tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post865575807254981231..comments2024-02-16T23:48:54.987-06:00Comments on The Daily Diary of a Winning Loser: November 10th, 2014 Mining Important LessonsSean Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-49243386717681034402014-11-14T19:43:18.259-06:002014-11-14T19:43:18.259-06:00I started this comment the other day but somehow i...I started this comment the other day but somehow it got lost & the moment for the sentiment was gone. But I've been thinking about it ever since and decided to try again. What I said was: Good for you, Sean, for spending so much time with your mom. You'll never know how much it means to her and you will treasure all of these memories. When my mom was alive I would call her in the mornings on my way to work and we would chat for 10 or 15 minutes. My nephew, who lived with her told me, "Grandma just sits with the phone in her lap every morning (I can picture her too-she had an easy chair with a foot rest) and if it doesn't ring she'll say,'Oh, I guess Mary isn't working today.'" I know it's a little thing but I truly do treasure those talks that we had and I know how much she enjoyed them too. You are a really good son & for that you will be blessed. And congrats on needing your jeans in a regular size! You rock!<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-36165267448381418172014-11-11T18:18:01.973-06:002014-11-11T18:18:01.973-06:00Excellent revelation, Nancy! Changing our definiti...Excellent revelation, Nancy! Changing our definition of "enjoyable" is a matter of shifting our perspective. It's really challenging because for most of us, enjoyment has been synonymous with excess, or "cheating," our entire lives. Finding the joy and pleasure is keeping the integrity of your food plan in order--and "playing" within those boundaries, can be very enjoyable--if you're willing to shift the perspective. You're making huge breakthroughs, Nancy, and I'm so overjoyed for you!!!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-89164124003880789562014-11-11T18:03:46.553-06:002014-11-11T18:03:46.553-06:00I'm so sorry you're struggling. You and yo...I'm so sorry you're struggling. You and your son challenging one another, sounds fun! You've won every one of these dietbets you've entered, right? Perhaps there's something else out there a little more challenging?? You've found a way that keeps it enjoyable and fun for you, that's awesome! You'll get out of this funk, quickly, I'm sure. Stay positive, my friend!!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-40345671302323840922014-11-11T17:57:40.725-06:002014-11-11T17:57:40.725-06:00Alati, I am excited, for sure! You're very wel...Alati, I am excited, for sure! You're very welcome--and thank you for reading!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-61344010173139925152014-11-11T17:56:54.044-06:002014-11-11T17:56:54.044-06:00You can do it, LTR!! Sincerely, you really can. Th...You can do it, LTR!! Sincerely, you really can. Thank you so much, and I'm so happy my experience and sharing helps! I'm making sure to enjoy it, absolutely!Sean Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973189725254566966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-77200717354746501152014-11-11T11:56:51.946-06:002014-11-11T11:56:51.946-06:00New revelation to me is "making the journey e...New revelation to me is "making the journey enjoyable" has to be the mantra in order for it to be lasting. I was putting the "enjoyment" part of it in what I considered "cheating" which has made the journey much slower. If I can work the enjoyment part into the good food choices and calorie count needed, that's the answer. Thank you Sean!!!!!<br />N~Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974637924017084550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-83460803176992777182014-11-11T10:20:11.502-06:002014-11-11T10:20:11.502-06:00I've been struggling the last couple of days. ...I've been struggling the last couple of days. I ended a Dietbet last Tuesday, and won, but now I feel entitled somehow. Like I no longer have to try to lose weight. My son and I have made our own bet to lose 3% by Dec. 1, but for some reason that's not as motivating as those online Dietbets. I am scheduled to join another Dietbet Thanksgiving Day. It ends Christmas Eve. I need something like this to keep me from going overboard like I did last year. Your posts help, thanks Sean!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-29013366389221442962014-11-11T07:35:48.734-06:002014-11-11T07:35:48.734-06:00Sean what a great post. You can feel the excitemen...Sean what a great post. You can feel the excitement in your words and it's very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!Alati https://www.blogger.com/profile/06845049592715011700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126474537687051974.post-67547423381261008872014-11-11T06:21:27.366-06:002014-11-11T06:21:27.366-06:00For me, your "losing weight then regaining, t...For me, your "losing weight then regaining, then losing again, i... and mining all of the important lessons learned along the previous trip" has an extra benefit. The fact that you are sharing all that you have experienced and learned along the way serves as great inspiration, hope and guidance. Now, I just need to put it to work. You're doing so well Sean and glad you are enjoying it along the way.Losing The Rollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964981216899599058noreply@blogger.com