Comments on: How I Lost 9kg and Still Ate Chocolate Cake (1) http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/ Searching for Inspiration and Wisdom. Laughing at Life Along the Way. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:58:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Kelly http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-373 Kelly Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:33:08 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-373 Cath Hating ourselves only makes things worse. If your body carried and reared your wonderful children and helps you run a successful business and have a life with your new hubby then it's already done so much to love it for. Try to be kind to it. I know it's not easy, but there is enough feedback from the world that tells women we are only beautiful a certain way, we don't have to be part of the angry mob. Kelly Cath

Hating ourselves only makes things worse. If your body carried and reared your wonderful children and helps you run a successful business and have a life with your new hubby then it’s already done so much to love it for. Try to be kind to it. I know it’s not easy, but there is enough feedback from the world that tells women we are only beautiful a certain way, we don’t have to be part of the angry mob.

Kelly

]]> By: Cath Lawson http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-368 Cath Lawson Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:19:05 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-368 Hi Kelly - I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles. I'm really short so any increase or decrease in weight makes a huge difference to me. The trouble is, I'm never satisfied. When I was going through my divorce, I lost too much weight and i hated myself. Now I have put too much weight on and I hate myself. But, I feel the unhealthiest ever right now, so I'm looking forward to your tips. <em>Cath Lawson's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SuccessPasscode/~3/269751226/' rel="nofollow">Is A Pig Blocking Your Business Pipeline?</a></em> Hi Kelly - I’m glad I’m not the only one who struggles. I’m really short so any increase or decrease in weight makes a huge difference to me. The trouble is, I’m never satisfied. When I was going through my divorce, I lost too much weight and i hated myself. Now I have put too much weight on and I hate myself. But, I feel the unhealthiest ever right now, so I’m looking forward to your tips.

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]]> By: Charlie Gilkey | Productive Flourishing http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-365 Charlie Gilkey | Productive Flourishing Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:44:05 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-365 Awesome series you've started here, Kelly. What struck me as the most important bit of advice was to be realistic about your goals. Too many get into a trap of making an unattainable and unhealthy goal and fail from the start. I look forward to the future posts. <em>Charlie Gilkey | Productive Flourishing's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ProductiveFlourishing/~3/268721299/' rel="nofollow">Build a Small Fire and Sit Close to It</a></em> Awesome series you’ve started here, Kelly. What struck me as the most important bit of advice was to be realistic about your goals. Too many get into a trap of making an unattainable and unhealthy goal and fail from the start. I look forward to the future posts.

Charlie Gilkey | Productive Flourishing’s last blog post..Build a Small Fire and Sit Close to It

]]> By: Roz Mitchell http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-328 Roz Mitchell Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:42:43 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-328 <p>Yes I agree the cakes do look delicious and a treat every now and then does help you to stay motivated .<br /> As we get older it is more important to keep the body temple in good working order. It looks after you ,so its up to us to do our bit.<br /> Enjoy your journey .</p> Yes I agree the cakes do look delicious and a treat every now and then does help you to stay motivated .
As we get older it is more important to keep the body temple in good working order. It looks after you ,so its up to us to do our bit.
Enjoy your journey .

]]> By: Kelly http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-327 Kelly Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:00:34 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-327 <p>Thanks for the support, guys.</p> <p>Chris: My hat goes off to your wife. Kids definitely change the body and make it harder to stay trim, particularly around the middle.So, if you think she still looks hot after 5 kids then she must be doing something right. I commend you for being a unconditionally loving and supportive partner. I'm also lucky that even when I am spongier my husband thinks I'm sexy. He'd agree with you that Marilyn beats Cameron Diaz, and his love and acceptance of me no matter what is something I am very thankful for.</p> <p>Vered: I do know of people who use vanity as motivation and it works for them, but I agree that too often this is what makes people fail long term. You won't always be young and thin, and thin doesn't equal fit and healthy anyway. So I think you have to put health at the top of the list some time. Maybe I've just got too old for vanity...</p> <p>Tom: Good luck with your own weight loss journey. It is hard when we get an injury, and it's important to give the body the time it needs to heal, so be kind to yourself.</p> <p>Kailani: Agh, I am so envious of people like you who don't have to think about their weight. But it's great that you have started walking with your daughter because everyone needs good cardiovascular health and muscles have to be used. You know what they say, "Move it or lose it". </p> <p>Mary and Mark: Thanks for the support and I had considered writing an e-book about this...</p> <p>Cheers<br /> Kelly</p> Thanks for the support, guys.

Chris: My hat goes off to your wife. Kids definitely change the body and make it harder to stay trim, particularly around the middle.So, if you think she still looks hot after 5 kids then she must be doing something right. I commend you for being a unconditionally loving and supportive partner. I’m also lucky that even when I am spongier my husband thinks I’m sexy. He’d agree with you that Marilyn beats Cameron Diaz, and his love and acceptance of me no matter what is something I am very thankful for.

Vered: I do know of people who use vanity as motivation and it works for them, but I agree that too often this is what makes people fail long term. You won’t always be young and thin, and thin doesn’t equal fit and healthy anyway. So I think you have to put health at the top of the list some time. Maybe I’ve just got too old for vanity…

Tom: Good luck with your own weight loss journey. It is hard when we get an injury, and it’s important to give the body the time it needs to heal, so be kind to yourself.

Kailani: Agh, I am so envious of people like you who don’t have to think about their weight. But it’s great that you have started walking with your daughter because everyone needs good cardiovascular health and muscles have to be used. You know what they say, “Move it or lose it”.

Mary and Mark: Thanks for the support and I had considered writing an e-book about this…

Cheers
Kelly

]]> By: mark @ mytropicalescape http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-326 mark @ mytropicalescape Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:11:27 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-326 Hi Kelly - What a terrific post and thanks for all of the effort you put into this one! This could be the first chapter of your ebook...? <em>mark @ mytropicalescape's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/mytropicalescape/~3/263467223/' rel="nofollow">Lifestyle Design With a Purpose: 5 Volunteer Resources that can Help you Travel the Globe and Make a Difference at the Same Time</a></em> Hi Kelly - What a terrific post and thanks for all of the effort you put into this one! This could be the first chapter of your ebook…?

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]]> By: Mary Jaksch @ goodlifezen.com http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-324 Mary Jaksch @ goodlifezen.com Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:56:18 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-324 Great post, Kelly! I especially like the way you look at how important it is to accept ourselves as we are. Without that self love nothing much can happen. Keep up the great writing! cheers Mary Great post, Kelly! I especially like the way you look at how important it is to accept ourselves as we are. Without that self love nothing much can happen.
Keep up the great writing!
cheers
Mary

]]> By: kailani http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-323 kailani Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:09:19 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-323 That's great that you're taking an active role in living a healthier lifestyle. As for me, I'm lucky to have received good genes. I've never had a problem with my weight and can pretty much eat anything I want. However, I would like to improve on my energy level. I've started walking my daughter to school every morning. It's not a big thing but at least it's a start. Have a great weekend! <em>kailani's last blog post..<a href='http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/giveaway-beansoup-kids-aprons/' rel="nofollow">Giveaway: Beansoup Kids Aprons</a></em> That’s great that you’re taking an active role in living a healthier lifestyle. As for me, I’m lucky to have received good genes. I’ve never had a problem with my weight and can pretty much eat anything I want. However, I would like to improve on my energy level. I’ve started walking my daughter to school every morning. It’s not a big thing but at least it’s a start.

Have a great weekend!

kailani’s last blog post..Giveaway: Beansoup Kids Aprons

]]> By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-322 Tom Volkar / Delightful Work Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:32:23 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-322 Kelly I completely endorse loving your body just the way it is. Resistance in any regard never works especially with something as emotional as body image. I'm right there with you. For the last two weeks I've also been focused on my health and vitality as inspiration to drop about 40 pounds. I've been literally off my feet recovering from an ankle fusion for the last 3 months and the drive to be active is very organic in me right now. I shall return to witness your progress. Thanks for having the courage to post about this. It allowed me to go public with my intention as well. <em>Tom Volkar / Delightful Work's last blog post..<a href='http://delightfulwork.com/2008/04/03/hard-truths-whole-truths-and-nothing-but-the-truth-bull/' rel="nofollow">Hard Truths, Whole Truths and Nothing But the Truth? Bull!</a></em> Kelly I completely endorse loving your body just the way it is. Resistance in any regard never works especially with something as emotional as body image. I’m right there with you. For the last two weeks I’ve also been focused on my health and vitality as inspiration to drop about 40 pounds. I’ve been literally off my feet recovering from an ankle fusion for the last 3 months and the drive to be active is very organic in me right now. I shall return to witness your progress. Thanks for having the courage to post about this. It allowed me to go public with my intention as well.

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work’s last blog post..Hard Truths, Whole Truths and Nothing But the Truth? Bull!

]]> By: Vered http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-321 Vered Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:51:42 +0000 http://she-power.com/2008/04/04/how-i-lost-9kg-and-still-ate-chocolate-cake-1/#comment-321 Love that photo. :) I completely agree that the best motivation for losing weight is health. If you lose weight just for vanity (for example, before your wedding), you will very likely gain it all back eventually. <em>Vered's last blog post..<a href='http://momgrind.com/2008/04/04/top-ten-diet-mistakes/' rel="nofollow">Top Ten Diet Mistakes</a></em> Love that photo. :)

I completely agree that the best motivation for losing weight is health. If you lose weight just for vanity (for example, before your wedding), you will very likely gain it all back eventually.

Vered’s last blog post..Top Ten Diet Mistakes

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