tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post1948894353075285496..comments2024-03-17T23:34:50.847-04:00Comments on The Goat: ConfessionKristin - The Goathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08856336718919208752noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-55541051475207746022009-09-26T15:26:02.454-04:002009-09-26T15:26:02.454-04:00K - like Leigh of Bloggeritaville, I too have gain...K - like Leigh of Bloggeritaville, I too have gained weight and am clueless as to why. Although I haven't truly struggled with my weight, I have struggled with side effects of anti-depression medication. I've been off the meds going on 3 years and still have problems that I am not brave enough to say out loud but they haunt me enough that I will probably spend my life alone because of my embarrassment.<br /><br />I guess what I'm trying to say is we all have things that make us feel bad about ourselves but in the end all that really matters are friends and family and making a difference in peoples lives however small those differences may be.<br /><br />You are an amazing, beautiful, interesting, thoughtful, caring person and I'm glad to know you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-16050338516022940212009-09-25T22:05:00.852-04:002009-09-25T22:05:00.852-04:00I agree-so many people just don't understand w...I agree-so many people just don't understand why I blog. Your post and its response is yet another reason why; our little community is so so wonderful :) <br /><br />I agree-buy or borrow a nice outfit and have fun at your reunion. And your sister is very talented.<br /><br />My friend is diabetic and overweight. She has lost 20 pounds since July via walking and eating right-I'm so proud of her and happy, because I know she's healthier and feeling good about herself. If you've done it before, I know you can do it again, but do it for you; don't worry about the reunion.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-85934255461187940492009-09-23T10:07:50.390-04:002009-09-23T10:07:50.390-04:00I'm sorry to hear this Kristin. I know all ab...I'm sorry to hear this Kristin. I know all about the weight gain issue although I can't put the blame to a medical issue or the treatment of it. Just three kids, laziness and a voracious appetite (not big on sweets but love the food). I hope you can work it out but don't let it bother you about the reunion (easy to say, less easier to do, I'm having that struggle with myself this week as my reunion is this weekend and I carry a good 60 pounds more than I did in HS). Best of luck!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687207048265961972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-29973018642973976122009-09-22T00:28:40.273-04:002009-09-22T00:28:40.273-04:00good luck getting your weight back on track.
more...good luck getting your weight back on track.<br /><br />more of us are struggling than aren't.<br /><br /><br />thanks for stopping by my place...come on back anytime.MightyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563721884001643857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-10798293374798225222009-09-21T19:20:29.954-04:002009-09-21T19:20:29.954-04:00((((K)))))
After an injury a few years ago that k...((((K)))))<br /><br />After an injury a few years ago that kept me from walking and put me into a bit of a depression I put on 50lbs over the course of 2 years. I feel your pain. <br /><br />I had lost 30lbs with WW back in 2001 and kept it off for 7 years so it was extra devastating.<br /><br />Just know that you have lost weight before, you can do it again.<br /><br />I'm sure you know, drink drink drink your water to flush that fluid through, watch your sodium, and up your potassium intake :)<br /><br />Good luck getting your meds straightened out and getting feeling great again!<br /><br />And have a blast at your reunion! When I went to my 20th a few years ago I was sad because I was so much heavier than I wanted to be and found that at least half of the girls from my class were as big if not bigger than me. And they want to see *you* not what you look like :) The stupid judgmental teenaged BS is gone by now!Acinomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02337492742568771769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-18047754221745825212009-09-21T18:45:44.362-04:002009-09-21T18:45:44.362-04:00Yes, I have had meds that made me get chubby too. ...Yes, I have had meds that made me get chubby too. I hope the doc can help you work it out, but if not, it's better to be chubby and healthy than skinny and unmedicated!<br /><br />That said, go get yourself something you love that fits you perfectly, just as you are today. If you're scrimping, consignment shops baby!<br /><br />And btw, I saw your post on Art-o-Mats, clicked on the link, found one right here near me, took off in the car, and pulled that lever! If you want an art-o-mat surprise, I would love to send you one. Lemme know if so, kavindrablog@yahoo.com<br /><br />I'm just so tickled to have learned about it! <br /><br />Now go, gussy up and look fabulous for your reunion, dahlink!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198572015888392613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-72376309686017895542009-09-21T16:17:03.668-04:002009-09-21T16:17:03.668-04:00My 40th Reunion is in Chicago on October 3rd. I...My 40th Reunion is in Chicago on October 3rd. I'm not going. We did go to the 30th. I am at least 40 pounds overweight and I just can't do it. Besides that, our dear friends have decided not to keep up the contact with us so I'd rather not go. I only have a few others I would like to see but not enough to make the trip. But the good news is that we are going to Disneyland for my free Birthday Pass Day!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-89393493227483624382009-09-21T16:10:27.531-04:002009-09-21T16:10:27.531-04:00First of all Kristin, I think that you are very br...First of all Kristin, I think that you are very brave to air the "dirty Laundry" that just about every one of us can relate to, but don't have the guts to say out loud. <br /><br />Ultimately the thing that matters is #1 that you are HEALTHY and #2 that you are happy. Those two things go together though, don't they? <br /><br />I have to agree with Leigh that you NEED to talk to your doc about it. Maybe it would be a simple solution and you can switch meds to help. <br /><br />I love the invitations that your sister worked up. THey are fabulous! I am absolutely sure that the whole event will be just as fabulous for you! <br /><br />I wish you nothing but the best!<br /><br />XO*TriciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189315836215119463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865153402965095677.post-65005308432874077982009-09-21T14:12:20.266-04:002009-09-21T14:12:20.266-04:00Great invite, looks great! Love the color of it.
...Great invite, looks great! Love the color of it.<br /><br />Ok, weight...I feel ya. I had that very same issue happen to me last year. I was not on any medications, so I was cluelessa s to what might be happening. <br /><br /> I went to my OBGYN and he tested me for thyroid problems. It came back negitive, though I am not totally convinced. <br /><br />Do check with your doctor, any fluid retention is hard on the body. It may be something underlying.Not to scare you , but to air on the side of caution. Your doc might alos be able to give you a different perscription or one with an added fluid reducer (the bathroom will be your friend). <br /><br />I hate to say it, but as my doctor told me, welcome to middle age. Your body doesnt have as high a metabolism as it once did, things drop and spread. It aint a fun club to be a part of but welcome, my sister....enjoy the crown. It comes with added benefits like bossing people around and telling folks exactly what you think and not feeling guilt about it. LOL. <br /><br />I do not like it at all! At all, I tell ya. And while I am giving out all this advice, please be warned I am not a doctor in real life. I just play like I am on my blog.<br /><br />Chin up, sweetie. I think you are fabulous!Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritavillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501269563354107349noreply@blogger.com