tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post8545915626741985557..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: How I'm (Finally) Maintaining My Goal WeightUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52098258093695610482017-11-10T15:12:21.259-05:002017-11-10T15:12:21.259-05:00Hi Katie. I found your page totally by accident, a...Hi Katie. I found your page totally by accident, and I literally can't stop reading. I have huge eating issues (binge eating) and have for years....have gained 25 pounds over the last six months. I feel terrible, both mentally and physically, but reading your posts makes me feel like I'm not alone, and hopefully can overcome this and start treating myself better, especially in terms of Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00799169356368596391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1202913492308327852017-11-06T06:15:56.944-05:002017-11-06T06:15:56.944-05:00What a great post. Thank you for the practical ad...What a great post. Thank you for the practical advice and personal insight. I also hate the evaluation of every bite that comes with intuitive eating. It's worse than counting calories! I like your approach. I am still sticking with points for now but it's great to hear how you're doing!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09743434119571784952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91869629285752889192017-11-05T11:29:37.136-05:002017-11-05T11:29:37.136-05:00Easily one of the most helpful blogs I’ve read to ...Easily one of the most helpful blogs I’ve read to date. Like you I have moved away from running as much and have been focusing on activities that are more forgiving on my joints, especially now that I am that much closer to 50. (Say whaaattt?!) I haven’t even unpacked my scale at the new place and it’s been almost 6 months. That said, I’m in a better head space and not so busy thinking about Shauntayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408824238770336843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1825906859215090272017-11-05T10:52:06.901-05:002017-11-05T10:52:06.901-05:00Your comment just gave me chills--thank you so muc...Your comment just gave me chills--thank you so much! I can't believe the change in my mindset that has happened this year. I feel like a whole new person--in a great way :) I appreciate that you've noticed!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-15384409613672893702017-11-03T17:50:05.027-04:002017-11-03T17:50:05.027-04:00I just want to say how happy it makes me to read y...I just want to say how happy it makes me to read your blogs; your blogs are reading like you are in a good space and that is of the upmost importance in life. Happiness & positivity is a choice, most people can do this on their own, however when there is a chemical imbalance, it makes it nearly impossible and we begin to feel shameful or embarrassed about things well beyond our control and Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031920552246289913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-49835548606297236332017-11-03T10:07:41.377-04:002017-11-03T10:07:41.377-04:00I can't even describe how nice it is not to fe...I can't even describe how nice it is not to feel the pressure! Nothing has really changed except for my mindset, so the pressure is the same as always--but I don't let it get to me, nor do I even think about it. So it's clear that I was putting the pressure on myself instead of getting it externally. It's very freeing, indeed!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9396808871144715052017-11-03T10:03:39.692-04:002017-11-03T10:03:39.692-04:00Haha, I'm glad I could help! :)Haha, I'm glad I could help! :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40861606050275532402017-11-03T10:02:57.020-04:002017-11-03T10:02:57.020-04:00I took a kickboxing class in college (for college ...I took a kickboxing class in college (for college credit, surprisingly) and I loved it! I was surprised just how much :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79844768279448695952017-11-03T10:00:03.570-04:002017-11-03T10:00:03.570-04:00Thanks so much, Rebecca! I'm glad you found th...Thanks so much, Rebecca! I'm glad you found the habits worksheet helpful. It does seem so simple--I don't know why I hadn't done it before, either!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-66278471150480759102017-11-02T12:21:38.445-04:002017-11-02T12:21:38.445-04:00The comment from this blog that hit me most was th...The comment from this blog that hit me most was the last statement that you are not feeling pressure about anything right now! What a freeing statement and that is a mental place I'm aiming for! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-88132640898022142192017-11-02T10:44:02.449-04:002017-11-02T10:44:02.449-04:00Okay, so this was kind of an aha! moment for me......Okay, so this was kind of an aha! moment for me... -->> "I try to imagine the size of my stomach and keep my meals to that size. Typically, I think this translates to about one cup of condensed food (the space the food would take up after eating it)."<br /><br />Thank you.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-4304329354979014852017-11-02T09:01:39.431-04:002017-11-02T09:01:39.431-04:00I know you guys are on a budget but if you go on g...I know you guys are on a budget but if you go on groupon you can find fun activities that can be cheap. I just got one for indoor rock climbing. There are also ones for kickboxing, yoga, crossfit, ect....might be a good way to stay active and maybe find a new thing you love. I love kickboxing and would not have tried it without the groupon :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38280088192800660662017-11-02T08:11:27.200-04:002017-11-02T08:11:27.200-04:00No problem....I totally get it and I know every me...No problem....I totally get it and I know every med is different for everyone....I just do a lot of reading and googling and I always feel its best to be our own advocate most times. <br /><br />Thanks for the reply....Ms. Witihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304175400543323958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67259869367237875192017-11-01T18:25:42.895-04:002017-11-01T18:25:42.895-04:00Just want to say, I love your blog! I stopped read...Just want to say, I love your blog! I stopped reading it for a while, but Facebook reminded me about it the other day and now I'm back. I love your "Changing the Habits" download/post about finding changes you can live with rather than going to extremes - so helpful! Why didn't I ever think of it like that? Glad you're feeling comfortable posting what you love these days.<brRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132715174754106881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-12108339583293279322017-11-01T16:56:09.239-04:002017-11-01T16:56:09.239-04:00Thank you so much, AJ! I'm glad to help :)Thank you so much, AJ! I'm glad to help :) Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61010426263311834342017-11-01T16:55:10.304-04:002017-11-01T16:55:10.304-04:00Eating intuitively is very challenging at first! E...Eating intuitively is very challenging at first! Especially when you try to follow the "rules" of intuitive eating (basically all the suggestions that IE books suggest). Once I found my own way of doing it, it's become much easier for me. I'm thrilled for you that you're feeling so happy with your life! It's such a great place to be, isn't it? <br />I haven't Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-27400079883827688782017-11-01T16:52:30.566-04:002017-11-01T16:52:30.566-04:00Thinking about the size of my stomach capacity has...Thinking about the size of my stomach capacity has helped me so much with portion control! Now, I really notice it if I eat even a little more than I am used to--it seems like when my stomach is stretched at all, even the smallest amount, I get uncomfortable. It is much easier to know what "full" feels like since I've gotten used to eating this way!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62333696836705503702017-11-01T16:48:57.237-04:002017-11-01T16:48:57.237-04:00I'm so sorry, but that's actually one thin...I'm so sorry, but that's actually one thing that I don't feel comfortable sharing... the reason for that being that everyone is different, and our bodies work in different ways. I think people should discuss the best meds to try with their doctors. What works for me may not work for others (and actually, I've read tons of reviews of my medication online, which are very mixed Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16863260053383003472017-11-01T16:22:56.576-04:002017-11-01T16:22:56.576-04:00I don't know if you have shared or even want t...I don't know if you have shared or even want to but I was wondering what medication finally "worked" for you. Over the past 8ish years I have tried 2 different kinds (I can't remember the first but the last was Lexapro). Winter sux for me....I want to hibernate. I want to eat. I want to drink. And everyone seems to agree I am very crabby.<br /><br />I have always dealt with Ms. Witihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304175400543323958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-47068871843567548152017-11-01T13:42:46.477-04:002017-11-01T13:42:46.477-04:00This stuff is gold Katy! You have given me so much...This stuff is gold Katy! You have given me so much to think about and I can already feel the lightbulbs going on in my brain. Thanks for sharing your ideas and experiences. You have helped me improve my life to such a great extent. Thank you so much!AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586544787751523650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44994697834109361392017-11-01T13:09:24.614-04:002017-11-01T13:09:24.614-04:00This was such a great read! I gave up calorie coun...This was such a great read! I gave up calorie counting as well and am trying to eat "intuitively" but its a little more difficult than I anticipated. I still feel like I'm overeating but at the same time, I feel really happy in my life. Happier than I have for awhile! So I'll take that as a good sign that I'm headed in the right direction and I'm hoping this extra weightAmanda Karnitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580689543342367545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-8408970401029914032017-11-01T12:28:38.668-04:002017-11-01T12:28:38.668-04:00Thanks for sharing this!
In reading, it I'm n...Thanks for sharing this!<br /><br />In reading, it I'm noticing things I can start doing -- I love the whole portion control thing, where you try to eat as much as your stomach would hold.<br /><br />I, too, am guilty of "getting the most bang for my buck" thinking -- trying to eat as much as I can for as few calories as possible but it's so not satisfying!<br /><br />As I type PointFiveKoreanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996926972036922990noreply@blogger.com