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Comment on Progress by Marija

Marija — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 03:19:59 +0000

Hi Megan. I just wanted to send a friendly note your way to check in and see how you’re doing. I’ve missed reading your posts and hope that you are good.
Take care of yourself. If you need an ear, feel free to contact me.

Comment on I’m trying… by Kristi Matelski

Kristi Matelski — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:33:31 +0000

Hi! My name is Kristi and I’m one of Meredith’s friends. She shared your link, and I’ve been loosely following your journey. You are so brave to share your story. Every time I log onto your site, I hope, with every cell in my body, that this woman I don’t even know will have a post about how things have finally turned around. My mom struggled with her weight and happiness when we were children, and I assume she rode on the same treadmill as you for a number of years. You sprint like hell trying to move forward, but you look around and find yourself in the same spot. Because you have the desire, I know that you WILL get off this metaphorical treadmill and find yourself moving in the right direction!
I am married with 1 and 3 year old girls. I stay home with them full time. My days are filled with waking up too early, dealing with illogical 3 year old dictators, constantly fixing and cleaning up meals and snacks, crossing my fingers that I chose the right color yogurt, realizing that I haven’t been to the dentist in over a year because I’d have to make too many arrangements, etc. I could go on and on, but I know you understand what I’m getting at. Given the previous couple of sentences, I am HAPPY. On a scale of 1-10, I’d give my life a solid 9.75 right now. There isn’t anything I would change, and I am, emotionally, in a really great spot right now. I wish I could pass these feelings to you! As I read your most recent post this morning, I kept trying to think of something eye opening to say that could possibly change your perspective. All I could think of was a book I read recently called Bloom, by Kelle Hampton. I really identified with this memoir. The book is about a woman that gave birth to a beautiful little girl with Down Syndrome. Go to You Tube and search “Bloom Trailer.” You’ll find a 2:33 video advertising the book. The author says, “I hope the readers grasp the message of embracing all that life offers, grief included, and making something grand of it.” I feel that Kelle and I have both found this special secret in life. She eloquently puts into words how to live life and be happy. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll find the secret, too. You can find the book at Target, Barnes and Noble, and obviously online. It turns out she is also a wonderful photographer, so if you buy the Kindle version, you’ll miss out on all of her photographs. She also has a blog called Enjoying the Small Things that documents the life of her girls, but, every once in awhile, she touches on perspective there as well.
Know that strangers are cheering you on. Know that you deserve to be happy. And know that it will happen. I hope that Bloom gives you the angle you need to find it!

Comment on to being strong… by juliaboriss

juliaboriss — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:40:22 +0000

I copied down the following quote from an addiction memoir I read years ago:

“Even back then I understood the real purpose of literature. I didn’t want to hear that people lived happily every after. I wanted to know that other people suffered, too.” –Heather King, Parched

Honestly, I think I read for validation of my struggles more than any other reason. That being said, I think I hide a lot of that when I, myself, write. For a long time I’ve wanted to write a post about just how difficult this past year has been for me, but I too keep thinking that I’ll wait until things are better so that I can be looking back on it as I write instead of still experiencing it. I think it’s time for me to write it though, like you have. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on to being strong… by Katie Jaros

Katie Jaros — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:22:05 +0000

You know I adore you…you are strong and beautiful.

Comment on to being strong… by Bailey @ Onederland or Bust!

Bailey @ Onederland or Bust! — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:03:40 +0000

I’m glad you posted this today. I follow a good handful of blogs and I do enjoy the ones with the “before and after” mentality, however, I really relate to the bloggers that are having weight loss succes, but also struggle throughout their journey. Please don’t feel like you need to be losing weight and in a “good place” in order to blog. Whenever I have a bad day or week and blog about it, I’m always so pleasantly surprised by the wonderful comments that my followers leave.

I was single for a couple years after a pretty bad break up, but I “put myself out there” pretty quickly. I mostly did online dating with the occasional date that I met IRL. I actually had a lot of fun with it and learned to not take things personally. It’s ok if you don’t “click” or he didn’t call you back… there will be dates where you don’t want to call the guy back! It’s not always going to work out. I met my boyfriend 2 years ago.. I actually messaged him first. When we first met I was probably in the high 260′s and up until January was in the 270′s and he tells me I’m beautiful every day. There are good guys out there who can look past the extra weight and love you for who you are. You seem like a great girl and I’m sure that you will find someone when you’re ready

Comment on to being strong… by Missy Q.

Missy Q. — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:45:10 +0000

You have to stop listening to your inner voices. I know it’s easier said than done, but you have to.

I am in a shitty situation right now, and I have to tell my voices to shut up. Constantly. It’s pretty bad.

Keep posting. Keep being accountable. Keep trying to remember what you are working towards.

I was not skinny per se when I met my husband, and got fatter as we dated. He stayed with me because of my personality, as dumb as that sounds. There IS someone out there for you, especially one that won’t treat you like shit. For you, you might want to look for another single parent, who has the same beliefs, and understands your struggle with wanting to lose weight and accepts that you’re doing it for you. I met my husband online through Yahoo! Personals. It is possible to meet someone online and stay together. We’ll be together for 9 years this month, married for 5 in November. Online dating isn’t for everyone, but it is good to at least try.

*hugs* I thought about you today and how I haven’t seen a post recently. I am happy to see this admission, and hope you keep up with posting your feelings. It really does help. :3

Comment on My Story by mdott922

mdott922 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:27:17 +0000

I just read your story…and I’m sucked in! I can’t wait to read the rest of your blog!

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Comment on Avoidance with a capital A! by Mary

Mary — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:10:22 +0000

I’m very much a stress eater too :\ Regains stink, but don’t let them ruin your day – just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep on going! Onward and downward