From: literalist
Comments: Hi. Fuck you... How are you doing? (Hey, you said "say hi if you feel like saying hi and fuck you if you feel like saying fuck you", so...) Anyhow, hope you make progress with your weight. Don't overdo it. Just a suggestion.
Yes, thanks for the “Fuck you,” it definitely brightened up my day.
As for overdoing it, I understand what you mean. It’s tough at this point, you know? I can see the ultimate goal and it’s hard not to just sprint there. I have to admit that sometimes I skip meals because of my schedule, and I always feel good about it. After all, 1,200 calories is better than 1,500, right? But not really, especially if I go six hours between eats. But I’m not exactly ready to drop down to an 800 calorie diet, nor will I ever be.
From: Sarah
Comments: I'm reading... and rooting for you.
Thanks! I am rooting for you too in whatever it is you do.
From: Alexandria Jackson
Comments: You'll get there. I am glad the "Perfect April" didn't materialize. It might have gotten you something in the short run but it isn't who you are. You're making mostly healthy choices, you've stepped up the gym attendance and, while you haven't lost weight this week, you certainly haven't gained. A lifestyle change toward healthier choices is a great goal that you have already achieved and can maintain. Perfection is overrated.
Yes, the Perfect April is not me, that’s for sure. But that’s what made it alluring. I viewed it as a way to push this to the end, and make up for past mistakes. Also, I was curious about how long I could go without screwing up. Perfection may be overrated, but it’s also nice to achieve from time to time. My philosophy is still to extend the time between off days so I can see what kind of progress I can make.
From: Gigi
Comments: Been reading you since first 100 days! Please keep writing, and the every three days postings keep it real. I am curious about how you are planning on maintaining your weight when you finish the “diet.”
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1 - stalker
Hey!
It's nice to read a response to my comment. (especially the "my favorite" part - gave me tingles).
24 pounds is all you have left. So little, comparatively and yet so much in terms of effort you'll need to expend. I have absolutely no doubt you will achieve your goal because, while you are no perfectionist, you have more determination than many, many others. (I bet when you channel that determination toward work, you're the best of your peers...am I wrong?).
So Guy is disappointed. Big deal. He's got a fiancee who helps him out. You are doing this all on your own. For yourself. And that is the greatest, most enduring part about this transformation. There's no woman you want to impress, you're doing this for you. And in the end, that's all that matters.
You are motivational. Your dedication to your goal is admirable. Have I ever told you you're my hero? (sorry, I channeled Whitney for a minute) But it is true. Keep on truckin'.
And I am here, always searching for new posts from you in hopes that you'll give me an honorable mention. Just kidding. I do search for you to check on your mental health and your progress. If I ever stop responding, my medical issues prevailed..........
All the best,
~Selma
2 - Guy
It's true that without Martha I would be in bad shape. Although, I may have realized my dream of having a tripple-decker pizza (whereby you stack 3 pizzas on top of one another). In saying I was disappointed I'm not saying I think you're doing a bad job. I'm just saying that it sucks to work hard all week and then negate it with a questionable day or two in a row. That's the pyschological part of changing your dieting that's far more difficult than the exercising or the reduced calorie meals.
Good luck this week - hopefully your grocery store won't be running a 3 for the price of 1 deal on Edy's ice cream.