tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post5422425587092956613..comments2023-03-26T04:54:02.445-05:00Comments on Operation Shrink Charlie's Big Butt: Pictures of days gone byThe Incredible Shrinking Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06202138398077072616noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-20677842663380437472010-05-06T19:58:25.577-05:002010-05-06T19:58:25.577-05:00You are an inspiration! I really enjoy reading yo...You are an inspiration! I really enjoy reading your blog, it's one of the things that inspires me to change--knowing that there are so many other women out there in the exact same boat I'm in and who are experiencing the same ups and downs. <br /><br />Thanks for posting!Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585406304435895306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-83968429508492352342010-05-06T13:00:52.301-05:002010-05-06T13:00:52.301-05:00I'm not sure what inspires me to change. Still...I'm not sure what inspires me to change. Still looking for it, you know?Mary @ Giving Up On Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879039457971511498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-78650081832711577522010-05-05T20:20:10.692-05:002010-05-05T20:20:10.692-05:00Charlie, you look like a completely different pers...Charlie, you look like a completely different person. Especially after looking at your potato chip pic on the sidebar. WOW! If that's not inspiration, I don't know what is! :)<br /><br />I've got a current pic of me that I don't like and a nice pic of me from before I was married on my fridge to stop me from opening it and snacking on all kinds of horrible things. :) <br /><br />Keep up the good work, Charlie!Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084393882026836564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-33989868782592821262010-05-04T22:41:31.562-05:002010-05-04T22:41:31.562-05:00glass is ALWAYS half full, and you should definite...glass is ALWAYS half full, and you should definitely be very satisfied with what you have accomplished so far!!!Tami VanHoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06868571180134252659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-33582228921160637562010-05-04T21:41:21.118-05:002010-05-04T21:41:21.118-05:00wow...girl you look fantastic...yay to your mom fo...wow...girl you look fantastic...yay to your mom for sending over some inspiration!!!! you are doing so so good!!!!!Krissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18275454962470560740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-15339178318341512012010-05-04T20:08:54.207-05:002010-05-04T20:08:54.207-05:00When I need motivation, I just look at old picture...When I need motivation, I just look at old pictures to remind me of how far I come.Missiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602020006220886071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-28466282981846481622010-05-04T17:02:36.921-05:002010-05-04T17:02:36.921-05:00Even with your ups and downs... you still inspire ...Even with your ups and downs... you still inspire me!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14297702598120453725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139756026269702963.post-56885384432512465152010-05-04T14:47:11.912-05:002010-05-04T14:47:11.912-05:00Granted, I am early on my weight loss journey, jus...Granted, I am early on my weight loss journey, just striving for the first 15 lb loss goal which should happen soon. I was utterly shocked and amazed to try on a very sexy dress that hasn't fit in years, and it fits - whoa - what an unexpected surprise. I have been a size 18+ for so long, I actually felt sexy in this size 16 dress. Seeing even such a small difference in these 14.6 lbs lost so far really is keeping me motivated to continue making healthy food choices. <br /><br />I know I still need to work on getting more exercise, but for now, the weight is coming off by sticking to the weight watchers eating plan.<br /><br />My motivation is that I don't want to see 160s on the scale ever again. I want to know what it feels like to wear a size 14 or smaller. I want a lower BMI so I am not at such a high risk for a heart attack at an early age. I want to feel better about myself. I want to accomplish this goal at a healthier life. <br /><br />We don't eat out often, but when we do, we go to a popular seafood restaurant where healthy unfried choices abound. We see so many morbidly obese people, and I feel such pain to see the shape a large majority of our population is in these days. <br /><br />Also, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution was very eye opening about the foods schools serve to children. We all need a huge wake up call to make healthier choices each and every day. There are plenty of recipes for low-fat, low-sodium meals that actually taste so good. <br /><br />One of the keys for me is all about planning. If I know I am going to have a late night, I plan ahead and eat healthy before I go out, or bring healthy snacks so I stay satiated until I can have that next meal. Snacking between meals (with healthy choices - fruit, raw nuts, etc) helps me from over eating when I do have that next meal. <br /><br />If I go to the movies, I know the smell of popcorn will make me want some. So, I plan ahead and bring my own pre-popped 100 calorie bag of popcorn and bottle of water. <br /><br />I feel so much better about myself making healthier food choices. I can't believe what I did to my body for so many years by eating fried foods, fast food meals, and far too much pizza. Now, I have learned I can make low-cal tasty pizza at home. So, I am not feeling deprived. I feel educated and empowered and finally on the right track for a healthier life.megaptera1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/02580701612678386265noreply@blogger.com