tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post4327337199070154220..comments2023-12-20T02:38:41.665-06:00Comments on Healthy Writer: Plan and Prepare for SuccessTrish Milburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-6888611679171798902010-05-13T13:46:50.341-05:002010-05-13T13:46:50.341-05:00Thanks, Diane and Trish!! Best wishes on your pla...Thanks, Diane and Trish!! Best wishes on your planning. :)Michelle Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942323903767732265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-7554818857997120742010-05-13T13:46:18.797-05:002010-05-13T13:46:18.797-05:00Elise,
I learn so much from the supportive group. ...Elise,<br />I learn so much from the supportive group. They're going through the same journey I am and have lots of helpful advice. It really can be strange when you look in the mirror and see a different person - when people start treating you very differently - etc. Really, you may ask: who am I now? How do I feel about my old self? new self? Am I uncomfortable with all this increased attention? If so, why? Talking to Ken last Saturday really helped me with some of these questions.Michelle Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942323903767732265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-84059526535075484742010-05-13T13:44:20.057-05:002010-05-13T13:44:20.057-05:00Anne,
Let me know if you like the marathon cooking...Anne,<br />Let me know if you like the marathon cooking. I found it so helpful. Yeah, planning is so important to my success too.<br /><br />So fun about the neon! That little car served me well, but it got so beat up by the end. :)Michelle Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942323903767732265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-35124853091474110562010-05-13T13:43:17.842-05:002010-05-13T13:43:17.842-05:00Re: Money
There are articles out there about eat...Re: Money<br /><br />There are articles out there about eating healthy on little money. You may want to google some. Cooking a ton of food at once saves me $. Buying a whole chicken and breaking it into pieces can save $. Using lentils, beans, barley and other legumes can save $. I do think there are ways to do this. It may take some planning until it becomes second nature.Michelle Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942323903767732265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-54553620805435997312010-05-13T13:41:56.514-05:002010-05-13T13:41:56.514-05:00I'm out of town and can't access this blog...I'm out of town and can't access this blog daily right now.<br /><br />Sally, I think learning to accept that you have to be aware of what you eat in order to maintain a healthy weight is part of the lifestyle change. Sad, but true. If I'm not conscious of what I'm eating, I tend to overeat. I'm not one of those "intuitive" eaters who just naturally eats only the amount I need to survive at a healthy weight. <br /><br />I also think this mindfulness/awareness includes being conscious of my emotions, stresses and other stuff that would make me want to overeat to comfort myself, numb out emotions, avoid conflict, etc. I don't think there is any getting around this need for awareness. It's mentioned in almost all the literature I've read about losing weight, etc. There are times when it won't be difficult or challenging, but I'm not sure the need to be aware will go away. Accepting it and not fighting it may help. <br /><br />Actually, I think mindfulness/awareness can be seen as a positive thing. It's in a lot of happiness books, big part of zen/buddhism, etc. It can contribute to living in the moment and less stress. So, perhaps looking at being conscious of what you are eating as part of a new, positive way of being more aware and present in your life may help.<br /><br />Also, I notice that I don't enjoy stuff such as "treats"/overeating the 2nd, 3rd, etc. day. I'm at a work conference, and I'm eating way too much. It's making me not feel well, and I'm looking forward to eating better starting tomorrow. :)Michelle Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942323903767732265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-24834842274593338622010-05-10T22:03:07.514-05:002010-05-10T22:03:07.514-05:00Michelle, I really needed to read this today, as y...Michelle, I really needed to read this today, as you'll see from my post for tomorrow. I've been struggling lately.<br /><br />Congrats to you and all your WW friends. All of your accomplishments are impressive.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-82983823114466199312010-05-10T11:58:53.531-05:002010-05-10T11:58:53.531-05:00Way to go for you and your WW group! What achievem...Way to go for you and your WW group! What achievements you've all made.Diane Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770373530197339170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-11578782695097392922010-05-10T09:49:44.631-05:002010-05-10T09:49:44.631-05:00Hey Michelle,
What an inspiring picture--and what...Hey Michelle,<br /><br />What an inspiring picture--and what an amazing group!<br /><br />I can imagine it would be incredibly helpful to have the support of a group of people going through similar journeys to your own. Thanks for sharing the photo!Elise Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228389091580390610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-1872289923901751462010-05-10T09:09:45.059-05:002010-05-10T09:09:45.059-05:00Michelle, great post. I really like the idea of a ...Michelle, great post. I really like the idea of a monthly cooking session and I'm going to plan one within the next couple of weeks. I think the planning is the most important part of staying on program. Having the right food in the house, and none of the too tempting stuff. Keeping a regular exercise schedule so it just becomes part of the day.<br /><br />Also, I laughed when I read one of your old posts you linking to. I had an old 1997 neon that I replaced a couple of years ago. I'm sure we must be twins from a past life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696255304905485685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075446136550534568.post-85084257170743894392010-05-10T06:32:29.292-05:002010-05-10T06:32:29.292-05:00Morning, Michelle--I think my biggest challenge is...Morning, Michelle--I think my biggest challenge is that I get tired of thinking ahead. I rebel against having to think ahead, particularly at stressful times like this past month when I was finishing my thesis, polishing a contest entry, finishing up my GRA work, attending end of year school programs, and trying to get both kids finished with school. I look at my messy kitchen, and I want to to do a mammoth amount of cooking right now about as much as I want to take up eating Brussel Sprouts. How do you get over the "constant vigilance" of having to watch everything you eat?<br /><br />Problem number 2: I have less than $100 to get me to Friday. It seems that a lack of funds is always standing in my way when it comes to fixing meals ahead or joining Weight Watchers. Any thoughts on this, my other biggest chunk of cryptonite?Sally Kilpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039471463120977692noreply@blogger.com