Comments on: Celebrate Good Times

By: Rosey Rebecca

Rosey Rebecca — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:18:02 +0000

Happy Anniversary!!! Sorry this is late. I’m so behind on google reader!

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:47:03 +0000

Happy Anniversary! We had a very small ceremony too, very non-traditional in many senses with a private, close knit circle of family and friends.

I lost a lot of weight before my wedding but it was part of the weight loss rollercoaster I was on at that time – a rollercoaster that I wasn’t finally able to get off until a year ago or so ago. You’re right though, these major life events can be catalyst for change, and hopefully get us at least moving the right direction.

By: Nicci@NIftyEats

Nicci@NIftyEats — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:07:07 +0000

I had let myself go and was eating constant junk food trying to figure out why had gained weight, plus I got comfortable in my relationship…my guy ate every meal out. So we ate, and ate and ate out all the time. lol Now, I cook and we eat out once a week if any. I don’t obsess over weight and I’m happy but would still like to be a bit smaller.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:06:53 +0000

You both look so happy!! Gorgeous dress, photos, and weather (it looked like!) Forget summer weddings; fall weddings are where it’s at

I have had a very longgg road to where my mentality is now! I was propelled to change or recognize that I needed to change later in college. I was completely unhappy with my body, was very unhealthy, and didn’t exercise. I did a complete 360 and went on a very strict eating/workout plan. My friends tell me now that they were worried I was a closet anorexic! I lost a lot of inches, about 30 pounds, and realized that I could, in fact, change my health on my own. I also realized over the years that being strict was not what I needed. I changed from the “diet” mentality and freaking out over calories/workouts, to moving my body, learning how to fuel myself, and so much more.

It’s been about 4 years since that initial change and I’ve kept all of the weight off – gone on to start running, run in races, etc. I think it’s my eating habits that I’m most proud of because they are SO different than before – and so much healthier! I’ve been able to maintain all of that because it really is my life now, only with less strictness and more compassion towards myself

By: Meg @ Be Fit Be Full

Meg @ Be Fit Be Full — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:17:19 +0000

Wow! You look so beautiful in your wedding pics!
As for your question – I always considered myself “healthy” because I played sports all the time, even in college. But if I think about what I ate then, I don’t think I would have called it “healthy”. Now I try to focus on fresh, organic produce, less meat, and less processed foods. I have definitely learned a ton just by reading food blogs!

By: FCITC

FCITC — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:58:52 +0000

I’m loving reading all of your comments today! Thank you so much for sharing!

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:50:02 +0000

Happy anniversary! You know I desperately wanted cupcakes for my wedding but my dad vetoed it. Luckily after he did that I decided he didn’t need to know anything else I had planned hehe.

By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:51:39 +0000

Happy Anniversary! The pictures are beautiful!

I realized that I had to make serious changes when my health started to suffer. I was so busy with too much work, kids, doing it all, that I totally forgot about myself. I didn’t sleep well and constantly rushed from one place to the next. I looked and felt old. Plus, I was so stressed that I developed high blood pressure. There was little time for exercise, and I didn’t make the best food choices…

I realized that I was far from being the best, healthiest me that I could be. And I realized that while I tried to always be there for everyone else, not taking care of myself first didn’t allow me to be the best for others. I literally had to slow down all aspects of my life and let go of a lot of things.

Today, I make myself a priority because it makes me a better person for myself and everyone else. Healthy eating is a big part of our life, and I love getting my kids involved in shopping for produce and cooking healthy meals.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:11:12 +0000

Beautiful!!!!! Your dress and flowers were beautiful.

I have always been into exercise and when I stopped a few years ago and didn’t exercise for a year, I felt the absolute worse I ever have in my life. I knew I needed exercise in my life for stress relief, for health, for my everything! So once I reintroduced that into my life, approximately a year ago, it has seen me through losing my job since my company closed, some major personal issues and a decision to make a major career change to the fitness industry!
Exercise makes me feel so good, I’m hoping I can help others feel that way through fitness as well!
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing

By: Jaci

Jaci — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:00:48 +0000

Congratulations! I agree, I hate the whole “diet starts Monday” attitude. Change now! I think I realized that I needed to choose a healthy lifestyle way back in high school. I gained weight with a new BF and realized I could not eat the same food as him any longer. Both of my parents have struggled with their weight, and I just made a choice to not be on medication as an adult, but to grow up strong so I’d never need to take any (BP meds, etc.). Save for the ebbs and flows of college living, I’ve maintained my pant size for about 9 years! Of course I have fluctuated on the scale, but working out daily and lifting weights has totally reshaped my body!