tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post267293101350691323..comments2020-01-07T04:44:57.710-05:00Comments on Mornings with Tracey Mike & Dave: An Open Letter to Skinny People - by TraceyTracey, Mike, and Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625882447148060926noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-28889956349046724782013-04-13T11:03:52.521-04:002013-04-13T11:03:52.521-04:00Wow Tracey I admire you and your strength. It is t...Wow Tracey I admire you and your strength. It is the hardest thing to do because when a person wants to quit smoking they can stay away from smokers they don't have to buy the ciggerates BUT you can't stay away from food nor not buy it. Yes we do have choses we can make with the food we buy but when your emotions are involved all sencible reasoning goes out the door. A year ago I went to the doctors and was at the highest weight gain ever in my life with high blood preasure. She said she wanted me to lose 50lbs by next year. Ok 50 in a year sounds resonnable. I lost 20 and my world came crashing down on me. I gained it back and then some. I was so ashamed to go back, I felt I not only look like I failed but had no regard for what she said. I know I can't do this on my own so I joined Weight Watchers and am doing much better this time. But yes God has to always be in the equation no matter what we do. You are right though it is a never ending battle, but we can get this battle under control. One other thing that I hate that some skinny people do is when they stand next to you looking in the mirror and say "Oh I am so fat." Fat? What fat? Did your earlobe swell up? Come on if you're fat than what am I? We are beautiful that is what we are. SharonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15156347491445375519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-33007346257062765442013-03-05T07:42:39.977-05:002013-03-05T07:42:39.977-05:00Thanks for this post. I understand as I too am th...Thanks for this post. I understand as I too am there with you and after losing 72 lb have fallen back further than I want to. I keep wondering why is this so hard for me when others don't struggle with it? What can I learn. Lysander Terkurst's book Made To Crave has a lot of great insights and I think if I get the spiritual perspective my thinking might change as it is so easy to go back to old habits.<br />MarieSpiesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024800627409600235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-87539854309762362962013-02-05T10:12:04.251-05:002013-02-05T10:12:04.251-05:00I think most of us in the USA struggle with eating...I think most of us in the USA struggle with eating too much. It's a culture and ungodly system we live in. Yet, we can work on it, like you have done. But there are many who love to stay in good shape and eat right, but they don't know Christ, and they may die with a nice body of fleah, but a heart dark and void of truth and love. Sad.<br /><br />We need to reach out, and shine in this world, which keeps getting darker. May our Lord help us to speak His truth, the Gospel of grace to a generation that is very blind.<br /><br />I pray our Lord will help you be in good shape Tracey, and most of all that your heart, mind and spirit grow deep in His truth, where ever word of His Book becomes food for your soul. Amen.<br /><br />I just finished reading though Revelation again, and wow, what a Book! John gives us much to chew on here; actually it is from our Savior, and we need to eat it, and not add to it, not take awya.<br /><br />Here's a really good song I put on Facebook, by Phil Keaggy (Thought it might lift your spirit): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bduf2_B3Q0&feature=sharedonsandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665794015011057098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-64406689150363881982013-01-23T21:19:29.935-05:002013-01-23T21:19:29.935-05:00I am struggling too Tracey! I had lost 87 and gain...I am struggling too Tracey! I had lost 87 and gained 30 back! I am sure you have read Crave, but I am now trying to really hold onto its principals! He is the only one that can fill us!mrsamenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264927036015932199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-12852507875195789782013-01-23T19:16:12.955-05:002013-01-23T19:16:12.955-05:00I feel your pain. I have struggled with weight my...I feel your pain. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I am short in stature and this makes things even more difficult. When I look back I actually wasn't as heavy as I thought at the time. Unfortunately, my Mom was very critical of my weight all my life. I had aunts talk about it in front of me. I have seesawed my entire life. I can never seem to keep it off permanently. I recently lost 30 lbs. only to put about 7 lbs back on again. On me 5 lbs looks like 10. I was in tears over the weekend. I just wish I could take it off and keep it off. I really need to lose another 30 lbs.<br /><br />With all of that said, I truly appreciate you telling us of your struggles and your suggestions to others. It helps to know others are in the same battle as I am. I realize I will struggle with this until the Lord takes me home. I plan on having a thin body and be able to eat anything I want in heaven. :)<br /><br />Much love and support,<br />Mary Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-86983341931513459532013-01-22T19:58:39.910-05:002013-01-22T19:58:39.910-05:00Thank you for this insight. I am struggling along ...Thank you for this insight. I am struggling along with you. I had a trainer last year and lost 25 lbs and ran a half marathon in Dec. Then I stopped pretty much and have gained 4 lbs back. So not it's time to get back at it again. Only I dont' have my trainer any more, but I do have all the good things she taught me. <br />Anyway, when you are working out every day and eating well, you are gaining muscle, so don't worry about the scale. My trainer wouldn't even let me get on the scale until it had been almost 4 months. She would just say, "How is your energy level? How do your clothes fit?" and use that to gauge my progress. The scale is just a number, not a measure of your fitness level. Just keep at it - the scale will catch up to you eventually. Who cares about the number if you are feeling great and have more energy? <br />You got this - I believe you have grit and determination and God is on your side!! <br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-28693186065440305892013-01-22T16:25:27.993-05:002013-01-22T16:25:27.993-05:00Hey, its ari :-) thank you for a beautiful post. I...Hey, its ari :-) thank you for a beautiful post. It is sassy, funny, poignant and forthright....and reflects you perfectly. ;-) I also believe the points made represent a lot of people to a T. Your words will resonate with the pitch of truth to the folks who need to hear it most. Much love and light to you <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-135340050141977632.post-17732494678313697542013-01-22T15:21:04.013-05:002013-01-22T15:21:04.013-05:00Thank you for this letter. I have struggled with ...Thank you for this letter. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Take it off put it on. Got to goal weight when I was 50, worked out everyday, swore I would never put it back on . I felt better than I ever have. And here I am turning 60 and I am once again trying to lose. I did Ideal Protein at Ideal Weight Loss. Lost 26 pounds very quickly. Gained 20 over the holidays. Hit rock bottom last week. Was also crying and now I am back to Weight Watchers again. It is easy to lose the weight but the hardest part is keeping it off. I can certaintly relate to what you are going through Tracey. I know you can do it. And I know I can. Keep at it. I ask God everyday to help me with this and I know he will. I listen to you everyday on the radio on my way to work and you are such an inspiration. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com