tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post287304726747896006..comments2024-01-29T06:12:53.773-05:00Comments on Painted Lady Fingers: Health and Whimsy: The need for speedpaintedladyfingershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-24334459477668612352011-10-31T19:53:08.566-04:002011-10-31T19:53:08.566-04:00maisenzasmalto: There were times in my life that I...maisenzasmalto: There were times in my life that I was really motivated and my focus diminished. I can definitely empathize. I seem to do better when I have back up plans in place for bad weather/travel or whatever can shift my focus. I think a track record of success can be motivational too. Knowing all the behaviors that worked can bring about that same success again. :)paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-71193365939964698852011-10-31T19:45:37.756-04:002011-10-31T19:45:37.756-04:00*reposting comment from maisenzasmalto that isn...*reposting comment from maisenzasmalto that isn't showing at the moment: <br /><br />Great feature and good luck with your new healthier habits! I should re-start doing some exercise too, and avoid junk food :-( Last Spring I started following the From Couch to 5K program and I managed to actually run for 30' (without feeling I was going to die) in 9 weeks. The "I made it/I sticked to my plan" sensation was really rewarding; unfortunately in August I stopped for a while and my lazyness took control.paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-74345263612352142872011-10-31T18:11:59.107-04:002011-10-31T18:11:59.107-04:00kittypolishnbags: So glad you are enjoying Health ...kittypolishnbags: So glad you are enjoying Health and Whimsy! I definitely appreciate how the changes I have been making are yielding weight loss as well. Thanks for the encouragement! <br /><br />I picked up a vegetarian crock pot recipe book. Now I just need the crock pot itself to get started on soups and stews. :)paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-73910660679123515072011-10-30T19:40:52.001-04:002011-10-30T19:40:52.001-04:00I like this series! I enjoy reading about it. I...I like this series! I enjoy reading about it. I'm trying to eat healthier in general. I love soups and stews so I'm starting from there. Congrats on shedding some pounds along the way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-45615089391924063502011-10-30T00:57:29.551-04:002011-10-30T00:57:29.551-04:00Kimberly: So glad you are enjoying my writing. Tha...Kimberly: So glad you are enjoying my writing. Thank you! That's great that you have scheduled running every week. Keep me posted on how your 5K training is doing. <br /><br />This might sound funny, but I do best when I make my goals precise and keep the focus on overall results vague. I have a sense of course of the bigger picture. I want to have an exercise schedule that is vigorous enough to boost circulation and I want to be eating lots of anti-inflammatory foods. Those behaviors alone will yield weight loss, but I don't have a magic number in mind that I am trying to get down to. As long as I am feeling healthy, then I am pleased. :)paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-9449755536875731522011-10-29T10:28:38.604-04:002011-10-29T10:28:38.604-04:00Diana, I am enjoying, as I have always, your color...Diana, I am enjoying, as I have always, your colorful posts. This one made me feel like I was in that park with you.<br /><br />I like the goals you set. I keep mine vague and I have to ask myself that Dr. Phil question: How's that workin' for ya? Well, it's not. Now, I feel inspired by you.<br /><br />I've been running since April, 3 times a week. I am doing to do a 5K the first part of Dec. I'm really looking forward to it. :)Libby's Pink Vanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12373027910619247431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-51580283084828222822011-10-29T01:49:11.501-04:002011-10-29T01:49:11.501-04:00Ms Jelena: That little guy was only few feet away....Ms Jelena: That little guy was only few feet away. He was much more interested in the pile of green snacks than my camera. ;)<br /><br />Lucy: Thanks so much! Sounds like you had a great week. I don't tend to eat as many salads in the winter either. I do love cooking beets and eating them chilled over greens with carrots, cucumbers and goat cheese. That's my favorite winter salad.paintedladyfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880592285187319081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-40115545196237972462011-10-28T14:02:27.341-04:002011-10-28T14:02:27.341-04:00Congrats Diana! Your really doing good with your d...Congrats Diana! Your really doing good with your dietary changes. Crazy how competitive some people are! At least you can keep up. It's a great idea to bring food that you can eat. Nothing worse that visiting someone & you have nothing to eat. When that happens I just eat a small amount. I gained a few pounds last week. Not good! This week I lost 5.8 lbs. I ate a bit better. I had more fruit & vegetables. Kind of tough for me to eat salads right now. I ate loads of then during the Summer. I just get tired of them. Adding the fruits & vegetables are good because you can eat loads of them on Weight Watchers. Hope this week is even better for you.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558100374295420131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020812154046578005.post-64104727931768219142011-10-28T00:29:50.749-04:002011-10-28T00:29:50.749-04:00That rabbit is TOO CUTE :)))That rabbit is TOO CUTE :)))Ms Jelenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064833370986570461noreply@blogger.com