tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post3626987862734276843..comments2024-03-28T00:15:41.598-07:00Comments on Soft in the Head: First Day of the Rest of My Life.....Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-52205440688964779652011-08-11T20:54:37.921-07:002011-08-11T20:54:37.921-07:00Oh, by the way, forgot to mention I love your work...Oh, by the way, forgot to mention I love your work too. LannaLannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124734142447767928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-36166040374172684492011-08-11T20:51:25.630-07:002011-08-11T20:51:25.630-07:00Hi Pam,
Came across your blog through my sister,Lo...Hi Pam,<br />Came across your blog through my sister,Lori Ann Corelis's (not sure of the grammar there) and just wanted to wish you well and cheer you on through your journey. (What a terrific start.) It is so hard but so worth it. I've been on the same road for quite a while but it has been worth every mile. I've a good way to go to finish but I've come from obese to riding my bike again. (I'm sure the rear view is a bit scary but I can't see it. I just know I love feeling the breeze in my face again) I too want to see my grandchildren grow up. And I really get the pinching bra thing. I won't tell you it's an easy journey but I will tell you it is worth it and it does become easier. You are not alone on this road.<br />The best to you,<br />LannaLannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124734142447767928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-60867525902558704372011-08-10T13:26:20.502-07:002011-08-10T13:26:20.502-07:00I am just back tracking through your blog posts......I am just back tracking through your blog posts... been away a while... I'm here for you! Come to the Diner! You don't have to post my comments but I hope I can be a support for this hard but glorious journey you have chosen to walk... brisk walk... jog, bike, run! I'm right beside you!<br /><br />Michele SeraphimMichele Seraphimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040486518661219661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-72216417513448384292011-08-06T07:47:10.226-07:002011-08-06T07:47:10.226-07:00Good morning Pam~
I adore you! Your straight arrow...Good morning Pam~<br />I adore you! Your straight arrow truthfulness is always so refreshing. You can do this...your spirit is as strong as they come. I am sending you good thoughts.<br />~Kirsten, Las Vegas xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-52879377056061221662011-08-05T03:01:48.381-07:002011-08-05T03:01:48.381-07:00Wishing you all the good luck,some of us knows tha...Wishing you all the good luck,some of us knows that´s it is a hard issue to fight,but necessary at some point. I found myself at this due to a medication which agravated all my health and self confidence issues. So hope you find a perfect recipe for this weight loss without going too mad.<br /><br />Hugs<br />JuliaLiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380795199249667843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-23939793081616926682011-08-04T18:08:33.193-07:002011-08-04T18:08:33.193-07:00Hi Pam...
I know this has been a struggle for you....Hi Pam...<br />I know this has been a struggle for you...but you can do this! You have an amazing zest for life and fill my heart with inspiration. We need you, I need you!! I wish you much success on your journey. <br />Here's to spinach salad!!<br /><br />All my love and hugs,<br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613396389952541568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-33422642629533295812011-08-04T13:34:59.466-07:002011-08-04T13:34:59.466-07:00You have so much support out here in blog and FB l...You have so much support out here in blog and FB land. I know you can do anything you put your mind to so this will be another successful journey for you that you can look back on with pride in the months ahead. When are we getting our "Team Pam" t-shirts?<br />;) LaurieMonkey-Cats Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14062622379463549932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-66772108601879715072011-08-04T12:02:47.325-07:002011-08-04T12:02:47.325-07:00Pam I am wishing you all the best, and I deeply ho...Pam I am wishing you all the best, and I deeply hope all your dreams come true!<br />Prim Blessings<br />RobinRobin at The Primitive Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03254470125476345405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-48730970796654207322011-08-04T11:20:31.868-07:002011-08-04T11:20:31.868-07:00I never dreamed when I wrote this on my blog that ...I never dreamed when I wrote this on my blog that so many of you would be there to share your own stories and be so supportive. Bless all of you and thank you! We often forget about ourselves because, as women, we are the care-givers and our needs get lost in that shuffle. I know I'm important and I have to do this because I'm important. So many depend on me to be here for them and I can't let them down anymore than I can let myself down.....Thank you again one and all!!!!!!!softintheheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02204035552891111925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-14695350840682798042011-08-04T10:46:59.362-07:002011-08-04T10:46:59.362-07:00Wishing you the stamina to stick with it, the fort...Wishing you the stamina to stick with it, the fortitude to succeed and the patience to endure the ups and downs...<br />Everyone of your softees are with you too Hun, because they need you to be well to continue to bring them to life!<br />Susan xSusan McShannon-Monteithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525642217533620081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-58716217309156013052011-08-04T08:06:42.614-07:002011-08-04T08:06:42.614-07:00A year ago my husband found out he was a diabetic ...A year ago my husband found out he was a diabetic so we both decided to change our life. I also needed to loose weight so it was a perfect chance for us to go on our journey together. To date he has lost 69 pounds and I have lost 50. He is no longer on his diabetic medicine and I am no longer on my high blood presure medicine and we feel great. <br />We quit eating most processed foods and quit eating most white foods. We eat brown rice, brown pastas, whole wheat breads etc. We have some type of protein (very lean), a veggie, and fruit at every meal. All of our meat is either grilled or broiled with no sauces. It was hard at first but now it feels like we have done it forever. Good luck on your journey!Janae "The Country Hollow"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08200641058364458988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-41470323653575415802011-08-04T08:00:37.976-07:002011-08-04T08:00:37.976-07:00Good luck Pam. I'm also trying to loose weight...Good luck Pam. I'm also trying to loose weight. I'm having trouble walking and haven't been able to sleep more than a few hours at a time in years. Hopefully by loosing at least 50 pounds I'll be able to see some improvement. Just being able to walk without pain would mean so much.maddyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884692897586711653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-3046413203344331462011-08-04T06:41:00.124-07:002011-08-04T06:41:00.124-07:00I am humbled that you are able to be so open about...I am humbled that you are able to be so open about your weight. I too am overweight and hate to cook. I'm an emotional eater and know I'm not eating right. Two weeks ago my doctor added a 3rd blood pressure med. I hate the idea of having to take medicine. I don't like being "sick" although I have asthma and don't mind my disc. The practice my doctor belongs to set up a system where we can log into our own personal page and see the results of our blood tests and any tests taken in the office (blood pressure, weight). The words "morbid obesity" sat there and were my two-by-four moment. I'm trying to get the eating under control and to go to Planet Fitness 2 or 3 days during the week and Saturday and Sunday. Already my knees feel better and I'm told it will also help my breathing because it will strengthen my lungs. I'd also like to have a good night's sleep. Best of luck. Thank you for inspiring so many of us in more ways than one.suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432352442859238887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-28762664905211872852011-08-04T02:53:20.247-07:002011-08-04T02:53:20.247-07:00Best of luck to you! You have already taken the ha...Best of luck to you! You have already taken the hardest step .... The first one! <br />Thanks for sharing ...<br />TeriTerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13224825633580723429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-23149322201537628832011-08-03T21:22:05.180-07:002011-08-03T21:22:05.180-07:00Pam, you are such a fresh breath of air. You have ...Pam, you are such a fresh breath of air. You have no pretense about you, you are honest and warm hearted, and an inspiration to all that know you. I am honored to be among those on your friend list that you are sharing this personal struggle with. I am very proud of your commitment to take the bull by the horn and shake away the extra weight. It won't be easy, but once that first ten pounds comes off and it sticks, it should give you incentive to reach the next plateau. Depending on the diet that you will be following, or any dietary restrictions you already have (and by the way if you are diabetic that might disappear with the weight loss, high blood pressure too can go down the road to oblivion) just be sure to have carrot sticks, pineapple chunks,Cherries etc. waiting for you in the refrigerator to curb times between meals. Lots of water, and the colder it is the more calories you will burn as the body warms the water! Tomato juice is supposed to curb hunger, yogurt and Milk are also great for losing weight. I can't tolerate regular milk, but love the Lactaid. Good Luck Pam!Jeanmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14962792992297080090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-17958683984578504762011-08-03T20:59:21.417-07:002011-08-03T20:59:21.417-07:00Pam, I think it's great that you are taking th...Pam, I think it's great that you are taking the step to get healthy! I've never had to exercise a day in my life until recently. I was always able to eat anything I wanted and not gain a single pound. But for some reason the last couple years I too started to gain weight which caused some health problems. After going to the Dr. recently, my Dr. told me I needed to start exercising and eating right. Well I knew I needed to do it, I don't know why it took her telling me to do it. So that day I changed my life, & my husbands. Because he now eats what I cook because it has to be healthy meals. I started walking with a girlfriend every morning, and we walk 1 1/2 miles everyday. I hated it at first, and some mornings I still do, getting up at 5am to walk is not fun! What keeps me doing it is how good I feel when I'm done, and my grandchildren. You can do it, it's hard at first, very hard. You have to be dedicated to making a change. If you need some healthy recipes I can send you some. They are by Bob Greene Oprahs diet guy. They are in his book "Best Life Diet". The recipies are very good, no artificial sugars used in any of them & they are very healthy. And they tell you how much calories and so forth for every meal. His book is also inspirational. Just let me know and I can email them to you. I'm proud of you for making the right decision. You will feel so much better trust me! You can do it! I wish you the best!Adorable Country Classicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969255278619568281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-34537263650301602322011-08-03T20:58:48.916-07:002011-08-03T20:58:48.916-07:00Pam, I think it's great that you are taking th...Pam, I think it's great that you are taking the step to get healthy! I've never had to exercise a day in my life until recently. I was always able to eat anything I wanted and not gain a single pound. But for some reason the last couple years I too started to gain weight which caused some health problems. After going to the Dr. recently, my Dr. told me I needed to start exercising and eating right. Well I knew I needed to do it, I don't know why it took her telling me to do it. So that day I changed my life, & my husbands. Because he now eats what I cook because it has to be healthy meals. I started walking with a girlfriend every morning, and we walk 1 1/2 miles everyday. I hated it at first, and some mornings I still do, getting up at 5am to walk is not fun! What keeps me doing it is how good I feel when I'm done, and my grandchildren. You can do it, it's hard at first, very hard. You have to be dedicated to making a change. If you need some healthy recipes I can send you some. They are by Bob Greene Oprahs diet guy. They are in his book "Best Life Diet". The recipies are very good, no artificial sugars used in any of them & they are very healthy. And they tell you how much calories and so forth for every meal. His book is also inspirational. Just let me know and I can email them to you. I'm proud of you for making the right decision. You will feel so much better trust me! You can do it! I wish you the best!Adorable Country Classicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969255278619568281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-54359478669428818082011-08-03T19:49:52.569-07:002011-08-03T19:49:52.569-07:00Pam, you have been an inspiration for me since I &...Pam, you have been an inspiration for me since I "found" your designs several years ago! Now that inspiration has been taken to a new level! I too, have a weight problem, but have refused to admit how severe because I am an emotional eater! Surgery was not an option for me because I knew that I would still eat, pills actually made me gain weight. Some days I can't even sip water because I am so full but I continue to eat everything that I shouldn't because of some "stress" of the day. I have been working on just getting up and walking on the tread mill, not trying for a marathon, just trying to walk. So far this month I lost 4lbs. Not a lot, not quickly enough but it is a start that I am finally happy with! Hopefully all of us who have posted on here can complete this "journey" together with you as our inspiration! Best of luck tomorrow, God Bless you and your wonderful brother!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07852690399932894146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-27290990310293561962011-08-03T19:33:22.931-07:002011-08-03T19:33:22.931-07:00Pam, Good luck to you! I'm telling you, you wi...Pam, Good luck to you! I'm telling you, you will feel so much better when the weight does come off. My hubby lost 30 pounds and is like a new man. Just keep thinking about those grandkids! <br /><br />TammyRock River Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006035977196642834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-22220971659435160552011-08-03T19:14:21.765-07:002011-08-03T19:14:21.765-07:00I Love You Lady!!! Every last thing about you!! ...I Love You Lady!!! Every last thing about you!! I BELIEVE in you and I know that you have what it takes to do this. You are a strong, beautiful loving woman who will need to remember to focus some of that Love inward towards your own heart. God bless your brother for reaching out to help you!! You are such a blessing to so many of us!! We are all here to lean on. Don't forget that!!<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxo<br />MichelleMichelle Sylviahttp://www.theblackberrybriar.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-20595629488376024322011-08-03T19:03:39.469-07:002011-08-03T19:03:39.469-07:00Oh Pam - what a brave soul you are. I wish you the...Oh Pam - what a brave soul you are. I wish you the best of luck on this journey you're about to undertake...and somehow, I know you will kick this beast and get to your "right" spot, just as you do with your magnificent creations. I wish you courage, perseverance, health, and success....Smiles & Hugs ~ RobinTheCrankyCrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314851714923955216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-82233182750647033492011-08-03T18:39:06.814-07:002011-08-03T18:39:06.814-07:00I'm traveling that road myself and it is hard,...I'm traveling that road myself and it is hard, but you can do it. My best friend is now my food journal. It knows all of my secrets and tells no lies. But now it also knows how much I work out and what my current weight is. :) Best of luck to you!Carey Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07468371183658714179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-54171261872259243462011-08-03T18:34:57.336-07:002011-08-03T18:34:57.336-07:00How does one say thank you enough to all of you in...How does one say thank you enough to all of you incredible and caring souls! I am truly blessed to have all of you in my life. Your support is just the shot I need to get through this ....THANK YOU!!!!!!!softintheheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02204035552891111925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-20576132802596291832011-08-03T18:33:47.380-07:002011-08-03T18:33:47.380-07:00Good luck Pam! You can do it! Take it one day at a...Good luck Pam! You can do it! Take it one day at a time and be gentle with yourself. <br /><br />A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602189816927015298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61630211512878716.post-83948087078376600162011-08-03T18:26:02.294-07:002011-08-03T18:26:02.294-07:00Good for you Pam, to take the first step to better...Good for you Pam, to take the first step to better health. I wish you all the best and very much success. It will not be easy sometimes, but hang in there and you will see success. So good luck with everything!Hannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013152192189817345noreply@blogger.com