tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.comments2023-10-08T12:54:39.640+01:00Losing Half My Weightjayme @ Losing Half My Weighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12380717295549751269noreply@blogger.comBlogger390125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-78660723305776976842015-02-19T11:16:39.386+00:002015-02-19T11:16:39.386+00:00Thanks for the information about the losing weight...Thanks for the information about the losing weight. You provided food for thought. Thanks for sharing the information. All the best to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779153276582028871noreply@blogger.comtag: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.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-9946421597980526532011-10-29T17:46:34.182+01:002011-10-29T17:46:34.182+01:00I definitely understand this - transitions are tou...I definitely understand this - transitions are tough, especially very big ones like the culmination of a huge project like your Ph.D. I gained 50 pounds doing just a Masters, so to essentially maintain throughout the final stages of this project is incredibly inspirational!<br /><br />280.0 is a lovely number, I think - perfectly even, it makes for a great restart point. Ease back into healthy habits - even if your heart feels gung-ho, you don't want to overexert your body and burn out quickly.<br /><br />You've got this, Jayme. ♥ Rooting for you, as always - with weight loss, with the job search, with everything!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359034187016317580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-45057300281255449192011-10-28T22:56:23.683+01:002011-10-28T22:56:23.683+01:00The anticlimactic feelings are pretty normal I wou...The anticlimactic feelings are pretty normal I would think. You will probably have to see it through - it's kind of like the grieving process after a death. This too shall pass and all that---downsizershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936040379217292517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-4719466435178552812011-10-28T19:36:50.572+01:002011-10-28T19:36:50.572+01:00Wise of you to look back at this time last year on...Wise of you to look back at this time last year on your blog. It sounds like you are onto something with the season & feelings, and that of course that is being compounded by wrapping up your dissertation. <br /><br />Maybe you need some kind of ritual to undergo each year this time. Something that allows you to rest and let someone else pull while you charge up your batteries for another year of pushing. Something that totally provides a dramatic break in your rhythm, even if only for a day or two? <br /><br />Rituals are on my mind lately - guess it is that time of year. <br /><br />Strength and good wishes to you.Andiehttp://balancingmychemicals.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-33073789253632556442011-10-25T11:35:46.982+01:002011-10-25T11:35:46.982+01:00You should be so proud of what you have done!! Yo...You should be so proud of what you have done!! You completed your dissertation while doing all you could to maintain. The fact that you lived through the final stretch with little impact on your weight is a wonderful wonderful gift! You rock. You are beautiful. You are awesomeness!lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258459294724423320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-4187363433616890422011-10-23T12:28:18.982+01:002011-10-23T12:28:18.982+01:00Hey Jayme,
I don't know you and I just found y...Hey Jayme,<br />I don't know you and I just found your blog doing some research on back pain. I read through your back pain post and your most recent one and just wanted to say: Congratulations on having found your way. It seems to work and your body is showing you that you are on the right path. Gaining a few pounds while finishing your dissertation, that's just a small bump in the road. Congratulations on your great achievements. I gotta say, I feel a bit inspired :)<br />Greetings from Germany,<br />KiaKianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-11802378240696931772011-10-13T03:44:06.784+01:002011-10-13T03:44:06.784+01:00Wow. I am so insanely impressed by this. You mus...Wow. I am so insanely impressed by this. You must feel such relief. You'll whip those 9 pounds off in no time. No worries. CONGRATS!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565037727323245906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-55926834822266515882011-10-10T02:41:37.931+01:002011-10-10T02:41:37.931+01:00Way to go and CONGRATS!Way to go and CONGRATS!IronClownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03870384473862638483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-52659306298675826382011-10-09T06:02:29.977+01:002011-10-09T06:02:29.977+01:00Yeah you are back!Yeah you are back!marisolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229296018484982146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-76376005892412000342011-10-03T00:35:45.922+01:002011-10-03T00:35:45.922+01:00Just pick up where you left off. That 9 lbs. can b...Just pick up where you left off. That 9 lbs. can be gone in no time and you will be back to even. Don't stress about it. Congratulations on your accomplishment and now you can focus on this weight thingy :-)If you have the commitment and determination to write a doctoral dissertation this will be a walk in the park (at an aerobic rate of course).downsizershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936040379217292517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-47214918301790474752011-10-03T00:19:07.890+01:002011-10-03T00:19:07.890+01:00Congrats on getting that beast turned in! The har...Congrats on getting that beast turned in! The hard part is over from what I hear! Glad to have you back!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654894432698680400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-23162034126323626062011-10-02T21:07:27.452+01:002011-10-02T21:07:27.452+01:00Congratulations on being in the HOME STRETCH for y...Congratulations on being in the HOME STRETCH for your dissertation. That is a tremendous feeling. When you get to your defense, enjoy it. You are the star you know. That is advice someone gave me and it was great. <br /><br />You will get back in the weight loss game. MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-27432824110640494972011-09-11T21:34:42.304+01:002011-09-11T21:34:42.304+01:00IT IS worth celebrating. I really think losing 56 ...IT IS worth celebrating. I really think losing 56 pounds in a year and writing a book is AMAZING. I'm so proud of you :)Alexia https://www.blogger.com/profile/08277029553868903502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-82513618476024867052011-08-29T07:58:07.044+01:002011-08-29T07:58:07.044+01:00Congrats on the loss this week and on your loss so...Congrats on the loss this week and on your loss so far. It does take effort to be healthy but you gotta remember that you are worth it.marisolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229296018484982146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-22296479470277420522011-08-24T03:58:19.058+01:002011-08-24T03:58:19.058+01:00Well I think this is all just so fabulous. congra...Well I think this is all just so fabulous. congrats on your loss. You have an awful lot going on so you should be really happy that you're doing so well.<br /><br />I agree with you that losing weight and being healthy takes effort. I posted a quote on my blog not too long ago that said Failing to plan is planning to fail - or something like that :)<br /><br />Continued success to you while you wrap things up.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565037727323245906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-55045700235279980182011-08-10T23:17:57.012+01:002011-08-10T23:17:57.012+01:00Congrats on the loss and on your bloggy birthday!!...Congrats on the loss and on your bloggy birthday!! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004603944568074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911058210611192614.post-84052922069161158772011-08-10T04:12:15.478+01:002011-08-10T04:12:15.478+01:00Happy blog birthday! And good job on the loss, you...Happy blog birthday! And good job on the loss, you're doing just fine - I gained 50 lbs. over the course of my MA, which is exactly why I decided I needed to get healthy before doing a PhD. I saw that image on Twitter or Tumblr the other day and fell in love. You got this, for sure. ♥Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359034187016317580noreply@blogger.com