tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post5864096500109795164..comments2023-09-24T04:10:12.706-05:00Comments on The Mommy On The Bus Says...: Losing 30 lbs--Part 1 (My Story)Grace~The Mommy On the Bushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02415033363688082792noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-50687277068538323822010-04-14T16:44:54.218-05:002010-04-14T16:44:54.218-05:00Reading your story part 1 was the motivation I nee...Reading your story part 1 was the motivation I needed. I could tell it like my own, I have 4 kids, perfectly happy with my slightly overweight body, busy taking care of everyone, but when I read your line the part where you admitted that you were eating bad, and that you were not being a good steward of your body, I knew I was also. I was frustrated and depressed over the weekend, and come Monday I was done! I went shopping for the good stuff, I made up a weeks worth of healthy meals for myself so that I won't be tempted to eat the other food my family will be enjoying. Day 2 in and I am excited that I am doing this! Even went to the gym last night, that strange foreign place I have been paying membership on for a year and haven't visited. So I just wanted to pop in and say thank you for your story, as it helped to kick into gear what I had been thinking about for a few months.<br />PamPamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-9983846922821958712010-04-11T13:56:07.062-05:002010-04-11T13:56:07.062-05:00I just caught up on your last two posts, and can I...I just caught up on your last two posts, and can I just say THANK YOU?! I respect your honesty and willingness to be vulnerable to help others through this. I haven't had babies (YET!!!) but weight and unhealthy eating have been a bit of a battle for me for years. I've been scared of pregnancy b/c of the weight problems I'll face post-partum...and if I couldn't lose what I needed to now (sans babies) how was I going to lose it THEn?! <br /><br />Only the last 4 months have I really turned things around and lost the 20lbs I'd gained since my wedding day May 2008. I feel like I know my body better, and I don't feel like I NEED to overeat for fear of "missing out" on the good food. I feel so much better and only have a couple more pounds to my goal weight! <br /><br />Hearing your story, though, truly inspires me for the future. Be aware...I may come back for some serious advice when my time comes for losing post-baby weight! :) I look forward to parts 3-5!Melanie Eccleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426364679790785007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-14677316350670987042010-04-11T11:05:24.807-05:002010-04-11T11:05:24.807-05:00You are so awesome and brave! Way to go Grace! You...You are so awesome and brave! Way to go Grace! You also look great! Go Grace go! You inspired me too. April 1 I threw out most of the candy and junk food and re-resolved to get back on a healthier eating plan.Marjie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971332338294862875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-90498173124127553072010-04-10T09:51:29.893-05:002010-04-10T09:51:29.893-05:00Great job on weight loss. Can't wait to hear m...Great job on weight loss. Can't wait to hear more!<br /><br />www.mommyoffaith19.blogspot.commommyoffaith19https://www.blogger.com/profile/01030240982826490223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-79934165897348798532010-04-09T19:52:35.242-05:002010-04-09T19:52:35.242-05:00i have a goal..my wedding day weight by august 19t...i have a goal..my wedding day weight by august 19th (125lbs). my half-way point was feb 19th, at 135 lbs (down 26 lbs) and i made it! just 6 more months. . then i can get pregnant again! my secret was seriously smaller portions, and no eating past 8pm. mainly. and going to the YMCA at least twice a week (the girls LOVE the workers there & play area, so that helps uh-lot, and it's a great refresher for me). i'm looking forward to hearing what your secret was! : )jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130112723701750435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-19905315665941331322010-04-09T12:15:50.371-05:002010-04-09T12:15:50.371-05:00I can't wait to read your next post. I have be...I can't wait to read your next post. I have been pregnant 2x. During my first pregnancy I lost weight. Right after my son was born, I lost some more weight and was doing great. Then my Dad ended up in the hospital and after a few months he passed away. I gained weight and blamed it on the stress. Then I got pregnant again. I lost weight during the pregnancy and after my 2nd son was born. When my newborn was 2 weeks old, my husband was diagnosed with Leukemia. I gained a ton of weight and again blamed it on stress. <br /><br />I've decided that I need to quit finding excuses. I need to get off my butt and do something about it.<br /><br />Now, I have to go get some lunch (haha).<br /><br />Kelli HooyerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657003824067721661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-26898007290633421842010-04-09T00:42:28.716-05:002010-04-09T00:42:28.716-05:00I can't wait to hear the rest of the story!!! ...I can't wait to hear the rest of the story!!! I'm a "nursing gainer" too and have been so convicted about my laziness in my eating. Thanks for being so real with us! You are a great encouragement!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283560189907739417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-38846759162507629042010-04-08T22:07:46.961-05:002010-04-08T22:07:46.961-05:00Good job! I need to get on the weight loss thing ...Good job! I need to get on the weight loss thing too... same reasons as you, for my health! I'm noticing more and more how *unhealthy* I've let myself get, and need to do something about it! I have quite a bit more to lose though, around 80 lbs. Can't wait to see how you did it!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007264223767307345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660714304160473392.post-32513273498409576402010-04-08T21:26:12.552-05:002010-04-08T21:26:12.552-05:00Grace, thank you so much for your transparency...i...Grace, thank you so much for your transparency...it is an encouragment to us all! You are a real inspiration to me as a mother! I am so proud that you are continuing to seek the Lord's best for you and I know He is so pleased with you!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236242844357178166noreply@blogger.com