Comments for Mark's Long Road http://markslongroad.com A journey towards weight loss, fitness, and life. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Holidays, Anniversaries, and were it all began by Mark http://markslongroad.com/2011/12/17/holidays-anniversaries-and-were-it-all-began/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Mark Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:01 +0000 http://markslongroad.com/?p=551#comment-629 To paraphrase what has been said on Biggest Loser from time to time - you don't just wake up one morning weighing over 400 pounds. Sometimes it's just a matter of having given up on yourself, been beaten down one too many days and you just can't find the energy to care anymore. But often in the extreme cases there is a trigger event where everything changed. Even decades later it can be such a challenge to re-wire the brain and it's responses to stress, pain, pleasure, etc. My biggest challenges have never been with the gym, scale, or waistline - the biggest challenges is always what's going on in my head. To paraphrase what has been said on Biggest Loser from time to time – you don’t just wake up one morning weighing over 400 pounds. Sometimes it’s just a matter of having given up on yourself, been beaten down one too many days and you just can’t find the energy to care anymore. But often in the extreme cases there is a trigger event where everything changed. Even decades later it can be such a challenge to re-wire the brain and it’s responses to stress, pain, pleasure, etc.

My biggest challenges have never been with the gym, scale, or waistline – the biggest challenges is always what’s going on in my head.

]]> Comment on Holidays, Anniversaries, and were it all began by kristi crosson http://markslongroad.com/2011/12/17/holidays-anniversaries-and-were-it-all-began/comment-page-1/#comment-622 kristi crosson Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:47:50 +0000 http://markslongroad.com/?p=551#comment-622 Wow Mark. Just wow. What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I think too often those of us who have struggled with weight issues and obesity are simply seen as lazy, not strong enough. The reality is that everyone has a story. Overeating and food are just symptoms of long buried emotional hurts and wounds. I am happy to hear that you've been able to forgive your parents in the midst of changing your life. I am praying blessings over you and your family this Christmas! May you know the love and peace of Christ. Blessings! Kristi Wow Mark. Just wow. What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I think too often those of us who have struggled with weight issues and obesity are simply seen as lazy, not strong enough. The reality is that everyone has a story. Overeating and food are just symptoms of long buried emotional hurts and wounds. I am happy to hear that you’ve been able to forgive your parents in the midst of changing your life. I am praying blessings over you and your family this Christmas! May you know the love and peace of Christ.

Blessings! Kristi

]]> Comment on Monday Weigh In 10-24-11 by Melita Ramonez http://markslongroad.com/2011/10/24/monday-weigh-in-10-24-11/comment-page-1/#comment-483 Melita Ramonez Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:29:10 +0000 http://markslongroad.com/?p=532#comment-483 One thing I would really like to reply to is that weight loss program fast may be possible by the suitable diet and exercise. An individual's size not just affects the look, but also the overall quality of life. Self-esteem, major depression, health risks, plus physical ability are afflicted in fat gain. It is possible to make everything right and at the same time having a gain. If this happens, a condition may be the root cause. While a lot of food instead of enough work out are usually accountable, common health concerns and traditionally used prescriptions could greatly amplify size. I am grateful for your post right here. One thing I would really like to reply to is that weight loss program fast may be possible by the suitable diet and exercise. An individual’s size not just affects the look, but also the overall quality of life. Self-esteem, major depression, health risks, plus physical ability are afflicted in fat gain. It is possible to make everything right and at the same time having a gain. If this happens, a condition may be the root cause. While a lot of food instead of enough work out are usually accountable, common health concerns and traditionally used prescriptions could greatly amplify size. I am grateful for your post right here.

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