tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post82628764158729868..comments2024-03-23T02:42:09.727-07:00Comments on BooKiNG with MaNiC™: THe FaT MeMaNiC MoMMy™http://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-65438649987562084252009-08-26T05:41:06.094-07:002009-08-26T05:41:06.094-07:00Eat mis--yeah, you're right, that other song i...Eat mis--yeah, you're right, that other song is from The The, which I do love that song. Poi covers it sometimes. But the song I was listening to that day was From This Moment On by Poi (it's pretty new by them, on their album called 7. And it says, "from this moment on, everything will change." I know the band is fans of The The too -- you should check it out. It does sound a MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-66771709142831882032009-08-25T20:42:18.206-07:002009-08-25T20:42:18.206-07:00Manic, I think those lyrics are from The The's...Manic, I think those lyrics are from The The's song "This Is the Day," not Poi Dog Pondering. I'm a big The The fan. I don't recall PDP writing that.<br /><br />You've had a stressful couple of months, Manic. You'll get back to your fighting weight soon enough. There's just nothing easy about getting there. I wish you luck.eatmiseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594961824603193507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-4993277462939751682009-08-23T06:00:21.002-07:002009-08-23T06:00:21.002-07:00Fat me has arrived too. I am hoping she starts exe...Fat me has arrived too. I am hoping she starts exercising once the kids go back to school.As Cape Cod Turnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047430228350114744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-33980391084270620502009-08-19T22:00:26.933-07:002009-08-19T22:00:26.933-07:00hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just vi...hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-67920552105968208212009-08-19T08:20:46.222-07:002009-08-19T08:20:46.222-07:00Starting school? You just lost what, 150 pounds? ...Starting school? You just lost what, 150 pounds? :) Get writing - we need more Manic Mommy writing!Kim Rossi Staglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687828526726281119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-75803053573331095742009-08-19T05:29:43.758-07:002009-08-19T05:29:43.758-07:00Hey my friends Amanda and Kim -- it's not what...Hey my friends Amanda and Kim -- it's not what the scale says, in fact, I haven't even looked at the number they wrote down on Saturday. This is totally, completely how I am feeling about myself, and how my clothes are fitting, or rather, NOT fitting! And I know I need a change. I can already tell I'm feeling better in just four days -- my fingers are no longer morning sausages and I MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-77369201383759637012009-08-19T04:04:47.979-07:002009-08-19T04:04:47.979-07:00Kim has a point Manic - the only bad thing is what...Kim has a point Manic - the only bad thing is what the scales say? Tough love says "Get over it!" as your friend I say "Who cares? we'll go walking instead of sitting in Starbucks and that dress will fit again."<br /><br />word ver promm....pro manic mummy?!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594327337549020199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-58719897364234878232009-08-18T13:37:17.362-07:002009-08-18T13:37:17.362-07:00Manic - I'm frustrated for you and by you. He...Manic - I'm frustrated for you and by you. Here comes a lecture from your friend with 3 autistic kids. Ready? <br /><br />You have SO MUCH! Three healthy kids who will grow up and leave the nest. A husband bringing in an income. A damn good one. A home of your own. A loving extended family. You have to pull yourself up by your bootstraps before life hands you a whopper of a problem and youKim Rossi Staglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687828526726281119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-91741478626041198372009-08-18T01:52:03.019-07:002009-08-18T01:52:03.019-07:00Oh hell I am the fattest me I have ever been. And...Oh hell I am the fattest me I have ever been. And I am walking back into work in a world of "it's my birthday have a cupcake to celebrate Mrs. Avery"...a world I don't know how to say no to. I need a Saturday AM WW long-distance buddy--bad! <br /><br />I'm also thinking...you don't look bad you just feel that you do.JODIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200377715733843284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-65627628079418914042009-08-17T19:56:56.730-07:002009-08-17T19:56:56.730-07:00Took courage to write this girlie. Proud of you.
...Took courage to write this girlie. Proud of you.<br /><br />You know what -- you don't need points to do this. Eat healthy and exercise and you'll get back to where you want to be. Summer is the easiest and best time with all the fruits and veggies in season.<br /><br />I know you biked to the farmer's market earlier this summer, so try doing that again this week. And the next. And Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465194403058080094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-49682587759740888392009-08-17T17:17:34.499-07:002009-08-17T17:17:34.499-07:00Thanks to all of you who were supportive and under...Thanks to all of you who were supportive and understanding to this very hard post for me to write. <br /><br />Sandra, thank you for writing too. I don't think you've been on the blog too long because I have been at a healthy happy weight before and know how to get back to it. I am an emotional eater for very sure.MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-9896437289862854762009-08-17T14:29:25.252-07:002009-08-17T14:29:25.252-07:00Seriously?? Until you start educating yourself abo...Seriously?? Until you start educating yourself about food, truly HEALTHY food, and kick that junk crap once and for all, FAT YOU will always come back. And it will eventually stay... just ask youself, how many days out of the last year have you felt "too fat" as opposed to "just right"?<br />You will have to learn a lot about food, and once you start eating healthy it will Sandra R from CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-7357119498750546162009-08-17T07:39:06.042-07:002009-08-17T07:39:06.042-07:00Excellent post Manic. And I hope you don't min...Excellent post Manic. And I hope you don't mind if I say I have been feeling that way, too. I have NEVER been over weight in my life. I've ALWAYS been a size 4/5 and now I'm a fucking 8!!! And I'm depressed. I feel ugly. I won't buy new clothes so I have nothing to wear. I haven't worked out since October, when I developed bronchitis, and I feel like no one gives a flying Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811460930343769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-56042333894606366502009-08-17T03:52:57.302-07:002009-08-17T03:52:57.302-07:00I think that looking at what purpose "the fat...I think that looking at what purpose "the fat you" serves in your life will go a long way in helping you maintain a healthy weight. You began touching on it, I think - this whole idea of having a "protective layer". Keep working on this, I think you might uncover some good stuff.<br /><br />I struggled with disordered eating for over 15 years - from the time I was 11 or 12 Momma Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771665079660617047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-26646101730105056142009-08-16T20:18:37.900-07:002009-08-16T20:18:37.900-07:00Amen. You want to know the shock I felt when I st...Amen. You want to know the shock I felt when I stepped on the scale at the gym yesterday? Yikes.<br /><br />And I'm so doing the home cooking route for awhile now. And no more treats and birthdays. I didn't even have a cookie after church (yeah, like that's a major accomplishment?).<br /><br />Good luck, Steph!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-22619528495660579362009-08-16T19:51:38.545-07:002009-08-16T19:51:38.545-07:00Manic-- how is it that you don't live in MD???...Manic-- how is it that you don't live in MD??? I so wish we were closer, because you simply cannot believe how much I identified with this post-- you've hit the nail on the head exactly for my situation as well. It is a summer thing, definitely, and it certainly doesn't help that you've had such a wild ride these past few months. <br /><br />You can clearly accomplish what you morninglight mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128926711800459894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-50950788189642361122009-08-16T18:55:26.176-07:002009-08-16T18:55:26.176-07:00Love this post and I feel you. I'm dreading g...Love this post and I feel you. I'm dreading going to school on Tuesday with my kids because I know people will be commenting too. "Wow-she's fat again". :( I don't know how it came back and I don't look forward to losing it again. Food is way too comforting to me, but being fat sucks the big one.<br /><br />I'll definitely be following you-best of luck!Land familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779374934600761620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-39135369621948719662009-08-16T13:17:55.228-07:002009-08-16T13:17:55.228-07:00Good for you Stephanie, that you had the courage t...Good for you Stephanie, that you had the courage to get up and go to WW! I'haven't been back there for a year, and I never did reach my first 10 percent... but up until about a month ago I had been maintaining, neither gaining nor losing, but not so much anymore - I've gained about 3 lbs back, and its enough that I notice... Hang in there, I am and maybe we can commiserate together MaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-91000112982829502842009-08-16T12:31:48.668-07:002009-08-16T12:31:48.668-07:00Kudos to you for taking care of business. If you ...Kudos to you for taking care of business. If you let it hang around too long, your eyes stop seeing it, and your body denies that it even happend! I speak from experience. <br /><br />Stay with what works for you, and remember to support those who are also taking this journey. It will all come back to you.<br /><br />Best wishes for staying motivated!noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-43444802306539942702009-08-16T10:59:49.026-07:002009-08-16T10:59:49.026-07:00Great job getting back on track. There are SOOOO ...Great job getting back on track. There are SOOOO many of us who can relate. The fact that you took the steps to get back into your comfortable skin means that you've won already.<br /><br />Sending happy, healthy, energetic vibes your way.Monnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998729112903749621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-48807253105075904372009-08-16T09:21:00.472-07:002009-08-16T09:21:00.472-07:00good for you!! i'm still in the caving for cak...good for you!! i'm still in the caving for cake batter ice cream stage.moonrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294151043419378509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-4657356825448022332009-08-16T04:10:04.386-07:002009-08-16T04:10:04.386-07:00OMG, you and me both! I am SO fat it's not fu...OMG, you and me both! I am SO fat it's not funny. Kids go back to school on Tuesday and I' starting a new regime then. I also have a diet buddy. It's cheaper than Weight Watchers, more supportive seeing as she's my friend and more motivating seeing as I want to lose weight with her. Cinnamon shortbread a dim and distant memory :(<br /><br />word ver - calsi - some how Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594327337549020199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-24929269877393342602009-08-16T04:08:29.819-07:002009-08-16T04:08:29.819-07:00Oh man, I totally feel bad for you. I know the fee...Oh man, I totally feel bad for you. I know the feeling and it isn't a good one, no. Keep getting on that bike!Mamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853842158606222286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-69603416756334574932009-08-16T03:35:20.955-07:002009-08-16T03:35:20.955-07:00Here are some fitness ideas for busy parents http:...Here are some fitness ideas for busy parents http://www.diyfather.com/content/Help_I_cant_exercise_I_have_kidsScotthttp://www.diyfather.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-91626255813764427552009-08-15T22:06:16.830-07:002009-08-15T22:06:16.830-07:00Good for you for facing your demons and jumping ba...Good for you for facing your demons and jumping back on the bike! I have also become reacquainted with my fat self over the summer. I intend to start breaking up with her next week when the kids start school. You are not alone in the ongoing battle to get and stay healthy. I'm with you in spirit and we can cheer each other along as we kick our fat chicks to the curb!<br /><br />BTW...I DawnfromCAnoreply@blogger.com