tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post6733337783638895948..comments2024-02-16T23:48:54.987-06:00Comments on The Daily Diary of a Winning Loser: Day 339 Slow Before Crossing--The Reflection and Realization of A Wonderful Weigh DaySean Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-85821349613432358082009-08-23T14:33:54.475-05:002009-08-23T14:33:54.475-05:00Let's see. . . 201 pounds on one side of the s...Let's see. . . 201 pounds on one side of the scale. . .and 2 pounds on the other. . . .<br />hmmmm<br />they just don't balance do they? YOU WIN. <br /><br />I don't think you need to readjust a d*amn thing, Sean. Just your patience. And I'd worry about getting sleep before I'd twist the key on your already awesome exercise or get caught up in sodium. . .<br /><br />As you said in your article, it's not race.<br /><br />You are amazing. Do not lose sight of that.<br /><br />Having said that, sorry you felt disappointed. {hugs}45+ and Aspiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886923088331107825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-21362993364270245502009-08-22T10:23:30.346-05:002009-08-22T10:23:30.346-05:00no advice.. just this.. EVERY time I hope or plan ...no advice.. just this.. EVERY time I hope or plan to hit a certain milestone by a certain week.. for some reason, it ends up being just out of grasp. The last one was my 50 lb goal - I wanted to have it by a certain date, and thought I could do it.. but i was within a pound.. then the next week I stayed the same.. how frustrating!! <br /><br />I have learned i need to concentrate LESS on the numbers, and more on just doing what I know works, exercise and fueling my body as it needs.<br /><br />Best wishes.. love your blog! don't get hung up on the techy stuff.. everybody reads you no matter whether you have pics up in all the right spots or not. You are such an inspiration, Sean!<br /><br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-51821429504734215612009-08-21T13:35:00.434-05:002009-08-21T13:35:00.434-05:00You'll get there next weigh-in. It really is ...You'll get there next weigh-in. It really is about looking back and seeing how far you've come. We have to remember every loss is a GREAT one. Way to go on the 3 lbs.bbubblybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423578980112090148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-74135512892882580882009-08-20T16:03:27.992-05:002009-08-20T16:03:27.992-05:00These are the days that are killers. Thank you fo...These are the days that are killers. Thank you for being real, for not pretending its all lollipops and gum drops. You've been losing at over 4 pounds a week, thats just crazy good. Unfortunatley it has to slow down eventually. I'm 150% behind the lack of sleep theory, I suspect it accounts for more plateaus and back sliding than people realize. Keep on keeping on, you are an inspiration!Lucreciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851838381119575087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-82529228728566270192009-08-20T14:41:39.446-05:002009-08-20T14:41:39.446-05:00Hmmm....I'm thinkin maybe that Jack Sh*t, Gett...Hmmm....I'm thinkin maybe that Jack Sh*t, Gettin Fit guy really did sneak in there and put his toe on the scale! And you have it in writing that he was thinking about it. Evidence, I say! Really, though, I know you were all disappointed, but I love that you no longer even thought about burying yourself in ice cream because of it!And if this hadn't have happened, your readers wouldn't have learned about the whole "major exercise session" before weighing in being able to alter your results. Good info to know! (Wish I had known that before the Healthy Women challenge!!! I always thought the more, the better!) And it will be even sweeter next time, especially if Irene enters "onderland" at the same weigh in! We are so proud of you and your whole family! Keep on keepin on!<br />Blessings,<br />SaraSara S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00896328015991786221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-77972090431777868022009-08-20T11:36:05.408-05:002009-08-20T11:36:05.408-05:00Sean-
Your success is so phenomenal that sometime...Sean-<br /><br />Your success is so phenomenal that sometimes it's hard to keep it all in perspective. I didn't ask for a message/text from you, so I've just received the "news" here on your blog.<br /><br />Actually, I'm glad to have read about it here since you've had the time to digest the results and put them back in perspective. Once again, congratulations.<br /><br />Sometimes I find your constantly positive attitude almost scary, but you have so much to give and I deeply appreciate what you are doing for yourself and for others.<br /><br />Every day, I look forward to reading you.NewMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172571318565002724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-59552640205659237502009-08-20T11:33:05.790-05:002009-08-20T11:33:05.790-05:00It's only a matter of time. The promise implic...It's only a matter of time. The promise implicit in eating healthy, exercising and generally being good to our bodies is that eventually we will get to where we want to be weight-wise.<br /><br />Inspirational stuff as always.Stages of Changehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628256956240223165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-88271930753453039792009-08-20T11:23:51.586-05:002009-08-20T11:23:51.586-05:00Daddy I commented your blog last night from my pho...Daddy I commented your blog last night from my phone...I left you this super long message...and it never posted because my phone wouldn't let it post. I was commenting you from bed...because I had planned on writing a blog last night...but I was so sleepy from the long first day at school that I just passed out. Woke up around Midnight...and read your blog...took a shower...thought about doing my blog then...BUT...I needed to go to sleep...and get a good nights sleep for today. :)<br /><br />I plan on doing another blog tonight...I feel bad that I can't post them everyday...or even comment everyone back. I got blog awards...two of them....I don't know how I am going to pass them along to 15...people. lol. Look for my new blog post tonight though....should be a good one if I have the time to do it!<br /><br /><br />And I got your mass text yesterday. I know you were not happy with the 3 pound loss at first daddy...but look on the bright side...that's 3 more pounds GONE! and NEVER COMING BACK! You have done so well...and I couldn't be more proud of you daddy. And you will for sure hit the 200's next weigh in...and I CAN'T WAIT!!!! It's going to be so exciting! I love you so much Daddy...and I miss you like crazy! <br /><br />xoxo<br />Love your proud beyond proud Daughter<br />-AmbeeeeeeeeeAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15010303610845171924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-55266942219751395662009-08-20T10:00:20.031-05:002009-08-20T10:00:20.031-05:00Look on the bright side... you get to savor the an...Look on the bright side... you get to savor the anticipation a little bit longer.Cole Walter Mellonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792991151019418800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-32377587117746331182009-08-20T09:55:26.040-05:002009-08-20T09:55:26.040-05:00Sean,
How about some extra Vitamin C? Do you us...Sean, <br /><br />How about some extra Vitamin C? Do you use Celtic Sea salt instead of table salt? That will also help your sodium intake as sea salt is not so processed. Extra vitamin C will help your adrenals calm down and you might actually WANT to go to sleep at an earlier hour. <br /><br />Cheers and keep up the good work. <br /><br />KatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-42642237256194379862009-08-20T09:39:40.865-05:002009-08-20T09:39:40.865-05:00Way to go Sean..your positive attitude is contagio...Way to go Sean..your positive attitude is contagious and I thank you for it...204 pounds is incredibly amazing!! You'll have your milestones, they're coming!! Keep up the great work!! Keep smiling!Joaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-45639656282529967022009-08-20T09:29:07.654-05:002009-08-20T09:29:07.654-05:00I have just started reading your posts and I have ...I have just started reading your posts and I have to say that you have inspired me. I started my journey to be fit not fat about 5 weeks ago and have struggled with it, gained a few pounds, but I am now on the road to being a fitter and healthier me.<br /><br />If I may make a suggestion - with your recent activity levels I would suggest making sure that you are getting in enough water. I know we all try to get at least 64ozs a day, but I find after a good workout that 24ozs of water really refreshes me.<br /><br />Keep up your amazing work and remember that you have accomplished so much and have inspired so many.Buttercuphttp://www.asyou.wsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-89288969396188928162009-08-20T09:15:18.996-05:002009-08-20T09:15:18.996-05:00Terrific post.
We've got to savor what we have...Terrific post.<br />We've got to savor what we have accomplished, not just for the moment...but for as long as we need them to make us feel good about ourselves and to motivate us to go further.<br />It may be a smaller loss for you, but every loss adds up & you have accomplished so much in the past 11 months. Amazing results.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/13959807329855529294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-15056417552353018392009-08-20T09:06:24.543-05:002009-08-20T09:06:24.543-05:00No worries Sean. It could have been a bit stressf...No worries Sean. It could have been a bit stressful for you moving your daughter back to school. Stress can do crazy things to the body. Everything in due time. 204 pounds in 11 months! Freaking amazing! All you got to do is keep on keeping on.Joe In KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672517398168313973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-21432719565376920422009-08-20T09:03:33.346-05:002009-08-20T09:03:33.346-05:00I think you've done an awesome job and you'...I think you've done an awesome job and you've come so far already. But I think you're right... I think you needed this to kick you back into high gear. A reality checkpoint. I think I'll have to agree with Vic as well. That could have been a posibility what with the build up of lactic acid from the workout. Something to think about for next time. <br /><br />x's & o's<br />RachRachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892846896673136969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-52520189386761877122009-08-20T08:00:48.756-05:002009-08-20T08:00:48.756-05:00Of course you know that you've already had ext...Of course you know that you've already had extraordinary results in a short amount of time and no scale can take that away from you! Make your adjustments but don't be too hard on yourself. Slow and steady wins the race.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-83556500997096061032009-08-20T06:56:10.893-05:002009-08-20T06:56:10.893-05:00I felt so bad when I got your email yesterday....I...I felt so bad when I got your email yesterday....I was totally feeling your disappointment...I know how much you wanted it. I started to feel sorry for you, but then I stopped. How can I feel sorry for such an incredible guy who has lost 204 lbs in under a year??? I can't!! You already know you've got this thing beat...it doesn't matter if it takes a wee bit longer to get there. Maybe the reflecting is just what you needed, like you said. I'm glad you're looking at it in a positive light. I've got a quote for you:<br /><br />"Success is sweet, the sweeter if long delayed and attained through maulfold struggles & defeats." -A. Bronson Alcott<br /><br />When you finally get there....savor the sweetness of a milestone so hard won and so well-deserving. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903038555489140718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-29954380337081839312009-08-20T06:13:45.987-05:002009-08-20T06:13:45.987-05:00What a wonderful attitude you have about the weigh...What a wonderful attitude you have about the weigh in! A loss is a loss, and you have been amazing. Like I said in my tweet - just look at how far down in the 290's you;ll be on the next weigh in now!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462280506557043575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-76066525399169661462009-08-20T05:35:15.552-05:002009-08-20T05:35:15.552-05:00I got your text, sorry I didn't respond, it...I got your text, sorry I didn't respond, it's not that I didn't want to I was very busy...Okay enough of that so I know you were disapointed but you did lose. Keep your head up and keep going, don't ever give up! Remember it is constant work...If it was easy every one would be skinny! You can do it!<br /><br />WhitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-33302204882876769992009-08-20T05:21:05.870-05:002009-08-20T05:21:05.870-05:00You have a wonderful attitude. And the best part i...You have a wonderful attitude. And the best part is that it seems as though the change is in your mind and heart, and the weight will stay off, and the lifestyle will stay put!!<br /><br />Fabulous job!Diane, Fit to the Finishhttp://www.fittothefinish.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-563183818418698732009-08-20T05:20:32.101-05:002009-08-20T05:20:32.101-05:00Hey Sean, I totally agree with the fact that you w...Hey Sean, I totally agree with the fact that you walked 10K before weigh in. I always retain extra fluid when I do big walks. You are doing so good. You know your next weigh in will be the big one. Don't be disheartened. It's right there within your grasp just waiting for you to grasp it and you will do so next weigh in.279https://www.blogger.com/profile/00348135369049732920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-38719332166330246862009-08-20T03:59:18.926-05:002009-08-20T03:59:18.926-05:00You are amazing Buddy...and you will be there in t...You are amazing Buddy...and you will be there in two weeks!! your time, your milestone and It is coming... Im going to really try to be under the 200's by then too so we can have our milestones together...wouldnt that be awesome to celebrate that together? You will do it!! <br />Very good post It shows you completely...you always have a positive spin!!<br /><br />Enjoyed our time together today so much!! Love you buddy all my heart!!<br /><br />Love always,<br />Irene A.K.A. BuddycakersIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038817235411800379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-43154799201254707532009-08-20T03:37:33.858-05:002009-08-20T03:37:33.858-05:00I am going to second Vic's comment. I was thi...I am going to second Vic's comment. I was thinking that the two recent 10k's may have added some muscle... or as Vic said, muscles tend to retain some fluid, etc. after really being worked out. <br /><br /> I see the same gain that Vic described after I work out (and I weigh daily).<br /><br />Don't worry about it too much, you're doing ALL the right things (except maybe sleeping)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-25587590498034095762009-08-20T01:36:26.262-05:002009-08-20T01:36:26.262-05:00Oh Sean, you wouldn't be human if this didn...Oh Sean, you wouldn't be human if this didn't upset you a bit--glad to know you are human. I was beginning to think you were like super human. Glad you are feeling better about this now. You should feel great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-50776526519198100822009-08-20T01:31:31.946-05:002009-08-20T01:31:31.946-05:00Didnt you say yesterday you walked 10km???
Did you...Didnt you say yesterday you walked 10km???<br />Did you think you maybe carrying some fluid and lactate acid from the big exercise in your muscles, I find if I do huge walk the day before I weigh in I never lose much.. And I am a serial weigher so I know I will pop up a wee bit before a weigh in.. Just an idea.. <br /><br />It will be all as sweet in a fortnight when you get there I know this.. I really do.. cant wait !!Vichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549375844093432514noreply@blogger.com