tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post6534289301225775076..comments2024-03-28T21:16:19.040-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: Since I promised a before and after photo - here's a personal update...Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-36879939756001815172018-08-15T13:56:15.370-05:002018-08-15T13:56:15.370-05:00Molly, I wish you lived closer too. I think that ...Molly, I wish you lived closer too. I think that we would mesh very well and could go get coffee and go to yoga class. However, we'll just have to be satisfied with connecting this way. I appreciate your kind encouragement here. And, yes, I'll make a pact to at least embrace who I am more. Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28849953622895038912018-08-15T09:42:09.573-05:002018-08-15T09:42:09.573-05:00WOW!! How I wish we lived closer, Kay, and could s...WOW!! How I wish we lived closer, Kay, and could sit down for coffee on a regular basis and discuss our life goals and hangups :) I imagine we would share a lot of laughs, tears, and hugs. <br />You are such an encouragement to me and I am ever so grateful for this online friendship. <br />Let's both make a pact to get in front of the camera a bit more often and embrace who we are :)Mollyhttps://www.mollytotoro.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28969569340511761412018-08-14T05:10:19.880-05:002018-08-14T05:10:19.880-05:00Thank you so much, Iliana! I'm glad to encour...Thank you so much, Iliana! I'm glad to encourage others to take a bit of time for themselves and also realize that it is indeed never too late.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-8777065767994509362018-08-13T20:47:03.688-05:002018-08-13T20:47:03.688-05:00Kay you look fantastic! Congratulations on your su...Kay you look fantastic! Congratulations on your success and most importantly thank you for sharing your journey. This is such a positive post and I think it's going to resonate for a lot of people. We all get busy, tired, etc. and put off taking care of ourselves but like you said, it's never too late. Congrats again!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-81928274009082737072018-08-12T06:00:48.772-05:002018-08-12T06:00:48.772-05:00Lisa, they have changed a lot of things over the y...Lisa, they have changed a lot of things over the years. I encourage you to try it and see how you fare. And my best wishes to you. You can do it! Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-45335982856736050762018-08-11T19:51:32.095-05:002018-08-11T19:51:32.095-05:00Congratulations, Kay! What a journey. You look gre...Congratulations, Kay! What a journey. You look great but even more importantly, I'm sure you're much healthier. As someone who needs to take the same journey, I'm going to try to take inspiration from you. I have a wedding in a year and I'd love to be down at least 50 lbs. I think I'm going to give Weight Watchers a chance again as well.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-60778216572167317812018-08-02T05:12:06.596-05:002018-08-02T05:12:06.596-05:00Being a leader - never say never. Though I'd ...Being a leader - never say never. Though I'd hate to leave my current leader. She's a marvel.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-82895960998521724132018-08-02T05:11:03.762-05:002018-08-02T05:11:03.762-05:00Oh, now you'll make me cry, Nan. I appreciate...Oh, now you'll make me cry, Nan. I appreciate all you said. Yes, it is a very good thing and I do respond to that group of people who know exactly what these struggles have been like. Love you right back!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-33404450716265061382018-08-01T17:37:39.238-05:002018-08-01T17:37:39.238-05:00Wendy, I think this is very, very common. We lose ...Wendy, I think this is very, very common. We lose the weight and say "hooray, I did it," but then stop going. Or the maintenance plan isn't clear or something. I think Kay's plan to never stop going is the absolute biggest secret of WW. I'm sure it must be true for drinkers and gamblers, too. Almost every woman has this problem to one degree or another. Kay is a real inspiration!!! Do I see being a leader in your future?!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-35503318885340433322018-08-01T17:31:54.478-05:002018-08-01T17:31:54.478-05:00You already know this, but I wanted to say it here...You already know this, but I wanted to say it here as well. I am prouder of you than words can say. You were always beautiful in my eyes, and always will be no matter your weight. But I sure do understand what a miracle it must feel like to be you right now! Not only the way you look, but new clothes, new exercise, a real support group that will never, ever let you down. And I do believe it imperative to never stop going. Love you dear friend.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-29997938143951416562018-07-31T05:29:56.236-05:002018-07-31T05:29:56.236-05:00Thanks so much! I'm really glad that I did th...Thanks so much! I'm really glad that I did this.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-41326456207109051432018-07-30T17:15:24.452-05:002018-07-30T17:15:24.452-05:00Congratulations!! What a great investment in your ...Congratulations!! What a great investment in your own health!SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-50232596974871097972018-07-27T05:28:03.984-05:002018-07-27T05:28:03.984-05:00I think you can lose weight at any age, Katherine....I think you can lose weight at any age, Katherine. And you can makes changes in your eating and movement (exercise) at any age too. I walk a lot, but I see no need to run. I appreciate your kind words. Based on the number of people 'over 40' in my WW group, the struggle is definitely real. Ha! Good luck in your journey as well!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-36409082047851362162018-07-26T16:54:13.351-05:002018-07-26T16:54:13.351-05:00Oh wow Kay! I've been struggling with 20 poun...Oh wow Kay! I've been struggling with 20 pounds and was really feeling like I couldn't get rid of it because it seems like everyone says you can't lose weight once you get around 40. This is so inspirational! Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-34557771352570080332018-07-25T12:51:15.308-05:002018-07-25T12:51:15.308-05:00Thanks, Gayle. You get to see me 'live' a...Thanks, Gayle. You get to see me 'live' and in 'living color', right? Ha!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-6024137669122659592018-07-25T12:50:51.263-05:002018-07-25T12:50:51.263-05:00Thanks for the sweet words, Les! Yes, we got to t...Thanks for the sweet words, Les! Yes, we got to talk a lot about this, didn't we? And I do feel so much better. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-12873273479533237942018-07-25T11:22:15.447-05:002018-07-25T11:22:15.447-05:00You really do look great Kay! You really do look great Kay! Gayle https://www.blogger.com/profile/05324288437647224038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-80012184224740445592018-07-25T10:19:12.516-05:002018-07-25T10:19:12.516-05:00You know how much of an inspiration you've bee...You know how much of an inspiration you've been to me and many others and you should be very proud of this amazing accomplishment. I know you must feel so much better, both mentally and physically, and from our conversations earlier this month, I have no doubt that this is a permanent lifestyle. Congrats to you and your hubby for sticking with it!! xoxoLes in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-32939199516965805242018-07-25T05:52:36.587-05:002018-07-25T05:52:36.587-05:00Susan, you too are at an incredibly busy time of l...Susan, you too are at an incredibly busy time of life. And I'm thinking that perhaps we've talked about WW before and how it worked for each of us. They have made things easier than in past days, but it still is a journey. My biggest 'revelation' was that if I was going to eat this way for the rest of my life (and truly do that), the week-to-week things didn't matter so much. And also remembering that it isn't supposed to be quick - at least not for me. Thanks for your encouragement. You know I'm always just an email away. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-87378438677296803432018-07-24T13:46:43.695-05:002018-07-24T13:46:43.695-05:00WOW! What an amazing journey and transformation. Y...WOW! What an amazing journey and transformation. You look happy, healthy, and proud. Good for you. Thanks for the inspiration. I need to get back on the WW horse—it's the best program I've found for keeping my weight and blood sugar under control. It's just so tough for me to stick with any weight loss/exercise program, so thanks for reminding me that it CAN be done. You're amazing, my friend! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-63295004750737938072018-07-24T12:44:05.909-05:002018-07-24T12:44:05.909-05:00Ti - did I know that you had used WW? I don't...Ti - did I know that you had used WW? I don't think I did or maybe I just forgot. Good for you for having reached goal 3 times. I'm sure that the allergies made things just that much more difficult. Unfair indeed. I've not ever reached goal - not even gotten close really. And I've needed to lose this amount for a long, long time. Good luck with your path. Listening to the Lifetime members at my meeting is really inspiring and a little scary. They do say that 'the struggle is real' and always there. One thing I have learned is that all of this is not supposed to be easy or even quick. So much of it is psychological and it takes time to recognize your personal issues and behaviors. Mainly, I just won't quit. And thanks for your encouragement. It was hard to share this, but I'm glad I did.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-8355127427143534312018-07-24T12:40:21.441-05:002018-07-24T12:40:21.441-05:00Good for you, Catherine, for reaching your goal wi...Good for you, Catherine, for reaching your goal with WW. I'm interested in seeing several who I regularly visit with that are WW alumni. Yes, I've heard some of the struggles from others who attend my meeting - Lifetime members that say 'the struggle is real'. Ha! Thanks for the encouragement!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-87188911019352369352018-07-24T10:38:01.202-05:002018-07-24T10:38:01.202-05:00I hit my WW goal not once, but THREE times and all...I hit my WW goal not once, but THREE times and all times fell off the wagon. The last time was mostly because I was hit with horrible food allergies, that I still deal with today and just felt resentful to have to keep track of points and allergy journals. Seemed very unfair but now I am hitting that age where my hormones are not all that great and the weight is just piling on,. I am that left photo right now. However, I started anew this past weekend. Not WW but I know it all so well I just need to do it. You look awesome. I know it was hard to share but it's good that you did. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-67720134510282458062018-07-24T09:45:36.633-05:002018-07-24T09:45:36.633-05:00Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. Staying ...Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. Staying motivated is so hard for so many of us (including me). I reached my weight loss goal when I joined WW several years ago, but it's been a struggle since then to stay at my goal weight because the pounds seem to creep back if you're not vigilant. Kudos to you.Catherine @ Book Club Librarianhttps://www.bookclublibrarian.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-35873525080600112232018-07-24T06:01:46.054-05:002018-07-24T06:01:46.054-05:00Wendy, I completely understand what you are saying...Wendy, I completely understand what you are saying here. Each of us has our own path in this journey. I remember that you were a WW member. The program is always evolving. It's easier than 38 years ago and the app for tracking the food is pretty user friendly. One thing that is available as well is 'Connect', a social media thing only for WW members. There's a lot of encouragement there from others. A 'virtual' meeting in a way. I wish you the best in your own journey. You're at a busy, busy time of life. Remember that I'll always be happy to talk or answer any questions. Big hugs to you!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com