tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post4249706252034014861..comments2023-11-22T02:46:00.426-06:00Comments on our surrogacy adventure: DisconnectedJaymeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05386596837111351204noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-37231738735364625372009-08-12T20:37:57.605-05:002009-08-12T20:37:57.605-05:00It is so hard to love ourselves when our body does...It is so hard to love ourselves when our body does not do what we want, when it fails us, when it makes us feel so awful.<br /><br />I am so glad that you realize the importance of loving you, I am sorry that your mother's friend's comment hurt you so much. My grandmother said something similiar to my sister when she was young and it affected her for years, the actions of others when young can have such long lasting affects...<br /><br />Take careNadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219960725085412879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-58888994424707626632009-07-21T22:05:07.403-05:002009-07-21T22:05:07.403-05:00Ugh, I need to lose weight!!! It's so hard to...Ugh, I need to lose weight!!! It's so hard to get started. I've started, stopped, started, stopped so many times. Wish I could start and keep going. <br /><br />Good luck Jaymee.........you're an awesome personAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725762259158149798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-2797633466241062782009-07-20T22:12:53.834-05:002009-07-20T22:12:53.834-05:00I totally hear you....I wish I could muster the wi...I totally hear you....I wish I could muster the will power to change some of my own habits and lose these last 20lbs. <br /><br />Wishing you all the best on your healthy new life...think of it that way, it's not weight loss, but rather feeling healthy.<br /><br />Maybe that might make a difference?<br /><br />Very inspiring post...are you planning to do a weight loss section on your blog?MyLifeMyWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17054054584943097332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-59445034324676134342009-07-20T19:50:25.189-05:002009-07-20T19:50:25.189-05:00{hugs} you are a strong, wonderful, beautiful woma...{hugs} you are a strong, wonderful, beautiful woman and i love you!emilythehopelesshttp://emilythehopeless.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-91764735743642416472009-07-20T09:43:53.311-05:002009-07-20T09:43:53.311-05:00you echo what so many of us suffer with. I have a ...you echo what so many of us suffer with. I have a similar memory from a similar age. I hope one day I can stop being so hard on my body for making me IF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-5466824205677438972009-07-19T21:59:37.065-05:002009-07-19T21:59:37.065-05:00Good Luck! Wishing you well. IF can take us over...Good Luck! Wishing you well. IF can take us over body and soul. Here's to taking care of yourself.<br /><br />HugsSoralishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134991337688208295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-79213583610327813992009-07-18T12:17:22.242-05:002009-07-18T12:17:22.242-05:00Good luck sweetie. It's hard, I know. Hugs t...Good luck sweetie. It's hard, I know. Hugs to you as you work on reintegration.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028385789654418050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-27243172419593178242009-07-18T08:59:32.323-05:002009-07-18T08:59:32.323-05:00That is such a big step to take. Good luck Jaymee...That is such a big step to take. Good luck Jaymee.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-13758952534465477962009-07-18T07:02:29.574-05:002009-07-18T07:02:29.574-05:00I hate what our culture does to women and our body...I hate what our culture does to women and our body images. I know where you're coming from. I remember my grandmother telling me "Are you sure you need a cream puff dear?" at our favorite restaurant once. Still hurts. Our bodies aren't supposed to belong to us, according to the media. Our bodies are there to be pretty and attractive and pleasing to the senses. I'm thrilled that you've decided to own your body and make it yours again. Good luck, you know you can always ask, and I'll do what I can.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15780410047718841042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-19356791544733630862009-07-18T01:32:32.104-05:002009-07-18T01:32:32.104-05:00It sounds cliche, but it IS a start. You realize y...It sounds cliche, but it IS a start. You realize you want to take care of yourself and respect your body. You may fall, but you WILL get back up.<br /><br />You're beautiful, inside and out. I wish you to see yourself the way I see you. Kind, loving and gorgeous.<br />*HUGS*Beautiful Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425541240465474148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-66174368683284703662009-07-18T00:38:29.466-05:002009-07-18T00:38:29.466-05:00Man does this post hit home-but for so many differ...Man does this post hit home-but for so many different reasons. I SO get the cycle aspect. I really do WANT to shed the weight, but at the same time I don't want to change any of my habits. I LIKE them and I LIKE eating brownies and cookies and I DON'T like eating them in moderation-how does one do that? The entire pan is sitting there all hot and gooey and I know that if I leave them they will not be as good the next day! There is my dilema!<br /><br />My weight issues stem from totally different issues, but it's the same battle to win. I was not an overweight adolescent at all, but I distinctly remember thinking I was heavy in my late teens and that 'at least I would have a reason for being heavy once I had a kid', as if pregnancy is an excuse to be heavy and stay heavy. I maintain an extra 10 lbs or so after each pregnancy, but it's darn hard work to get most of it off. I've used many excuses, but really when it comes down to it I KNOW the weight is there because I have not 100% agreed to make the changes that are necessary. I mentally tell myself, I'm ok with the weight or it's not that big of a deal. But honestly I KNOW that it needs to change and I really need to focus on ME to do that in the next few months (see, I'm already not willing to commit to it right now).<br /><br />Congrats to you for taking the first brave steps and becoming ready to tackle life long choices!Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484266497636150659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-63941865841852339792009-07-17T23:46:18.382-05:002009-07-17T23:46:18.382-05:00This post is so full of inspiration. You gave me ...This post is so full of inspiration. You gave me chills.<br /><br />Food is so easy to rely on, because, like you said, it's always there. Food never judges or says hurtful things. Food never has an opinion. It's purpose is to make us feel good. To satiate us in all the ways that people and places aren't able to.<br /><br />I'm proud of you for taking a stand for yourself!<br /><br />I know this may sound dumb and will possibly make you roll your eyes, but I was constantly teased about my weight (and late development) when I was young, too. I was taunted and gossiped about because of my *lack* of fat. Girls always assumed I was anorexic, and spread this misinformation freely. It really hurt. Even to this day, I get really defensive if someone says to me, "You're so skinny!"<br /><br />I've taken a stand by eating healthier (just because I was skinny didn't mean I was making wise nutrition choices), and as a consequence I've put on weight. But this is ok. My body is trying to reach a healthy equilibrium.<br /><br />I hope both of us are able to arrive at a balance we're proud of.Meg.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00362604475161394470noreply@blogger.com