Comments on LIVE, SMILE, RUN: Feeling overwhelmed

Awe, Miss Syl...you will be alright! Hang in there...

2009-11-30T11:25:54.177-08:00

Awe, Miss Syl...you will be alright! Hang in there.

You are such an inspiration to so many! WE are all here for you. Never feel like a disappointment, because you have acheived goals most people can only dream of :)

Oh Syl, I'm so glad to be back and reading your bl...

2009-11-29T14:58:05.609-08:00

Oh Syl, I'm so glad to be back and reading your blog. You are amazing and I'm so glad you are a real person who lets life "get in the way" and who listens to her inner voices. So many don't. You take care of yourself. Keep up with that goal of making others happy and you will get through these tough days. Nine years later and I still can't make it through this time of

just found your blog and wanted to say what an ama...

2009-11-29T13:17:09.654-08:00

just found your blog and wanted to say what an amazing transformation you have had! AMAZING!

We will miss you those couple of days but I am so ...

2009-11-28T20:38:32.142-08:00

We will miss you those couple of days but I am so glad that you are taking time off to get your head straight. The holidays are always tough when a loved one is missing. You are so inspirational and don't you dare for a second think you are a disappointment. We will all be here for you when you come back :-)

You're an amazing inspiration to all of us. I have...

2009-11-27T17:46:51.949-08:00

You're an amazing inspiration to all of us. I have heard you referred to by several people as the "cheerleader of the blogging world". You have done so much to encourage and help others. Take the time to focus on yourself and your family. Why worry about the weight? YOU are already a terrific, healthy example of a successful woman. The holidays should be a time of joy. I'm

I totally understand what you are saying!! I have ...

2009-11-27T16:50:41.969-08:00

I totally understand what you are saying!! I have been going through the same thing myself. For months I've been trying to lose 2lbs so I can reach 100lbs and I got so frustrated and felt like a failure. I just reached the 100lb mark last week because stopped putting the pressure on myself.

You have done awesome!

We all love you, Syl. Take care of you. ♥♥

2009-11-27T15:42:59.910-08:00

We all love you, Syl. Take care of you. ♥♥

Syl, I have followed your blog for a while - I fol...

2009-11-27T13:05:20.259-08:00

Syl, I have followed your blog for a while - I follow a few but yours is my favourite! I have never left you a comment but have to today because I have been worried about the amount of pressure you have been putting on yourself to lose these last 10 lbs. So I really just wanted to say that I think you have made the best decision today to focus on your family and not be ruled by the number on

Stess does nasty things to a body and even worse t...

2009-11-27T08:33:18.913-08:00

Stess does nasty things to a body and even worse things to a mind. You've made great strides and already successful, but you're maybe too close to the situation to see it.

Holidays are a wonderful time of year when things in life are in a good place and as close to perfect. When you factor in loss and the hurt of that loss and missing a loved one, the holidays are not the

You are more than just a number. Do not ever let t...

2009-11-27T07:42:36.306-08:00

You are more than just a number. Do not ever let the number define you. This is a hard lesson. I struggle with it every day. The more I repeat those words, the more I believe them. It's a process and you have flourished.

The number you have chosen is just as you said, a way of avoiding the real issue, which is mourning your father.

I don't know you or your father

The scale isn't the only thing that shows your suc...

2009-11-27T07:41:27.934-08:00

The scale isn't the only thing that shows your successes.

We are all human and all need some time to ourselves sometimes.

We need it and totally deserve it!

Take your time, think things through, make a plan and come back when you are ready.

We will be here :)

You sure are a winner, look at how far you've alre...

2009-11-27T04:48:48.922-08:00

You sure are a winner, look at how far you've already come...this is a life time journey...you will get to your goal when your body is ready - now take the time to look after yourself and come back to blogging once you've got your head around things..

Silly girl! How could you ever be a disappointment...

2009-11-27T01:49:59.953-08:00

Silly girl! How could you ever be a disappointment to yourself and to us? You're a winner! You've come so far already.

What Jack says is true: this is a lifelong journey for all of us here. Take the pressure of for the rest of this year and go on where you left in January. Keep on working out and get your focus off your weight.

Enjoy the spirit of Christmas. I know

((hugs)) we'll be here for you when you come back...

2009-11-26T21:49:08.195-08:00

((hugs))

we'll be here for you when you come back!

You are never - have never - and will never be a d...

2009-11-26T20:22:00.601-08:00

You are never - have never - and will never be a disappointment. EVER.

I can understand how you might feel that way - but the truth is, like jack said - you've got so much time to hit that goal. And what then? What happens when you hit that magical goal weight? What happens then?

You are an amazing woman, Syl. One who has turned her life around to such a positive avenue

You are so far from a disappointment and I'm truel...

2009-11-26T19:16:15.874-08:00

You are so far from a disappointment and I'm truely saddened that you feel that way.

Like you always tell me, chin up girl. A number is just that. I'm already setting myself up to not make my goal by my deadline just because I see how hard it is for all of you so close to goal. That doesn't mean I'll work any less towards it though. I'll get as close as I can

aww, Sly! I'm am so sorry that you feel this way. ...

2009-11-26T19:00:55.010-08:00

aww, Sly! I'm am so sorry that you feel this way. Thank you for having the courage to be honest with us and share what is truly eating you up inside.

Breaks are good, but I'll sure miss your dailies. Sly, you have been a huge encouragement to me, but I'm glad you'll be taking the time off to re-group and be with you family. Can't wait until you're back!

You definitely do not want to go into Christmas fe...

2009-11-26T17:58:33.018-08:00

You definitely do not want to go into Christmas feeling like a failure. Not to sound like a broken record but you are already a success. You are at a healthy weight. A weight that you have proven you can maintain. You look awesome, you eat well and you're active.

All these things should help you to feel good and right about your decision to keep going the way you have been. What

(((HUGS))) Christina

2009-11-26T17:57:58.071-08:00

(((HUGS)))

Christina

You are NOT a disappointment to ANY SINGLE PERSON ...

2009-11-26T17:48:08.395-08:00

You are NOT a disappointment to ANY SINGLE PERSON WHO READS THIS!
You have to know that the inspiration you provide to someone like me is such a blessing from God.
Your family is so proud of what you've done..and I'm sure your Dad is as well. Missing him is normal and natural and NOTHING to feel like a disappoint about.

Know you are loved and will be missed but never

The holidays are a stressful enough time without t...

2009-11-26T17:44:57.745-08:00

The holidays are a stressful enough time without the family issues that are weighing you down and the completely unnecessary stress of a time-imposed weight goal.

Step back and look at the big picture, Syl. This needs to be a lifelong journey for you. You've got the rest of your life to lose that last 10, so by my math (and please kind in mind that my math is almost always just a

You are a real person who has a been, and will con...

2009-11-26T16:33:31.147-08:00

You are a real person who has a been, and will continue to be, a real inspiration.

Take time for you - take time for your family.

We'll be here when you're ready.

Hugs.

I don't think that it is a disappointment at all. ...

2009-11-26T16:11:46.345-08:00

I don't think that it is a disappointment at all. You have just proven that you are a real person, that is all. I think it is really brave that you are able to analyze why you are so focused on this goal and to realize that you need to face your grief head-on. That is a hard, hard thing to do!

Syl ... I'm gonna be real honest and straight forw...

2009-11-26T16:11:15.163-08:00

Syl ... I'm gonna be real honest and straight forward with you right now ... Ready??

I think this number goal that you have set for yourself is going to slowly drive you insane (and it sounds like it already is). It is just a number and nothing more. You look great, and have for quite some time. I think you are right to completely back off the pressure you are putting on

Syl, you are one of the most inspirational people ...

2009-11-26T14:35:47.234-08:00

Syl, you are one of the most inspirational people I "know". Please don't think you have disappointed anyone! You have to take care of yourself, first and foremost. *hugs*