Healthy You Challenge Check In
Posted on Apr 08, 2008 under Health, Diet and Lifestyle |
You all know that weight loss is just a small part of this journey for mine, and that I try to focus on the health aspect, but I would like to draw your attention briefly to the badge in the sidebar. I am well pleased. Oh, what the heck, I’m ecstatic!
I am so close to breaking the 300 pound barrier, hopefully within the next week or two. That is huge for me! I don’t think I’ve been under 300 pounds in at least 5 years, possibly 8 years (I didn’t own a scale in the “lost” years).
There is a lot going on under the surface at this time… Emotionally I’m all over the place. This is a good thing. I am ready to tackle my issues and start living mindfully. It’s impossible to be mindful when you’re expending a lot of energy suppressing your emotions.
This journey is about healing my mind, spirit and body. That is what holistic means…
The flowers are for all of us who are walking together on this journey, who have found the courage in ourselves to heal our lives and bodies. Thank you for walking with me!
April 8th, 2008 at 11:57 am
FANTASTIC NEWS!!! I am so proud of you, you have done so well. 40 pounds gone…. wahoo!!!! GOod luck for tackling your issues… I think you have the inner strength to work through what is going on emotionally… it might not be easy but the rewards will be worth it.
BIG CONGRATS on your 40pound loss and congrats on getting close to smashing through the 300 pound barrier… wahoo! And love the flowers… they are beautiful.
April 8th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Congratulations! You have a beautiful attitude. =D
April 8th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Thank you for the beautiful flowers! I spent 2 hours cleaning up my back garden and just imagining my daylilies in bloom.
I can’t wish you enough success to bring down that 300 barrier. What an amazing feeling that will be for you after so many years. Wonderful!
April 8th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Congratulations! 40 pounds is amazing! I love that you are working on living a mindful life. I think that is a really wonderful way to live. I’m also trying to be more mindful in my own life. The whole world is interconnected, and it starts with each person being mindful in their own life. I get it, now I just have to practice it which is easier said than done is this crazy life.
April 8th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Whbat beautiful flowers! I love stargazer lilies.
Your blog is a constant sorce of inspiration for me, and even though I’m writing from the airport, I’m quietly cheering you on for your courageous determination.
You are a winner!
Rebecca
April 8th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Beautiful flowers! Lovely to look at.
It’ll be such a mental step (on top of the obvious physical step) to break the 300 pound barrier. Well done my dear.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Congratulations! Fantastic news!! You’ll get there before you know it! Such pretty flowers.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Congratulations!!! I agree that it’s not all about the scale, but there are days when it’s absolutely worthwhile to
celebrate it. This is one of those days! You’ll be breaking that barrier in no time! I’m so thrilled for you!
April 8th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Three cheers!
Yay!
Yay!
Yay!
April 8th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Wow! Congrats on having 40 lbs. off! I am SO happy for you! It’s been a few years since I’ve been under 300, too… so I know how happy you will be when you get into the 290’s! I can’t wait until you, and me, and all of the other gals who are over 300 finally get below it… FOR GOOD!
The flowers are lovely! Thanks for sharing!
April 8th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
You are a rock star!!!! 40 pounds is incredible AND I know it is only a small part of the huge transformations that have taken place for you. You have such beautiful courage and I am always in your corner cheering you on. Keep up all the great work!!!
xo
Michelle
April 8th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Gorgeous flowers; thanks for putting that picture on there. Congratulations on being below 300. What a major milestone!! Yay, you!
April 9th, 2008 at 1:37 am
Huge congrats! That’s a milestone. Cheering you on sweetie! I left a message on GJF for you the other day. Just wanted to make sure you got it.
Pixy Lisa
April 9th, 2008 at 2:40 am
that is fabulous!!
April 9th, 2008 at 3:04 am
Oh Hanlie that is such wonderful news and I applaud you again for your efforts in going natural about all of this. Most people in our society as we know today want the quick fix, but it never gives the right results.
Way to go again and keep up the great work
April 9th, 2008 at 4:01 am
What a great out look… it makes us all think.
Con-grats also on the loss. Keep up the good work…we all can do this together.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:53 am
What beautiful flowers… and YAY for you on the 40 lbs!! I’m so happy for you that you are taking this journey… well, we all are but just in different ways. You really inspire me and your calm sense and your wisdom are amazing. Thank you for being you Hanlie!!
April 9th, 2008 at 5:50 am
i love you and i’m so proud of you!
April 9th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
HIP HIP HOORAYYYYY!!!
Congratulations, I can only imagine the extra spring in your step with 40 pounds gone!!
April 10th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Those flowers are gorgeous! I just noticed your 40 lbs gone badge!!! WOW!!! You are incredible..so inspiring!!!hugs and kisses!