So I'm kind of curious to see how many of us are still actually interested in looking at this blog. How many people are wanting to be serious about the weight-loss thing? I know that things have been crazy lately, but I don't want to feel like I'm the annoying daughter/sister-in-law that bugs you until you tell me your weight loss. I've kind of felt that way for the last month. I want to be here to help you, but only if you actually want the help.
Do you want help?
If you do, what can we do to help you?
I want this to be a good experience for everyone, including myself. I don't want it to feel like a drudgery for anyone. So to prevent that, lets all evaluate what we want and need, and share it. Let's recommit ourselves (if we are serious about this journey) and proceed to progress.
LET'S DO THIS!
I think this is a good idea :) I like being held accountable. I forget to just weigh in and I need the prompting from you to weigh in. Also, I just need reminders to check the blog. I'm horribly forgetful.
ReplyDeleteKelli, I'm sorry if it's frustrating for you. I definitely don't want that. I guess for me, I do have a goal to finally lose the last of the pounds, and hopefully make it to my ideal weight. I honestly don't have tons of time to do much blogging of any kind, but I do try to check this blog periodically. The ugly truth is, I'm a stress-eater. So the key for me is going to be finding a different way to relieve stress, other than making cookies and then eating the entire batch and destroying the evidence. :) Ha ha. Anyway, I guess if you want to keep doing the blog I think it's great. It doesn't bug me at all when you check in (I try to remember, but I'm ususally in too much of a rush before church to report!). But if you feel like it's not worth it, that's ok too. Thanks for wanting to help us all get healthier, I know everyone appreciates that. And GOOD JOB losing 10 pounds! That's awesome. Love the picture on this post too. Ha ha. :)
ReplyDeleteI do find the blog helpful, even if I am not on there everyday. I also like being able to look back at the past weeks to see what did and didn't work for my weight loss. I also find the articles, ideas, tips, and opinions helpful and motivating. I think of this blog as a resource tool.
ReplyDeleteSo, I guess I can explain a little more about what I'm kind of feeling. I think in the beginning we all talked about this process and wanting to be involved. I created what I felt would work best for me and hoped it was what others were thinking. I guess it was my interpretation of what was discussed. When I asked everyone what they needed I don't know if I ever really got an answer. I think we all agreed that reporting the weight lost or gained would be good and that having a way to record that would be nice also. I think my mind automatically goes to blogs because that's kind of what I'm involved with a lot.
ReplyDeleteI understand that not everyone is interested in blogging or isn't able. I think I'm just trying to find out what ways people would rather get encouragement. I don't think I'll get rid of the blog because it is nice to have that graph. I also think that I like to see the posts that we've written to get the encouragement and reminders that I need.
In some of my conversations with people it is also seeming like there are a few of us that aren't interested or quite ready to work on this right now. That's perfectly fine. It's up to you what you do. I just know that I'm ready right now and I'm trying to do everything I can to make myself healthy. I figure that while I'm doing that I might as well help those in our family that may be wanting the same thing. (I might be forcing Phil whether he likes it or not ;)! Shh... don't tell.)
From what I have gathered it seems like there is just the 4 of us reading. I'm fine with that. I'm also fine if others are reading as well. Mary suggested that maybe I post on Facebook when I've updated this blog. I've made it so that only the blog authors (our family) can access this blog. If we think that that would help I can do that. I could also send out an email or a text message if that is what people want.
I don't mind texting people on Sunday morning. In knowing I need to send that out it helps me remember to weigh-in myself. I figure that those that want to weigh-in can. Those who don't want to don't have to.
Anyway, back to the point... or something. I just want to know what everyone needs for help (if they want it). I've decided that, for myself, I need a place to put my thoughts and somewhere that I can get encouragement/support. I'm going to be using Facebook for the encouragement/support and the blog to put my thoughts and organize how I want to help myself. However others decide they want help I will be there to do whatever I can.
The End. :)
I'm glad you liked the picture Laura. It makes me laugh every time I see it. I love putting silly captions with it in my head.
That picture is our friend's baby! Sean Slobodan is his name, Evie is her name. He took the picture while they were at the park and it immediately became an internet meme. His wife Megan is in the background. I love that picture!
ReplyDeleteOn the topic of weight loss, we have yet to purchase a scale. I am personally working up to a regular exercise schedule, but life has consistently gotten in the way. Does anyone have tips for those of us with sedentary jobs?
I for one appreciate the texts, because even though I haven't contributed any information for the graph, Kelli's faithful texting reminds me that I want to make better choices, and brings me ever closer to purchasing a scale. I may be slow to change, but your participation in, and concern for, my life is a vibrant part of a broad tapestry of experiences and interactions that lead me to continually strive for what I consider to be self improvement. I apologize for being the most absent family member, but I do appreciate the project, and don't consider it a nuisance in the least.
Thanks for your hard work.
That's awesome that you know that little girl and her family! I wondered where she was from!
DeleteI have yet to get into a ton of exercising. I've just started getting more pepped up to be more active. All of my success so far has been from consciously watching what I eat and calorie counting. Phil's been in the same boat too.
I'm glad that my texting has helped you out. Thanks for replying!
Steve- (and anyone!) I actually just saw a thing from a personal trainer that said people who work out for 5 or 10 minutes several times a day actually end up losing more weight than those who work out for an hour a day. I think it boosts your metabolism throughout the day, as well as being easier to do than committing to a big long workout. So you could do anything, like run the stairs for a few minutes, or do squats or jumping jacks or something... just see how many you can do in 5 minutes. Even walk around the block for 10 minutes or something. I love evening walks when the weather warms up. :) Anyhoo, I guess just getting the blood moving for a few minutes here and there does add up. :)
ReplyDeleteLaura that's good to know! :) Kelli, I probably am one of those that's "not ready" but it's good to do this still so I can see where I'm at. I may not be ready to work as hard as you to lose weight, but I don't want to gain any more! It's good to keep track. And I can't see the picture :( My computer's old and slow. Maybe I'll check it on a better comptuer. :) Also Kelli, I'll bet that living with you helps Phil stay on track. Your lines are the ones that are consistently going down. Your forcing is working ;) Anyway...love you all!
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't see the picture. Maybe it was blocked my ISP or something. I have to admit I've fallen off the wagon ... again. I had good intentions at the first, and then something just went wrong somewhere along the way. I don't mind the weekly reminder texts, if you don't mind continuing to send them. But I do admit to being a slacker at checking the blog, and that probably won't improve. Guess I'm just an old dog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the 10 pounds, though. That's awesome. I remember how good it felt when I lost 10 pounds once :-{
PS I looked at this on a different computer so now I got to see the picture! It's awesome!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe picture shows p on our iPad but not the laptop.
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