tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post1372403470199730666..comments2023-10-26T04:42:50.820-07:00Comments on Garden Girl: Unplanned events - when things get bumpy and structure goes out the windowKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-38668326566096906232013-06-16T20:11:45.826-07:002013-06-16T20:11:45.826-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. I agree that having t...I am so sorry for your loss. I agree that having time for yourself is a big help. I have found walking to be very good for doing meditation and working things out. Sounds like you have a good plan. Definitely make time for you.WWSuzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200582568720343436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-32483638229852217682013-06-15T17:28:33.123-07:002013-06-15T17:28:33.123-07:00I'm so sorry Karen, for your loss and the loss...I'm so sorry Karen, for your loss and the loss to your family. I'm also really proud of you for taking such good care of yourself. I'm very inspired by what you've shared. Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16021424631132894016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-52902816369905729642013-06-14T22:21:59.028-07:002013-06-14T22:21:59.028-07:00Sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like you had...Sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like you had a plan to stay on track and a great support system in place.Losing The Rollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964981216899599058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-44565586653606580472013-06-14T15:47:06.708-07:002013-06-14T15:47:06.708-07:00I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I agree total...I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I agree totally with you about not wanting to hear someone say to "eat whatever"!! My main simple rule is "no wheat" and I find this gets me through most situations, wherever I am. It cuts most of the crap and helps to sift through the minefield that is food today! Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856015651957578791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-3396743031170453952013-06-14T15:22:35.692-07:002013-06-14T15:22:35.692-07:00Sorry to hear about your loss. You sound like you ...Sorry to hear about your loss. You sound like you have the right support. <br /><br />If someone told me to eat whatever I want, it would just be an open invitation if I was vulnerable enough. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-56251410859012877642013-06-14T09:12:31.586-07:002013-06-14T09:12:31.586-07:00So sorry for your loss. You're right, just fee...So sorry for your loss. You're right, just feeling the feelings is hard but necessary. I hope the meditation helps you cope. Kakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147881066133817064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-62969309237988985692013-06-14T07:33:52.314-07:002013-06-14T07:33:52.314-07:00Hi Gwen. You are so right. Compounding the proble...Hi Gwen. You are so right. Compounding the problem just is not good. Better to face it head on. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-44109017872065035382013-06-14T07:32:35.760-07:002013-06-14T07:32:35.760-07:00Thanks, Vanessa! I know I'll have to navigate ...Thanks, Vanessa! I know I'll have to navigate this path more often , so having a set process and some structure helped a lot. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-46962999154483751152013-06-14T07:31:15.127-07:002013-06-14T07:31:15.127-07:00Thanks, Tess. Eating from a Paleo template really...Thanks, Tess. Eating from a Paleo template really helped. My whole family enjoyed it , too. That was rewarding. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-19065698339455135082013-06-14T07:23:19.486-07:002013-06-14T07:23:19.486-07:00So glad that other people get it , Leigh. Thank yo...So glad that other people get it , Leigh. Thank you. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-72072775412953107642013-06-14T07:22:18.463-07:002013-06-14T07:22:18.463-07:00Thanks again, Norma. Comfort cookies. Oh , I rem...Thanks again, Norma. Comfort cookies. Oh , I remember that well. Better to remember with stories and photos. <br /><br />Being able to know I could and would deal with the grief without eating and looking 3 weeks in advance is key. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-67523243018770379732013-06-14T07:12:17.059-07:002013-06-14T07:12:17.059-07:00I'll send you an email this weekend E Jane. Gl...I'll send you an email this weekend E Jane. Glad you found my blog. 90% of the traffic to my site is from MF peeps looking for recipes. I hope that more people from MF look into good maintenance strategies. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454945489632370863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-51678536442233190492013-06-14T07:03:33.978-07:002013-06-14T07:03:33.978-07:00I'm so sorry for you loss, Karen. Take care of...I'm so sorry for you loss, Karen. Take care of yourself, as you go through the grieving process. I admire your ability to reach out and get support when you need it. I just started MF, and I think you went that route too. I'd love to connect sometime via email.E. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079110676794095541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-50131996225196559342013-06-14T06:08:08.387-07:002013-06-14T06:08:08.387-07:00I am so very sorry for your loss, Karen. :(
I am...I am so very sorry for your loss, Karen. :(<br /><br />I am glad to hear that you were able to compartmentalize your grief, from your health. You should stand as an inspiration to many for that. It's so easy to knee-jerk reaction to stress and tragedy, and yet it's the very worst thing we can do, because ultimately, it just compounds our own emotional misery. Kudos to you for realizing that pre-emptively, and choosing wisely. That's what wisdom and sound healthy living does for one, doesn't it?Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386517479350871434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-58056381797329980082013-06-14T05:44:20.057-07:002013-06-14T05:44:20.057-07:00My sincere condolences Karen. I have thought of ho...My sincere condolences Karen. I have thought of how I will navigate the Grim Reaper and have been scared in the anticipation of his strikes. This post was helpful to me today and I plan to reread it in future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-12715930421212624002013-06-14T05:37:55.914-07:002013-06-14T05:37:55.914-07:00please accept my condolences, too! i'm glad y...please accept my condolences, too! i'm glad you had support and managed to maintain balance during this difficult time -- wise woman!tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254045589639201707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-19572914773754613512013-06-14T03:28:12.766-07:002013-06-14T03:28:12.766-07:00So sorry for your loss Karen. Your loved one will...So sorry for your loss Karen. Your loved one will live on in your memories. I love that you sought out support when you knew you needed it. I always think of who can support me in my real life. Who knows our struggles better than other bloggers who have similar experiences? "I don't want ANY one to tell me to "eat whatever". That's what gets me off track. That's what takes me away from food sobriety. I didn't do all of this work to go back to my old ways." Love this part. Exactly how I feel everyday. And I love being food sober. Thanks for being such a great support for me:) Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402096620723172678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334630318757421721.post-10093605378537633522013-06-14T03:01:23.198-07:002013-06-14T03:01:23.198-07:00"I cannot control the grim reaper. I can cont..."I cannot control the grim reaper. I can control my reactions to my feelings and I can be mindful about food."<br /><br />This here sums up 99% of what weight loss/maintenance is about. Recognizing our emotions and controlling our reactions to them. Because we can't always control circumstances. But you worked with the circumstances -- planned as much as possible, stayed in the moment, FELT your feelings, and didn't betray YOURSELF in the interest of a Comfort Cookie.<br /><br />My sincere sympathy for your loss, Karen; and hope that good memories eventually win out over tears.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949876371473945014noreply@blogger.com