tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post6516570500277968277..comments2024-01-02T08:47:44.178-05:00Comments on Smart + Strong = Sexy: Power of One Week #4Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00793109148879037341noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-90248102955240524512011-01-22T00:48:44.093-05:002011-01-22T00:48:44.093-05:00That number can be such a pain... You are probably...That number can be such a pain... You are probably still recovering from your race too. I am blown away by what it takes to recover after a race.<br /><br />Hang in there and congrats again on your race!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620355198209520120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-71176558172300077702011-01-21T10:22:21.174-05:002011-01-21T10:22:21.174-05:00The # on the scale can really mess with a person c...The # on the scale can really mess with a person can't it? We have to rememeber that although the scale doesnt show it we are gaining muscle and/or loosing inches..that's why it's also important to not just take your weight but your measurments. i've found that although i did not loose or maintained, I was loosing inches! That was enough to keep me out of "the dark place" Keep up the good work, girl. The scale will show it soon!Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279553427819621661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-17838594071573701222011-01-20T21:55:23.017-05:002011-01-20T21:55:23.017-05:00I love your resolve! It IS all about the journey. ...I love your resolve! It IS all about the journey. Your blog is inspirational and I like your 1 mile a day for 100 days challenge.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205149384295513889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-47002056975699018842011-01-20T17:01:12.868-05:002011-01-20T17:01:12.868-05:00Awww....I totally understand Brooke! It's tric...Awww....I totally understand Brooke! It's tricky figuring all this stuff out. It's like it matters but it doesn't. The trick is finding peace/love regardless of numbers - too bad its so hard! Anways, as you know from my whiney blog posts...I def struggle. And like you remind me, just be patient with yourself and do what you feel is healthy for you. One day we'll figure it all out, but until then...one day at a time right? FYI. It's msxj - having problems with Open ID.Christine.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382572012276569647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-82080536958110011702011-01-19T22:19:34.318-05:002011-01-19T22:19:34.318-05:00{{{love}}} to you...i know it's hard to get in...{{{love}}} to you...i know it's hard to get into the rhythm where both your mind and your body are happy. here's to that happening soon!Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440537885057746046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-8771225402063141812011-01-19T21:26:21.329-05:002011-01-19T21:26:21.329-05:00Decide what makes *you* happy. Is it a number or ...Decide what makes *you* happy. Is it a number or where you are mentally/physically? If you're happy and healthy physically doing the running etc and you look good (don't argue with me, you do) then the # isn't the piece that you need to be stressing about. Love you!Roohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11634529124909618588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-91853786073961870502011-01-19T21:24:53.274-05:002011-01-19T21:24:53.274-05:00I was just discussing with a friend in bootcamp ab...I was just discussing with a friend in bootcamp about how my body seems to have found a happy place. I'm tired of losing. I've been a loser for 6 years (top that :P), and I'm kinda getting over it. I love working out, which is something I never thought would cross these lips. I LOVE WORKING OUT. I have found my (sorta) happy place with intuitive eating. Do I want to reach my goal? SHIT YEAH, but am I motivated to do it? SHIT NO. At least not right now. I'm happy just kinda hanging where I am for right now. Of course that all might change as swimsuit season gets nearer! HA!<br /><br />I love you girl. I love your size 2 top and your size 8 rear end. I love your heart. The fact that you ran 26.2 and didn't die, amazes me. You are AWESOME.Christy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04123151731240277244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-13007877048525571262011-01-19T20:26:03.057-05:002011-01-19T20:26:03.057-05:00We did the beach (south beach) and it is rough. Th...We did the beach (south beach) and it is rough. Those first 2 weeks are misery. <br />I lost some weight, but eventually gained it all back.<br />I have been working on losing some pounds since the marathon, and i have found moving more and drinking tons and tons of water are helping a lot.Live Simply- Live Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383356777633081642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-51888383380597790032011-01-19T19:52:05.729-05:002011-01-19T19:52:05.729-05:00Numbers are just numbers, be it size or weight. W...Numbers are just numbers, be it size or weight. Why do we let them get us so screwed up? I think we all just need to lighten up and just go with how we look and feel and not with some unattainable goal. Did that make sense?Bacardi Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051748041835597498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-74280303350822418142011-01-19T18:16:36.495-05:002011-01-19T18:16:36.495-05:00I love the fact that you are happy. I don't w...I love the fact that you are happy. I don't want to be lower than a size 10 - would prefer a size 12. I'm just not built to be in a teeny tiny size, and I'm totally happy with that. Sounds like you have the same kind of feelings.<br /><br />I don't think you have anything to worry about - you ran a marathon!! You are my hero!! <br /><br />It doesn't matter about the numbers...I believe it's the way you live your life - you are LIVING, girl!!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807379587473251820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-47640412097179396822011-01-19T17:32:35.368-05:002011-01-19T17:32:35.368-05:00Ok now your check is in the mail! Thanks Brooke, y...Ok now your check is in the mail! Thanks Brooke, you are the best!! My "weigh in" is tomorrow. =)RR Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180100343784111284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-36212596894697041012011-01-19T14:57:36.205-05:002011-01-19T14:57:36.205-05:00ok..I hear your frustration at the numbers on the ...ok..I hear your frustration at the numbers on the scale continuing to go up but you have to stop and think...."what are my "real goals" in life?" I can answer them for you, in case you have forgotten. Happy, healthy and fit!! Now that you have been reminded of those goals sit back and think, "how can I meet these goals?" Is it depriving yourself of a pizza buffet with friends? NO!! Is it running and exercising consistently? YES! Stop looking at the scale and start thinking about the results you are after....a <br />"strong, sexy, smart" woman!! Aim for ways to guide you in this direction and you will get there...<br />Love ya!!AnnGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03452658712126391689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-17268813076566147172011-01-19T14:54:26.764-05:002011-01-19T14:54:26.764-05:00I hope you keep this attitude about it & are j...I hope you keep this attitude about it & are just happy being YOU!! :){amy}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09363848196111335782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-69426195913323250002011-01-19T12:55:43.454-05:002011-01-19T12:55:43.454-05:00I also want to say that the size 4 you didn't ...I also want to say that the size 4 you didn't get your ass through 26.2 miles. <br /><br />You have to find your happiness, and it might just be that you need to figure out how to love yourself as you are now.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06750341188903119112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-83869333699564892522011-01-19T12:40:18.414-05:002011-01-19T12:40:18.414-05:00I think at a certain point when we are at or close...I think at a certain point when we are at or close to our goal weight... we have to start looking at fitness as the challenge. You've done your marathon... but what's next? What do you strive to do better or excel at? Therein lies motivation, you make healthy choices because it helps you to reach your fitness goal. The numbers on the scale will just follow along. I don't know when I'll cross to that side, but I think I'm getting close. Saying is much easier than doing though, I know.Heather A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15388660290684721436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-32107635637827080812011-01-19T12:36:08.232-05:002011-01-19T12:36:08.232-05:00**You've made an excellent point!**
I thought...**You've made an excellent point!**<br /><br />I thought about joining April in her challenge, but I don't see how I could get outdoors every day, especially with freezing whether. It's hard enough to go to my bedroom to do my EASA2 Workout.<br /><br />However, walking would be a good way to get hubby moving!<br /><br />Hmmmm.....Tami @ This Mom's Delighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245766594711929551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-29091203758022772172011-01-19T10:52:17.068-05:002011-01-19T10:52:17.068-05:00I have fluctuated between a sz 4 and 6 since I was...I have fluctuated between a sz 4 and 6 since I was 16 years old, but in a house full of size 00's you can imagine how my body image has always been. That being said, it took me a long time to get to the point where you and your commenters are, but they you're all right - weight and sizes aren't identities.mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081356659284514338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-86567848878851881402011-01-19T10:35:44.989-05:002011-01-19T10:35:44.989-05:00It is so funny (but not really) how our heads are ...It is so funny (but not really) how our heads are so messed up about the numbers we see. On the scale, on our clothes. We both just need to pop each other and be done with it.Barihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677387733194492488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-81626140630436360862011-01-19T10:23:09.629-05:002011-01-19T10:23:09.629-05:00Weight and size are just numbers. If you are happ...Weight and size are just numbers. If you are happy than that is all that matters.Tracie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14802408713783189863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-90186511220541042092011-01-19T10:08:50.383-05:002011-01-19T10:08:50.383-05:00I am up this week too, but I am not letting it get...I am up this week too, but I am not letting it get me down. I exercised more than I have in a long time and I am focusing on that. I am getting my running groove back and that feels good.<br /><br />I love reading your running stories, by the way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829064350820161435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347737109684156629.post-25906063016436828142011-01-19T10:01:43.502-05:002011-01-19T10:01:43.502-05:00Weight is just a number. Your body is probably sti...Weight is just a number. Your body is probably still trying to figure things out from the race.Becca Sanbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00417550384708004398noreply@blogger.com