Comments on: Is it worth it?

By: LC @ Let Them Eat Lentils

LC @ Let Them Eat Lentils — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:42:06 +0000

Just found this post from Thinspired. What a great question.

I was teeny weeny in college (don’t know how much because I never weighed myself) but had no curves, stringy hair, and was miserable (which is why I lost all the weight in the first place. Some people eat when they’re unhappy – I do the opposite).

When I went abroad and gained some poundage because I was HAPPY, I was shocked at how boys responded. Guys really LIKE girls with curves. You may feel like you need that last 5 pounds, but chances are, they don’t even notice it. I bet your husband prefers you just how you are. When you lose the weight, it’s pretty impossible not to lose some curves too.

Also, you may think your fav celeb role model is down to that weight, but they probably just airbrush off the last few pounds for her (they airbrush jessica alba for god’s sake).

By: Not the New Rules of Blondie Baking | Healthy Twists

Not the New Rules of Blondie Baking | Healthy Twists — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:14:26 +0000

[...] it might be possible to diet and exercise down to a certain weight and physique, it’s not necessarily worth it if it means being miserable. (Those bloggers talk about this subject far more eloquently [...]

By: Elfin

Elfin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:11:30 +0000

Just like to say hi! (i’m a newcomer to your blog but already love it so much – such beautiful pictures and thoughtful posts!)

When I got down to my desired weight it was a huge letdown – I finally realised that my stomach was PERFECTLY flat, but it didn’t make ANY difference to my life. It didn’t help me do better at my job, it didn’t make people like me more, but the amount of effort I was putting into maintaining it was insane! (no drinking, six tiny meals a day, no bread or cereal etc). But nobody noticed and nobody cared. Just think what I could have done if I took all that concentration and effort and channelled it into something productive and useful to myself or the community!

By: Leah @ L4L

Leah @ L4L — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:04:29 +0000

I’d rather be “fat” and happy than skinny and miserable. Just sayin’.

By: The Last 10: “Worth It”? | Thinspired

The Last 10: “Worth It”? | Thinspired — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:37:10 +0000

[...] that I am really not sure about. Elina did a great post on this last month and asked, “Is it worth it fighting so hard to ‘get there’?” September 12, 2008 [...]

By: Elina

Elina — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:59:59 +0000

Ally – hmm, this is such a tough topic, isn’t it? I think so much of it is mental; we need to truly question what’s important. The number on the scale really shouldn’t matter but for some reason it often does. I stopped weighing myself a while ago. It was surprisingly freeing.

By: Ally

Ally — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:25:35 +0000

I surpassed my goal weight a few months ago by a few pounds-I’m 5’7, and my goal was 143. I got to 139.7. The funny thing was, I got more compliments a few weeks earlier when I was at my goal weight of 143. When I dropped below 140, I think my mother said that I “wouldn’t want to lose any more”.

I managed to maintain 140 despite being on a month long holiday filled with lots of yummy, rich food. I’m curious as to how long I would have been able to maintain 140-unfortunately I’ve since gained 10 pounds.

I’d love to get back down to 140, but I wonder why: is it because it’s smaller than 143, or is it because I truly liked my body better at 140? When I look back, I didn’t even really notice such a huge change in my body, so why do I care what the scale says?

By: Strawberry @ MySnackAttack.com

Strawberry @ MySnackAttack.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:57:44 +0000

I’m trying to lose weight because I GAINED weight while I was abroad in China for a year. It’s a bummer because, like you, I feel that I have always been on some sort of diet. Finally, though, I’ve come to the same realization as you…I’m not a kid anymore and I can’t eat like one! I’m hoping when I get to my goal weight that I’ll finally feel confident with my body.
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now…and I know you’re not at your goal weight yet but you look awesome!

By: Eating like an adult – responsibly

Eating like an adult – responsibly — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:41:27 +0000

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By: Elina

Elina — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:35:56 +0000

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all of your comments. Every single one touched me, and I’m amazed at how many readers I have that really care. You are awesome!!