tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post6219694598964581085..comments2024-03-28T03:50:46.617-05:00Comments on Welcome to the Mellon Patch: Let's Get This Party RestartedCole Walter Mellonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792991151019418800noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-16440822261186044532010-05-11T23:03:50.148-05:002010-05-11T23:03:50.148-05:00Awesome job on the weight loss! I love what you sa...Awesome job on the weight loss! I love what you said about the "little leaks," because, well... you're right. Those are the hardest to get a handle on! And those are what I'm experiencing right now, too, so I love hearing other people are having my issues hahaRachel @ WOWhttp://www.workingoutwellness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-25128139999846464322010-05-11T09:23:24.349-05:002010-05-11T09:23:24.349-05:00Way to go on the lose Jack. I've come to reali...Way to go on the lose Jack. I've come to realize that maintenance is just, if not harder, than losing. Finding that balance is tough. I am going through the same thing the past few weeks. What I found is getting back to "the basics" is a must when the scale starts to creep up. If it means I'm back to counting calories then for a little bit I can suck it up. I figure EVENTUALLY I'll get that balance thing figured out and won't have to revisit "the basics" as often, I'll just be living. You know how to do it so I'm sure you'll be just fine.bbubblybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423578980112090148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-43615873097260121052010-05-10T10:17:32.067-05:002010-05-10T10:17:32.067-05:00Loved the analogy of the pipe with little leaks be...Loved the analogy of the pipe with little leaks being harder to control and fix!!! Sooo very true and honestly, where I struggle. I have little leaks that keep me from having total success!MaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-42531786845426536822010-05-10T03:10:27.089-05:002010-05-10T03:10:27.089-05:00A friend of mine recommended I take up cross stitc...A friend of mine recommended I take up cross stitch to occupy my hands in the evenings so I couldn't snack. I find having a cat on my lap is a good deterrent as well. Is there something more manly than cross stitch you could do to keep your hands busy (no innuendo intended!!!)Runnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959620202503355090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-54547819847296692712010-05-10T00:28:57.796-05:002010-05-10T00:28:57.796-05:00I love how you put things in terms so easy to unde...I love how you put things in terms so easy to understand! Thank you Jack :)wendyinjapanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892481443733990308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-21768942786804601412010-05-09T22:59:44.910-05:002010-05-09T22:59:44.910-05:00Yeah I've had a few weeks (maybe more than a f...Yeah I've had a few weeks (maybe more than a few) where I'm not honest with myself. "I can't believe I gained," I say as I grab my third 100 cal pack of lays chips in an hour. Those little snacks sure do add up. It totally sucks. I think if food is smaller than the size of your fist, it shouldn't count.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07257719884201921154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-87305374330033772892010-05-09T20:56:50.859-05:002010-05-09T20:56:50.859-05:00I understand what you're going through. Mothe...I understand what you're going through. Mother's Day, and I have eaten enough sugar to make my head feel funny (I actually get a little stoned from the sugar surge now). I have already made a plan to get back on track tomorrow and lift myself out of the 'blah' that this binge will leave me in. It is sort of good to be reminded of the consequences of eating poorly; tomorrow I will not feel like getting out of bed, let alone working out, but I will push through it. I will be grumpy by noon and when the kids get home from school I will be too tired to play with them much. Tuesday will be better, but the day directly after a weekend off plan sucks.<br /><br />I feel for you with your business trips and all. This weekend has left me feeling badly, I can only imagine what a week off plan would do to me. It is funny when I think of what I once did to my body everyday and, now, a weekend of eating crap leaves me feeling ill.Madame Curhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17325782434136007484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-14551935110097706482010-05-09T18:41:36.603-05:002010-05-09T18:41:36.603-05:00well just keep your eyes open! It's so easy to...well just keep your eyes open! It's so easy to just blindly do things like make poor snack choices and not think much of them as they aren't meals, but it all adds up!Twonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641637188544642643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-51743012918315094672010-05-09T17:54:52.717-05:002010-05-09T17:54:52.717-05:00Great job. I find portion control is the hurdle. ...Great job. I find portion control is the hurdle. Keep up the good workMarkhttp://homegymequipmentforyou.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-8618335830569046582010-05-09T16:06:10.846-05:002010-05-09T16:06:10.846-05:00From a newbie to an oldie, plug up those leaks and...From a newbie to an oldie, plug up those leaks and rein this sh*t in! Show me how it's done so I can take notes and put it to use when I am where you are!<br /><br />xoxo<br />TaraTarahttp://263andcounting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-71075874904680796902010-05-09T15:17:58.224-05:002010-05-09T15:17:58.224-05:00Those little leaks are nasty!Those little leaks are nasty!Andrew is getting fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509663563205981548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-18555892442071128752010-05-09T14:45:07.221-05:002010-05-09T14:45:07.221-05:00I have made the tactical error of thinking that I ...I have made the tactical error of thinking that I was past the food journal.<br /><br />I have had to come back around full circle to starting it again. <br /><br />It reminds me how far I have come and how far I have yet to go.<br /><br />Thanks Jack!!<br /><br />WeighDownSouth.comRob Dyesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02185872390790436588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-83066313174738540602010-05-09T12:36:32.456-05:002010-05-09T12:36:32.456-05:00I'm with you here!! I have sabotaged myself s...I'm with you here!! I have sabotaged myself since Thursday night after my weigh-in. Yesterday was the breaking point...a brick of cheese, crackers & pepperoni, 1/2 a jar of queso dip & baked scoops (At least they were baked?? LOL), then Taco Hell for dinner. Oh and did I mention the beer?? Lots and lots of beer...and not my girly 1 pt beers either. Ugh!!<br /><br />I think we get into habits like these every now and then because we let the "WW Mode" consume us too much. It's almost like we do this subconsciously just so we can wake up and re-look at why we are doing this in the first place. <br /><br />I think we come back after these moments stronger than ever...so hang onto your horses because this party is going to ROCK even HARDER than before!! ;-)Suzi Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869817274045614962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-23710956738193036432010-05-09T12:04:28.702-05:002010-05-09T12:04:28.702-05:00I'm with you. tomorrow is my restart again.......I'm with you. tomorrow is my restart again....today have gotten myself going again....Marcellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304830132939839454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-70632910691222100722010-05-09T12:01:29.369-05:002010-05-09T12:01:29.369-05:00You have come a tremendous way. Just keep moving o...You have come a tremendous way. Just keep moving one calorie at a time. You are doing it, even when you make a mistake, or eat something you should not - you are taking this lifestyle change and figuring out how to navigate you way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-49728586417223352922010-05-09T11:21:25.606-05:002010-05-09T11:21:25.606-05:00Portion control, sneaky snacks, grab and go munchi...Portion control, sneaky snacks, grab and go munchies, they’ve all played a part in my recent weight woes, but what I’m really struggling to correct are the late- night yum-yums that aren't necessarily unhealthy, but can sabotage me on the scale. Those are the issues i'm trying to rein in this week.<br /><br />JS - these can get ya way too much! You know it & are honest with yourself which is OH SO IMPORTANT!<br /><br />Congrats on your continued moving forward!Jody - Fit at 52http://www.truth2beingfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-60643613150803460392010-05-09T11:00:10.346-05:002010-05-09T11:00:10.346-05:00Great post!Great post!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523663575765213288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-15142210103244651032010-05-09T10:24:45.599-05:002010-05-09T10:24:45.599-05:00The leaks is a great way to look at it. Sometimes ...The leaks is a great way to look at it. Sometimes we can't find them all and that's why i still have to keep track of what is going in my mouth. It's too easy to forget about all those little nibbles I take during the day.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174839694378181878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-10653126432285483222010-05-09T09:06:48.200-05:002010-05-09T09:06:48.200-05:00It's good that you acknowledge where you'r...It's good that you acknowledge where you're making the boo boos. I often go into denial and say "What the hell is going on?" knowing damn well that I am self sabotaging myself.<br /><br />When I saw the title I thought "Uh Oh, Jack rewrote the Black-Eye Peas song - Let's get it Started." :)<br /><br />Here's to another good week!!!Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04054861746256483661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-53891505263737353352010-05-09T08:56:52.662-05:002010-05-09T08:56:52.662-05:00Jack in fighting form is a force to be reckoned wi...Jack in fighting form is a force to be reckoned with!Enzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14960677775063373213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-22010612766224534712010-05-09T08:50:13.316-05:002010-05-09T08:50:13.316-05:00Yes, you'll do great, getting those small hole...Yes, you'll do great, getting those small holes fixed. As you get more in a maintainance mode (are you there yet?), I think it is natural to take that dog off the chain. Those little experiments might fluctuate your progress a bit. Don't stress. You've made the lifestyle change.Big Clydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139621880727963169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-78325691055072529372010-05-09T08:48:48.110-05:002010-05-09T08:48:48.110-05:00I got derailed at a picnic yesterday. I even ate a...I got derailed at a picnic yesterday. I even ate a snack beforehand. Stupid mashed potatoes.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-79439219284107598302010-05-09T08:47:12.068-05:002010-05-09T08:47:12.068-05:00Portion control, yes! Make sure you're serving...Portion control, yes! Make sure you're serving yourself small portions. If you're unsure, just eat 2/3s of whatever you put on your plate.christinehttp://www.phoenixrevolution.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-28171963538671892452010-05-09T08:35:48.050-05:002010-05-09T08:35:48.050-05:00I've heard that if you simply cut out the doug...I've heard that if you simply cut out the doughnuts, doritos, and candy bars then the weight just melts away. *sarcasm* <br /><br />Wish it were all easier. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your struggles. Reminds me I'm not alone.<br /><br />Love,<br />JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-64325615084384568742010-05-09T08:32:52.720-05:002010-05-09T08:32:52.720-05:00glad to see you are humanglad to see you are humanBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379831210874549148noreply@blogger.com