tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post7011942565935076305..comments2024-02-08T02:12:01.350-05:00Comments on The Journey: Because I Love A Challenge.Michelle Longohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-45881746066965706702012-09-10T20:45:06.018-04:002012-09-10T20:45:06.018-04:00Aww, thanks!!Aww, thanks!!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-74501101959998454702012-09-10T20:44:51.312-04:002012-09-10T20:44:51.312-04:00Thanks! There are so many idiots around me so oft...Thanks! There are so many idiots around me so often, maybe I should work that into my exercise program.<br /> :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-84564187166043096392012-09-10T20:43:40.525-04:002012-09-10T20:43:40.525-04:00Thanks for the encouragement! Have a group of peo...Thanks for the encouragement! Have a group of people working on goals too will hopefully make it easier to stick to it!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-34488251509964967362012-09-10T20:42:41.415-04:002012-09-10T20:42:41.415-04:00That's the hardest part for me, developing new...That's the hardest part for me, developing new habits. I tend to wan to jump in too fast and go overboard, then I give up because it's too hard. So I'm trying the slow and steady thing this time around.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-62345117108632679682012-09-10T09:34:32.012-04:002012-09-10T09:34:32.012-04:00I am right there with you on my love of all things...I am right there with you on my love of all things Pish Posh. :) And I think your goals are reasonable and very do-able! You've got this, girl!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-78288045834025907752012-09-10T02:42:32.377-04:002012-09-10T02:42:32.377-04:00A "real" workout is whatever you make it...A "real" workout is whatever you make it... jogging in place, walking 20 minutes, chasing and idiot to slap him upside the head, whatever. The point is to be moving. You're going to do great, Michelle. <br /><br />I'm glad we'll be doing the challenge together. :)Reannahttp://www.rockthesinglelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-24223825623484746942012-09-09T22:48:01.219-04:002012-09-09T22:48:01.219-04:00Hi, I'm glad you are joining us. I think it...Hi, I'm glad you are joining us. I think it's fantastic that you realize what needs to change. I can tell you from personal experience that cutting out the drinking will help you lose. When I quit, I lost about 8 pounds in the first month. The doctor says it's because your liver can process your food more efficiently when it's not dealing with the alcohol. 2 months is enough time for you to make it all a habit and you will be feeling so good you will continue on your own. Good luck. We can all do this together!<br />SquirrelNutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637598143043742400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-53747983775728147272012-09-07T20:44:04.764-04:002012-09-07T20:44:04.764-04:00Great goal. It was the first PISH POSH challenge t...Great goal. It was the first PISH POSH challenge that got me started on my workout routine. I didn't meet my goal during that time, but I have since then and have kept going. It was the development of the healthy habit that I needed the most.Brett Minorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181569922751252054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-40571450559834419002012-09-07T20:10:04.829-04:002012-09-07T20:10:04.829-04:00I remember when it used to call me overweight... ...I remember when it used to call me overweight... I love when it says "You didn't quite reach your goal. Maybe you should try for a smaller one." Right Wii Fit. I didn't *quite* reach my goal of losing 4 pounds by gaining 5. Thanks for noticing.<br /><br />Sad part is it's right though. The bastard.<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes and I could use all the cheerleaders I can get!! Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-54549153629521919482012-09-07T20:07:41.603-04:002012-09-07T20:07:41.603-04:00I really did try to come up with realistic goals t...I really did try to come up with realistic goals that wouldn't overwhelm me and cause me to quit. I'm hoping if I build up momentum I can add more good habits and lose some other troubling ones. <br /><br />I agree with Pish too on the 30 minutes. Just tough to schedule it right now. I will definitely try - but at least at 20 minutes I can be successful and not want to give up.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-14802014748545103342012-09-07T20:04:14.429-04:002012-09-07T20:04:14.429-04:00Here's the rationale on the 20 minutes thing: ...Here's the rationale on the 20 minutes thing: Wednesday - Friday I only get a 30 minute lunch so 30 minutes is impossible on my lunch break. I have to try to fit it in elsewhere which is hard given my schedule. So I figured if I set it at 20 and go over the other 4 days, that's great. No matter what, I can hit 20 minutes every day and be successful. I'm playing mind games with myself.<br /><br />Also, I have to walk my son to school every morning and walk to pick him up, which adds another 3/4 mile (or 20 minutes) in 4 short sessions. I know that's not a workout, but it's movement. <br /><br />But, yes, 30 is better and I will do my best for that goal Saturday-Tuesday. Fair?<br /><br />Thanks for the push!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-89178758840356610702012-09-07T19:57:40.232-04:002012-09-07T19:57:40.232-04:00Yes! I've set similar goals before but I need...Yes! I've set similar goals before but I need the accountability. I also tend to go overboard (I'll never eat again! I'll run until I'm thin without stopping!) so I was trying to not set myself up for failure. I won't see fast results, but the habits, that's what I'm working on!<br /><br />Looking forward to the friends aspect of this challenge!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-21182687238952798642012-09-07T19:54:28.001-04:002012-09-07T19:54:28.001-04:00I hate that I don't exercise. Before I had my...I hate that I don't exercise. Before I had my son I worked out 4-5 times per week and I felt great. But now I just don't have that kind of time. And my eating is horrible so I'm stuck in this terrible cycle. Hoping 8 weeks will be enough to break it. Thanks for the encouragement!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-55730382179509449582012-09-07T14:06:26.147-04:002012-09-07T14:06:26.147-04:00The Wii fit is an asshole. I've recently lost ...The Wii fit is an asshole. I've recently lost 20lbs due to not wanting to eat much (what comes in must go out..bahahaha) anyway before I lost the weight it called me overweight and groaned everytime I got in it. It was quite frankly a rude jerk.<br /><br />Good luck with your goal! I'm cheering you on. :)carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952158423824382303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-34859927836396748762012-09-07T08:04:51.414-04:002012-09-07T08:04:51.414-04:00We can do it! Your changes seem small enough to be...We can do it! Your changes seem small enough to be possible bit big enough to make a difference. I agree with Pish though, try for 30 minutes. You will feel good about it!pansies and sunflowershttp://www.pansiesandsunflowers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-5141041804501387102012-09-07T01:54:26.493-04:002012-09-07T01:54:26.493-04:00Not stalkerish at all. You've been an amazing ...Not stalkerish at all. You've been an amazing friend to me and I'm so grateful to you for many things. Thank you for joining up. I will do my best to help you keep your head out of the KFC bucket. I want you to feel good about yourself and feel strong!<br /><br />Let's kick this up to 30 minutes, what do you say? I always get to that 20 minute point and think meh, that's good enough. No. Let's push to 30 at least. 8 weeks. We can do this. We can. Let's do it :)Pish Poshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777846744497845820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-48795854453660624222012-09-06T22:49:18.214-04:002012-09-06T22:49:18.214-04:00Yay! We can do this! I think you've set some...Yay! We can do this! I think you've set some realistic and obtainable goals and that is exactly what will cause you to succeed. I've been needing some inspiration, so I am thrilled about this challenge, and happy to be in it with you!Kinley Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648398736837020249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-78239443499243399242012-09-06T17:18:13.221-04:002012-09-06T17:18:13.221-04:00It's so awesome you are doing this! I think t...It's so awesome you are doing this! I think the most important thing is that you will FEEL better. Whenever I go spells without exercise I feel worse. I don't need to lose weight but I lose my well-being when I'm not exercising. I decided for this month not to drink M-Th. This will be hard since we are really into wine around here but I can do it! Good luck and can't wait to hear how it goes.Stacie @ Snaps and Bitshttp://www.snapsandbits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-48145624193458592662012-09-05T21:48:23.540-04:002012-09-05T21:48:23.540-04:00You are so sweet, friend. I appreciate the kind w...You are so sweet, friend. I appreciate the kind words. Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-3804374005741591632012-09-05T15:02:42.264-04:002012-09-05T15:02:42.264-04:00You know what, good for you for being specific. S...You know what, good for you for being specific. Saying those numbers and owning them seems like a position of strength. I love it. You go girl!!! And for the record, I experienced you as hilarious and adorable when I met you and if you never lost a pound I would still feel exactly the same way.christie tatehttp://www.outlawmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-15306262348333301702012-09-05T12:35:03.693-04:002012-09-05T12:35:03.693-04:00This sounds great! Good luck!This sounds great! Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com