tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452551829124724285.post3432671380827248435..comments2014-09-30T13:22:10.968-04:00Comments on Finding Amy...Again: Feeling Comfortable in My GenesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452551829124724285.post-20707856782207821232010-10-18T10:09:39.892-04:002010-10-18T10:09:39.892-04:00a. You are fantastic. FANTASTIC!
b. YES, you sh...a. You are fantastic. FANTASTIC!<br />b. YES, you should have posted that. Because I also have a closet full of no-way-are-these-not-buttoning-why-the-h-did-I-drink-all-that-beer-and-eat-all-that-pizza-over-the-summer jeans (from Jean Theory, plug plug). Seriously, it inspired and encouraged me on my own weight loss journey today (I read it with my protein shake in my hand.) I know a couple other fantastic women who I am going to forward it to. They will be encouraged more than you know. Thanks being so Amy and so authentic. I hardly know you. But, your words in this blog have impacted me!<br />Melissa Collier<br />PS I was signed up to do Real Girls Run and had to cancel. So bummed! It would have been great to see you out there. Next year, real girl. Next year.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185657240415123692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452551829124724285.post-4072806741928059512010-10-18T06:58:32.028-04:002010-10-18T06:58:32.028-04:00Congrats on getting into those jeans!!! Great wor...Congrats on getting into those jeans!!! Great work!<br /><br />As for the other part, thank you for sharing. I know it must have been difficult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452551829124724285.post-41881275647098157582010-10-18T06:51:34.532-04:002010-10-18T06:51:34.532-04:00Amy,
You are amazing. Enough Said. Celebrate th...Amy,<br /><br />You are amazing. Enough Said. Celebrate those genes and jeans. You deserve it. I traveled a similar journey about 2.5 years ago and still walk down the path today making sure to be in control of my weight as it is so much easy to tinker with 4 or 5 pounds than the 40. I am happy that through the feelings you can see your mom really only cares because she LOVES you and wants what is best. When I went through my transition my mom pretended to be thrilled although behind the sense she and my sister had one comment, "Well of course she lost the 40 pounds, like everything in her life, it all is easy for her. Everything is just handed to her." The two of them have never been able to see that the perfectionist that grew up in the same house as my sister and raised by the same parents actually puts in a lot of effort to get as close to perfection as possible in all efforts in life. I too know that perfection is NOT possible but I like to fight for the next best thing. Needless to say the journey in weight and body image continues. Oh well, that is life as I know it.<br /><br />Amy, congratulations, run around and dance in your jeans. Show them off.<br />Love you,<br />JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4452551829124724285.post-84085694636880470202010-10-17T23:39:44.266-04:002010-10-17T23:39:44.266-04:00Amy,
This is a very beautiful and open post. I ...Amy, <br /><br />This is a very beautiful and open post. I am glad that you decided to share... and psyched about your jeans! <br /><br />My parents also raised a perfectionist, accidentally. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. I could share some of mine with you sometime as well. I really relate to what you shared about perfection and your inner battles. I never had to battle my weight until I was older and so frustrated with that unattainable goal. Your outlook and growth are immensely inspiring to me. Thank you.<br /><br />- KelKelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805097425532852580noreply@blogger.com