tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post2614840593428728623..comments2023-09-05T16:22:15.151+02:00Comments on Martinis For Two: I'm done with over-doingDiane Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00059365308496711788noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-57287683760910305412008-04-10T08:32:00.000+02:002008-04-10T08:32:00.000+02:0015 pounds? that's nothing. i ate 15 pounds for lun...15 pounds? that's nothing. i ate 15 pounds for lunch today. and i don't know about max but i don't mind a girl with a little junk in her trunk. and if max isn't complaining, don't sweat it so much.<BR/><BR/>don't get me wrong, i can understand wanting to fit into some of your wardrobe (i have some favorite t-shirts that i kept on the bench) but i've seen pictures of you and anybody with a face and smile as nice as yours can relax. you have absolutely nothing to worry about.Dan-Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734702852120937927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-33038979488323118002008-04-09T12:45:00.000+02:002008-04-09T12:45:00.000+02:00heartbreaking and lovely, all at once.heartbreaking and lovely, all at once.karey m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17431535677698029278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-64770196920458356412008-04-08T21:01:00.000+02:002008-04-08T21:01:00.000+02:00thanks for such an honest post. do what you need ...thanks for such an honest post. do what you need for your health, not for clothes. you look wonderful in the photo with max, and it's not just your weight...zerodollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093768792421408179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-49725051845432767052008-04-08T11:58:00.000+02:002008-04-08T11:58:00.000+02:00You have an incredible story to tell. And it's ve...You have an incredible story to tell. And it's very admirable that you stayed with your first husband as long as you did...obviously character and commitment are big piece of who you are. <BR/><BR/>Now, as for self-indulgence through food, I completely understand! Hope the d-i-e-t goes well :)Caffienated Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762389337951910204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-39649913979130060192008-04-08T05:03:00.000+02:002008-04-08T05:03:00.000+02:00Wow I'm so sorry to read about your situation. Th...Wow I'm so sorry to read about your situation. That must've been so hard for you ... I am glad that there was a silver lining and you ended things amicably.<BR/><BR/>Don't even get me started with diets!Essentially Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793456306791918153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-62723523486499273962008-04-08T03:03:00.000+02:002008-04-08T03:03:00.000+02:00Me too. We can do an online support group.Me too. We can do an online support group.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897414542540122640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-41244919262527489792008-04-08T02:26:00.000+02:002008-04-08T02:26:00.000+02:00wow. what a post. i can understand having a sense ...wow. what a post. i can understand having a sense of frustration and regret about those 'wasted' years but they weren't wasted at all. your marriage failed but you and your ex-husband made it to a good place. you learned to indulge yourself and recognize when you'd gone far enough. and you found another man to love and a marriage to enjoy.<BR/><BR/>the pounds? that's your expat fat! it'll go. just keep moving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-67310947485282201642008-04-08T01:10:00.000+02:002008-04-08T01:10:00.000+02:00first off..your post reminds me of Eat, Pray, Lov...first off..your post reminds me of Eat, Pray, Love. the book.<BR/><BR/>second...girl its all ok honey...D I E T is not a bad word. you have what it takes.<BR/><BR/>and also, i made my blog private. I dont have your email anymore (not sure why)...so if you want access shoot me an email at txmusicbug@yahoo...<BR/><BR/>hugs!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-46393243948831230222008-04-08T01:00:00.000+02:002008-04-08T01:00:00.000+02:00I need to lose at least that much and probably 5 m...I need to lose at least that much and probably 5 more, but I am terribly self-indulgent, especially when it comes to food. Good luck to both of us!<BR/><BR/>I think you should pat yourself on the back for standing by Dean through his troubles. I know it was hard, and you think it was lost time, but it has contributed to who you are today - the woman Max loves.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-31310820773459158732008-04-08T00:48:00.000+02:002008-04-08T00:48:00.000+02:00If you didn't indulge while in Italy I'd be concer...If you didn't indulge while in Italy I'd be concerned. I'm with most of the commenters above, screw the diet and just get out and about more.eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03783658744477659987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-58153947363332274622008-04-07T22:31:00.000+02:002008-04-07T22:31:00.000+02:00Diane ~ Ah ha... now it all makes sense! No not th...Diane ~ Ah ha... now it all makes sense! No not the marriage situation and <B>NO NOT THE DIET... </B>but rather why you are standing behind Max in the photo on the previous post! A little self-indulgence is good for us all now and then, but when it becomes more NOW and LESS then… it adds up to... <B>oh say 33 kilos! </B>~ jb///LZ Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020844948637658050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-55270665782576170512008-04-07T22:16:00.000+02:002008-04-07T22:16:00.000+02:00OMG, hon, I've been in the same situation--my fian...OMG, hon, I've been in the same situation--my fiance, who then asked me to cancel our wedding almost two years ago, had the same symptoms (even while he was on medication). Except for the cheating with another woman, that is. <BR/><BR/>As to diet--nah, not worth it. Step up your exercise a bit (it's spring, after all) and increase your veggie intake during meals. This will make you eat less of the fatty or meaty stuff. ;-)Sonja Streuber, PMP(R), SSBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382967097578165008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-64538908607923940132008-04-07T21:23:00.000+02:002008-04-07T21:23:00.000+02:00You can simultaneously indulge and take the pounds...You can simultaneously indulge and take the pounds off. IT means restraining yourself, not denying.<BR/><BR/>Your support of Dean says a lot about your strength as a person. Max is equally lucky to have you in his life.ms chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281861496244331321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-4649110454193903322008-04-07T20:47:00.000+02:002008-04-07T20:47:00.000+02:00Don't diet just change your habits. It sounds bet...Don't diet just change your habits. It sounds better that way and might be eaiser to do if it's taken as a lifestyle change rather than a nasty diet.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for being so open in this post. I can't imagine posting it or those years of life were easy. But it looks like life is pretty darn good now if your pic below with Max is any indication!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-32839394353251446372008-04-07T20:41:00.000+02:002008-04-07T20:41:00.000+02:00Mmmm. Food is wonderful--but like you I have aroun...Mmmm. Food is wonderful--but like you I have around 15 pounds to lose, Diane. However, unlike you, I don't have the determination yet to lose that nasty weight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-32205359719130831382008-04-07T20:18:00.000+02:002008-04-07T20:18:00.000+02:00Growing up I had to deal with a father that had me...Growing up I had to deal with a father that had mental and physical health problems, so my heart goes out to you for what you had to endure in the past. As for the diet, best of luck!The Grunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03845796879498225434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-90477619715689025402008-04-07T20:01:00.000+02:002008-04-07T20:01:00.000+02:00Uh oh...this is never fun, but the weather will be...Uh oh...this is never fun, but the weather will be nicer, so that should help you along the way! Good luck and just make sure to do this the smart way. I LOVE the South Beach diet...it's like dieting without feeling like it. Either way, hang in there and lean on us (hehehe...Ilene!) if you need to! (((HUGS)))AmyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316872759420805485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-74867011715454066462008-04-07T17:51:00.000+02:002008-04-07T17:51:00.000+02:00Trust me-- diets don't work! Just move more!!And t...Trust me-- diets don't work! Just move more!!<BR/><BR/>And that was a very open hearted post- I really appreciated it.Miss Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755376182972818159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-68902648284356798882008-04-07T15:32:00.000+02:002008-04-07T15:32:00.000+02:00I'm with Running! I like food far too much to diet...I'm with Running! I like food far too much to diet (plus I've learnt through sad experience that diets don't work). I'm now a gym bunny, something that I do For Myself and No-one Else, and am loving it.<BR/><BR/>I loved the photo of Max and you in your last post. You look so happy, and it sounds like from your post today, that it is well-deserved. I'm so pleased you found your soul-mate.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14976147051582732043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12508552.post-60983398551361308292008-04-07T12:39:00.000+02:002008-04-07T12:39:00.000+02:00I must say I learned a lot about you in that post....I must say I learned a lot about you in that post. <BR/><BR/>Don't give up on food! Buy a bike or some running shoes and just wear off those calories instead. Have your cake and eat it too.running42khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801790773966257216noreply@blogger.com