tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post671000794765242878..comments2023-09-22T07:36:02.136-05:00Comments on Krista Phillips - Author: My not-quite-so-fat QuestKrista Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-22310340136637610642013-07-04T07:20:16.496-05:002013-07-04T07:20:16.496-05:00My son works at mcalister deli and sometimes he wi...My son works at mcalister deli and sometimes he will bring me home treats like chocolate spoon cake! So bad for me!! I took up running having never ran in my life. I love it and after 3 years i am still doing it. It is more sporadic now because of schedules but i crave it like chocolate. Also enter a race like a color run or something with your older girls. They will love it and it will motivate you! My kids love doing runs with me. My 16yo son just did a mud run with me and my 14 yo will do the half marathon With me next year.Zimms Zoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671798321373854716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-74281804732521554822013-06-26T21:55:25.051-05:002013-06-26T21:55:25.051-05:00I doubt I'll ever be addicted like I am to Dr ...I doubt I'll ever be addicted like I am to Dr Pepper and chocolate covered caramel... but I think eventually I'll get to like it a bit more:-)<br /><br />Hey, YOU and I need to start sending stuff again!!! I miss your crits and reading your stuff!!!!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-77405967258500724702013-06-26T21:54:05.838-05:002013-06-26T21:54:05.838-05:00Not sure I associate it with fun now... but I like...Not sure I associate it with fun now... but I like how it makes me feel, and so I'm trying to grasp onto that and keep up that "good" feeling!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-42109552483618659282013-06-26T21:53:22.580-05:002013-06-26T21:53:22.580-05:00You and me, girl, you and me. We're gonna do t...You and me, girl, you and me. We're gonna do this!!!!<br /><br />Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-53338760426326511952013-06-26T21:52:54.996-05:002013-06-26T21:52:54.996-05:00Little goals are awesome!!!! I haven't been do...Little goals are awesome!!!! I haven't been doing enough of that for myself, I think. But most of my incentive has been "lose weight so you can buy clothes that fit you!" but before vacation, I decided to go ahead and buy some because I was SO INCREDIBLY tired of wearing things that made me feel like crap.<br /><br />And you know what? After I bought them, I FELT better about myself... and thus wanted to exercise more. It made me want to lose more weight to KEEP feeling better about myself. I guess positive motivation works well for me!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-15531883568203908902013-06-26T21:50:46.358-05:002013-06-26T21:50:46.358-05:00I've been on again off again with my Fitness p...I've been on again off again with my Fitness pal... but usually it is a vacation or holiday that trips me up! I'm "on" again at the moment and LOVE IT!!! <br /><br />Congrats on a new healthy lifestyle!!! You're doing amazing!!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-39909002160152028832013-06-25T15:07:44.487-05:002013-06-25T15:07:44.487-05:00Yay! So proud of you, girlie! I promise, exercise ...Yay! So proud of you, girlie! I promise, exercise will become addicting the more you do it. Those endorphins are no joke. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-23599580118479285122013-06-25T14:35:34.874-05:002013-06-25T14:35:34.874-05:00I'm right there with you, Krista. I drink way ...I'm right there with you, Krista. I drink way too much Diet Coke and I totally think its affecting my sleeping patterns. And I have a tendency to snack at night and I definitely see a pattern between stressful times in my life and my weight. I really need to change some habits. <br /><br />That is so great that you exercised every day on your vacation. What a great start and maybe because you did it on vacation, you associate it will fun now?? I'm like you I HATE exercise. <br /><br />I also loved Made to Crave.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-45709404906448707582013-06-25T12:02:09.839-05:002013-06-25T12:02:09.839-05:00KP, I'm with you. Every time you've had a...KP, I'm with you. Every time you've had a challenge, I've said, "I'm with you!" and every time you've fizzled out, I've fizzled out too. (Not BECAUSE you did, but WITH you. I have GREAT intentions, just not so much follow through....) Anyway, if there is anyone on Earth who can understand your weight thing, it's me. I have about 150 excess pounds on me. I have flab EVERYWHERE, so I totally need to do something about it. I'm also feeling really bad too, so I have started making a few changes. My first change has been to eat IN more. I was a big, "I'm tired. Let's run through the drive-thru" kind of mom. Now, I'm trying desperately to limit that. Aside from a church ladies get breakfast at Cracker Barrel, I haven't eaten out, hmmm..., at least since my birthday! YAY! (That's better than I thought!) <br /><br />I second Made to Crave. Lysa is AMAZING!<br /><br />I like myfitnesspal also, but I haven't been on there in a long time. I might just have to come find you!<br /><br />By the way, the goal I made right before my birthday is to be 104 pounds lighter by my next birthday. That's 2 pounds per week. I lost four in week one, so I'm trying to convince myself that that does NOT mean I have a free pass this week! :)<br /><br />You can do it. :)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807404107561910704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-57369899997197117832013-06-25T06:52:23.779-05:002013-06-25T06:52:23.779-05:00I was in the same boat - 4 kids, 4 angel babies, n...I was in the same boat - 4 kids, 4 angel babies, not enough time in the day - and realized that I had to make some changes. I've lost 30lbs so far, & these are the things that helped me.<br /><br />Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst. An amazing book, about how women were created to crave God, but so often turn to food in those times. It also focuses on caring for your body because that's what God wants you to do. There's a daily devotion book, too.<br /><br />Shakeology. Kind of expensive, but I figured if I was going to spend that much money/month on something, I darn well better make other changes too, like diet & exercise. I drink it for breakfast (the chocolate is delicious with skim milk, frozen banana, & a spoonful of natural peanut butter) & have so much more energy. It also reduced my cravings for other things. I thought I was crazy & it was all in my head, but I made my husband try it too & he said the same thing. (you can check out www.myshakeology.com/triciabrown11 if you want more info on it)<br /><br />I had to find time to exercise where I wouldn't be constantly interrupted by my little ones. I know I won't exercise at the end of the day, & it was fine to say I'd do it at naptime, but then I'd get busy with other stuff, and so...5am it is. It took about 3 weeks before I wasn't dragging & it became a habit. My husband gets up & works out with me then, too, & that makes it much easier. <br /><br />Goals/rewards - I set little goals for myself & outlined a reward for each. A kindle book, a pedicure, new sneakers, etc. <br /><br />Myfitnesspal is a great tool. I have to start using it again...!!! <br /><br />Good luck - know that you're not alone!!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413050445151032821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-44471595109667069042013-06-24T22:15:33.920-05:002013-06-24T22:15:33.920-05:00Myfitnesspal rocks! I used it for a couple months ...Myfitnesspal rocks! I used it for a couple months at the beginning of this year, then got to be so healthy that I don't need to use it any more. No joke. Like seriously, my eating habits have improved WAY much. (Incorrect grammar...) <br />I had Lyme disease for 6 years (and as a 20 year old, that's a long time), and it was really a long progress to be healed. One of the big things our doctor commanded us to do is change up our diet (even though I never really ate too unhealthfully...) <br />Our whole family began the quest to eat healthier and now we thrive on veggies (mostly fresh), meat and fruit as well as nuts and seeds. Oh yes, and some spices and olive oil and for a special treat... Butter! Yum! <br />I'm thrilled to say that I'm now over Lyme disease (although my body is still in the healing process), but eating healthy as helped so, so, so much! <br />I haven't had sugar at all this year (I mean, I've had things that had sugar like salad dressing - before I got strict with what I eat- but nothing like even a bite of cake, etc...) And the only times that I actually miss sugar is when I'm really, really tired. <br />All in all, I also lost almost 20 pounds (which is basically all I need to lose, although another five pounds would be nice). Anyway, this was way more info I've as of yet shared on the Internet about this kind of thing, but I thought maybe it would help encourage you to keep going! You can do it! Be strong! And me oh my goodness, don't give up on the Myfitnesspal, it really is a huge help! <br />Enough for hugely long comments. =) <br />Aidyl Aidyl Ewohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193031689876630475noreply@blogger.com