Comments on: Same Difference

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:57:41 +0000

Hey Pasta Queen,

I’m a blog stalker of yours. I enjoy your witty sassy-ness.

And I am going to try the pilates videos you recommended.

Thanks Everso!

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:55:54 +0000

Hey Pasta Queen,

I’m a blog stalker of yours. I enjoy your witty sassy-ness.

And I am going to try the pilates videos your recommended.

Thanks Everso!

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By: dg

dg — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:39:49 +0000

top post, PQ! your honesty is so refreshing – sometimes it always seems like some sort of crime to admit one has changed by losing a lot of weight, but it *does* change you so much. just doing such a huge and positive thing for your body can’t help but spill over into how you feel about yourself.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:21:21 +0000

The She-Ra I had (I think she was a sister or maybe a second cousin of She-Ra and He-Man) had a ginormous plastic disk that spun on her back as some sort of weapon. I think she was green and purple. I never quite understood the purpose of the disk…was she supposed to use it to deflect her enemies? Dizzy them with the psychadelic glitter swirls on its surface? Bend forward and vivisect them with the dull plastic edge? I remain mystified to this day.

I think you tackled an incredibly hard subject today, because as much navel gazing goes on in online blogs, it’s extremely hard to accurately dissect aspects of one’s personality with both objectivity and perspective. That said, I have to agree wholeheartedly with your words. When you go through such a massive life change, taking into consideration all the social stigmas and emtional baggage that goes along with being obese, how could you NOT have changed now that you’re healthy and glowy? You have accomplished something astounding, and to not have also achieved some sort of internal transformation would’ve made the entire process a little bit futile in my opinion.

It’s only been twelve days since I was lucky enough to find your blog, but everything you’ve written has resonated with me and really made me think. Thank you for your wonderful words again tonight.

By: mal

mal — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:54:17 +0000

I have been blogging for years and when I am blogging I also feel my writing skills improving day by day. However, I also think that any journaling regimen (online or no) helps me find clarity to my thoughts and explore things that I wouldn’t otherwise explore. Maybe the only difference between blogging and journal writing is the feedback you get, which is particularly important when you’re trying to make a big change in your life. Like, say, lose half of your body weight. Not that you or I would know anything about that.

Anyway, just wanted to say something other than “you rock,” which you so clearly do.

By: K

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:34:21 +0000

You do seem more outgoing, but you always seemed confident through your writing – so I’d say your feeling of being the same person, only more so, sounds about right.

When I hear myself on the answering machine, it’s exactly my mother’s voice, which is a trifle spooky.

And I’ve often wondered the same about Wonder Woman’s top. How’re you supposed to fight crime in a bustier?

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:01:30 +0000

Yes, I am a fan of your writing. Publish a book, PQ!

(Oh, and sorry this is late, but thanks a bunch for e-mailing me about my question about what you majored in…it was very helpful, and just the info I needed! Really, you rock :D )

By: Smissy

Smissy — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:48:15 +0000

I love how you said about becoming more of herself. I feel like that. I haven’t changed in that I still want the same things out of my life, but I feel more apt to go after what I want, show my personality more and really live my life with less fear of being judged. Also, as crazy as it sounds, I feel like I love my boyfriend and my family more. I think I’m happier with myself and I have more to give them now.

That was a great post – I was one of the people that asked about other’s reactions to you. I’m always interested to hear about other’s reactions. I find when I become the center of attention about my weight loss I get embarrassed, but when people don’t mention it I’m annoyed. Haha … I have to remember it’s not about other people, it’s about doing something for me.

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:40:45 +0000

Glad to hear you are feeling great and like She-Ra, that’s awesome! I’ve noticed little changes in myself, willing to try new things a little better confidence, not caring what people think of me in my swimsuit when I do laps, who cares? I’m not even close to goal and it can only get better and better.