tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post99762093130755303..comments2024-03-28T10:50:39.476-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Accepting the summer weight gainUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86096943354964698952016-09-08T15:57:27.294-04:002016-09-08T15:57:27.294-04:00Thank you for posting this! The same thing happene...Thank you for posting this! The same thing happened to me this summer. I've been losing weight since 2013 & this is the first time I've gained back more than 5 pounds. I felt like a failure but someone commented that I've come so far since losing 50 pounds in all. Keep up the good work & be happy with where you are! Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632668897735442987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-47388970877683189492016-09-08T11:17:52.201-04:002016-09-08T11:17:52.201-04:00You are far from a failure!! You are a normal wom...You are far from a failure!! You are a normal woman! I'm so happy you keep it real with your readers. This is why I continue to follow your journey.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13811846014961541861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86481774660728676732016-09-04T19:26:15.330-04:002016-09-04T19:26:15.330-04:00Hi Katie,I think you are doing amazing and look am...Hi Katie,I think you are doing amazing and look amazing. Summer is probably tougher for all moms who have little ones home and out of school. First your routine changes and kids are snacking more. I know when my grand dolls are over I eat more than I do during the week. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your journey so openly and honestly. That is why we love you!Assignment of Refinementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991307758848115141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-55287748580859602072016-08-30T11:34:42.337-04:002016-08-30T11:34:42.337-04:00Hi Katie, This is another one of your posts where ...Hi Katie, This is another one of your posts where I say "I'm so happy for you!" I'm just catching-up on reading as I, too, have taken a break from screen time to enjoy the end of summer and be present! Just wanted to say what I've thought (and many others) all along that you're your own worst critic. So happy that you're looking at the big picture now, (i.e., MrsPollohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949413678973375794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67138911060399379132016-08-28T23:28:22.101-04:002016-08-28T23:28:22.101-04:00Sweetest Katie--you have and continue to be an ins...Sweetest Katie--you have and continue to be an inspiration to me since we met. Adore you. <3Shauntayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408824238770336843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29308793019240353692016-08-26T20:06:40.450-04:002016-08-26T20:06:40.450-04:00I have been following your journey for a year now ...I have been following your journey for a year now and have to say you've been very inspirational for me and seeing you struggle makes you more real. I think if it all seemed so easy for you, you wouldn't be as relatable as you are. And knowing that as I lose more weight I will probably have some fluctuation of that in years to come helps me mentally prepare for it. Right now I'm down LisaShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694343823854252416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36580417356895280292016-08-23T21:29:38.143-04:002016-08-23T21:29:38.143-04:00Lynnie, what a great way of looking at things. Def...Lynnie, what a great way of looking at things. Definitely something I'm going to work on in my own life as I too tend to gain in the summer. Thank you for sharing :)Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476588859704100274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44662985785491295502016-08-23T21:25:11.448-04:002016-08-23T21:25:11.448-04:00Katie, I'm SO flipping proud of you! Sounds st...Katie, I'm SO flipping proud of you! Sounds strange because I don't personally know you but hearing the conclusions you've made and how you're treating yourself makes me as proud of you as if you were my closest friend. You've always been an inspiration for us,your readers,but it sounds like you're finally inspiring yourself. Well done girlie :)<br />BridgetteBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476588859704100274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-32597669976005409852016-08-23T13:22:11.265-04:002016-08-23T13:22:11.265-04:00I think that's awesome! Good for you for being...I think that's awesome! Good for you for being honest and not just disappearing from cyber space. You are an inspiration!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856563547693346602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-4118350251197448112016-08-23T11:36:38.414-04:002016-08-23T11:36:38.414-04:00You are very brave and thank you for sharing! I s...You are very brave and thank you for sharing! I struggle in the summer too and I think a big part of it as a teacher the lack of structure and the idea that so many "fun" event involve food. Your idea of this being your "normal" is so spot on because I think knowing that and knowing you have a plan makes all the different and you can stop feeling bad. You look beautiful in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7144945933099793462016-08-22T23:50:12.839-04:002016-08-22T23:50:12.839-04:00Hi Katie. You are not alone. I struggle so much in...Hi Katie. You are not alone. I struggle so much in the summer as well. Thank you for the reminder that fluctuations are normal. You are very fit and healthy and you've worked really hard. I always appreciate your honesty and it helps me so much. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485372539377695045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-74195201795573941882016-08-22T18:14:48.440-04:002016-08-22T18:14:48.440-04:00i think what you are doing is awesome, most people...i think what you are doing is awesome, most people lose in the summer and gain over the holidays, it happens.you are still such an inspiration whether you have gained or lost just because you are so open about your journey and life. thank you for that and for saying it is ok to gain a few pounds here and thereAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185211439508485948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-28037468875985710712016-08-22T13:27:46.099-04:002016-08-22T13:27:46.099-04:00I so needed to see this post. I'm not at my g...I so needed to see this post. I'm not at my goal weight yet, but i have lost over 100 lbs and I'm still wanting to lose the rest, but this summer has been awful. There are so many fun things to do that include eating and drinking! Combine that with a huge project at work that has kept me from getting to go to the gym as often as I want, along with the "I NEED A DRINK" nights Hayley Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317560317598400699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70959225884306302382016-08-22T09:09:01.223-04:002016-08-22T09:09:01.223-04:00Add me to the list of people who aren't judgin...Add me to the list of people who aren't judging you at all, who agree that it is COMPLETELY NORMAL AND OKAY to have weight fluctuations of more than 2-3 lbs., and that you are and have been doing an amazing job for years. You're a success story, but you're also a normal person. You'll go through hard times, down times, etc. and that will naturally bring about some changes in Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475768990689271527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91055760222954230282016-08-21T21:02:46.197-04:002016-08-21T21:02:46.197-04:00Yes! This may be your best post ever! I'm so...Yes! This may be your best post ever! I'm so excited for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596251768359458414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35103837663869950122016-08-21T17:46:15.758-04:002016-08-21T17:46:15.758-04:00Thanks for being so brave and posting your thought...Thanks for being so brave and posting your thoughts and feelings. As someone whose weight tops out at around 254 lbs, I think of how wonderful it would be to be 141 in the summer! You are fit and healthy! I'm happy you are excepting your fluctuations! I'm also a long time reader but post rarely.... Thanks again for sharing your ups and downs!Weight & Wellness Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00845231713646415408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52154643894248503422016-08-21T08:24:19.501-04:002016-08-21T08:24:19.501-04:00You look precious in that pink dress. I work with ...You look precious in that pink dress. I work with college students as a mental health professional and often recommend your blog to them. Thanks for being honest and open with your struggles. Summer is difficult for me because I live in the deep south, and it is just TOO hot to be outside for any type of exercise. You continue to be an inspiration especially in light of your struggles. Thanks forJenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858011570896117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24188114818538140092016-08-20T17:01:22.608-04:002016-08-20T17:01:22.608-04:00I really think we are our own worst critics. Than...I really think we are our own worst critics. Thank you for sharing this post. That dress is really cute and a really good deal too!Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17130755946390329285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-6821005724475792202016-08-19T18:43:17.875-04:002016-08-19T18:43:17.875-04:00Weight fluctuation is normal and the sign of a hea...Weight fluctuation is normal and the sign of a healthy body, and it's so great to read that you are going to accept it! I lost nearly 150lbs almost 9 years ago. I developed an eating disorder and became very unhealthy trying to maintain a goal weight that went lower and lower. I'm recovered and maintaining a "weight range" of 32lbs, as prescribed by my recovery team, all set jennplayspianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055520746675959957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-89542186902875956522016-08-19T18:26:30.545-04:002016-08-19T18:26:30.545-04:00Thank you for sharing your heart, and for showing ...Thank you for sharing your heart, and for showing us what true courage looks like. I continue to be so, so proud of you, and the dresses are so cute!! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066656521855005993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44888853168007721222016-08-19T17:45:46.893-04:002016-08-19T17:45:46.893-04:00Hey Katie, summer seems to be harder for me too. H...Hey Katie, summer seems to be harder for me too. Heck, I gained 10 pounds in a little over two weeks betweeen two weekend get aways and having company in town. However, I thought a lot about your posts and how your body tends to add weight in summer and let go of it in fall and winter -- which is much like mine. So I embraced it and just got back on track (no drastic reduction in calories, just alaskagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920742835649474647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36474443140907295402016-08-19T16:23:53.809-04:002016-08-19T16:23:53.809-04:00I think you are great, Katie. You are such an insp...I think you are great, Katie. You are such an inspiration! Weight fluctuation isn't a moral failure or really any kind of failure. Taking care of yourself is truly what matters. PACU_RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471090908403731118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7676545718849309422016-08-19T16:18:45.538-04:002016-08-19T16:18:45.538-04:00Summer is so hard for me -- I'm an educator, s...Summer is so hard for me -- I'm an educator, so my fall-winter-springs are always super scheduled out. There's no real time to eat out, so meal planning and prep is more spot on. <br /><br />Something about breaks messes up my schedule and I just feel like snacking the whole day!<br /><br />It's so nice to hear you extending grace to yourself and that is so inspirational! After allPointFiveKoreanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996926972036922990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-73422565644406038922016-08-19T16:10:36.278-04:002016-08-19T16:10:36.278-04:00You are fierce girl. I LOVE how you do you. It is ...You are fierce girl. I LOVE how you do you. It is the only way to go. <3rebekah r. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436447968480346009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68395825448251033702016-08-19T14:35:51.914-04:002016-08-19T14:35:51.914-04:00You amaze me! Thank you for always being honest an...You amaze me! Thank you for always being honest and sharing; you help me realize the journey never ends. Kade and Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445100036989126569noreply@blogger.com