tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post467786715736000520..comments2023-03-26T04:54:02.445-05:00Comments on Operation Shrink Charlie's Big Butt: Tummy TroubleThe Incredible Shrinking Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06202138398077072616noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-78969953708856582212010-01-21T12:07:00.455-06:002010-01-21T12:07:00.455-06:00Hi Charlie, Do you just do WW online, or do you at...Hi Charlie, Do you just do WW online, or do you attend meetings too?Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14774326688174119427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-49451982315754454902010-01-21T09:19:55.868-06:002010-01-21T09:19:55.868-06:00What a brave, brave woman!!!! That's exactly ...What a brave, brave woman!!!! That's exactly where my trouble area is as well when I lose weight. I'm afraid I don't have any advice, but did want to de-lurk to congratulate you on your accomplishments thus far. Keep up the fight!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-12518786067130299882010-01-21T00:09:24.831-06:002010-01-21T00:09:24.831-06:00I've had your blog in my Google Reader ever si...I've had your blog in my Google Reader ever since I read about it in the News Gazette. Good for you for accomplishing your goals and helping others on the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-38145448178501598722010-01-20T20:58:27.505-06:002010-01-20T20:58:27.505-06:00I Just found your blog through the beauty and bedl...I Just found your blog through the beauty and bedlam blog and all I can say is you are so AMAZING!! From what I have read and seen so far you are one rockin' gal!! I am signed up to be a follower.Jenn Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762715322515917727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-89748658411998218532010-01-20T20:20:54.360-06:002010-01-20T20:20:54.360-06:00I cannot believe the balls you have?!?!?!?! I'...I cannot believe the balls you have?!?!?!?! I'm totally impressed. I see that tummy everyday when I look into the mirror at myself...it's the part of me I LOATHE the MOST!!! Thank you for being so brave. You inspire and encourage me all the time...THANKS, Charlie:) 55 pounds down and 12 to go (all with your help)!!!shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714238676574643669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-89651018537463697312010-01-20T16:44:23.693-06:002010-01-20T16:44:23.693-06:00For a minute there, I thought you had somehow mana...For a minute there, I thought you had somehow managed to find a picture of my tummy and post it on your blog. Looks so familiar! :-) I totally understand and empathize!!!Leah Stirewalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177118020035176209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-50105234444964210152010-01-20T13:43:02.804-06:002010-01-20T13:43:02.804-06:00Charlie-
I know exactly how you feel. I have rec...Charlie- <br /><br />I know exactly how you feel. I have recently (last month and a half) lost 27 pounds and WOW, I can't believe how much better I feel, and my face looks a 1000 times better but my flabby tummy yIKES! I can't stand it. when you figure out the secret let me know. I LOVE your blog, and YOU!Auntie Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16789154454952658929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-44223513164572713012010-01-20T12:37:24.320-06:002010-01-20T12:37:24.320-06:00You can do it! You've worked so hard, don'...You can do it! You've worked so hard, don't quit now! Belly fat is one of the hardest to get rid of. It will shrink with time but takes LOTS of cardio. And healthy eating of course. I'm trying to shrink mine at the moment too!MAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567521330169972223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-80757470019436805152010-01-20T12:17:54.480-06:002010-01-20T12:17:54.480-06:00What can I say, girl but that I love a to pieces! ...What can I say, girl but that I love a to pieces! Seriously. I know just last week you had someone 'bash' your blog but let me tell you... It's their loss. You are a beacon of light and hope for those of us who aren't that far into our journeys. You are so real that it I spires others to want to do the same thing. I would try and copy you buy photos only go vertically so far...my tummy hangs a bit too much for that.lol too many surgeries<br />in one spot, I guess, isn't a good thing... And the fact that I was too lazy for too long. ;-) so glad to see such a response on your blog today! YOU ROCK!!!!<br />Ack! On my cell so not signin into my account! Love ya girl! DanielleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-84258548283000183972010-01-20T11:29:58.236-06:002010-01-20T11:29:58.236-06:00I love your blog! I'm sure we all have pictur...I love your blog! I'm sure we all have pictures like that, if we were brave enough to show them! Mine would be of my hips, thighs and butt. I won't wear shorts in public because of it. Hang in there and shake up your exercise routine a little- that's what "they" always say.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14774326688174119427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-1842556740348032152010-01-20T10:56:55.631-06:002010-01-20T10:56:55.631-06:00My problem area is my tummy also and all the bday ...My problem area is my tummy also and all the bday celebrations distraced me. Which is fine and I enjoyed it. You gave Matt 3 wonderful children and he loves every bit of your body, WAR badges and all. Now it's YOUR TURN to get your body the way that you want and feel confident!<br /><br />Love you,<br />Tricky NikkiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-80060767155515315292010-01-20T10:41:55.398-06:002010-01-20T10:41:55.398-06:00Awww girl, you make me want to cry! Not b/c you ba...Awww girl, you make me want to cry! Not b/c you bared your tummy to the world, but b/c you are such an inspiration to me! I'm so glad that I found you! I'm just beginning this new life-style change (I prefer to call it that over the dreaded "diet" word!), but is really IS a comfort to know that someone else has been in my spot, and got past it! I'm sorry you are at one of those plateaus, I hope you find the right thing that jump-starts you & gets you in the place you want to be. I personally think you look GREAT the way you are, you have come so far!! Keep on bloggin', we're here to support you!trimadscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068754481848270568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-5860214115922698912010-01-20T10:25:24.409-06:002010-01-20T10:25:24.409-06:00Hi Charlie,
I am so grateful to Lee Ann for sugg...Hi Charlie, <br /><br />I am so grateful to Lee Ann for suggesting you as a FB friend and directing me to your blog. You are a definite inspiration to me as I try to adjust to the goal to make 2010 my year to eat better, exercise more, and get healthy. I just turned 4-0 in December, and I am tired of carrying around this extra weight. I certainly don't want to suffer a heart attack, high blood pressure, or diabetes. I want to be healthy to enjoy my aging years to the best of my ability, and it is so hard to admit that I have not been giving my best effort to get motivated and exercise. <br /><br />Thank you so much for putting yourself out here for us to read, laugh, enjoy, and kick ourselves in the butt to get off the sofa and get a workout going. We all have excuses to stop motivation, but your blog is a regular reminder that I am not alone, and I can do it. Thank you!!megaptera1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/02580701612678386265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-50210397840492516392010-01-20T09:54:21.343-06:002010-01-20T09:54:21.343-06:00Do have any idea how much I love you?
That is the ...Do have any idea how much I love you?<br />That is the bravest thing I think I've ever seen anybody do online. <br />It's up there with the public weigh in on The Biggest Loser this season (I'm assuming you watch; I watched last night eating my SECOND loaded baked potato). <br />I think your body might be stuck, but your will, your strength and your determination are going into overdrive, sister! I am so proud to know you and so proud that you're my friend. <br />You are the best! Work it, hot mama!Hillary @ The Other Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001572958600385505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-35002131208623081212010-01-20T09:43:27.695-06:002010-01-20T09:43:27.695-06:00Dear Charlie and any other women out there who fee...Dear Charlie and any other women out there who feel alone,<br /><br />Please know how brave and strong you are. (And I am not your mother so I don't HAVE to say it!) I struggle everyday, not with weight loss, but with depression and pmdd. (REALLY bad pms-and now it's not some invented disorder, it's real and it sucks.) While maintaining a positive body image is a part of what I struggle with my struggle mostly comes from liking what's on the inside of my body and that is my mind and my spirit. I, too was a victim of abuse but like you, Charlie have decided not to take on the victim mentality or a victim role in life. There's no room for it and there's no time in our lives for it!! While blame for our situation is not placed on us, the responsibility of doing something about it ours and we must take it. No one is saying this is or will be easy. It's not, but it must be done for the sake of ourselves, for the sake of our children and for the sake of our men who love us, stretch marks and all, light off or on. I keep this mantra in mind when I don't feel worthy enough to keep up the struggle, "I must take care of my children's mother", because nothing is more important to THEM than me.Sonnia Schroedernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-50055912818463288342010-01-20T09:31:59.110-06:002010-01-20T09:31:59.110-06:00Oh Charlie...you brave lady. I sometimes think th...Oh Charlie...you brave lady. I sometimes think that shame is the best answer. I have been trying to work out daily, 15-20 mins a day. It works better for me than doing a longer workout 3 or 4 times a week. I thought I was making a few small changes in my eating habits (still trying to get rid of the extra's you bring in over the holidays) but according to Wii Fit I'm not doing so well. I will continue with my small changes until I'm comfortable enough to work on something new. If I indulged 7 days a week on something evil like potato chips (which is my addiction) then I am cutting back to 6 days a week until I'm okay with it, then I will aim for 5 days. I am doing this with other things also. Every small change makes a difference, right!!!!<br />You have been my inspiration to get up and do something about this body that "I" created. I did this to myself...feeling sorry for myself with crappy personal things that took place in my life and I felt the urge to comfort myself with food....poor excuse!!!! I will face the same problem as you, sagging boobs and a flabby belly and to think only a few short years ago my tummy was nice and flat....what did I do to myself???<br />Even if no one else follows or replies.....REMEMBER....you are making a difference in my life....THANK YOU!!!!!Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-54702855530736013522010-01-20T09:30:52.468-06:002010-01-20T09:30:52.468-06:00The tummy is the worst part to lose. It doesn'...The tummy is the worst part to lose. It doesn't shrink back up like it's supposed to, no matter what you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-41318659017470726772010-01-20T09:27:49.165-06:002010-01-20T09:27:49.165-06:00I feel your pain... I have lost 100 lbs over the l...I feel your pain... I have lost 100 lbs over the last 6-7 years... slow going but as I started when I was 45 I wasn't worrying as much about a beachbody as I was about being here to enjoy my grandchildren... And the tummy is the problem... it hangs it sags and it keeps me a size or two bigger than my legs and butt would have me being. I am not sure of the answer, aside from surgery, and that is not an option... I am too old to remortgage my house to have a flatter tummy! You being younger have a better chance of it shrinking some, so don't give up hope, and if you find the answer, please blog it... unless it includes situps!beadbrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06158256187745310840noreply@blogger.com