tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post4357819799539880261..comments2023-08-26T04:55:49.919-05:00Comments on TB's Journey~: Is Weightloss Selfish?TB--Milwaukeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08820683872993735450noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-63003860682460410262008-07-04T02:55:00.000-05:002008-07-04T02:55:00.000-05:00This is an interesting one as my wife was rather p...This is an interesting one as my wife was rather peeved at me when I first started spending a lot of time exercising and blogging. However as I've started to show some significant results and am much healthier, happier etc. she's come around and now fully supports me. She's even started doing C25K herself which is great.Andrew is getting fithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509663563205981548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-69043318744936741342008-07-03T09:54:00.000-05:002008-07-03T09:54:00.000-05:00Exercise totally makes me feel better. I know that...Exercise totally makes me feel better. I know that it might be "selfish", but I wouldn't really want to be around me if i'm grouchy from being lazy either...lol.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502681882561955975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-48033865487616741152008-07-03T09:49:00.000-05:002008-07-03T09:49:00.000-05:00And congrats on winning (even if it is random).And congrats on winning (even if it is random).kbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420444075212727021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-42189740122990285572008-07-03T09:48:00.000-05:002008-07-03T09:48:00.000-05:00Everyone needs 30 minutes a day to decompress. If...Everyone needs 30 minutes a day to decompress. If 30 minutes a day means you're less stressed, not as grumpy, and healthier, you can tend to your family more lovingly and with better attention.<BR/><BR/>Claire needs the same thing (as do I!). I tend to take 30 minutes away once a week and it does me wonders! Everywhere I go during the week, Q comes with and it's nice to be away even for a little while without having to worry about diapers, dropped toys, and getting in, out, and around stores with a stroller.<BR/><BR/>Liz...found the ring on your finger. What a little ball of wit...who does she get that from? :-)kbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420444075212727021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-39019524872570309062008-07-03T08:59:00.000-05:002008-07-03T08:59:00.000-05:00I think in some respects we have to be selfish and...I think in some respects we have to be selfish and maybe not being selfish enough is what got many of us into this "predicament". There is nothing wrong with taking "me" time as we all need it. Does your wife have any interests/hobbies? <BR/><BR/>So your doctor friend said that 30 min to an hour a day will not make a big deal in regards to life expectancy. That's surprising actually considering all other reports say that with increased exercise reduce the risk of so many illnesses, etc. If you avoid these illnesses because you are healthier, wouldn't longer life be one of the side effects?Thinking Thinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573669924131900914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-47333445248523867612008-07-03T08:49:00.000-05:002008-07-03T08:49:00.000-05:00you are featured today at workout mommy!you are featured today at workout mommy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-87908356709714131532008-07-03T02:01:00.000-05:002008-07-03T02:01:00.000-05:00There's no rule that says you have to exercise by ...There's no rule that says you have to exercise by yourself.<BR/><BR/>Even so, failing to take care of yourself could result in chronic health problems, which could very well be far more disruptive to quality "family time." How much time would be lost dealing with health issues, not to mention expenses?<BR/><BR/>In fact, one could argue that not taking care of yourself when you're able to would be <I>more</I> selfish than finding the half an hour or an hour a few times a week to exercise, and living a healthier life.<BR/><BR/>Like all things in life, it is important to find a reasonable balance.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03655496656655428284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-75532308830151249192008-07-02T23:03:00.000-05:002008-07-02T23:03:00.000-05:00I definitely make time for me! My husband encourag...I definitely make time for me! My husband encourages it as it's made a world of difference in my attitude and health. If momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy ;)WWSuzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200582568720343436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-86521310241837715562008-07-02T22:48:00.000-05:002008-07-02T22:48:00.000-05:00I think overall that this is a good (and valid) qu...I think overall that this is a good (and valid) question. I think people will generally do all they can to get good quality time in with their family, but I know in my case, I need to "be selfish" with weight loss in order to have more time to spend with them in the future. It's the never ending search for balance, I guess!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-1673350471860102782008-07-02T22:28:00.000-05:002008-07-02T22:28:00.000-05:00Gotta love that Elizabeth!! When I need "alone ti...Gotta love that Elizabeth!! When I need "alone time", I find that a lunch out with a friend or just shopping by myself is a real treat!<BR/><BR/>MILAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953449975365203822.post-45916013300583906992008-07-02T21:26:00.000-05:002008-07-02T21:26:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you're a part of my blogging family an...I'm so glad you're a part of my blogging family and that the snow melted just in time for mowing grass and mosquitoes!<BR/>I think it is important to take the time to do what is right for you. Taking care of ourselves is time well spent...everyone needs "me" time...and by all means, get Mama a little alone time, even if it is just a nice soak in some bubble bath!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040416772190103045noreply@blogger.com