Comments on: So, about my weight

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:05:41 +0000

I LOVE your honesty, and the absolutely positively most important thing is that the headaches have subsided somewhat. I know I’m responding to your post from over a year ago, but wanted to let you know I am so happy the pain isn’t quite as bad as it was! (Sure hope it doesn’t come back, I’ll find out soon, won’t I?)
Everybody has pointed out your quote: “When I told people, “I want to be thin,” what I was really saying was, “I want to lead the life I want to live.” …That has less to do with being fat or thin than most people think.” I think that is so true. The problem with being as fat as I was is that my overweight body kept me from living the life I wanted. Someone else talked about being at the weight you are meant to be, unfortunately for me, that was 325 lbs. And at 325 lbs. I was not comfortable doing, and simply could not do many things that I wanted to do. You have gained confidence with your weight loss (writing the blog and the book helped with that), and like you said once, even if you gain all the weight back, you are still the person that lost 190 lbs. Nobody can take that away from you, nor can they take away the confidence that the experience gave you.

By: coyote

coyote — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:46:12 +0000

When I told people, “I want to be thin,” what I was really saying was, “I want to lead the life I want to live.” Losing all the weight has made me confident and taught me to believe in myself and has allowed me to live my life in ways that I never could before, so that’s what I’m doing. I’m living my life. That has less to do with being fat or thin than most people think.

Awesome, awesome, awesome. I am adding this to my list of excellent quotes.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:09:39 +0000

@Nancy – It’s now July 2009, and I wonder if you are still so bee-aaah-tchy? PQ has incredible heart and HUMANITY to tell the truth. This would be amazing enough, but to tell it to her readership is just excellent, and very classy. Bet you’ve never been described with those adjectives! Bye now!

By: PastaPrincess

PastaPrincess — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:41:02 +0000

I think you are the best!!!! I’m so happy that you get to go on vaca and that you are feeling happier and healthier!

By: Noelle

Noelle — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:12:41 +0000

Amen, sista!

By: Chavonne

Chavonne — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:33:19 +0000

Oy. Thank you for WRITING it! :)

By: Chavonne

Chavonne — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:10:46 +0000

I just finished your book about an hour ago. I loved it. Thank you for reading it.

I have 112 pounds to go and I can’t wait to read your blog as part of my motivation.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:03:45 +0000

“Feel free to call me an arrogant narcissist in denial. I’ll call you back collect from Paris!”

i’m still laughing at that. :)

I always enjoy coming back to read your blog. Thanks for the great virtual european tour also.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:30:21 +0000

Oh my God, I LOVE this post! It’s awesome. And you are awesome. And I think I might have to buy your book!

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:50:48 +0000

I think the Obama dog is ADORABLE! And so are you! You look terrific in the pictures you have been posting from Europe! Hope you have a wonderful time!:)