tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post5877609044250187273..comments2024-01-20T18:04:50.469-08:00Comments on Transient Withdrawal: Good Kind of ChangeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03896419548227441560noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-72219230407655205722011-06-17T21:05:29.302-07:002011-06-17T21:05:29.302-07:00Aw, this was so amazing to read Jasmine... and I&#...Aw, this was so amazing to read Jasmine... and I'm so glad my 'three little words' helped to inspire you too. You are an inspiration to ME and I think you're so beautiful - inside and out. xoTieka, Selective Potentialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02129400809310869590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-72514657993906481552011-06-06T05:29:05.250-07:002011-06-06T05:29:05.250-07:00Congrats on the first third!
Sounds like you'...Congrats on the first third! <br />Sounds like you're well on your way :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-5092165261349621692011-06-05T21:17:28.075-07:002011-06-05T21:17:28.075-07:00Thanks for sharing, Jasmine. I, too, have low self...Thanks for sharing, Jasmine. I, too, have low self-esteem about my weight. I just weighed myself this morning and I hit a number that I thought I would never have hit again. I was really upset and I started jogging and going to the gym again this afternoon.<br /><br />The thing with me is that I'm temperamental. There was a period when I was really high on exercising. Then there was a period of where I made excuses NOT to go to the gym. I don't eat junk food, but I love carbs (oh Lord!) I consume a lot of ramen noodles, rice, you name it. I think my body can only handle so much before the carbs take control. And now, I'm feeling that my body is slowly giving away its control to carbs. I always love fruits and veggies, but that's not enough. I need to get my ass off to the gym and start exercising regularly. You're definitely an inspiration. 20 lbs is a lot of weight and you did it. It's only gonna get better from now on. Keep up the good work, Jasmine! :)<br /><br />www.monochromachic.comKRISTYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554329095492961866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-50679270814692833142011-06-04T21:32:16.346-07:002011-06-04T21:32:16.346-07:00Thanks for posting this! It was really inspiration...Thanks for posting this! It was really inspirational, because although I within a healthy weight for my height, I am also trying to lose a bit of weight and be healthier, since I currently have pretty bad eating, exercising, and sleeping habits. This really encouraged me to become more serious in my efforts to lead a healthier lifestyle :) <br /><br />So congrats on losing your first 20 pounds and accomplishing part of your goal (which I am absolutely sure you will be able to finish)! <br /><br />And although Ive been following your blog for a few months already, I never actually commented, so I'd just like to let you know that I think you have one of the cutest and best styles of anyone I've ever seen :D Love the way you coordinate your clothes!PaleFirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661617871007292057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-34176151417074026092011-06-04T14:02:20.973-07:002011-06-04T14:02:20.973-07:00I'm so proud of you Jasmine! You're truly ...I'm so proud of you Jasmine! You're truly an inspiration to all your blog readers. To see you able to motivate yourself to lose weight inspires me to work towards a better me, not necessarily with losing weight but with things. And that make every day count thing is inspirational in itself; I feel like when I mess up in a day I beat myself over it and decide to slump for the rest of the day and instead plan to start over the next day, but I really ought to do as you do and just try to make the rest of the day count. Thanks for being such a great inspiration to all of us, and I'm so glad you're accomplishing your goals. Keep on going and don't give up, Jasmine!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17328888453758928942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-82155650351931261532011-06-03T04:39:56.854-07:002011-06-03T04:39:56.854-07:00So proud of you! You're always beautiful <3...So proud of you! You're always beautiful <3 I read Tieka's post on this too a while back, so inspiring and so is this one <3 keep it up lovely <3KANIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494878034753683118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-73460388564182121452011-06-02T20:40:42.344-07:002011-06-02T20:40:42.344-07:00I've always found your blog as a source of ins...I've always found your blog as a source of inspiration, and one of the many reasons I was hesitant to start blogging was feeling insecure about my weight. Your blog was one that showed me that you don't have to be the size of a runway model to be beautiful, fashionable, and inspiring. Thank you for posting something so personal, and congratulations on your amazing progress!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03567506104575741504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-26293006631461154352011-06-02T17:40:39.663-07:002011-06-02T17:40:39.663-07:00Jasmine, this is such a beautiful and inspiring po...Jasmine, this is such a beautiful and inspiring post. It's amazingly honest, and it really shows all the incredibly had work you've put into this. Congratulations on getting a third of the way there; I'm absolutely sure that you can make it all the way. Stay strong!genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436304914211594866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-55750635035841109562011-06-02T10:03:33.690-07:002011-06-02T10:03:33.690-07:00one important thing for sure is you have to be hap...one important thing for sure is you have to be happy with yourself and losing weight is harder than people think. I love food and I been getting weight effortlessly. I'm trying to eat healthier, but its just so hard... lol when your a foodie like myself. Anyway I commend you on losing 20 lbs! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-13520911369324711682011-06-02T09:42:50.375-07:002011-06-02T09:42:50.375-07:00this is very inspiring!this is very inspiring!Joycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-79546846579677734262011-06-01T22:15:28.385-07:002011-06-01T22:15:28.385-07:00I feel like sending you a million virtual hugs and...I feel like sending you a million virtual hugs and kisses right now. We all love and support you, Jasmine. So proud of you and what you've accomplished so far. Cheers. xxbestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01259585404276948195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-91268356682320701732011-06-01T21:04:26.923-07:002011-06-01T21:04:26.923-07:00This is an amazing post Jasmine, I'm so proud ...This is an amazing post Jasmine, I'm so proud of you for making it this far and continuing at it. You're an amazing spirit and I hope you seek all the happiness you can find in this crazy world. Keep on trooping m'dear <3 I love you soso much! Stay strong, and continue with the resilience!Jess ♡https://www.blogger.com/profile/01369043651724205294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-20993006782506248512011-06-01T18:46:21.731-07:002011-06-01T18:46:21.731-07:00Oh, Jasmine. I can relate so much to every bit of ...Oh, Jasmine. I can relate so much to every bit of this post! I've been on a diet for a year and a half now and I still have the same struggles I did on day one. But yours and Tieka's advice is really great, and it's something I try to do as often as I can. If I screw up a meal, I don't have to screw up a day. Thank you so so much for sharing your story. I've been less than great on my diet lately, and reading this is so inspiring. I'm SO proud of you and happy for you, and I'm so glad your weight loss has helped with your relationships and helped you realize that you really are a hero and not a victim. You're the best! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13238461790610178211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-8294575106103602602011-06-01T18:31:52.082-07:002011-06-01T18:31:52.082-07:00I love you Jasmine:) I know this must've been...I love you Jasmine:) I know this must've been a tough journey, and I'm so excited that all your hard has paid off and you're feeling better about yourself. Parents who nag really aren't doing any favors for their kids, no matter how much they want the best for them. My sister's story is pretty much the same as yours and it was heart breaking seeing her feel so alone. I'll have to point her to your story and hopefully it'll help:)The Semi Sweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458898444291933852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-77947788966644426272011-06-01T17:10:50.188-07:002011-06-01T17:10:50.188-07:00I'm so proud of you and your weight loss journ...I'm so proud of you and your weight loss journey. You really do need to want something enough to strive for it and achieve it. You look even more beautiful in your photos than you did before because your confidence shines through. Now your confidence can come from within you than from others. <br /><br />Stay amazing and keep at it! <3Jen Hsiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14016102113911779806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-69908447669841144242011-06-01T13:43:25.237-07:002011-06-01T13:43:25.237-07:00This was a very moving post to read and I can'...This was a very moving post to read and I can't wait to see you progress farther into your goal. It takes more than exercise and dieting to lose weight--it takes a strong will and confidence with overcoming a few meltdowns through the journey. And you have all of that. You can do it!! :))Margarethttp://myvisionsfugitives.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-697057328211283052011-06-01T11:28:40.919-07:002011-06-01T11:28:40.919-07:00Jasmine, you are absolutely inspirational and I ca...Jasmine, you are absolutely inspirational and I can tell you've been happier and more confident in your pictures. It SHOWS! And you're BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing this with us. I love you a little more already!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04500824333653482953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-83353214086845376342011-06-01T11:20:24.975-07:002011-06-01T11:20:24.975-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this Jasmine! You wr...Thank you so much for sharing this Jasmine! You wrote beautifully about your weight-loss journey, and I'm so glad to read a post about weight-loss that doesn't bow down to socially constructed ideals of beauty (as you've so eloquently explained in your writing,) and I'm so happy that what you've gotten most of this experience is a sense of empowerment, and a sense of control over our your own life. I know that being physically active, that taking care of your body, and taking care of what you put in your body is important for a myriad of reasons, and at the same time, all of that is never incompatible with the important work of believing that all bodies are beautiful and capable and inspiring.<br /><br />I'm so proud of you and I'm so proud of the reasons for why you are doing what you are doing, and I'm proud of the far reaching consequences of what you are doing and how I know they will change you in a myriad of happy, wonderful ways (as they have already!)<br /><br />love,<br />JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-30274507997364693302011-06-01T11:14:32.430-07:002011-06-01T11:14:32.430-07:00perfect post jasmine.
i am so happy for you.
as ...perfect post jasmine. <br />i am so happy for you. <br />as you know, i am on a little diet as well..most people would look at me and not think i was overweight but i felt horrible and sluggish in my body. i just want to feel healthy and happy. i was 155 when i started my diet and now i am 144 today and have lost 2 inches everywhere. so you and your weight lost has inspired me and i am so proud of you. :)<br />i love ya..if you ever need to talk or anything i am here for ya sister. <br />xooxgeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01416380238181766145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-74500791639545668002011-06-01T11:05:40.521-07:002011-06-01T11:05:40.521-07:00I know that I'm only a recent blogger and foll...I know that I'm only a recent blogger and follower, but I've read all your posts and in all honestly the changes you've made in your life reflects in your photos. The way you stand, pose, and smile- Girl, you are glowing. And you've made real changes- not (I'm on a vegetable only, no gluten, no carbs, no sugar, no fat, nothing diet and a must exercise everyday or else I'll be taking a step back) You've made lifestyle changes which as you said will last your entire life. I hope everyone reads this and aspires to do the same (just as you have inspired me) Again, Jasmine you look awesome, and I thank you for sharing this. <br /><br />-ErinErin and Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735950812268064120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-412450176887137582011-06-01T10:18:32.955-07:002011-06-01T10:18:32.955-07:00This was a very inspirational & well written p...This was a very inspirational & well written piece. Keep up the awesome work!!! and thank you so much for posting this!oOgiewOogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927187318043178496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223463939800332554.post-29276474455961733132011-06-01T10:04:17.729-07:002011-06-01T10:04:17.729-07:00this is so well written, jasmine.. thanks for shar...this is so well written, jasmine.. thanks for sharing something so personal. i've struggled with my weight my entire life, and had the same conflicts with my parents, perceiving their criticism as attacks, rather than seeing it as their desire for me to be my healthiest self. things really came to head after i had my daughter, and was at my heaviest. i remember my mom telling me that i was bordering on being obese, and how much her saying that hurt my feelings at first. at the same time, though, it woke me up. what you said about looking at ourselves not as victims, but as heros, rings so true. i was definitely looking at myself as a victim up till that point - a victim of my genetic makeup and environment. when i pushed those thoughts aside and made up my mind that i'm a strong woman, i made the lifestyle changes that needed to be made in order to be healthier. i'm so proud of you, and continue to wish you well as you keep pushing forward with your goals! XxJacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250109861343668366noreply@blogger.com