tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post2642412320005927619..comments2023-06-03T07:50:59.427-07:00Comments on Patience!: I was walking down the beach....angelfish24http://www.blogger.com/profile/13444378218098178416noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-77262726417258582342007-07-17T07:37:00.000-07:002007-07-17T07:37:00.000-07:00I love the fact that you aren't waiting until "som...I love the fact that you aren't waiting until "someday" to live your dream! "When I weigh..., when I lose..." Those limits can hold us back from living our lives. YOU are living your dream NOW, and you should be very proud of yourself! Thanks for the inspiration!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671849012294919111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-70049274681375504262007-07-16T17:56:00.000-07:002007-07-16T17:56:00.000-07:00I think it is beyond amazing that you are doing th...I think it is beyond amazing that you are doing this!! Seriously..it's something I wouldn't even dream of. You are an inspiration!!!The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-83582850643177427232007-07-16T16:42:00.000-07:002007-07-16T16:42:00.000-07:00Wow!! I am super impressed you went out and did it...Wow!! I am super impressed you went out and did it. I have to admit, that I don't think I could do that. I think it is so awesome that you made yourself do it, and didn't walk away when you saw the thinner people. That is one thing that has always bugged me..when people say they can't be around the thinner people. I know there are mean people out there, but I'd like to think there are a lot of people out there like me too who think "good for you" and think that it's awesome that they are trying to change. I can understand the mean people can make it hard though. <BR/>Don't be so down on yourself about your pace, and as you keep practicing you will get stronger, and your time will increase. No matter what your time is next month, be proud of yourself, and take that as your starting point, so next year you can beat it, and you know that you will. Just keep reminding yourself that you are changing, and you are worth it no matter what size you are currently. You're doing awesome! :)<BR/>Great post!Living to Feel Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336956383875359565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-49297992497704508952007-07-16T14:54:00.000-07:002007-07-16T14:54:00.000-07:00I have played v-ball for the past 25 years... once...I have played v-ball for the past 25 years... once at the top of my game, now I'm in the middle - but playing against better people has made me WANT to get better again, at least faster and more agile. I can't just work out, I'm bored, but sports, I'm all for it... last Friday I sent an email out to see if any women wanted to play 2's on Sundays - within 3 days I've already gotten 11 responses! Being that I'm originally from CA (moved to CO 6 years ago) and I haven't made any really good friends this was a real push for me to actually MAKE friends, and have fun, and be competitive. Why I didn't do this 6 years ago I don't know! (I'm currently in leagues but it's all co-ed)<BR/><BR/>I am glad to hear that you have this competition - even if only in your head. Use it to your advantage in motivating yourself. Those women out there are striving to be the best they can be, just like you are. The women I play with are all competitive and we cheer each other on. It's an awesome combo.<BR/><BR/>CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-57353642173780898632007-07-16T11:04:00.000-07:002007-07-16T11:04:00.000-07:00You really push yourself when you associate with v...You really push yourself when you associate with very fit athletic fitness people. Group think pushes you towards the new you. I am really proud of you. I wish I could be there to cheer for you and also to cheer for the skinny people because they are fuel for your weight loss machine.<BR/>Jeff"The Captain"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08634522262601342259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-52126104535470029152007-07-16T06:54:00.000-07:002007-07-16T06:54:00.000-07:00I am really proud of you. You have a lot of courag...I am really proud of you. You have a lot of courage. I wish I was there to cheer at you and jeer at the skinny people!! You are making a statement to all the snobby skinny people who think that they are the only ones who can swim, run, or ride a bicycle! Kick ass!! Swim past a skinny and splash water in his/her face.Moby Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17921345586805781063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-71583773776818608912007-07-15T20:48:00.000-07:002007-07-15T20:48:00.000-07:00I gotta say, I am truly impressed. I can understan...I gotta say, I am truly impressed. I can understand why you've had the feelings you've had around all the other "more fit" women... but at the same time, I hope you are DAMN PROUD of yourself Patty. What you've done I can only dream of doing. You are showing so much determination about this Tri. You are going to to so well. And I think if tri's motivate you, you should definitely keep training for them. But DON'T let that negative thinking get to you. Turn it into positive motivation ONLY and don't allow yourself to talk down to yourself.<BR/>That competitive friend might be a problem, as even if you were the weight you desire to be, she would probably still make you feel like crap. Maybe you should avoid being in competition with her in the future as she obviously hurts your self esteem.<BR/><BR/>Love you Patty!!!*Christie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03836055984193279246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-39076423506709777152007-07-15T15:21:00.000-07:002007-07-15T15:21:00.000-07:00I think its great you had a friend to go with you ...I think its great you had a friend to go with you to this kind of event. I know I would appreciate the support. <BR/><BR/>You are making positive alterations in your life in order to be the best that you can be. Frankly, I applaud you for that!Meow Meowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618155594217926115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-26882756369020840472007-07-15T12:51:00.000-07:002007-07-15T12:51:00.000-07:00You deserve such recognition for getting out there...You deserve such recognition for getting out there. I am scared to death of swimming in open water. I love a pool - and could swim forever - but I need to feel the bottom on the pool if I need it. You are very strong to attempt this and you should be really proud. Keep it up - its going to happen - you are very determined.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04222007416830328320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-45452248138746199122007-07-15T09:22:00.001-07:002007-07-15T09:22:00.001-07:00Uh, that was me...I was logged into my other Gmail...Uh, that was me...I was logged into my other Gmail account!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31145842.post-7779074151755072882007-07-15T09:22:00.000-07:002007-07-15T09:22:00.000-07:00I know that for me, if I am trying to do something...I know that for me, if I am trying to do something good for myself around a bunch of people that I *assume* have it easy and can do it better, I feel low and like I don't belong. No matter how much positive self-talk I do, I tend to slip into that place...so I completely understand.<BR/><BR/>But you are right...you are making strides to be that person that you want to be and that cannot happen overnight. At least you are doing something and moving towards a goal, and that is enough.Shhhhhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214852135520162211noreply@blogger.com