Comments on Mama Fashionista: A New Beginning: My Journey to a Better Me

This is a courageous post. I really sympathize wit...

2013-04-01T06:46:04.877-04:00

This is a courageous post. I really sympathize with you so much. I think the first step in any successful weight loss begins above the neck. You are already many steps down the path to your goals.

You can totally do it and you will feel so proud of yourself!

If you want, you can email me and I will send you my best healthy slimming tips that really worked for me. isgood at rocketmail dot com. I am at my goal weight after years of struggle, and I would love to share what I have learned. I know how frustrating it can be to "diet". That is why I don't do it. ; )

Quinn, thank you SO much for posting your story. T...

2013-03-31T19:59:45.748-04:00

Quinn, thank you SO much for posting your story. This is one of the most intimate and honest things that I have read in a very long time. Your bravery in deciding to publicly share something so personal is incredibly admirable and inspiring to me. I hope you will continue to share your journey, as I look forward to watching your successes!

Your girls have a fabulous role model with you as their mom. ♥

Best wishes

2013-03-31T11:06:33.288-04:00

Best wishes

This post spoke to me today in more ways than one....

2013-03-30T21:24:16.491-04:00

This post spoke to me today in more ways than one. I have contemplated posting about my struggle but always chickened out, fear of being judged I guess. I am so glad I found your blog, I really enjoy that you are so open. You have inspired me to get back on track :)

I adore you. while I've never been skinny and ...

2013-03-30T15:41:37.686-04:00

I adore you. while I've never been skinny and often dreamed of throat punching a size 0, I was once smaller. Actually, after the two boys I managed to get down to a comfortable size. Not by taking care of myself, but by doing the opposite. But I quickly found the ponds that had considered my frame home for so many years after I stopped my self destructive patterns of drinking daily and not sleeping. Nevaeh brought on a good bit of poundage that never went away. Yes, it was an accomplishment when I had Kinsley without gaining weight. No worries, I'm still the largest I've ever been. I don't discuss my issues with anyone. I don't HATE myself (because I'm awesome) but I don't like my body anymore. That's my business, and I don't want to compete with someone else for weight goals. I don't want to feel bad because someone else isn't 30 something, hasn't had 4 children, or isn't struggling with my personal issues. I don't need to feel like a failure that you metabolize better than me. I try to do better privately. I avoid fast food at lunch. I drink little soda. I still haven't picked up a fantastic water habit. Most days I don't make it onto my elliptical. But, I know I am the only Person standing in the way of where I need to be. Im trying to do better. Everyday I actively make choices to Put less crap in my body. I won't be a size 6 ever. My "comfort" weight is about 160. I am fine being a size 12. I don't have a small frame. I little cush to pull it all off. Without throwing around figures and giving away ALL my secrets, I have a long road ahead of me. I know I'm not on it alone. This is one journey I won't be the best riding partner in the sense that I may not say much, but I'm here. I applaud your ability to make your journey public. You are a beautiful person, regardless of your appearance or your perception of your appearance. I look forward to your inspiration and encouragement.

It's so funny that you mention the clavicle be...

2013-03-30T13:03:21.386-04:00

It's so funny that you mention the clavicle being attractive but mine has always stuck out + I hate it, makes me look + feel too skinny. But I look forward to reading more posts about you getting on your way to a healthier + happier you. Reading your post was motivational + so now with that I'm going to go sweat it out for 30 minutes :-)