tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post6193719686440028022..comments2024-03-17T22:02:38.486-05:00Comments on Kathleen Taylor's Dakota Dreams: What not to say to someone who has lost weightKathleen Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08096607261757810034noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-69296033050807449742008-01-11T15:27:00.000-06:002008-01-11T15:27:00.000-06:00Hi, I saw your post at knitlist, so I wanted to ch...Hi, I saw your post at knitlist, so I wanted to check out your free pattern, then read a few of your post. Just wanted to say that I feel your pain regarding weight issues and comments from folks. I've got to lost some weight for health reasons (I could care less about appearance issues at this point in my life). But I do dread all the well meaning but hurtful comments. I wish people would simply not comment on appearance. But I have to admit that I do the same thing to other people, in the sense of mentioning, "Oh you lost a little weight didn't you, you look great" or "You cut your hair? Nice haircut!" I don't know why I say such dumb thing except that I think we all want to just be nice and give others some strokes. Most people enjoy a nice comment, it seems. But sometimes people stick their foots in their mouths, I think!Susan K. in Californiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441197459257552966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-14145575744057344542008-01-04T21:12:00.000-06:002008-01-04T21:12:00.000-06:00one of my SIL's has dropped from a 24 to a 14 in t...one of my SIL's has dropped from a 24 to a 14 in the last year. <BR/><BR/>Not only does she look fabulous but she had to buy all new clothes ;-)<BR/><BR/>Congrats to you and husband both!Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527241089629026268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-20758340711527662932008-01-03T20:58:00.000-06:002008-01-03T20:58:00.000-06:00My husband of 37 years was a big round fellow when...My husband of 37 years was a big round fellow when we first met. And I was in sort of a health food kick,so we did try to eat right. Along the way, he stopped drinking. Then a few years ago, my doctor suggested I try low carb. I convinced Jeffrey to try it too. He found out that he is gluten intolerant, so we've had to try different grains in our diet. I lost weight but it's come back since I went off the low carb. I just can't get my body to lose the stuff. I weighed 180 when I picked apples and somehow don't think I'll manage to attain that now that I'm older and in an office job. So basically, I'm now married to a skinny old guy who is in wonderful shape. You really can make life changes. And I don't think that folks should ever be snide to fat people. It takes time to lose weight and you have no idea if the person you see has actually lost a lot of weight and just has a lot left to lose.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382050215676302342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-17661595403158546522008-01-03T13:17:00.000-06:002008-01-03T13:17:00.000-06:00Congrats! I also recently switched to a low glycem...Congrats! I also recently switched to a low glycemic plan and have dropped about 20. I switched to be in better health as long ago I figured my body likes this weight best. That was what I told myself anyway. I am diagnosed with Crohns (under the IBD umbrella) and the improvement of my symptoms was near immediate, and the weight has come off without the dreaded excercise.<BR/><BR/>I imagine the greater success if I actually made an effort and with the new year I hope to get back to a regular and consistent yoga practice.<BR/><BR/>I like it that it has been easy, makes me think the universe is convergent and it is time. Glad it is time for you as well.maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135568424013434013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-75010613497318509742008-01-03T10:01:00.000-06:002008-01-03T10:01:00.000-06:00I love the "You look so good NOW" comments....and ...I love the "You look so good NOW" comments....and I looked like what? before... :::heavy sigh::::<BR/><BR/>I'm 55, too, fat, and happy. Everyone else can go to the devil if they don't like it! :)LizzieK8https://www.blogger.com/profile/17418678210403829598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-13297447488449402282008-01-03T07:24:00.000-06:002008-01-03T07:24:00.000-06:00Thank you everyone! I have learned that having a s...Thank you everyone! I have learned that having a support group makes a huge difference. My family here, the wonderful folks at Curves, and 2 of my sisters (who made the same decision earlier than I did, but for different reasons), and now my blog family- all of you help. And for those undergoing the same journey- we can do it!Kathleen Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096607261757810034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-40768181876518561682008-01-03T07:04:00.000-06:002008-01-03T07:04:00.000-06:00hi there! your story is very inspiring... and all ...hi there! your story is very inspiring... and all too familiar. <BR/>we're going through the same sort of transformation ourselves. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254038797661471114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-7164961196661877862008-01-03T04:20:00.000-06:002008-01-03T04:20:00.000-06:00Great! Really great and inspiring! We can do so mu...Great! Really great and inspiring! We can do so much more for/with love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-944047112634975232008-01-03T00:42:00.000-06:002008-01-03T00:42:00.000-06:00Good for you! I need to follow your example. Tha...Good for you! I need to follow your example. Thanks for sharing your story. Best wishes to you and your husband.AmyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491367062875954080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-59551269867383610572008-01-02T19:15:00.000-06:002008-01-02T19:15:00.000-06:00Congrats on your accomplishment - and thanks for s...Congrats on your accomplishment - and thanks for sharing - very inspirational!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-33069368489450346242008-01-02T16:22:00.000-06:002008-01-02T16:22:00.000-06:00Hey Kathleen, congratulations! Eating healthy is ...Hey Kathleen, congratulations! Eating healthy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and once you get the hang of it, it's not too bad. I still find myself snacking a bit more frequently than I should and not walking as much outside this winter (wussy!), but the new year is a good time to get back on the wagon. <BR/>Best wishes to you and your husband on your continuing journey to good health and thanks so much for sharing your story.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-73472436464216097982008-01-02T14:24:00.000-06:002008-01-02T14:24:00.000-06:00Congrats on your life change! I have lost 110 pou...Congrats on your life change! I have lost 110 pounds thru diet and exercise. I have maintained this weight loss for 5 years and it is the hardest thing I have ever done. But, I saved my life and it was worth every bit of effort. Why is it that the worthwhile things are never easy?<BR/><BR/>I wish many happy healthy years for you and your husband.Melraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05462203368480902628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-65989560025818931022008-01-02T14:20:00.000-06:002008-01-02T14:20:00.000-06:00Wow, congratulations! So much change in just four ...Wow, congratulations! So much change in just four months - it really is inspiring.<BR/>My FIL is diabetic and has a myriad of other health problems, and so my husband is starting, at 38, to realize that he may need to watch is health as well... I am glad to hear how much of a difference such changes can make.<BR/>Try in response: "Wow, I had heard you could be snarky, but I had no idea you could be so tactless as well!"Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214085624017840666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-54029368963955497712008-01-02T13:46:00.000-06:002008-01-02T13:46:00.000-06:00Wow! Someone actually said that?! Go ahead and b...Wow! Someone actually said that?! Go ahead and bite them - and then tell them that is your new weight loss plan. Eating only "fresh" food :)<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your new healthy lifestyle!<BR/><BR/>Jessica<BR/>TwinKnitting (Ravelry)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-21629816021759150442008-01-02T13:34:00.000-06:002008-01-02T13:34:00.000-06:00Thank you so much for your post. My dh suffers w/ ...Thank you so much for your post. My dh suffers w/ diabetis and he has not yet come to the conclusion he needs to do something, its been years.........<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!Knit'inCrazee....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00901884228294081267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-1493575121893486522008-01-02T13:04:00.000-06:002008-01-02T13:04:00.000-06:00Kathleen -- I think you should sic one of those ca...Kathleen -- I think you should sic one of those cats on whoever said that. . . the ones in the trees make me good and nervous!Elizabeth Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02019916259737155294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-73419118210637181922008-01-02T13:03:00.000-06:002008-01-02T13:03:00.000-06:00My husband and I don't focus on the weight but how...My husband and I don't focus on the weight but how we feel, although we are both about 20 pounds more then we should be. Way to go with sticking to it. I love sugar and baking and I know it would be hard to give up but knitting is taking its place. Keeping the blood sugar stable is one of the best and most preventative things you can do against losing the sight or the feet. ( I am a nurse in a nursing and I have seen what diabetes can do if not taken care of)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661356795743869465.post-15935334916840260392008-01-02T12:51:00.000-06:002008-01-02T12:51:00.000-06:00you bring inspiration to me in so many different w...you bring inspiration to me in so many different ways! Way to go! (both in the acceptance of yourself as you are - big or little - and in your efforts to increase your healthiness.)lisabeedesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402781727644110088noreply@blogger.com