tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post1044230740831237157..comments2023-03-26T04:54:02.445-05:00Comments on Operation Shrink Charlie's Big Butt: Cleaning up the Double StandardThe Incredible Shrinking Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06202138398077072616noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-58733456033644396712010-03-10T09:24:23.448-06:002010-03-10T09:24:23.448-06:00Excellent post - you have a BED and everything! I...Excellent post - you have a BED and everything! I have one too but I rarely see it as it's covered in each day's clean laundry, which I throw into the corner at night, get in bed, get out and go and do more laundry.<br />I know what you mean about the 'dieting in public' thing. My blog was going to be all about my horsey adventures. How was I to know I'd be scared to death to ride on my own?! Trust me to open my big mouth. How do I say, 'We used to be really good at it?' Mmm, great!Autumn Misthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970884029498352422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-75830665075490529512010-03-09T16:11:15.665-06:002010-03-09T16:11:15.665-06:00My home needs a good makeover too. Parents arrive ...My home needs a good makeover too. Parents arrive tomorrow night, and the bed they will be sleeping in is covered with 2 unpacked suitcases from last week's trip, shoes piled on the floor, and dirty sheets that need to be washed. <br /><br />Had to bring the dog to the vet today and talk about anal glands (had to throw that in there with all the poop talk your blog gets), and he was so over excited to see all the other dogs, I am sheer wiped out with no energy to even lift a single shoe off the floor.<br /><br />I know I definitely feel like a double lifer too. I was just chatting earlier with another friend on a weight loss journey, and neither one of us can really recall a time we have been a "healthy" normal weight for our height. Weight Watchers says the high normal BMI for my short 5' ZERO inches is 128 pounds. I was maybe in the 120s in 8th grade. At 165, anything under 130 seems so dreadfully far away. I try VERY hard to remain focused on short term goals and celebrations.<br /><br />I have been on Weight Watchers since January 6, and I have lost 7.4 pounds in 8 weeks on the plan, including 2 of those weeks on vacation. If I lose 1.2 when I weigh in tomorrow, I will have achieved my first 5% weight loss. Whew - it took a long, long time to put the weight on, so I certainly don't expect the weight to come off quickly either. I do know that my body is getting addicted to exercise. Weather has been beautiful for biking and hiking, and I have been to some aqua aerobics at the fitness center. <br /><br />I definitely helps going through this lifestyle change with many friends and a wonderful internet support team via this blog, Facebook, and Weight Watchers online. Thank you Charlie and your readers who take the time to comment so we all know we are not dealing with these challenges alone! :)megaptera1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/02580701612678386265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-62961564949164695472010-03-09T16:03:04.106-06:002010-03-09T16:03:04.106-06:00I can't wait to hear about the Alli! Lord, ple...I can't wait to hear about the Alli! Lord, please don't let it be similar to the Baked chips when they first came out. <br />And I do mean "came out". Oh my. <br /><br />And you ARE doing it! You are doing IT!!<br />You are living your true self, in front of people, and making a difference. You are AWESOME!!!Hillary @ The Other Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001572958600385505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-52598456884173500892010-03-09T12:14:36.388-06:002010-03-09T12:14:36.388-06:00Man I need you at my house! It desperately needs a...Man I need you at my house! It desperately needs a good cleaning-out! Yay for you! (and just think of all the calories you burned doing it!)<br />Manic Mommy definitely hit the nail on the head. I feel like that all the time. So scared of failing, again. I think we've all been there, done that. But I am so determined this time to come out the winner!!trimadscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068754481848270568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-52586252868335685982010-03-09T12:10:41.260-06:002010-03-09T12:10:41.260-06:00What a great message, Charlie! I am inspired. I ...What a great message, Charlie! I am inspired. I hate that mean girl who keeps reminding me of each of my past failures. <br /><br />The truth is: I have learned something from each of my failed attempts at weight loss. Mostly, I have learned that desperation and impatience is my enemy.<br /><br />Now about the Alli - I bought some and tried it when it first came out. I ate well and never had side effects. I also did not see any weight loss other than the 1 lb a week I was already losing.<br /><br />In the end, I just stopped taking Alli because I wanted to have faith in myself and in God - and I knew that pills weren't the answer. Please don't take this as judgement - if Alli can kick start your efforts again, go for it! Just don't let that mean girl voice tell you that it's your last hope. You can DO THIS, Charlie! And I'm so glad you are helping others along the way...(me)Gretchen Bloomnoreply@blogger.com