Comments on: Rule the court http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/ You'll laugh you ass off. (I did.) Tue, 15 May 2012 03:15:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6629 Nina Frusztajer Marquis, MD Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:23:25 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6629 For the past few days, my kids and I have been reading "The OK Book", a wonderful stick figure drawn book all about how it's fun to try new things and it's OK to be "OK" at things like flipping pancakes (it winds up on the figure's head). Good for you for getting out there on the courts! What I love about sports is that it's hard to get worse at them when you practice at all. By the way, I love your name "pasta queen" - you must know all about how eating carbs allows your brain to make serotonin which makes you feel good and takes away appetite (comfort and satisfaction and getting and staying slim is what (low-fat) carb comfort foods are all about). For the past few days, my kids and I have been reading “The OK Book”, a wonderful stick figure drawn book all about how it’s fun to try new things and it’s OK to be “OK” at things like flipping pancakes (it winds up on the figure’s head). Good for you for getting out there on the courts! What I love about sports is that it’s hard to get worse at them when you practice at all. By the way, I love your name “pasta queen” – you must know all about how eating carbs allows your brain to make serotonin which makes you feel good and takes away appetite (comfort and satisfaction and getting and staying slim is what (low-fat) carb comfort foods are all about).

]]> By: melsky http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6628 melsky Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:14:46 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6628 My husband and I play a form of tennis where we just try to keep the ball in play and see how many times we can hit it back and forth across the net. We don't keep score or anything. It's more cooperation than competition. It's kind of fun. My husband and I play a form of tennis where we just try to keep the ball in play and see how many times we can hit it back and forth across the net. We don’t keep score or anything. It’s more cooperation than competition. It’s kind of fun.

]]> By: jen http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6627 jen Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:03:35 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6627 Love that ending: "I'm not big on whining these days." I think I need to adopt that attitude. As much as I hate listening to whining, I'm guilty of doing plenty of my own. Love that ending: “I’m not big on whining these days.”

I think I need to adopt that attitude. As much as I hate listening to whining, I’m guilty of doing plenty of my own.

]]> By: Mia http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6626 Mia Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:14:07 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6626 "I'm also trying to resist the urge to apologize after I goof up and send a ball out of bounds or miss a volley. I'm not Grand Slam material and that's okay. I do not have to apologize for still being somewhat inept. I don't have to say I'm sorry as long as I try my best." You are so right! I really think this is the secret to a healthy life. Get rid of the unrealistic expectations for perfection, and don't forget to give yourself credit for all the really cool stuff you do. “I’m also trying to resist the urge to apologize after I goof up and send a ball out of bounds or miss a volley. I’m not Grand Slam material and that’s okay. I do not have to apologize for still being somewhat inept. I don’t have to say I’m sorry as long as I try my best.”

You are so right! I really think this is the secret to a healthy life. Get rid of the unrealistic expectations for perfection, and don’t forget to give yourself credit for all the really cool stuff you do.

]]> By: Cindy http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6625 Cindy Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:29:36 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6625 Hi PQ, great post. I am cautious about trying new "sports," or organized anything with other people. I really want to give some things a try, it is just hard to get over the threshold, so to speak. You seem to have found the mental equivalent of "normal." How did you do it? With this whole weight loss journey, I am starting to feel like I am losing confidence, instead of gaining it. At first, I had the "rush" of some successes, but lately, as my weight has plateaued, my confidence is shot. I don't think I can even call it a plateau any more...I just think this is what it is going to be...so I guess it is maintenance? But I feel like I am not done yet, even if my body thinks it is...which I guess is the source of my failing confidence (the fact that I am failing to lose the last 20-30 pounds). Okay, so you aren't into whining, but I guess I might be in danger of overdosing on it, so i'll stop now. I will try to think of you whacking that tennis ball and make a few attempts of my own! Thanks for the great post. Hi PQ,

great post. I am cautious about trying new “sports,” or organized anything with other people. I really want to give some things a try, it is just hard to get over the threshold, so to speak. You seem to have found the mental equivalent of “normal.” How did you do it? With this whole weight loss journey, I am starting to feel like I am losing confidence, instead of gaining it. At first, I had the “rush” of some successes, but lately, as my weight has plateaued, my confidence is shot. I don’t think I can even call it a plateau any more…I just think this is what it is going to be…so I guess it is maintenance? But I feel like I am not done yet, even if my body thinks it is…which I guess is the source of my failing confidence (the fact that I am failing to lose the last 20-30 pounds). Okay, so you aren’t into whining, but I guess I might be in danger of overdosing on it, so i’ll stop now. I will try to think of you whacking that tennis ball and make a few attempts of my own! Thanks for the great post.

]]> By: Sarah http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6624 Sarah Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:50:43 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6624 I think with a few more practices you'll really be surprised how well you do. I found that if you play with somebody who is better than you (not on the same beginners level) that you will learn quicker and play better. I think with a few more practices you’ll really be surprised how well you do. I found that if you play with somebody who is better than you (not on the same beginners level) that you will learn quicker and play better.

]]> By: Laura http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6623 Laura Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:14:32 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6623 Great post! Love how you are doing new things and finding the best in them. What an inspiration you are. Great post! Love how you are doing new things and finding the best in them. What an inspiration you are.

]]> By: Jenny http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6622 Jenny Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:45:42 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6622 Something I learned late in life is that sports do not necessarily suck. AND, if you stick with it, you actually get better at it AND enjoy it. Who knew? Not me. Well, not the old me. Congrats on learning about tennis and yourself. Something I learned late in life is that sports do not necessarily suck. AND, if you stick with it, you actually get better at it AND enjoy it.

Who knew? Not me. Well, not the old me.

Congrats on learning about tennis and yourself.

]]> By: Marianne http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6621 Marianne Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:27:25 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6621 Great post! I struggle with the "sorry!" when playing sports, too. I goof up, apologise, and then wonder why the heck I'm apologising, because everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Then I'm too busy thinking to pay attention, so I goof again. *rolls eyes* I seriously need to work on that, and I like your "I don't have to say I'm sorry as long as I try my best" attitude. Great post!

I struggle with the “sorry!” when playing sports, too. I goof up, apologise, and then wonder why the heck I’m apologising, because everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Then I’m too busy thinking to pay attention, so I goof again. *rolls eyes* I seriously need to work on that, and I like your “I don’t have to say I’m sorry as long as I try my best” attitude.

]]> By: Candy http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2007/08/rule-the-court/comment-page-1/#comment-6620 Candy Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:47:32 +0000 http://pastaqueen.com/blog/?p=637#comment-6620 First, do what is necessary, then do what is possible. Suddenly, you are doing the impossible. First, do what is necessary, then do what is possible. Suddenly, you are doing the impossible.

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