tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post8399133857650074532..comments2024-03-28T03:50:46.617-05:00Comments on Welcome to the Mellon Patch: Lion-HeartedCole Walter Mellonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792991151019418800noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-66595736177566053412013-06-24T23:42:40.966-05:002013-06-24T23:42:40.966-05:00this is just amazing... Jack Sh*t strikes again! G...this is just amazing... Jack Sh*t strikes again! Great to read motivational, honest writing. Thank you. runawayunicornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092422765331775726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-20954437496169763922010-02-01T00:17:08.644-06:002010-02-01T00:17:08.644-06:00It's time to get stronger and fitter! Loved th...It's time to get stronger and fitter! Loved the post Jack.All Women Stalkerhttp://allwomenstalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-82590662807456002992010-01-30T18:23:02.461-06:002010-01-30T18:23:02.461-06:00I amaze myself sometimes, like today, with how str...I amaze myself sometimes, like today, with how strong I am! Great post. I channel my mom, Shirley as well, often- she is very wise. :)FrogiNaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653267350427746250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-68893503622251748112010-01-30T17:27:25.467-06:002010-01-30T17:27:25.467-06:00I thought about all the bosses I ever worked for, ...I thought about all the bosses I ever worked for, and the nicest ones were not that skinny!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-1921102287100861722010-01-30T16:40:19.346-06:002010-01-30T16:40:19.346-06:00Kismat. Thank you.Kismat. Thank you.266https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170707764904423302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-44049539600558883692010-01-30T15:31:16.150-06:002010-01-30T15:31:16.150-06:00Thank you. Great post.Thank you. Great post.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073458320686493035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-12226658952681745722010-01-30T15:23:08.351-06:002010-01-30T15:23:08.351-06:00Best weight loss advice I've heard in a long t...Best weight loss advice I've heard in a long time.Spilling Inkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02427671883940188334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-36466449067637771632010-01-30T13:20:26.012-06:002010-01-30T13:20:26.012-06:00Great re-post. It's time to get stronger and ...Great re-post. It's time to get stronger and stay strong.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344086795897680409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-28864231485138962352010-01-30T12:44:20.661-06:002010-01-30T12:44:20.661-06:00Great words of encouragement!GRRRRR!Great words of encouragement!GRRRRR!Momma Fargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625178164224513103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-33098938506570530502010-01-30T11:50:53.255-06:002010-01-30T11:50:53.255-06:00This post really inspired me today. I needed this...This post really inspired me today. I needed this.<br /><br />Thank you.Shelly Rayedeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110822096599541854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-53464154981561699582010-01-30T11:28:27.259-06:002010-01-30T11:28:27.259-06:00I LIKE the way you put that Jack. "All a pers...I LIKE the way you put that Jack. "All a person is capable of" is so individualized that its fits everyone. It doesn't mean perfect food and calorie choices and 4 hours of grueling exercise a day. I think it means doing as much as you can as often as you can with every choice and every situation. We are all human and trying our hardest doesn't need to be perfection, but rather consistent unwavering resolve.xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346245087447662377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-86043667286839810382010-01-30T10:55:28.969-06:002010-01-30T10:55:28.969-06:00This is a great post. Much needed! It's like y...This is a great post. Much needed! It's like you read minds!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975784085879453110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-24146728205614380202010-01-30T10:45:39.974-06:002010-01-30T10:45:39.974-06:00Jack,
I know that you're a fine, good man who...Jack, <br />I know that you're a fine, good man who has worked hard to lose weight and get fit. I commend you for all that you've done.<br />But I do take exception to the underlying message of this post. I believe that despite your introduction where you say that your readers are "not weak", you go on to imply that many people are not giving weight loss their all and that they are "half ass". <br /><br />You're a great, kind and certainly well-meaning person, but I just can't go along with the "Biggest Loser" attitude towards weight loss. Weight loss is just way to complicated to think that by being lion-hearted every day, we can all succeed. You have lost weight and congratulations to you. Your readers love you to bits and you set a great role model for many people but I can't help thinking that there are also a bunch of people out there who are trying their best but who are kicking themselves into total inaction because they can't live up to your standards.NewMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172571318565002724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-64517370328437759462010-01-30T10:28:14.943-06:002010-01-30T10:28:14.943-06:00This is a keeper. This should be required reading...This is a keeper. This should be required reading every morning for people who are losing lots of weight. Or at least for me.<br /><br />And I'm so glad you have reruns on Saturday, since I [am too lazy/don't have time] to read archives.T.L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16696999430462556418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-7058648038874797342010-01-30T09:52:19.896-06:002010-01-30T09:52:19.896-06:00Jack, thank you.
I hate to admit this, but you...Jack, thank you.<br /><br />I hate to admit this, but you're right.<br /><br />I need to get my ass in gear and punch things up a bit. I have waited too long, jeopardized my health, and time is NOT on my side.<br /><br />Time get get stronger and healthier. Time to put on a brave face and fight the good fight.<br /><br />I'm in this to win this!<br /><br />Thanks for the swift kick in the ass!<br /><br />Julia<br /><a href="http://jewliagoulia.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://jewliagoulia.blogspot.com</a>Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363204852662593336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-35516194082141847532010-01-30T09:33:31.394-06:002010-01-30T09:33:31.394-06:00I want to know. When my inner lion(ess) comes out...I want to know. When my inner lion(ess) comes out. What happens when (s)he gets burned? I'm sure I'll GET there. I want to stay there. Longer than three years this time.<br /><br />That is all.JourneyBeyondSurvivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701594704460907630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-67146840866540761422010-01-30T09:07:24.619-06:002010-01-30T09:07:24.619-06:00It is my opinion that the basic personality does n...It is my opinion that the basic personality does not change with weight loss. I think that though I am more comfortable at lower weight and enjoy wearing smaller sizes and have the health benefits, I still basically me. Thanks because I still need to be stronger and need a kick in the pants to keep going even after most of the weight is gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-51518401268410391402010-01-30T09:04:50.647-06:002010-01-30T09:04:50.647-06:00Repeat or not, this is an excellent post! I agree ...Repeat or not, this is an excellent post! I agree that it takes serious effort to lose a lot of weight and get your self healthy for the long-term.<br /><br />(And because you mentioned a lion and roaring, I just have to share this that my 7 year old daughter created when she was 4 years old: http://www.cafepress.co.uk/fyfephotography.158337793 )Becky Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-39845912235007536672010-01-30T09:04:22.763-06:002010-01-30T09:04:22.763-06:00Happy Saturday Jack Shit. Good reminder that you h...Happy Saturday Jack Shit. Good reminder that you have to hold yourself accountable and that it can be easy to trick yourself, if you look the other way. <br /><br />About to go get in a big run and make sure I'm staying on track.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-6968627962439147192010-01-30T08:55:16.425-06:002010-01-30T08:55:16.425-06:00Self esteem. Good point. As I just drove my son ...Self esteem. Good point. As I just drove my son to catch his 6:30 am bus for a swim event your post swirled around in my head. Do I have more self esteem now than I did 72 pounds ago? I guess not...really. I have more body confidence. I feel way better. I know ther people do not look at me with pity any more (unless all 4 of my kids are with me..lol) But, I would have to agree that my basic self esteem has not been dramatically altered--it was there all along. I had it at 253, and I have it now. <br /><br />And...had enough of it to, indeed, run around with 90+ pounds too many on my body...sort of daring people to question it or make it an issue. Being fat DOES take some courage! But...what was I trying to prove by making myself so overweight and unhealthy? Was my fat an "act of defiance"? In some ways, it was. I KNOW it ticked my Mom off....when I was fat. Which was sort of fun. (hey, long history there). But...this recent journey has been 100% about me....not my Mom or anyone else..but me. I wanted to figure out how to be the best and healthiest me. And..yes, that translates to being a better mother, wife, daughter, friend....but the #1 person I am doing this for is me. And, damn, it feels good! :)Greta from www.bigbottomblogger.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387104569574497736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-82244372905748727482010-01-30T08:47:31.429-06:002010-01-30T08:47:31.429-06:00great post, Jack, thanks for the reminder. I'm...great post, Jack, thanks for the reminder. I'm going from a pitiful meow to a ROAR here!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295184242792867847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-75568005801495520542010-01-30T08:24:57.550-06:002010-01-30T08:24:57.550-06:00Thanks Jack - we all need a kick in the a** once i...Thanks Jack - we all need a kick in the a** once in awhile. The true question/answer for me is Am I doing everything I can - no but I need to also be kind to myself and not beat myself up if I am not doing everything. Sometimes, just sometimes, I need to let the roar be soft and do at least something everyday until I get to the point where everything I do supports what I want. JUST my opinion.Jules - Big Girl Bombshellhttp://www.biggirlbombshell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-16282323621744805902010-01-30T07:45:31.792-06:002010-01-30T07:45:31.792-06:00Thank you for the ass kicking I so dearly needed t...Thank you for the ass kicking I so dearly needed this morning! God bless you Jack! You tell it like it is and take no prisoners!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-49627340005380497902010-01-30T07:33:16.232-06:002010-01-30T07:33:16.232-06:00Great Post!!
Oh, I thought of another Elvis title...Great Post!!<br /><br />Oh, I thought of another Elvis title:<br /><br />"In The Buffet"<br /><br />Original comment, I need to learn how to spell :(theantijaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427483056920162216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2297412163862522994.post-25292745312298298982010-01-30T06:42:13.424-06:002010-01-30T06:42:13.424-06:00Sir Yessir! :) Right at this moment I don't n...Sir Yessir! :) Right at this moment I don't need a boot up the rear end - cos I am still in the wafting along in the breeze wondering why I made such a fuss about doing this - again! But will you make this a regular post - - at regular intervals regularly, just to keep those of us that think its all going to well, on our metal - <br /><br />Ta Muchly!<br /><br />BR.Manon~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07708960722129807731noreply@blogger.com