Comments on: A Hard Truth

By: Hurt So Good* « Sizzle Says

Hurt So Good* « Sizzle Says — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:04:46 +0000

[...] you is that I am now under 200lbs and a little over a pound away from reaching my 30lb loss marker. Back in May I pronounced that I was done with being fat. I’m pretty sure at some point I announced my [...]

By: Habit Forming « Sizzle Says

Habit Forming « Sizzle Says — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:56:47 +0000

[...] scale says I still have to lose 3 or 6 lbs to reach my first goal of 20lbs lost by August 9th. Depending on the day I weigh myself, apparently, I am closer or farther away from that first [...]

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 24 May 2009 15:03:23 +0000

My advice to your friend is that by behaving that way, he’s most likely projecting something outward that would turn off the girls that do fit into his “criteria.”

There are a lot of guys out there that aren’t look for the sized 12 and under girl, but I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that you have to be happy with you first.

I’m struggling with my weight as well, despite eating better and exercising regularly now (I’ve literally not lost a pound). My new job is located near 24 Hour FItness, so I’m going to join and try to start jogging again. If that doesn’t work, I’m going to see a doctor to make sure there aren’t any other underlying issues.

By: VSB

VSB — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:38:24 +0000

Whatever you do, do it for yourself. Lose weight for your health and for how it makes you feel. My therapist once told me to eat half of what you normally eat rather than “diet” because people fall of of those. My husband thinks you can eat what you want as long as you get a run in everyday (he does that, I don’t!) Good luck – you can do it!!!

By: Kimberly Walker

Kimberly Walker — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:01:44 +0000

I’m reading this a few days late. I understand all the negative body image bullshit. I’ve been dealing with it myself since I packed on all kinds of weight after my mom died. Do you mind if I tag along from a distance on this journey? I need help keeping motivated.

By: sirfwalgman

sirfwalgman — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:42:05 +0000

Personality is the biggest turn on.. it just takes a while to see that in someone else.

I am actually starting to date again. A part of me thinks like your friend, because I am a guy, that I should go out and sleep with women I have no attraction to.. then another side say “Fuck that, you have more respect for yourself than that”. Not sure yet which side will win. No reason to mention that other than your friends comment reminded me of that.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:05:45 +0000

Isn’t it strange that how we see ourselves and how others see us can be so different. Every time I see a picture of you on this site I think…Wow, what a beautiful young woman.

Best of luck with your New Beginning.

You do SO rock. :)

By: Crys

Crys — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:43:51 +0000

i identify greatly with this. i struggled with eating disorders for a long time. even now the narrative exists in my brain and it’s hard to get out. it’s reinforced passively at every turn, mostly because i look for the reinforcement because as far as i know, i’m not fully over anything yet. thin as you might get, fit as you might be, unless you fix that part the self-loathing dialog will always exist. it’s such a process.

i don’t pimp my blog, you know that — but i have one in which i deal somewhat with this issue. you’re welcome to read and comment. it’s a bit all over the place, but i do try and deal with my image issues and the process of being proactive about how i eat and view myself. it’s a struggle and the blog helps me stay aware to some degree, as do other key people. and so i get this idea of accountability. it is essential.

also, write me any time.

l,
c

By: abbersnail

abbersnail — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:19:15 +0000

You know what’s awesome? You CAN’T fail. Because when you love yourself and take care of yourself, you always win. It isn’t about a dress size, a number on a scale, or a new haircut. That’s the bonus stuff. Taking the time to be right with you means you automatically win.

Love you!!!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:20:57 +0000

Just do it for YOU. Because YOU want to be healthy, because YOU deserve to treat yourself with respect, because YOU are worth it. Sometimes it’s ok to make it all about YOU.