Comments on: Celebrating the small things http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/ A blog in search of good food, good health, and a whole lot of happiness. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:20:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: lawyermommy http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-1033 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:51:16 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-1033 I had to come back and provide an update. After running today, I remembered something else. When I started running (too many years ago :) ) it was not easy for me. I frequently stopped between runs and so on. Older runners encouraged me and told me that at some point my body would adjust and provide me what I demanded of it.

I put in the “work” and got the results. No stopping now for me.

The long runs are fun. I mean it. Just because when it starts getting hard, you think of all the triumphs of years past or think of what your body will be able to do because you are pushing through–and suddenly, you are having a great time again. :)

Cheers!
LM

]]> By: Holly http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-1031 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:43:58 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-1031 good for your for challenging yourself – sometimes i think i am afraid to succeed (if that makes any sense?) so i may hold back/be lazy. but ya just gotta do it! so you are my inspiration!

waffles. drool. yummmmm! and i LOVE fresh corn! sooo good! have a good weekend!

]]> By: Angharad (Eating for England) http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-1030 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:42:43 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-1030 I would really like a waffle iron/press thingy. The boy was actually talking about getting one yesterday…he is well trained! Ha.

So happy for you finding awesome classes at the new gym. SUCH a good feeling. I am positively in love with yoga and can’t believe I put it off for so long…foolish.

The breakfast looks up the wazoo good. Have a great weekend!

]]> By: april http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-885 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:10:46 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-885 I wish I had a waffle machine! I love the protein pancakes and I bet their delicious in waffle form!

Great post about the challenges! Sometimes I’m afraid to do certain things.. even talk in class! (I have a public speaking fear!) But I’ve actually been asking the teacher questions.. and I feel great! haha

]]> By: angiesappetite http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-884 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:38:45 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-884 What a beautiful view you have! And a beautiful breakfast – great start to the day!!

Congrats on your accomplishments – you’re exactly right- we all need to acknowledge those things more. Have a great day!

]]> By: insideiamdancing http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-883 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:18:11 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-883 Your apartment view is stunning! :D

I LOVE hearing you talk about the challenges and triumphs you face. Not easy to do, not easy to talk about…but so inspiring. My biggest accomplishment lately has been picking myself up from the “slip” I had when I moved. Usually it just kind of spirals but I have gotten back on track :) With a lil’ help from my bloggie friends… ;)

]]> By: WholeBodyLove http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-882 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:34:40 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-882 I find it very inspiring that you have overcome social anxiety disorder. There are so many people who seem to suffer from it and I have only known a few that have been as motivated as you are to tackle the issue. :)

]]> By: janetha http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-881 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:12:14 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-881 yay i am glad they made it to you! i had to fill out like 18 documents and submit a urine sample just to get them mailed. sheesh, customs! the funniest thing is RIGHT after i got them for you i read your post that day that said you had to cut out your bar purchases to afford the gym. i wanted to say something so bad! haha.

holler to the waffle iron purchase! and i love that you call it a “press” and marshall loves how you spell “flavour” (he is over my shoulder) you look good with that cinnnnamonnny goodness. i recommend getting it a tad melty, it was not on purpose it was left in my car but it was SO good that way!!

as far as small things go, i finally documented a dinner i just cooked so i can add to my recipe page, which i have been meaning to do for over a month now! *pats self on back*

love you lots susan!!

]]> By: thefitbride http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-880 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:24:23 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-880 Aww, thanks for the shout out! :)

Group fitness classes are always a challenge the first time, but the second time around they’re much better. Good for you!

]]> By: Lori http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-878 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:42:45 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-878 Good for you with all of the self-challenging. It’s always amazing what we can actually do versus what we think we can do.

I like the little dates, too. It seems like you get more for the same weight LOL!

]]> By: lawyermommy http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-877 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:24:15 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-877 “My love for exercise definitely stems from this desire to challenge myself. I love putting my body through the wringer and seeing exactly what it can do.”

This is exactly what I do daily. When I used to run as part of a team, my friends called me “the soul” because they said that I had the soul of the “true” athlete, I did my best all the time even when I did not have to.

Today, I rode about 30 miles most of it uphill. I always remember my nick name and it motivates me even more.
I push often. My body rewards me for the way I treat it.

Loved the post.

Cheers!

LM

]]> By: Tay http://thegreatbalancingact.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-876 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:15:48 +0000 http://thegreatbalancingact.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/celebrating-the-small-things/#comment-876 Oh that’s a good idea to cut the burger into strips! Almost like fries!!

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