tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post323496468615310190..comments2024-01-31T21:09:19.263-05:00Comments on Are There Any More Cookies?: Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Six Hundred MinutesJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401310219858196387noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post-9634641872750172662015-07-06T16:00:27.251-05:002015-07-06T16:00:27.251-05:00What an amazing journey...it's been a privileg...What an amazing journey...it's been a privilege to watch it take place.Justin Bowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918590992060850747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post-13730773885768521662015-07-04T13:14:53.965-05:002015-07-04T13:14:53.965-05:00Joel, while I also want to add my congratulations ...Joel, while I also want to add my congratulations and support and "you go" and etc. for the (pun alert) <i>strides</i> you've made so far, I also notice you've been plateauing a bit lately, both physically and mentally.<br /><br />When a person commits to losing a considerable amount of weight, there is a combination of things that need to be done in order to reach the goal. That combination involves exercise and diet. Just from what you've been blogging about, it seems you've been focusing mainly on your exercise, that being walking. <br /><br />I know you've been "watching" what you eat, but you may have just come to the plateau where your exercise has reached its limit as far as your weight loss. It may be time to get down to some serious diet planning/tweaking, as well as changing up the type of exercise you're doing.<br /><br />Your body is designed to get bored, or used to, the kind of diet and exercise it receives - especially if you give it the same thing every time.<br /><br />If you've only been walking, maybe it's time to start running and lifting weights. If you've been eating breads and sugars (even in limited amounts) maybe it's time to start upping your protein intake and cut out those carbs for a while. Not saying you have to commit to a life of eating only one thing or one way, but sometimes shaking up your routine gets your body to listen to you again, and start responding.<br /><br />Not only will altering your diet and exercise re-awaken your body's response, it will also re-energize your motivation. You'll be doing something different, which creates new goals and the desire to achieve them.<br /><br />I guess what I'm saying is, if you're starting to see your body and your mind responding less to what you've been doing, snap yourself out of it by upping the game. You've already proven you can do it. <br /><br />If every level of a video game was playing the same exact graphics over again, no one would care about getting to the next level. In a game, they change up the scenery, the challenges, and the prizes. Do the same thing with your weight loss plan, and see what happens!Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post-19028086470992695122015-07-03T17:20:36.893-05:002015-07-03T17:20:36.893-05:00Keep up the awesome work Joel! We know you can do...Keep up the awesome work Joel! We know you can do it!Dave Gardnerhttp://thedavidgardner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post-31970855762121246792015-07-03T17:09:57.795-05:002015-07-03T17:09:57.795-05:00I am very proud of your efforts and you have done ...I am very proud of your efforts and you have done it for yourself and that is the very best reason. You may need to share your breakfast and lunch tips with me. Keep up the excellent commitment to yourself. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042146266374233041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post-7180185046105249382015-07-03T16:56:08.942-05:002015-07-03T16:56:08.942-05:00You are so strong! I am incredibly proud of you f...You are so strong! I am incredibly proud of you for your determination and commitment -- and for your hard work in putting setbacks in perspective. Building a healthier mind at the same time as a healthier body. GO YOU!!! --DeeDeenoreply@blogger.com