tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post3366478854377414344..comments2009-02-22T04:59:13.956-08:00Lisa Delaneynoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post-3287725878418858802009-02-22T04:59:00.000-08:002009-02-22T04:59:00.000-08:00I realise this isn't the newest post but I just wanted to say this particular part of your post really resonated with me;<BR/><BR/>"I've given in to that old perfectionist's flaw ... the whole thing about hiding when you're not at your best. I can't be the perfect friend, perfect employee, perfect blogger? Well, then, I'm just going to disappear."<BR/><BR/>This is so much of what my problem is and no one can understand it. I feel like I have to *look* a certain way - be physically perfect - before I can *live*. Even now as I write this, I am trying to lose weight so I can go back to work - I can't go back unless I do. Heck, I can't even make it to the mailbox without looking through the peephole and analyzing the street to make sure no one is around to bear witness to my imperfection in public. It's amazing how much your mind (and not your body) can disable you from doing from doing what you want, or more simply, living.Dynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post-70998174512280900112008-09-27T10:56:00.000-07:002008-09-27T10:56:00.000-07:00Lisa, the best advice that was given me to me via intended for someone else but just happen to really resonate with me at the time was "Sometimes you have to slow down to speed up". I can't tell you that I had no idea how appropriate it was for my life at the time and it made perfect sense. <BR/>I'm always so busy doing things to get there that when I finally stopped worrying about what I needed to do and just appreciated where I was, well that's when everything started to happen and I wasn't even "doing". I now refer to this as finding the "rhythm of life". <BR/>So, yes, try not to think so much and just enjoy and live in that moment. I have fallen out of the thythm but now I know just what I need to do to get back...nothing at all, just be.Raquelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post-6680834993718796742008-09-04T14:54:00.000-07:002008-09-04T14:54:00.000-07:00Hey, Nikki--<BR/><BR/>thanks for sticking by me! <BR/><BR/>Lisa DLisa Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08792167517047355058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post-85662338785372257972008-09-04T07:02:00.000-07:002008-09-04T07:02:00.000-07:00I was just in an airport looking for the mag...can't wait to try the website. I soooo needed the dream diary. I have really been struggling with what my next step is. I am forty pounds down with around 35 or so more to go...and feel like I want something new, but don't know what that is...maybe the diary will inspire me to find a new dream.<BR/><BR/>Hey me and a true ffg friend went to Nashville for a wild and crazy weekend away (she lost 95 lbs) we had sooo much fun. We were looking for a cycling area, but didn't know where to start...so we went to the bar instead...arghghgh.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Lisa for these tidbits! They really help me. I have started a group of running buddies too..LOVE MY PHIT CLUB. I have given the book so many times, I am now embarrassed to buy it from the store!!! <BR/><BR/>Thanks - will be watching the racks for the mag...really truly can't wait.<BR/><BR/>Love, <BR/>AmieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post-33508677309928869672008-08-31T20:20:00.000-07:002008-08-31T20:20:00.000-07:00I've got your blog in my RSS reader and I usually delete blogs that don't update regularly (I have ADD and need constant stimulation and new things to read) And I've kept your because I believe in you, what you're doing, and I know that everything's going to be alright for you.<BR/><BR/>Everything will be fine. I know it. It has to be :)Nikki Miller-Kahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09756950048513201740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post-416144060997521322008-08-15T11:07:00.000-07:002008-08-15T11:07:00.000-07:00Kelly--<BR/><BR/>so great to hear that you're taking the leap! and I am so humbled that you found inspiration in my story. I know that others will find inspiration in yours ... so please share your journey!<BR/><BR/>best wishes on your move. so exciting for you! please check in and let me know how you are doing ...<BR/><BR/>lisa dLisa Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08792167517047355058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472479648225524001.post-31550434586194441982008-08-15T10:09:00.000-07:002008-08-15T10:09:00.000-07:00Good Friday morning to you Lisa,<BR/><BR/>So happy to see your words. Truly, I owe an endless song of gratitude to my sister's dog, Cassie, for helping my heart to heal after our youngest sister passed away. I cannot tell you what she has done for me and how much I love her. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I totally understand about being in the moment and it's hard to remember to live there. And it gets easier with daily practice. Our lives can be so crazy.<BR/><BR/>Today is my last day at my job and Tuesday I travel to WA state to rest and then, continue this wonderful journey. Please know, dear Lisa, you and your book had a HUGE part in giving me the courage to do what I really want. I am more slender, I am healthier and a lot happier than I have felt in a long time. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the update and everything else. I am sincerely grateful. Take care and wishing you continued greatness and success.<BR/><BR/>With love,<BR/>KellyKellynoreply@blogger.com