it two weeks a part. The close...I would rather have it two weeks a part. The closer I get to finding a good groove, the further apart I'll weigh, with a maximum length between weigh-ins of 4 weeks. But that's down the road. <br />If I want to get an accurate representation of the affects of what I'm doing, it makes sense to lengthen the amount of time or "data," between weigh-ins. Dropping to 220, then another pound and another--and another--and now 217, the weekly seemed reasonable. Now at 2300 calories, I'll feel okay letting it ride a couple weeks at a time. I'll be ready to adjust when/if needed. And I fully expect that to be necessary.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-88993186337347272132015-09-03T20:37:02.773-05:002015-09-03T20:37:02.773-05:00Bear, sir, thank you very much.Bear, sir, thank you very much.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-7028421039410043592015-09-03T20:36:08.394-05:002015-09-03T20:36:08.394-05:00I feel that way, too. Thank you, Robin!I feel that way, too. Thank you, Robin!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-45536969892885383912015-09-03T20:35:41.266-05:002015-09-03T20:35:41.266-05:00Thank you, SheilaThank you, SheilaSean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-61991759084849554922015-09-03T20:35:24.204-05:002015-09-03T20:35:24.204-05:00So very true, Amy.So very true, Amy.Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-82521887536812088812015-09-03T17:17:14.913-05:002015-09-03T17:17:14.913-05:00I love how you can embrace the 500 lb Sean, too. I...I love how you can embrace the 500 lb Sean, too. I have not learned this. I can not look at myself in the mirror and see the smaller me. It just has not come to me yet. Not sure if it ever will. I can try the clothes on but the mirror tells me different. <br /> You have embraced YOU! And for that I admire you..<br /> :)<br />Rosie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-49778154679186517052015-09-03T08:39:42.689-05:002015-09-03T08:39:42.689-05:00In the Bible, Jesus was asked what was the greates...In the Bible, Jesus was asked what was the greatest and most important commandments and He said there were two, not one. One, to love God with everything within you, and the second was to love others AS you love yourself. When I read that you would go back and hug the 500 lb Sean, it made me tear up. Learning to truly love and forgive ourselves is essential as we grow and change and your compassion, acceptance and love for yourself back then as well as today is beautiful. I believe that compassion increases our ability to then turn and genuinely accept and love others. Thanks for sharing this, Sean. Shirley from TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-27134093216674170642015-09-03T08:09:32.682-05:002015-09-03T08:09:32.682-05:00You are a model of compassion-- something we can a...You are a model of compassion-- something we can all learn from. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-16225466369752234292015-09-03T07:18:50.362-05:002015-09-03T07:18:50.362-05:00Why the switch to biweekly weigh-ins so suddenly, ...Why the switch to biweekly weigh-ins so suddenly, out of interest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-9880829195503470002015-09-03T06:54:25.633-05:002015-09-03T06:54:25.633-05:00Good post, bro. Good post, bro. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-34255360117268143472015-09-03T05:11:15.657-05:002015-09-03T05:11:15.657-05:00I'm glad you love that guy in the picture. He ...I'm glad you love that guy in the picture. He deserved only the best and he's gotten it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794961331102164931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-16104473504577503272015-09-03T04:50:34.261-05:002015-09-03T04:50:34.261-05:00You are a sweet inspiration in so many ways Sean �...You are a sweet inspiration in so many ways Sean 😊Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530600369995136748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-58892443128774778632015-09-03T00:12:13.852-05:002015-09-03T00:12:13.852-05:00I am touched by your compassion for your earlier s...I am touched by your compassion for your earlier self. I am learning that progress is dependent on our abilities to accept and love who we are. Thanks.ajwhet10https://www.blogger.com/profile/04928393238875679844noreply@blogger.com