saraj9999

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  • I am just coming out of a little head-induced set back too. You know what did it to me? It was the fact that I got a little cheaty and a little slacky and a little lazy and I still lost. People continued to say nice things about how much smaller I looked, etc. So me, being me, I had to keep pushing the envelope of…
    in Upset with myself Comment by saraj9999 September 2014
  • I may be in the minority here, but I think the whole trend of labeling any personal comment anyone makes as 'shaming' has gone way too far. When did the world become a place where no one ever expected to have to deal with comments they find unwelcome? Just as on the playground, there will always be mean people - and I do…
    in not trying to start a fight here but just a point... Comment by saraj9999 September 2014
  • I see from your profile that you have a wife and I assume she must eat too :smile: If I were you, I would take a couple hours on the weekend and work together on planning a week's worth of healthy meals for both of you. Grocery shop and do all of the veg prep on the same day you shop. Some recipes can also be made that day…
    in Hungry all the time! Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • This may sound like more than you are willing to take on at the moment... I work for a very large company. In order to be able to bid on government jobs with the State, County or Federal govt, we often are required to partner with a minority owned small business. Now, the minority can vary depending on the contract, but…
    in How do I find a job? Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • I honestly want to help you, not criticize. I was in this place you are for so many years. I knew what I had to do. (Everyone does, really). I would start. I would not be 100% compliant. I would give up. And I say, with sympathy and understanding, this is another brand of special snowflake excuses we create for ourselves.…
    in Seriously...HOW??? Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • OK, so this is going to probably make me WAY unpopular because people will think I am being harsh. That is not my intention. I have, on occasion, needed a firm but gentle shake-up myself. You get that there is one big choice your family made that is at the root your time problem, right? No one forced you to live where you…
    in Finding the time?? Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • I wonder if you have anxiety regarding other situations in your life? If you don't and it is just when you are excercising, why on earth would you care what anyone thinks about you and your possible labored breathing? When I go out walking or ever-so-slowly chugging away at my wog as I am doing my C25K training runs, I…
    in How did you overcome anxiety of running in public? Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • I work from home for a big company in a support role, so people tend to be demanding of my time - like the world is going to fall apart if a spreadsheet is not whipped up immediately! They also have a sort of spy software installed on my computer that lets the world know if I am away from my desk for more than 20 minutes…
    in Artists and people who work from home Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • I am of the same mind. I am waiting to start training harder until I am under 200 lbs. Only about 5 more to go before then. The plan is to join the gym, start lifting, take TRX and Zumba classes, etc. My activity right now consists of daily long walks and/or C25K training days. I usually end up at about 5 miles a day…
    in Wanted: Started Heavy Lifting More then 50 lbs from Goal Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • I am not trying to criticize, as in the moment I would have probably handled this situation the same way you did. I think you should have a follow up conversation with this lady though. Let her know how uncomfortable it made you. I am not one to say that we have to run to HR for every little thing. I think that is…
    in losing my mind?! Comment by saraj9999 August 2014
  • I have the One and it is absolutely worth it to me. I don't want to see that I have less than 10K steps on any given day - to the point that I will be out walking around the block at 11:00 PM (like last night) if I am short on steps or active minutes. It is like my little conscience. If I lost it, I would buy another…
    in FitBit Comment by saraj9999 July 2014
  • I am so sorry for your loss and so glad that you are doing the HARD work of pulling yourself out of it for the sake of your daughter. Keep up the good work!
    in I'm doing it!!!! (Pics!) Comment by saraj9999 June 2014
  • You look great! Keep up the good work.
    in My Journey So Far Comment by saraj9999 June 2014
  • Fantastic! Keep up the good work. You can do it!
    in Progress !!!! Comment by saraj9999 June 2014
  • So sorry for your loss, but SO proud of you for not turning to food to find comfort. That is what this is all about - this time of growth that we have chosen. We are learning to give ourselves the coping skills we never had. Keep up the good work. You can do it!
    in A Word of Thanks to All of You! Comment by saraj9999 June 2014
  • You look great - and so much happier. Keep up the excellent work and dedication!
    in Celebration! 13 months - down 66lbs Comment by saraj9999 June 2014
  • Great progress! You can definitely see a big difference. Keep up the good work.:happy:
    in 24 lbs down and feeling great about my progress. With pics! Comment by saraj9999 June 2014
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