tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.comments2023-04-04T07:46:41.475-05:00Did I Really Say That?Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391191807898418090noreply@blogger.comBlogger492125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-65476977352979178262014-12-04T16:19:20.009-06:002014-12-04T16:19:20.009-06:00Welcome back! I've missed you! It's easy...Welcome back! I've missed you! It's easy to get caught up in the "business" of blogging. Like you, I wanted to write for myself and my kids. Mine was supposed to be a scrapbook of my life. I worry folks don't want to hear about my day to day but that is just the stuff I want to remember. I say we both make a pact to just do our thing, and if people want to read, then so be it! Actually my favorite blogs are the ones that just tell me about their life. I feel like I get to know someone and often times relate to things. I do hope life is treating you well! Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-60887096696196856792014-05-27T15:01:13.577-05:002014-05-27T15:01:13.577-05:00I do appreciate it all. I think I do need to step...I do appreciate it all. I think I do need to step back, write for me, not an audience and record what's going on to see patterns and make changes. Thank youMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10391191807898418090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-1025287906915507142014-05-16T23:22:36.943-05:002014-05-16T23:22:36.943-05:00Hi Michelle, I very rarely comment on blogs but fe...Hi Michelle, I very rarely comment on blogs but feel pulled to do so tonight. I have read your blog for quite a while. I have watched you struggle with depression as you try to work through mourning the loss of your breasts...which is what you are doing you know, mourning the loss of part of your very self. And that's a natural, normal reaction to what you have been through and it's totally OK! You seem to want to deny your feelings, which is exactly why you are stuck in them. You must allow yourself to work through all of the emotions tied to your experiences. You must get them out! It's like you are standing on the edge of a deep forest and truly the only way to get to the other side is to walk right through the middle of it. There are no short cuts around it. <br /><br />You are obviously a writer and understand how beneficial it can be, so I have a writing exercise you can do to help process your emotions. Write totally privately (for your eyes only, not blogging), unencumbered, without regard to format or grammar, etc. - just let the thoughts flow freely for 15-30 minutes each day. No editing. Just pure emotional writing. I believe you will see your thoughts and feelings change over time as you write. Yes it will take some time, but the time will pass anyway, whether you do this or not so why not try it. This is a proven self-therapy method that anyone can do and can be extremely beneficial. <br /><br />Also, I just read (previous post maybe) where you talked about being fully sugar addicted again. StrongCoffey.com is a great blog by a woman who talks a lot about sugar addiction and how she has struggled/overcome it. She has great insight and advice. If you are not already aware of her blog please check it out - I think her knowledge can help you too. I have struggled with sugar addiction as well and (maybe you know this already) but I always find it takes 3 days of clean eating to get the sugar out of my system, and then the cravings fade away. I always have to cheer myself through those first three days, which can be tough for sure, but knowing by day four I won't have the cravings any more makes it easier. However, I believe your cravings are mostly emotionally tied right now so in order to get physically back on track (eating and exercise) you need to address the emotional baggage you are carrying. Once you get through that I believe you will be able to get back on track physically. <br /><br />I hope this (totally unsolicited, lol) advice helps you in some way. You can do it. I am praying for you, friend! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572834198493968276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-41930634170018538142014-05-12T11:45:39.142-05:002014-05-12T11:45:39.142-05:00Thank you for commenting. You're right. The ...Thank you for commenting. You're right. The longer it goes, the harder it is.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10391191807898418090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-44312810138396435802014-05-10T22:43:37.796-05:002014-05-10T22:43:37.796-05:00I rarely blog anymore but for some odd reason I fe...I rarely blog anymore but for some odd reason I felt the need to come on today and then I felt the urge to click on your post. As someone who has recently lost 50 pounds completely through hard work and dedication I just want to say, Stay strong. Remember that the longer you wait the harder you have to work to get it all off. If you wait another month it will be another 10 pounds added on to what you have to lose. You did it once you can do it again. I believe in you and I don't even know you. Start right now, not tomorrow, and I promise you you will have results. Also, let yourself cheat every once in a while and be OK with it ! Its good to cheat once or twice a week. Otherwise we give up. Good luck! ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276233049354646285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-2777082565072796582014-02-27T18:13:40.864-06:002014-02-27T18:13:40.864-06:00You got this!You got this!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127305992444962269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-85850210128512220962014-02-27T11:01:01.810-06:002014-02-27T11:01:01.810-06:00Glad to see you back Michelle! Sounds like you...Glad to see you back Michelle! Sounds like you've done a lot of soul searching . . . sometimes that is a hard process but lots of great things can come from it. And a good restart, whenever it may be, is always a good thing! Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-44138328429978695652013-12-27T19:28:49.006-06:002013-12-27T19:28:49.006-06:00That's a good word to go into 2014 with.. I...That's a good word to go into 2014 with.. I'm choosing EMPOWER for my word.. I'm going to EMPOWER myself this year.. I look forward to reading all about your choices in 2014.. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348381044343184808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-30360532653366245532013-12-17T07:07:31.338-06:002013-12-17T07:07:31.338-06:00Every scar, wrinkle, grey hair tells a story. Embr...Every scar, wrinkle, grey hair tells a story. Embrace it. lovemyspyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408660070580280917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-12126460118683417222013-12-06T18:57:15.030-06:002013-12-06T18:57:15.030-06:00You get two classes a week for the 100. It's ...You get two classes a week for the 100. It's the best I have ever experienced and have changed my body in 3 months. Just wanted you to get the cost right. It's like having an hour twice a week with a personal trainer for 100 bucks. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032558665249829720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-47424403660993592622013-12-04T21:01:31.742-06:002013-12-04T21:01:31.742-06:00Glad to see you here . . . I've missed reading...Glad to see you here . . . I've missed reading about your life! I do love the Instagram posts of Nico and the snow!! You are in my thoughts . . . be well!Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-80480479927398138812013-12-04T12:15:12.000-06:002013-12-04T12:15:12.000-06:00Thinking of you!Thinking of you!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127305992444962269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-82647575491311739942013-11-27T01:34:26.137-06:002013-11-27T01:34:26.137-06:00I feel you, I hate the elliptical too (and I have ...I feel you, I hate the elliptical too (and I have the "holy crap, I'm about to fly off" moments!) :/ but the doctor does not allow me to run, so it's all I have. I try to just walk a ton to balance it out.EChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552770292962522051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-82851238749428810292013-11-19T13:27:18.462-06:002013-11-19T13:27:18.462-06:00This post totally cracked me up! And Pete's w...This post totally cracked me up! And Pete's wheeling and dealing with appliances is just the beginning!!! :-)Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-90421425464954459912013-11-06T20:23:59.363-06:002013-11-06T20:23:59.363-06:00I think what your counselor told you today is righ...I think what your counselor told you today is right on target. Learning to stop the negative self talk has been a huge stepping stone for me personally. Especially when you do have that alone feeling or you are feeling unsure or down. I am happy for you that is sounds like a good fit with your counselor.<br /> MrsScrapDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455623019560637061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-2490771984804515962013-10-28T15:53:16.932-05:002013-10-28T15:53:16.932-05:00What an awesome package! That wine glass is too co...What an awesome package! That wine glass is too cool!<br /><br />- Lauren @ anothermomanotherblog.comLauren @ Another mom another blog.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16654266835585358830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-23637839110496201012013-10-28T13:13:42.169-05:002013-10-28T13:13:42.169-05:00That wine glass is so awesome!! I love it! I love ...That wine glass is so awesome!! I love it! I love what you wrote about connections too! Thanks for joining the swap! I can't wait to read what everyone else got!Loveandcrayonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06085373841041743175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-21179791472852379182013-10-28T12:15:08.632-05:002013-10-28T12:15:08.632-05:00I love the wine glass!! What kinda cool pens are t...I love the wine glass!! What kinda cool pens are those?!?Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614217802685336736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-64715155150817180912013-10-28T10:58:19.827-05:002013-10-28T10:58:19.827-05:00Thanks so much for participating in our swap! I lo...Thanks so much for participating in our swap! I love reading good swap stories like this. Iove the blogging community and all the great people it lead me too. <br /><br />What a great package you got, i love getting mail! That Wine class is pretty awesome. Lady Luckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365783164431017822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-36900856654082476332013-10-28T09:24:47.972-05:002013-10-28T09:24:47.972-05:00Awesome Package. Thanks for participating in the ...Awesome Package. Thanks for participating in the swap with us.. Alicia https://www.blogger.com/profile/04342356004688282364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-67510198329402747222013-10-23T11:03:36.989-05:002013-10-23T11:03:36.989-05:00Oh girl. I am praying for you. I hope this all g...Oh girl. I am praying for you. I hope this all gets easier.Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127305992444962269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-39916788307263861602013-10-21T17:16:16.725-05:002013-10-21T17:16:16.725-05:00OMG - thank you for the shout out . . . it's b...OMG - thank you for the shout out . . . it's been so great making a connection with you and one day I'm going to have to visit Minnesota (said with my best accent)! I love a road trip and some place new . . . better look out! Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-85136037773264319272013-10-16T13:47:25.801-05:002013-10-16T13:47:25.801-05:00Hey girl! Virtual hugs coming your way. Living i...Hey girl! Virtual hugs coming your way. Living in a holding pattern can be so frustrating . . . hang in there. Amy @ Getz Girl on Firehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056695150503978234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-71906470211717135272013-10-16T13:07:35.780-05:002013-10-16T13:07:35.780-05:00((HUGS))((HUGS))Rebooting Myselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117342048689133649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926794.post-21279508641357633962013-10-15T20:56:27.338-05:002013-10-15T20:56:27.338-05:00I hope your Tuesday was better to you! Thinking of...I hope your Tuesday was better to you! Thinking of you and your Pete!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127305992444962269noreply@blogger.com