PastaQueen - Comments on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!'

dabaum commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:51:48 -0500

By dabaum]]> I cannot believe how proud I am of you! Congratulations! Reaching your "mind" goal is more important that an arbitrary number you pulled out of your (half) ass years ago!

Way to go Ms. Pasta Queen! I couldn't be more proud if it had been me to lose that weight.

Kudos!

Bella commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:58:52 -0500

By Bella]]> Good for you! I know that when you have a goal weight in mind, modifying the plan can be difficult, but it sounds like your body is comfortable at 180, so why not? You look great, and it sounds like you feel great, so I think you're making a good decision for yourself.

I'm glad July 2nd can be a memorable day for you - it's my birthday today. Just had to throw that in for good measure. :)

barbara commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:15:53 -0500

By barbara]]> Wow, good for you! Now, how about the ultimate "progress photo" -- a Scale Independence Day photo -- for the masses??

Olivia commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:37:42 -0500

By Olivia]]> Congratulations on maintain for a whole freaking year! I think when we set a goal our body sometimes has a different number in mind, and it's good to listen to your body.

Melissa commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:39:54 -0500

By Melissa]]> Good for you! Congrats! =)

Elizabeth commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:56:07 -0500

By Elizabeth]]> Congratulations! Maintenance has always been the hardest for me... a whole year and you kept it at 180? I am SUPER impressed! You are my hero! :-)

Allison commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:58:53 -0500

By Allison]]> You go girl! Congratulations! I think your "maintenance engagement" is wonderful.

dietgirl commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:25:24 -0500

By dietgirl]]> good onya PQ :) as someone who found a happy way above what i thought i'd always would be, i can really relate to this one and the lovely feeling of not having to update the darn sidebar anymore. happy days. happy for you :)

Helen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:31:37 -0500

By Helen]]> Even though I'm a fairly new fan, I actually teared up a little when I read this (alright, I'm menopausal too). I am so happy for you!! And, you're making me reevaluate my own goals. Just this morning while on my run I realized I've been at approximately the same weight for a year now but it's never been good enough. I need to re-think "good enough." Congrats again.

Eileen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:44:47 -0500

By Eileen]]> This entry really made me feel like wow, someone can be happy with their weight! No matter how much weight I loose, I am never satisfied and I probably should be. If I gain a lb, I end up binging like crazy punishing myself for the 1 lb which usually leads to more binging/more lbs. A neverending cycle!

Your entry today really made me feel like its ok to be happy with your weight. I dont know! Probably sounds silly but it made me feel better!

Thank you and have a nice day!

Nice Jewish Fat Girl commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:58:53 -0500

By Nice Jewish Fat Girl]]> Congratulations! How wonderful to see someone happy with their weight, happy with their body. You're probably sick of hearing this by now, but I hope you know what an inspiration you are to so many...including me!

Lisa commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:09:06 -0500

By Lisa]]> What a wonderful achievement! I've often thought--as an on-again, off-again Weight Watcher--that goal weights are ridiculous! How can we know what weight our body will be at its happiest and most maintainable? I say everyone who diets should do what you did--have a general idea that you want to end up within the healthy BMI range, but see where your body decides is most reasonable for you. What a healthy attitude. You really inspire me and make me think.

Deb commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:14:13 -0500

By Deb]]> Congratulations, PQ. Being happy, healthy, and satisfied with yourself is the the ultimate reward we all should be striving for.

Karen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:17:00 -0500

By Karen]]> CONGRATUALTIONS! Job well done, PQ.

You've reached contentment with yourself. I'm 51 and am finally getting to that stage - my happy weight (I love that term!) is around 175 and I'm 198 now - I was 204 6 weeks ago - so about a pound a week. A good rate, really - I don't have to do anything crazy or give up anything - just pay attention to nutrition and don't eat 2nds or 3rds very often. I still have ice cream almost every day (usually a 100 calorie bar - no huge ceral bowls full- can't have everything - sigh. Again, not rocket science.

I'm not uncomfortable now and don't look my best but I look fine - don't look obese, though I am by the numbers. I think at 175 I'm "overweight". Well, Poo on stupid charts!

You've had quite a journey and I've enjoyed reading the good the bad and the ugly of it and especially the joy and success. You seem a very happy young woman now and that is everything!

Congratulations, again. :)

Tena commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:28:54 -0500

By Tena]]> I'm happy for ya, PQ! It's good to see someone satisfied with reaching their goal! I've often thought some of the "norms" that are set for us should not shape us. I hope you and Maintenance will have a long life together.

radiosilents commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:34:14 -0500

By radiosilents]]> That's fantastic, both the maintain and the decision to recognize that you are happy and healthy where you're at now. Independence day indeed! :)

deanna commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:41:16 -0500

By deanna]]> COOL BEANS!!!!! What a GREAT read! So liberating, so awesome!! Is it weird to say that I am proud of you and I don't even know you???

Meagan commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:42:03 -0500

By Meagan]]> You know what? Good for you. Screw the scale. You've accomplished so much and look awesome, so no point in letting a number control your life.

I'm still trying to find my happy weight, but mostly I'm concentrating on eating well and finding as many cool new ways to exercise as possible. If a size or two falls off on the way, that's just icing on the cake (metaphorically speaking, of course).

Quix commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:42:19 -0500

By Quix]]> Congrats! Anyone that can run a half marathon and trying to lose weight is definitely in the "losing vanity weight" category in my book. :) Not that there is anything wrong with that, but if your goal was to become healthy and fit, I think you've more than owned that.

I'm sure I'm going to have to wrestle with that sometime soon - coming from 265 I thought 170 would be my "happy weight", now at 178 I'm trying for 125. It's a very healthy weight for my height, but the last time I was ever there was when I was in gymnastics working out 30 hours per week. Now the challenge is to see if I can do it on 5, and if I don't get there, I'll at least get fitter trying, hehe.

Ms Charlie Star commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:44:00 -0500

By Ms Charlie Star]]> This is great news! It sounds like the body you're in is a strong, resilient one, capable of taking you where you need to go in style :). Congratulations on your successful maintenance this past year!

Tracy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:49:20 -0500

By Tracy]]> Congratulations! I'm glad you reached a place where you're happy with your weight. :) I remember saying that my own goal weight was 160lbs, too. But I don't know how I'm going to look when I get there! At least I know that you look fabulous at 180, and so 160 isn't the be-all and end-all of weights!

Once again, congratulations on your hard-earned happy weight!

fd commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:53:31 -0500

By fd]]> that's totally great and amazing!! congratulations! i came across your blog when you were already at your happy weight and wondered why on earth you were giving yourself a hard time with the other arbitrary goal, 'cos you looked fabulous, you sounded like you were in great form (healthwise, physically, mentally...) and all in all, you were achieving so many wonderful things. long may your engagement last! properly inspirational you are!

mrs darling commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:55:54 -0500

By mrs darling]]> Im dreaming of the day I can say that! Congratualtions!

KC commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:08:51 -0500

By KC]]> Way to go - Congratulations on meeting your goal.
Happy "Personal" Independence Day to you!!
You well deserve to celebrate. Let's count the accomplishments:
1) You lost 193 pounds
2) You gained health and self-esteem
3) You have a awesome bloggy presence
4) You wrote a book that has been published internationally
5) You can run a marathon (or close enough to it)
6) You are an independent - healthy - sane woman - Hear you ROAR!!!!!

arthritis-treatments commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:09:11 -0500

By arthritis-treatments]]> congratulations for reaching your goal.

Michelle commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:09:28 -0500

By Michelle]]> What a huge decision, congratulations! I often think about this numbers dilemma we've gotten ourselves into. It's not about the number it's about our health, but it's so easy to lose sight of that once you get going toward a "goal weight". Congratulations again! I may do the same one day myself.

Red commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:29:01 -0500

By Red]]> It may not be Independence day but it is my Birthday, you have chosen wisely.

We're happy to have another notable event for the Christmas in July.

Pamela commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:29:07 -0500

By Pamela]]> Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!

debby commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:39:25 -0500

By debby]]> Man, PQ, That is EXACTLY where I am! In fact it's what I wrote about on my blog this morning, sort of. To be content where we are is even sometimes a bit of work (mental.) Thanks so much for sharing, and sharing so well.

Heidi commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:40:04 -0500

By Heidi]]> Way to go! It seems really smart to stay where you feel good, you're a million times healthier than you were, and you're not at risk of driving yourself insane (and to Krispy Kreme) by watching every calorie in and out in an attempt to lose a few more pounds. Besides, you look GREAT!

anon commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:54:14 -0500

By anon]]> excellent decision. very smart. you're healthy and fit. and you look great. what more could you possibly need?!

Erin commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:04:04 -0500

By Erin]]> Congrats! I'm glad you've publicly announced the "change" in goal weight instead of just slyly switching the numbers on the side!

Like others have said, you look great, you can run a 5K, screw the an arbitrary number you picked at random before you lost that 51.9% of your body weight!

Ready 2 Shrink commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:09:26 -0500

By Ready 2 Shrink]]> This post is liberating for us all to read. It shows that at some point after all the work, you can live a good life and settle at a point where you are happy, healthy, and content with who you are and the journey you completed. I'm so proud of you and everything you've done. I on page 141 of the book and loving every second of it. Right now it's helping me through my little mini plateau. Thanks for the book and the inspiration. TODAY IS YOUR INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Wendy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:13:16 -0500

By Wendy]]> What a wonderful happy post! I'm feeling a little teary eyed here!

Way to go PQ, I'm proud and happy for you and I wish you and maintenance a long and happy life together!!

Amy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:24:02 -0500

By Amy]]> Congratulations! One year of maintenance is pretty awesome!

I may be in the same place, my weight hovers within 5 pounds, and my goal is 15 less....but I'm not sure that 15 lb loss is realistic. However, I refuse to admit it yet!

Again - congrats. You've done an amazing job.

hopefulloser commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:11:37 -0500

By hopefulloser]]> Cool, that's perfect. It is great to relieve yourself of that pressure. Maintaining for that long is an accomplishment!

Fawn Knutsen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:23:40 -0500

By Fawn Knutsen]]> Congratulations! I think you are doing the right thing. I have at least 100 lbs to lose and I have been wondering if perhaps losing (say) 75 of that might be enough. I guess I'll find out! Very happy for you, and I think you look wonderful.

jae commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:27:47 -0500

By jae]]> Good for you! ~j

Marste commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:42:36 -0500

By Marste]]> Wow, congratulations! As impressed as I am by your weight loss though, I'm even more impressed by your ability to declare yourself "done" without maniacally trying to reach a lower weight just because it was the initial goal you set. As a perfectionist, I think that would be the hardest thing for me: deciding that my "happy weight" (love that term, btw) may not be the number I originally picked, and that THAT'S OK.

So congrats on all of it. :)

Befreckled commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:54:11 -0500

By Befreckled]]> Congratulations! Being free of 160 is as big a deal as being free of the original 180+ lbs you've lost.

Mike commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:52 -0500

By Mike]]> Wow! congratulations. It's such a great feeling to reach an accomplishment like that. I don't know how long I would last at maintenance. I'm always achieving for either losing fat or building muscle :)

Heather commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:00:35 -0500

By Heather]]> You totally rock!! To say that you are happy with your weight is such a HUGE accomplishment. Setting a goal weigh is rather like pulling numbers from the sky. Sure, I've set mine. But when I get close, if I'm happy...new goal!

You are such an amazing inspiration. I couldn't be happier for you.

RG commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:13:32 -0500

By RG]]> I think self-acceptance is a great thing, for other people. :) I'm at the same BMI as you and it's my freak-out weight. Okay, the point is that I maintained at 3 BMI points lower for a year before stress put this weight on over the last few months, so I know I can do it. But my stress continues and I may not be able to get back there any time soon. Adding weight worries to my stress may not be appropriate, but it's hard to let go of. It's just a number, I'm fit, blah blah blah. But I'm counting calories and doing lots of exercise and ditching all the junk.

I wish it felt easy to accept where I am and also push for more. That I could see the healthy eating as the prize, not the chocolate eclair, if you know what I mean. Especially in the summer, when healthy food is plentiful and cheap(er).

Conny commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:14:39 -0500

By Conny]]> Right on!! I am so excited for you.

Just began reading your blog about 2 weeks ago and have enjoyed every bit of it, and recommended it to a few friends too.

Cheers!

michelle commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:41:59 -0500

By michelle]]> Congrats! You are such an inspiration.

AG commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:48:43 -0500

By AG]]> YOU ARE SO INSPIRING!!!

You have put me back on track, girl. One thing I wish I did when I was at a great weight like you are is too just savor and appreciate all that it took to get me there.

Today on my blog, I wrote about "Skinny Bitches," the kinds of girls that are thin and take it for granted. I used to be that girl. Now I am the Big Girl that is fighting back to get into shape. I will appreciate any loss I can get! This site is a big part of that.

AG
www.100daysinbed.blogspot.com

tjbj commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:55:41 -0500

By tjbj]]> HEY PQ ! I saw a positive review of your book in the newest SHAPE Magazine! Congrats!

Jon Gray commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:55:24 -0500

By Jon Gray]]> Congrats Jennette!!! Very happy for you.

Beana commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:00:42 -0500

By Beana]]> Congratulations!!! You look fantastic and I am so happy for you!

Jessy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:09:42 -0500

By Jessy]]> I just recently discovered your blog as I begin my weight loss journey and reading back over the entries has been inspiring. I am looking forward to starting your book too. Many congratulations.

Rachael commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:21:26 -0500

By Rachael]]> Congrats!!! Awesome! You're at goal! I'm reading the book now (it's kind of like seeing a movie after you read the book, since I've ready every single blog entry) and you really are a "thinspiration".

Rachael commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:22:40 -0500

By Rachael]]> ps. Did you know there's a little blurb about the book in Shape this month? I just got my copy of the magazine in the mail yesterday.

Sonia commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:03:09 -0500

By Sonia]]> YOU GO GIRL!

Becca commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:46:48 -0500

By Becca]]> I raise my chocolate eclair in salute to you! You rock. This is the most motivating blog entry I've read in a while. It's official. You're awesome.

MB commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:51:30 -0500

By MB]]> Happy Anniversary! I'm so happy for you. I wouldn't be surprised if you end up losing those last pesky 20 pounds as soon as you stop trying to get there. You look amazing just the way you are now. CONGRATULATIONS! I wish you and Maintenance a lifetime of happiness together.

anonymous boxer commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:01:31 -0500

By anonymous boxer]]> To not gain weight for one year?

Yeah, you're soooooo done. In so many wonderful ways.

Congrats!!!!!

Stephanie Quilao commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:29:50 -0500

By Stephanie Quilao]]> Good for you Jennette! This is indeed a fabulous Independence Day! Can't wait to give you a big hug at BlogHer08 ;)

Marshmallow commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:37:31 -0500

By Marshmallow]]> YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY! :-D

[that is all.]

BrightAngel commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:51:56 -0500

By BrightAngel]]> Congratulations
I'm happy for you.

Vicky commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:53:48 -0500

By Vicky]]> The best thing that I or anyone can learn from the blog is your attitude and positive self image. You have great perspective on this weight-loss-weight-maintenance thing.

cindy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:22 -0500

By cindy]]> I don't know if I should laugh or cry---both are railing to be first. You are AMAZING! Thank you for this post and ALL the sharing you have done on Half of Me. It is a lifeline for so many of us...

Kalyn commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:21:38 -0500

By Kalyn]]> Hooray, and good for you. When I saw the photos of you on half-marathon day, I really was taken by how thin you looked. You look great! Now just focus on keeping yourself fit and healthy and happy. See you in a few weeks!

Janet commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:33:04 -0500

By Janet]]> Very excited and proud of your achievements. As someone who has maintained for an year, I know how hard reaching and holding your loss can
be. I still weigh each month, but alas as a "computer -challenged soul, haven't mastered the art of blogging.
Will continue to follow and read your blog. Good luck.

she overflows commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:43:11 -0500

By she overflows]]> I've been a silent reader of your blog for a couple months now, but I just had to post and issue a huge CONGRATULATIONS! Your journey has truly been inspiring...I'm looking forward to going back and reading through your archives.

Lydia commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:29:47 -0500

By Lydia]]> I think it's unanimous -- well done!

NZ Karen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:49:26 -0500

By NZ Karen]]> You rock. Congrats.

Sarah J commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:07:23 -0500

By Sarah J]]> Bravo, bravo.

Donna commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:36:53 -0500

By Donna]]> Yea! You definitely need a new progress photo in your happy clothes, hair, and no glasses to show your new "happy self" off. Congratulations!

Jill commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:04:35 -0500

By Jill]]> Yeehaw sistah!!

When I grow up, I want to be like you!

Jules commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:49:31 -0500

By Jules]]> Fantastic! This is a fabulous statement of self-respect. Enjoy. You look marvelous and are super healthy. woohoo!

Susan commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:51:35 -0500

By Susan]]> I am so SO proud of you! Congratulations for losing all that dang weight and even better, maintaining it! And congratulations on getting into shape and being able to run for miles and making exercise a part of your life. That shit is hard!

And you know what is more important than the number on the scale? Feeling good, healthy and comfortable with where you're at. It seems like you have reached a weight that you can successfully maintain while still enjoying life, and THAT is really the most important thing. Not 160 pounds.

YAY!

I will still read because you will always be an inspiration.

nicole commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:43:44 -0500

By nicole]]> Congratulations on completing your weight loss! Your blog and story have been an inspiration to me!

Rachyl Stone commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:38:10 -0500

By Rachyl Stone]]> This is very exciting news! 179 is just the number on the scale. You accomplished what you set out to do, which is lose weight, be healthy and feel good about yourself. I think this is just fantastic! It motivates me to reach my happy weight, too! So I say to you: Supercallifragilisticexpialidocious!

Cathy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:52:12 -0500

By Cathy]]> :)

you've accomplished great things, now it's time to enjoy them! yay, pq!

Red commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:50:29 -0500

By Red]]> YES!!! I can totally get behind that. And really, all those things were part of your original goal, anyway (fitting into normal clothes, being able to do things without getting ridiculously winded). My goal is still 160 (I'm your height), but I just might get to 175 or whatever and say "Yeah, this is cool. I'm going to enjoy being me now."

On a completely random and off-topic note, I have to ask you something, seeing as you've maintained this weight for a long period of time. Did your skin-tightness change at all? Also, did you see anything reshape? I know it's an incredibly personal question, but it's something that's been an issue at this point in my own journey (I'm 2/3's of the way to my goal) and I figured if ANYBODY could tell me anything about this it's you.

Laura commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:11:16 -0500

By Laura]]> Congratulations!! You've done great!

Jenna commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:44:32 -0500

By Jenna]]> You are wise. I've watched other weight loss bloggers set weight goals, usually based on BMI, that are just too low.

They get down to a reasonable weight, they wear normal clothes, but they haven't seen "the number" and they get frustrated. And they gain.

Unfortunately, I know from personal experience. You are healthy. That's a great place to be.

Heather commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:53:23 -0500

By Heather]]> Good for you, PQ! You look great and feel good about where you are. Congrats, and I'll enjoy reading what life brings you next now that the great weight-loss mission has ended!

Lucy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:29:42 -0500

By Lucy]]> pasta,

i always thought the 160 number seemed kind of random. i thought you looked great when you hit 180 and didn't get the need to drop more.

You're tall anyway and that grants you the luxury of a couple more pounds. I say this because I'm 5, 3" and my sister is 5, 8". An extra 10 lbs on her is barely a blip, on me it's an extra roll! So lucky you and congrats on getting to your new goal.

also, somewhat related aside, do you know on average how many calories you eat per day? or do you use a more holistic approach?

Katie commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:34:52 -0500

By Katie]]> Judging only from your writing, you are one of the healthiest people I know, physically AND mentally. I find you to be all kinds of inspiring!

Go PQ!

Katie commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:37:19 -0500

By Katie]]> ...and good luck with those headaches as well. you deal with them remarkably well.

vivi commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:40:51 -0500

By vivi]]> Congratulations, PQ! I can imagine it was very hard to lose that much weight and possibly it has been as hard as keeping the same 180 lb on the scale throughout a year.
Nevertheless, don't relax!! Don't screw the scales, as they say in other comments. It can be very dangerous! (and don't hate me for being the only one who writes an 85% positive and 15% pesimistic comment ;) )

PastaQueen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:01:24 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> I think it's somewhere between 1800-2000, but I'm not sure. It depends on how much I'm exercising too. When I was training for the half-marathon I was eating more.

Mary in MN commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:36:15 -0500

By Mary in MN]]> Good for you, PQ. Your smarts and honesty win the day once again. But how do you run so much with those bunions?

PastaQueen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:58:20 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> They don't hurt.

Cathy commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:04:33 -0500

By Cathy]]> Thanks...for pushing me to truly reevaluate how I'm viewing my weight. I was (haven't weighed in a few weeks due to a foot injury and I haven't been able to run for three weeks) close to my goal...50 pounds lost, but only at 46...but want to know what it feels like to feel free and to enjoy the happy weight. I'm sure you get tired of reading comments where people you don't even know comment purge on you and give you way too much information, but thank you for being willing to be so honest.

Cylia commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:15:25 -0500

By Cylia]]> CONGRATSSSS!!!! You have done some pretty amazing things and learned a lot and taught many people a lot along this journey!

Cylia commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:16:52 -0500

By Cylia]]> CONGRATSSSS!!!! You have done some pretty amazing things and learned a lot and taught many people a lot along this journey!

Jen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:08:46 -0500

By Jen]]> Hi. Let me start by saying that I think that your accomplishments are very admirable & I don't see anything wrong with your decision not to lose any more weight. But I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. I bought your book when it was first available on Amazon & I really liked it. I appreciated your openness and honesty about yourself and your experiences. But now, all of a sudden, you don't want to "justify... to the masses?" Realistically, weight loss memoirs are sought after because people want to see the dramatic changes in the numbers. Do you think people would have been as interested in your book if you merely said "I lost a lot of weight"? I don't think it's fair to profit by revealing the numbers but have now suddenly changed your accountability. There is another women who lost a large amount of weight & then wrote a memoir (I won't mention her name here). On her website, it shows very dramatic before/after pictures. But during a tv interview where she was promoting her book, it was clear that she had regained a significant amount of the weight. And I don't criticize that; we all know that's part of the process for a lot of people. But it seemed hypocritical (and less than honest) to me that she did not mention it during the interview and there is no "updated" picture on her website. I didn't buy her book; instead, I found your website. And being so impressed by your honesty, I bought yours instead. I wouldn't think less of you if you did regain the weight; nor would I have an issue if you only weighed in once a month. But to tell people you are only now accountable by posting occasional pictures? If you profit from publicly documenting the loss, then I think you should be publicly accountable for the maintenance. That's my 2 cents. I sincerely wish you the best in whatever path life takes you.

Thirkellgirl commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:49:18 -0500

By Thirkellgirl]]> Congratulations to you! I'm with all the other commenters who have said that you look great and have for a long time. Good for you to have the guts to accept yourself *now.

Tricia in MI commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:34:58 -0500

By Tricia in MI]]> Sincere congrats Pq. You are truly amazing! Youre so lucky that your parents never fucked you up about your weight. My parents made me have a complex about my weight my whole life. I was always the chubby kid, was on a diet at age 7, let alone my whole life. I always, and still am, told how i need to loose, get my life under control, along with my weight. I am now in therapy occasionally because of it. Being told youre on a diet at age 7 really scars a kid. I can honestly say, bad genes suck. My parents are in fantastic shape, and always have been. They work out all the time for it. Anyway, i hate to make this so long, just hoped someone could relate. Thank you for sharing your journey. You have gotten me through some tough times, and lots of tears.

Coco commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:22:43 -0500

By Coco]]> You are an inspiration. I have been on Weight Watchers for 3 months and lost 25 pounds. I am at a challenging plateau - beign at the same weight for 3 weeks. I have about 70 pounds to go. I really need to lose this for my health and my fatigue. Some days I feel like I can't go on. That is when I log into your blog and read. Thanks so much and best wishes always.

EG commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:03:14 -0500

By EG]]> Congratulations on your new mindset! (and new and improved goal weight/ happy weight).

DDWT commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:11:11 -0500

By DDWT]]> July 2, 2008 is an excellent day for such a momentous decision. It's my twin boys fifth birthday. :)

Sally Parrott Ashbrook commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:08:49 -0500

By Sally Parrott Ashbrook]]> I had surgery and have been out of commission for a bit, so I'm just catching up now, but good for you! You certainly LOOK great at 180. :D

Heidi commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:50:46 -0500

By Heidi]]> One word really says it all

BRAVO!

heidi

zazu commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:38:25 -0500

By zazu]]> Way to go! And thanks for your posts that are helping me find my "happy weight", Too!

goodbyetoallfat commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:32:55 -0500

By goodbyetoallfat]]> Hi PastaQueen. I have linked this blog entry of yours in my latest blog (talking about goal weights etc). Just letting you know.

Best wishes,
Sharon

Cynthia commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:29:53 -0500

By Cynthia]]> Congrats! It never should be about a number on a scale, but about health and how you feel. I've publicly posted a goal of 150, because that's a nice round number, but honestly, if I could make 160 or even 170, I'd be pretty pleased. Heck, for the moment, if I can even make it under 200 pounds I'd be ecstatic.

So, have a happy maintenance!

Susan commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:16:23 -0500

By Susan]]> I have been reading some of the archives today and I always enjoy them, I must say.

Now that you have reached your goal, I have two questions.

1. You posted a few times in the early days that you wanted to wear a mini skirt and thigh-high boots. I have to know! Have you done this yet? If so, how did it feel? If not, you totally should and I demand photos!

2. You posted once, though I forget the name of the post, that you didn't shave your legs and who cares because you were over 300 pounds. I also don't shave my legs, but now that I have lost 50 pounds, I have a strange desire to do so. I am wondering if you are shaving now that you are thin? I am not shaving regularly, but I have shaved a few times in the last few months which is certainly more than I used to.

Kathy (Chicago) commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:18:44 -0500

By Kathy (Chicago)]]> You do rock! And you look great.
But I gotta tell you, as a brand new fan (I found you last night), I feel like I missed the best part of your ride: The Journey. You have so many fans. Hmmm.. makes me wonder if you're up for a challenge....
I have 15 to lose. It's 15 I'd lost before, and gained back. So I obsess over it, but the motivation is hard, because I still "look okay." Others in this list may have some goal as well. So, I'm wondering if you might be up for going 15 +/- with us. You keep blogging, and we'll comment with our own progress on that day. You'll be like the pied piper, and we'll just follow you, merrily, each of us knowing we're not alone, and that we've hooked our wagons to the Super Weight Loss Train! My personal goal is to lose this by the holidays.
So, what say? Wanna continue to inspire us to our own individual greatness? (BTW, it's okay to say No. You deserve a break from running the train!) Love you!

PastaQueen commented on 'Weight: 179 - Pounds to lose: 19 179, good enough for me!]]>'

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:25:55 -0500

By PastaQueen]]> 1) I did wear the boots and the miniskirt. I posted it somewhere, but I don't remember where. Search for it and hopefully it will pop up. It felt great.

2) I shave my legs before events where I wear a skirt, like BlogHer or book readers. Otherwise no. If you want to shave though, shave! Just try not to nick yourself.