tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post8315264675603571000..comments2023-09-29T04:55:41.715-06:00Comments on A Deliberate Life: The nitty gritty...Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-89283311267248372342010-01-17T20:37:54.681-07:002010-01-17T20:37:54.681-07:00I loved how you were able to give yourself credit ...I loved how you were able to give yourself credit for being on your feel for so many hours and then doing even more, seeing how much you have changed and embracing it!<br />WTG!Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406188835168172211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-40772032106331657282010-01-17T17:03:08.128-07:002010-01-17T17:03:08.128-07:00Every day... you make me smile.Every day... you make me smile.Foodie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355905473207458394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-46336750435104313632010-01-17T13:33:16.662-07:002010-01-17T13:33:16.662-07:00What great post Chris,
When I said you were a diff...What great post Chris,<br />When I said you were a different person, I meant it. And in a good way! I can see the excitment and happiness in your face and actions!<br />I had not seen those before. You have always been a great friend, but now you are able to be a friend to yourself also. <br />I am so happy for you.<br />You deserve to feel this good, and more.<br />amberAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08433530343156355284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-17378255918407869362010-01-17T12:26:52.719-07:002010-01-17T12:26:52.719-07:00Heck no I don't mind...If this post means half...Heck no I don't mind...If this post means half what Jack's post meant to me...I am honored..<br />(and sniffling...lol...we are such chicks.)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-62153151382240409192010-01-17T11:28:12.586-07:002010-01-17T11:28:12.586-07:00I'm bawling. Partly because I was feeling raw...I'm bawling. Partly because I was feeling raw all week anyway, lol. But mostly because this post, you, the things you are able to express --- is so BEAUTIFUL. And it rings so true. I know its true and I have to continually fight the urge to give it all back to the drug. I have found it's a cycle for me. I think I'm in the clear and then I have another hard week out of no where. But I am NEVER GOING BACK. Thank you for writing this. You know that JackSh*t post you printed and put on your fridge???? Well, this one is getting printed out for me. I hope you don't mind. ♥Christine Jeskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00980803092490489163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-28165276193311960502010-01-17T11:21:51.358-07:002010-01-17T11:21:51.358-07:00Chris, thanks as always for sharing from your hear...Chris, thanks as always for sharing from your heart. I can identify, as do so many others, with so much in your post. Trying to stuff feelings with food. Being scared of what might happen if I stop that. Trying to find a way to reconcile my faith with this enormous struggle in my life.<br /><br />The end of your post where you say put down the food and feel - it won't kill you. I've experienced that, finally, this week for myself. And it wasn't a pleasant emotion either! But you know what? I'm okay. And it *didn't* kill me. So amen to that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-37253036190785825752010-01-17T08:19:45.139-07:002010-01-17T08:19:45.139-07:00Great post, Chris. Here's to no longer being ...Great post, Chris. Here's to no longer being NUMB and being present at our own lives.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440676304336222503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-77121548595768679102010-01-17T08:15:34.588-07:002010-01-17T08:15:34.588-07:00Fabulous emotional post, Chris. Love the style you...Fabulous emotional post, Chris. Love the style you used today... it has an easy flow and I just kept following.<br /><br />You are an inspiration. What else can I say?Boozy Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10765083787738573580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-79872283564367818932010-01-17T07:47:29.983-07:002010-01-17T07:47:29.983-07:00I've said it before and I'll say it again....I've said it before and I'll say it again. Your blog is fantastic. You are so true and raw (best word I could think of) in your posts. <br />I see myself in quite a few of your posts and it is encouraging to know that I'm not the only one. <br />However, you have given me an unusually strong urge for Thin Mints and Samoas lately. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425941890843747770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-89902191345941800112010-01-17T05:57:35.164-07:002010-01-17T05:57:35.164-07:00Very interesting. I have always been known for &q...Very interesting. I have always been known for "not reacting". Sometimes that's good, mostly it's bad. I think I was like that before I was overweight too. But nevertheless, it's intriguing to consider that if I were to lose the weight, that might change.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950451908465207387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-19966435932069653952010-01-17T04:21:57.180-07:002010-01-17T04:21:57.180-07:00Long post today! I love reading your blogs, it is...Long post today! I love reading your blogs, it is not often that a person can really overcome their adversity and understand and accept what they can change and cannot change (Yes I know Serenity Prayer) but truly you are remarkable and you and your family will be the better for it!KrysTroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588686892682656818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-70470330022785732812010-01-17T01:53:19.751-07:002010-01-17T01:53:19.751-07:00I've only been at this for a couple of weeks a...I've only been at this for a couple of weeks and the emotional stuff hasn't hit me yet but I know it will. Your post has reminded me of why I have never stuck with my goals in this area. I remember once telling a WW counselor that I was quitting because it made me too grouchy. Hello! Thanks for sharing your insights, it helps more than you know!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141003069645599147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-37721873873911274402010-01-17T01:49:13.193-07:002010-01-17T01:49:13.193-07:00Great site you have here. I came across your site ...Great site you have here. I came across your site from another site. I have a blog myself which I hope will be a top resource for those looking to find the motivation to lose weight.<br /><br />I'd like to exchange links with you to help spread some traffic around between each other. Please let me know if this is possible under our "Best Weight Loss Websites" page. Until then, keep up the good work!<br /><br />Jason<br />4Weight2Lose.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107272796113895347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-83671049824192834802010-01-17T00:17:49.557-07:002010-01-17T00:17:49.557-07:00This post pushed so many buttons...
I had a lovin...This post pushed so many buttons...<br /><br />I had a loving Mom, distant Dad, later a dependable step-dad. But they all made a mistake: never taught us how to process emotions. Just shoved food at us. And "stop crying, or I'll give you something to cry about". Suppress feelings. More food. Fat during childhood and teens.<br /><br />I met God on my own at 24; it was wonderful... months later found a church... organized rules and opinions took over. Still fat. Getting fatter.<br /><br />Felt so guilty...cringed when pounded over the head by sermons about gluttony, dying to self, if you love me you will obey me--and you are a glutton, so you must not love me. A pastor actually wondered how I could be a Christian and be fat.<br /><br /> Attended faith-based wt loss programs--"failed" again as a Christian. Supposed to turn to Him, not food. Sin. Disobedience. Gluttony. Shame. Guilt. And more shame.<br /><br />It took me 20 years to recover from that beating.<br /><br />Now, I know that was how people saw me, not Him. He is my best Friend on this journey... never beats me down. Always ready to encourage and uplift, not pound me over the head. To teach me, correct me, love me. That's the REAL God.<br /><br />Helping me to reconnect with feelings. To face my stuff, not stuff my face. When the anger for past treatment bubbles up, He helps me learn to face it, and heal it and let it go.<br /><br />I better quit.. but are so right about working thru the emotions. And other people don't always appreciate that we are somebody, and we finally want to live the life we were put here to live. But those that really love me will stand by me. The rest... phhhttt.<br />Thank you for this, you voiced how so many of us feel.<br />Loretta<br />=^..^=Rettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034267067410245582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-54559166547830423392010-01-16T23:57:48.280-07:002010-01-16T23:57:48.280-07:00i love how you always add in how your feeling, wha...i love how you always add in how your feeling, whats going on in your emotions. I think we can all identify :-) May God continue to give you wisdom and insight as you rediscover yourself.outdoor.momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03710198593921360121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-89408409207840592292010-01-16T23:45:48.808-07:002010-01-16T23:45:48.808-07:00How lovely, Chris. My sentiments exactly - Last su...How lovely, Chris. My sentiments exactly - Last summer, when I started on my weight-loss journey, I remember feeling that when I stopped eating, I could finally feel something. Thank You for all your encouragement during the last couple days. I've had to question whether I did the right thing because it's been so hard. But that's natural, I guess.Alexia https://www.blogger.com/profile/08277029553868903502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-35619804952301178782010-01-16T23:37:08.634-07:002010-01-16T23:37:08.634-07:00Chris, Amazing. This is incredible work you're...Chris, Amazing. This is incredible work you're going through and you're right - you're changing inside and out, necessary in order to change permanently.<br /><br />I love what you said about working your faith backwards, always looking for a philosophy in Christianity that suited your low expectations instead of looking at what your faith really taught.<br /><br />I have found that I'm in charge of actions and God is in charge of outcomes; this has freed me up to allow God to be God, not me. What a relief to only have to do the right thing.Lindahttp://barmitzvahzilla.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com