tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post2523435854626355151..comments2024-02-16T23:48:54.987-06:00Comments on The Daily Diary of a Winning Loser: Day 424 The Big Thing "Experts" Miss and The Biggest Breast of ChickenSean Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-2659291029887226032009-11-14T01:43:49.800-06:002009-11-14T01:43:49.800-06:00I’ve been neglecting my blog reading for a while, ...I’ve been neglecting my blog reading for a while, but I’ve finally caught up. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad’s health issues; I am sure he will be successful in fighting them though. I am glad Irene’s sister is doing all right at the moment too. And, of course, I am terribly sorry to hear about your marriage coming to an end; I am sure that you are both making the right decision and I wish you both the best of luck as you begin walking separate paths. You will all be in my thoughts during these hard times.<br /><br />Do me one favour, please, and congratulate Irene for me on getting below 200 pounds. I know that she hasn’t updated her blog in quite a while and I want to make sure that she knows how great I think that accomplishment is. I am working under the assumption that you and she are still communicating as openly as I suspect, but if not forgive my odd request.<br /><br />To you I offer a hearty congrats also for slipping from a 42 to a 40 sized jean – great job! Excellent weigh-ins too, of course! Love your posts, as usual... I especially enjoyed hearing about the girl in the convenience store who lost the 50 pounds – it’s great that you were able to do a sort of role reversal there. Good luck going back into the theatre; not sure you could convince me to go in a second time after what sounds like a very frightening first experience. Great to know that your Corvette experience was everything you had hoped too! Keep up the fabulous work and good luck on your 10K on Saturday!!!266https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170707764904423302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-13050660871929839792009-11-13T23:54:32.794-06:002009-11-13T23:54:32.794-06:00I think it's right about where your head is yo...I think it's right about where your head is your body is likely to follow... I don't think it makes any sense to get weird packages of food or eat only X, or even lots of food you wouldn't normally eat... it's just not really something someone is going to do in the long term. If they just go back to the "old" ways after the 30 days what's going to stop the old them from coming back right? <br /><br />Well I'm off to uh... balance my hormonal homostatious of cell membranes with my complex interrelationship of the neuroendocrine system... by digesting a pint of ice cream.<br /><br />At Foolsfitness we just bought a 5 pound squash! Sure we don't have a clue how to cook it and it's just sitting in the fridge, but we actually can say we have fresh produce in the house now!-Alanfoolsfitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04523762230453932019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-18879294532854532222009-11-13T16:41:19.167-06:002009-11-13T16:41:19.167-06:00Could it be the protection money they have to pay?...Could it be the protection money they have to pay?Anson Courseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-80809587116292215872009-11-13T15:36:44.392-06:002009-11-13T15:36:44.392-06:00I do agree with you that anything will work. I als...I do agree with you that anything will work. I also agree that for long term weight loss there definitely needs to be nutritional changes, exercise and the biggest thing, mental changes have to be made. I don't think everyone needs a shrink (like me) but I do think that can help immensely especially when someone has been morbidly obese since childhood. <br /><br />I think it's about learning to love ourselves bottom line and to sort through our long time habits and thoughts about ourselves. I think depression plays a factor too. I had a psychiatrist once tell me every obese person suffers from depression. I just didn't want to believe that but now I think back and I'm thinking maybe she was right. <br /><br />I will confess that I'm one for eating more calories. I think I've been able to do this because of weekly weight training since almost the beginning of starting my journey. I think it has increased my metabolism greatly too. But I also think more calories has slowed my scale progress more than most. <br /><br />I have also seen that your approach to weight loss can work perfectly fine too. It really is all about we all need to find our own way in this. I think we all need accountability on a daily/weekly basis too which blogging does. There are just so many factors to weight loss and maintenance and it is such a personal journey. <br /><br />I wish us all great luck on each of our journeys. I know reading all these blogs have opened my eyes to realize that my way isn't the best or only way. <br /><br />Well said Sean and I'm so happy you got number 227, good luck with your 10K. I need to get myself entered in one soon. <br /><br />Here's to a great journey and reaching maintenance and staying there FOREVER.bbubblybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423578980112090148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-69662857673952017962009-11-13T15:19:02.851-06:002009-11-13T15:19:02.851-06:00Good luck with the 10K tomorrow! I'm glad you ...Good luck with the 10K tomorrow! I'm glad you got the 227 number since 505 wasn't available! I don't think anyone could argue with your success and how you've achieved it! I agree...the pro's definately need to simplify! Hey...I just came from my 1 month weigh-in at Curves. I only lost 1 lb but I lost 8 inches!!!! I couldn't believe it! 4" off my waist, 2" off my abdomin, 1" off my hips, 1" off my thighs and 2.10% body fat!!! I knew there were changes in my body but I never dreamed 8" and half of that off my waist!!! I was so excited!!! I'm looking forward to Saturday night! Be sure to put on your big boy shorts!!! LOL Love ya, CuzCousin Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-77606917980578727192009-11-13T14:39:36.905-06:002009-11-13T14:39:36.905-06:00I am so glad you wrote this today. I honestly beli...I am so glad you wrote this today. I honestly believe this is why it has taken me so long to lose weight, the 12 pounds that I have lost. I am trying to make the permanent and life-long changes in my eating and behavior so that I never have to go through being obese again. I really enjoy your posts, Sean & I am very thankful for your honest words.Ella Enchantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12624947239883486328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-40807738838060473452009-11-13T13:42:31.618-06:002009-11-13T13:42:31.618-06:00Good luck tomorrow Sean. I'll be rooting for y...Good luck tomorrow Sean. I'll be rooting for you from wayyyy far away! I just love how you are still filled with wonder and joy about losing weight. It really comes through in your writing. Everything you wrote was spot on. I don't want to go through life never having another hotdog or piece of wedding cake. I want to be able to eat normal foods not icky diet stuff. The best day of my journey was finding your blog. I want everyone to know who I pattern myself after. Still waiting for a book announcement from you. Hugs!Laura Ward *aka Zaababy*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853938876914029214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-90664175868100309532009-11-13T12:39:24.792-06:002009-11-13T12:39:24.792-06:00Hi Sean. Sounds like you have a lot lined up for S...Hi Sean. Sounds like you have a lot lined up for Saturday! Just remember to get some recovery time in. <br /><br />I think your body does try to make it difficult for you to lose weight. We are set up biologically to hold on to body fat for surival reasons. <br /><br />But this just makes losing weight all the more a mental game. That comment Tammy received points out that you have to be strong and consistent mentally to be able to do this thing - because you are setting yourself up against your body's natural reactions to calorie restriction. <br /><br />Once you're through the weight loss, the reason most people put the weight back on is not physical but mental. Often mental exhaustion with holding yourself back from eating what you want all the time. <br /><br />Maybe this is where you will succeed Sean because you are still allowing yourself foods you enjoy. Everyday eating is still a "treat" for you. I know many people think you should be eating "better" but it sounds like you eat "healthy" more than empty (nutritionwise) calories. And it's much much much better to put something in place that can last the rest of your life. Also, when you get to maintenance you will be able to increase your calories with healthy foods. You'll have more room in your calorie allowance to do that. <br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Bearfriend xxFriend of the Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338137165061207438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-89540970680226230642009-11-13T12:22:17.595-06:002009-11-13T12:22:17.595-06:00Jack's a molecular biologist? Now I'm sca...Jack's a molecular biologist? Now I'm scared. Have you read his blog lately? <br /><br />From my own perspective I've lost lots of weight - several times - fast. Why am I trying again? Because the changes I have previously put in place could not be permanent. Simply put, if you like spaghetti why would you totally eliminate that from your diet?<br /><br />Seriously, Sean, biology schmiology - you've found what works and if it's a permanent change, that's all that counts.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-35220925530344995742009-11-13T10:40:48.693-06:002009-11-13T10:40:48.693-06:00Well, I AM a molecular biologist and I completely ...Well, I AM a molecular biologist and I completely agree with what you're saying.Cole Walter Mellonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792991151019418800noreply@blogger.com