Comments on: Girl Hero Jennifer

By: Kaylin

Kaylin — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:29:01 +0000

An inlneligtet answer – no BS – which makes a pleasant change

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By: nubiennze

nubiennze — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:36:44 +0000

What an awesomely inspirational story, if for no other reason than its striking similarity to my own. I was almost in tears by the end of the first paragraph.

I’m in the “transition” phase myself–hating my body, hating my circumstances, struggling to change. Starting yet another dead-end job has incited something in me; I realized some time ago that I can’t go on this way, but paralyzing fear has drawn out both the graduate school application and weight loss processes. Even though every day borders on being agonizing just because of how far away I am from my visions of my ideal life, the thought of actually achieving them is all but surreal. I’m definitely going to check out your blog and “Achieving Unrealistic Dreams” series. Thanks for sharing!

(BTW, I’m nubiennze on SparkPeople as well. :))

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:55:38 +0000

“But until you truly get what a lifestyle change means, youâ€™ll always just be on a â€œdietâ€. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard anyone word this any better. Lifestyle change may sound cliche, but not as much as a “diet” Way to go Jennifer! Your story is so practical and real. Very inspiring!

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:34:15 +0000

Such a motivating story to take control of your life. Someone said to me yesterday, “be the driver of the bus, or the bus will drive you – which is really just the bus dragging you”. This post really reminds me of how true that is and how we all have the power to control elements of our happiness.

By: Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)

Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:48:34 +0000

Very inspirational- to lose weight and quit smoking! Wowza. I experienced some of the same things you did in the early days of weight loss- like thinking I could magically eat what I wanted after I’d lost weight: WRONG!! :-). I’m glad that you’ve come through so beautifully!

By: AJ @ atothejay.wordpress

AJ @ atothejay.wordpress — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:33:09 +0000

Great job Jennifer! I love the idea that you quit smoking by eliminating the option. That makes so much sense!! I’ve recently done the same thing with an effort to cut a few pounds using a low carb diet. I just stopped giving myself the option to eat the foods that were not on my diet. Worked like a charm!!

By: Retta @ RunRettaRun

Retta @ RunRettaRun — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:52:35 +0000

Great story, Jennifer! I used to smoke too – 6 years – then off & on for another 6. Wow. I just realized how long I did it. That is so depressing. ANYHOO, high five for being smoke free and getting healthy!

By: Wanda

Wanda — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:44:21 +0000

Great post. I was impressed by the fact that Jennifer quit smoking and went on to lose so much weight. Wow !!! Two big battles and she won them both. A “Girl Hero” indeed.

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:36:06 +0000

Very inspiring! And, may I say just how much I love this:

“…a few years of work and dedication towards changing a lifestyle is much less difficult than spending a lifetime being overweight and dealing with all the physical and emotional challenges that come with it. One thing to remember is that if you change nothing now, then a year from now youâ€™ll be at the same weight or even heavier. ”

Clearly Jennifer is a winner!