Comments on: New Beginnings http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html Agility training for all dogs of all breeds Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:54:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Deb Bogart http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3999 Deb Bogart Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:21:42 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3999 I'm with you Susan. Down almost 90 lbs from 8 years ago and have been maintaining the same weight for the past 3 years, but still have 70 to go. My goal is to lose 30 lbs over the next 12 weeks. On a 6'-0" large frame it's much easier to gain weight and not even realize it. 20-30 lb swing either direction and I still fit in the same clothes. I weighed in at 267 today. I’m with you Susan. Down almost 90 lbs from 8 years ago and have been maintaining the same weight for the past 3 years, but still have 70 to go. My goal is to lose 30 lbs over the next 12 weeks. On a 6′-0″ large frame it’s much easier to gain weight and not even realize it. 20-30 lb swing either direction and I still fit in the same clothes. I weighed in at 267 today.

]]> By: Aimee L. http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3938 Aimee L. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:45:17 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3938 From someone who is a bit taller than you, but absolutely LOVES to eat and drink beer during football season and is attending your Florida camp in January, I am very much in on this goal! Back to the hot yoga room! From someone who is a bit taller than you, but absolutely LOVES to eat and drink beer during football season and is attending your Florida camp in January, I am very much in on this goal! Back to the hot yoga room!

]]> By: Caroline McKinney http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3928 Caroline McKinney Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:37:49 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3928 Isn't weight management/healthy living why we got dogs? Sounds like they are motivation for a lot of us. The thing I found that finally worked for me was to change more than diet, i.e. it wasn't just "not eating", it was changing patterns of living. finding motivation to eat differently so that it was not just deprivation. Finding a way to add more steps. Taking up running or hiking. I used to think my dad was funny but he would always park several blocks from his office so that he got to/had to walk a little to get to work. I appreciate that philosophy more now than when I was a kid. Good luck to everyone at this season of temptation. Isn’t weight management/healthy living why we got dogs? Sounds like they are motivation for a lot of us. The thing I found that finally worked for me was to change more than diet, i.e. it wasn’t just “not eating”, it was changing patterns of living. finding motivation to eat differently so that it was not just deprivation. Finding a way to add more steps. Taking up running or hiking. I used to think my dad was funny but he would always park several blocks from his office so that he got to/had to walk a little to get to work. I appreciate that philosophy more now than when I was a kid.

Good luck to everyone at this season of temptation.

]]> By: Jackie http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3915 Jackie Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:00:16 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3915 Wow! well reading all of these comments shows me I'm not alone!! Four years ago a dog ran into my knee at a flyball competition and broke it in two places. Apparently the break was one of the worst you can get .... lucky me!! I had surgery to put 2 pins in the broken bone, spent 4mths in a wheelchair, had a second surgery to break down scar tissue, a couple more months on a walker, then crutches, then a cane. Year and a half in physio. Full year before I could walk unassisted. Still can't really "run". In that time I gained 40 ... yes you read that right ... 40lbs!!! And I have to say I'm still finding it hard to really get back to the person I was before I broke my knee. Activity wise > motivation wise > and weight wise. When I look at what we eat here I'd day 90% of the time it's not an over-eating thing ... but an inactivity thing. Wrong food combinations combined with a sedentry lifestyle. While I do get around almost 100% normal (except for the running thing) I just don't seem to get around enough!! And living on a farm with no outside motivation doesn't help :-) But my dogs deserve a 'fitter' me so I'm embarking on a weight loss endeavour to make myself a better guardian to them. Susan I will be reading and watching your progress for inspiration!!! Wow! well reading all of these comments shows me I’m not alone!! Four years ago a dog ran into my knee at a flyball competition and broke it in two places. Apparently the break was one of the worst you can get …. lucky me!! I had surgery to put 2 pins in the broken bone, spent 4mths in a wheelchair, had a second surgery to break down scar tissue, a couple more months on a walker, then crutches, then a cane. Year and a half in physio. Full year before I could walk unassisted. Still can’t really “run”. In that time I gained 40 … yes you read that right … 40lbs!!! And I have to say I’m still finding it hard to really get back to the person I was before I broke my knee. Activity wise > motivation wise > and weight wise. When I look at what we eat here I’d day 90% of the time it’s not an over-eating thing … but an inactivity thing. Wrong food combinations combined with a sedentry lifestyle. While I do get around almost 100% normal (except for the running thing) I just don’t seem to get around enough!! And living on a farm with no outside motivation doesn’t help :-) But my dogs deserve a ‘fitter’ me so I’m embarking on a weight loss endeavour to make myself a better guardian to them. Susan I will be reading and watching your progress for inspiration!!!

]]> By: Lynne http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3897 Lynne Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:45:21 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3897 Ok Susan, great goal, good luck,! Just curious, does the word MODERATION have a place in your life? No chocolate for 8 years? Why? If you can do that, you can do ANYTHING!!!! Ok Susan, great goal, good luck,! Just curious, does the word MODERATION have a place in your life? No chocolate for 8 years? Why? If you can do that, you can do ANYTHING!!!!

]]> By: Kathy http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3892 Kathy Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:45 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3892 Happy Thanksgiving from me in the US. Lost 1lb since Monday, will probably gain it back, plus one today. 6000+ calorie dinner for sure. Tiny portions might keep it to 2K.. 3 hours then we eat. Happy Thanksgiving from me in the US. Lost 1lb since Monday, will probably gain it back, plus one today. 6000+ calorie dinner for sure. Tiny portions might keep it to 2K.. 3 hours then we eat.

]]> By: Theresa http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3890 Theresa Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3890 Wahooooo !! I'm in !! I've always wondered how vegans could over their ideal weight. Now I know. Good for you and I'm behind you all the way. (OOH, it's getting smaller..... ) Here's to good health and fitness to us all, and courage for the struggle > Wahooooo !!
I’m in !! I’ve always wondered how vegans could over their ideal weight. Now I know.
Good for you and I’m behind you all the way. (OOH, it’s getting smaller….. )
Here’s to good health and fitness to us all, and courage for the struggle >

]]> By: TJ http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3885 TJ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:58:10 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3885 Just remember "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." At least that's on my freezer to keep ME out of the ice cream my husband loves so dearly. Just remember “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.” At least that’s on my freezer to keep ME out of the ice cream my husband loves so dearly.

]]> By: Trudie http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3882 Trudie Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:16:42 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3882 I hafta join in, or clearly by next March there are going to be 21 other people a whole lot skinnier than me! I hafta join in, or clearly by next March there are going to be 21 other people a whole lot skinnier than me!

]]> By: CINDY http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2009/11/new-beginnings.html/comment-page-1#comment-3881 CINDY Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:05:15 +0000 http://susangarrettdogagility.com/?p=2325#comment-3881 Wow! What a perfect way for me to put down the bag of chips I was just eating....I'm in too! Back to the gym, more walks for my pups! Wow! What a perfect way for me to put down the bag of chips I was just eating….I’m in too! Back to the gym, more walks for my pups!

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