Comments on: More About the Tiny Glow

By: Hilary

Hilary — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:24:53 +0000

Cari: I love this! I would be interested in reading more about how you surround yourself with other candle-holders :).

By: Cari (Gastric Bypass Barbie)

Cari (Gastric Bypass Barbie) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:51 +0000

What I’ve learned in my 2-1/2 year journey is: My candle will not always be lit, but as long as I surround myself with people whose candles ARE, I can reach over and borrow some of theirs to relight mine. Likewise, when my candle is burning brightly, I’m happy to share it with others, either by lighting the way for them, or letting them light THEIR candles off mine. The amazing thing is, when I share my light, the flame isn’t diminished; it’s strengthened by the new, stronger glow of others. Deep, huh?

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:06:52 +0000

Thanks, Diane :). I think maybe I’m a little superstitious (for lack of a better word) about my weight-loss this time around . . . like if I make too big a deal of it, it will just vanish into thin air or something.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:05:39 +0000

Quix: You are a mega-success in my book (and no, I’m not just saying that to be nice). All of your weight-loss—not to mention fitness—achievements are truly phenomenal! Sometimes I get tired just *reading* about how much you bust your own butt to improve yourself ;).

By: Hilary

Hilary — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:02:47 +0000

Janie: I know you can do this, and you will do it in your own time. Don’t beat yourself up, but do begin when you’re ready. The changes don’t have to be drastic, remember ;). In the meantime, you are still an awesome person and I’m so glad to have you around here!

By: Diane Fit to the Finish

Diane Fit to the Finish — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:20:48 +0000

I often think that efforts that start small and easy are the ones that stick easier. Not that someone all fired up won’t have success of course, but I’ve seen people like yourself succeed many, many times!

I’m so happy for you! Congratulations.

By: Quix

Quix — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:51:58 +0000

Woohoo! I was the poster child for “go perfect or go home” and figuring out that I wasn’t a failure if I had a bad day or skipped a workout or just didn’t feel so into it was the best thing ever. I still battle with the feeling of being a failure for not being able to take off more weight, but I have to look at it that I’ve maintained a 100+ lb loss for over a year. Can’t complain too much about that.

By: Janie

Janie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:36:00 +0000

This is a great post! I need to find my own tiny glow! You are doing such an amazing job and I’m still crippled by my own self doubt and issues. Your point about letting go of perfection is exactly what I need to do, but I haven’t been able to do it yet. I don’t know why!