tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post854073020514022920..comments2023-10-08T12:54:39.640+01:00Comments on Losing Half My Weight: On a non-magical roundaboutjayme @ Losing Half My Weighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12380717295549751269noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-59460840980152195582014-10-03T00:36:52.224+01:002014-10-03T00:36:52.224+01:00Come back!Come back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-29565946781263454462012-06-27T23:06:13.596+01:002012-06-27T23:06:13.596+01:00I think it's important to share the ups and th...I think it's important to share the ups and the downs if you have a blog. The journey to lose weight is a hard one and it won't always result in a weekly loss. I think everyone goes through that.Lisahttp://www.110pounds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-87833537296450793362011-11-17T17:23:14.197+00:002011-11-17T17:23:14.197+00:00The reasons you cited are the reasons why I gave u...The reasons you cited are the reasons why I gave up blogging. I was pressuring myself too much . I still love the idea of blogging, but I feel as though i need a plan.<br />You should blog when YOU want to, not for anyone else. You should blog when you feel moved by something/someone/some place. Don't feel pressured. You are a super intelligent women. Don't second guess what feels right to you! Many hugs to you!Sandrahttp://www.do-life-differently.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-12179014709009884612011-11-16T18:20:20.010+00:002011-11-16T18:20:20.010+00:00This really hit home for me. I've recently ha...This really hit home for me. I've recently had surgery and as a result have not exercised and have been struggling with depression (not sure if it's related or not). I've hardly posted on my blog, because what am I going to say? Still recovering...still not exercising...still depressed. Who wants to read that? Well, as a reader I would encourage the person but as a blogger I just feel like nobody wants to hear my tales of woe. Hang in there. Love your blog :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565037727323245906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-61279227117350852702011-11-12T06:21:07.088+00:002011-11-12T06:21:07.088+00:00I've been doing the same thing lately. My weig...I've been doing the same thing lately. My weight loss has stalled, and I dread posting "yup, another week of gaining/losing the same 2 pounds" - it's just exhausting, to tell the truth. When I feel comfortable with losing again, I'll get back to posting more regularly - it's what I know works for me.<br /><br />I totally agree with Marisol - blog about you. Health is beyond the scales - if you'd like, tell us about the feelings of the completed dissertation, the ex pat life ... we're just happy to hear about the goings on in your world!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359034187016317580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-21919762513616951132011-11-11T00:35:53.436+00:002011-11-11T00:35:53.436+00:00I used to feel like I had to post something every ...I used to feel like I had to post something every day and it had to be enlightening, informative, and profound. I have gone the longest I think I ever have without posting something here lately. I figure if I don't have something worth saying at the moment, it's better to wait until I get some inspiration rather than posting drivel. I just purged my list of blogs I follow because some of them just don't do anything for me. I am like you - I want to learn something, gain some insights, identify with the blogger in some way. You might just touch base every now and then because I also purge people who don't post much and I don't want to miss your sparkling, eloquent, and kick-butt posts when they start up again. :-)downsizershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936040379217292517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-14696551124396674222011-11-08T20:51:30.454+00:002011-11-08T20:51:30.454+00:00Your blog is about you & you should blog about...Your blog is about you & you should blog about that. I started blogging about random stuff and then it became more focused on weight loss. I post to keep myself accountable. <br /><br />It's also important to be out living life than worrying about blogging about it. While I appreciate you wondering what we as readers want to see, I think what's most important is to do what you are comfortable & happy with.marisolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229296018484982146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-6650340427671194482011-11-08T17:35:08.701+00:002011-11-08T17:35:08.701+00:00Jayme,
First of all, about the blogging: When I fi...Jayme,<br />First of all, about the blogging: When I first started blogging, I thought I had to write something (something profound and meaningful, at that) every day, and if I missed a day I thought I owed my "audience" (whoever they were) an explanation and an apology. I began putting more and more pressure on myself in the name of people I not only didn't know, I didn't know for sure whether they existed. (Over time I developed friendships with a few of my readers, and I know they never would have put that pressure on me themselves. It was all my doing.) Eventually my life got busier (especially as my kids grew bigger!) and I no longer had the time to write every day, much less the mental capacity to be "profound" every day, so I decided to quit blogging altogether. I didn't start my new blog until over a year later, and I approached it completely differently. I wanted to focus more on my spiritual life than on my practical life (not that those aren't interconnected, but I think you know what I mean). I wanted to write with the hopes of being helpful, thought-provoking, comforting, and inspiring rather than entertaining. I do aim to publish a post at least once a week, but if that doesn't happen then it doesn't happen. I love and deeply appreciate any readers I may get, so I'm not going to give them drivel (I hope) - but I'm also not going to give them my sanity. They would not ask it of me, anyway.<br /><br />If I may offer a suggestion: you could post a photo of your weigh-in without offering a full explanation each time. That way you hold yourself accountable, keep us all honestly informed of your journey, but don't feel like you're writing the same words over and over. <br /><br />Now, to gentle Jayme vs. road-rage Jayme: I so feel ya there. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that we need both of them, kind of like mini cartoons of ourselves sitting on each shoulder, one to keep us from being too hard on ourselves and one to keep us from slacking our lives away. If you figure out how to live with both in balance, let me know. ;) <br /><br />I have always admired you, Jayme. You are an inspiration in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your stories and thoughts. :)<br /><br />- julieJulie Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778644419783257465noreply@blogger.com